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The US Patent and Trademark Office is re-examining a Nintendo patent related to Pokémon-style gameplay mechanics, following prior art discoveries and a similar Japanese patent rejection, which could impact Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair.
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended three new medicines for approval, including Exblifep for urinary tract infections, Ryzneuta for neutropenia, and Niapelf for schizophrenia, while refusing marketing authorizations for Nezglyal and Syfovre. The committee also recommended extensions of therapeutic indication for four medicines and confirmed its original recommendation to not renew the conditional marketing authorization for Translarna. Additionally, the CHMP endorsed measures to minimize risks for medicines containing pseudoephedrine and will re-examine its opinion on generic medicines following a request.
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed court documents to re-examine the case of Scott Peterson, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son in 2002. The organization stated that it represents Peterson and is investigating his claim of actual innocence, citing newly discovered evidence that revealed deficiencies in the case's discovery process. This move has reignited attention on the high-profile murder conviction, which has garnered widespread media coverage and public interest for years.
Citigroup has acknowledged that some of its predecessor companies likely benefitted financially from slavery in the 1800s. While research found no direct involvement in the purchase, sale, or ownership of slaves, it revealed that these entities indirectly profited from slavery through financial transactions and relationships. Citigroup's admission comes as institutions are re-examining their historic roots and roles in slavery. Other major banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Wachovia, have previously acknowledged their connections to the institution of slavery.