UniQure’s Four-Year Huntington’s Gene-Therapy Result Misses Statistical Threshold
UniQure's 48-month AMT-130 analysis favored treatment but missed statistical significance on the composite disease scale; the trial remains under FDA review.
FDA Approves Emcitate, First Treatment for MCT8 Deficiency Symptoms
The FDA approved Emcitate for excess thyroid hormone in adults and children with MCT8 deficiency, the first U.S.-approved therapy for its symptoms.
Major AI Companies Sign Voluntary Safety Accord at White House
Leading AI companies signed a voluntary White House accord calling for internal controls, outside audits and board oversight of advanced systems.
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to lead Morocco’s government after her party won the most seats in the September 23 election.
Catania Airport Reopens After Mount Etna Alert Is Lowered
Flights resumed at Catania Airport on September 29 after Mount Etna’s aviation alert was lowered from red to orange, the airport operator said.
Australia’s Central Bank Raises Cash Rate to 4.60% as Inflation Risks Persist
The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised its cash-rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60% on September 29, citing elevated inflation.
NASA Says Landsat 9 Reaches Five-Year Mission Design Milestone
NASA says Landsat 9 completed its five-year design life on September 27, continuing joint Earth-observation work with the U.S. Geological Survey.
Polo Weakens Over Mexico as Flood Threat Spreads Into U.S. Southwest
Polo crossed Baja California Sur and Sonora on September 29 as its moisture added to a broader flash-flood threat across the U.S. Southwest.
Blue Cactus Recliner Battery Packs Recalled After Overheating Reports
CPSC recalls about 51,000 Blue Cactus Company 2500 mAh recliner battery packs, model RWX-RBP02, after reports of overheating, smoke or ignition.
INMO Recalls 1,643 AIR3 Smart Glasses Over Overheating Risk
CPSC says about 1,643 INMO AIR3 smart glasses were recalled after 10 overheating reports. Owners are directed to stop use and seek a free repair.