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Biotech giant Illumina will unwind takeover of cancer-screening company Grail

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Biotech giant Illumina says it will undo its $7.1 billion purchase of the cancer-screening company Grail after losing legal battles with antitrust enforcers in the U.S. and Europe.San Diego-based Illumina said in a Sunday statement that it made its decision to divest Grail after a U.S. appeals court ruled Friday that the merger could violate antitrust laws. The European Union in October ordered the deal to be unwound because it closed in 2021 without regulatory approval from the 27-nation bloc. The EU earlier slapped a $475 million fine on Illumina for jumping the gun on the acquisition without its consent.Ilumina said Sunday it had already pledged to divest Grail if it was not successful with either the European Court of Justice or in the Louisiana-based Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, where the U.S. Federal Trade Commission case seeking to block the deal was most recently considered. The company said the divestiture will happen through a third-party sale o...

Man in custody after bar employee, officer battered in Prospect Heights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. -- A 22-year-old man is in custody after an employee at a bar and police officer were battered in Prospect Heights early Sunday morning, police said. Officers were responding to a fight outside HOME Bar around 4:00 a.m. in Prospect Heights. A police officer and employee were attempting to break up an altercation when a man involved got in their car and fled the scene. Chicago police officer injured after car hit while investigating crash on Dan Ryan The employee and officer were transported to a local hospital. The employee suffered serious but nonlife threatening injuries and the officer was sent home after he suffered brusing.About 10 minutes later police said they stopped the same vehicle in Palatine. The driver showed signs of impairment and after a test was administered, officers found he was impaired. The man was taken into custody and police are still investigating the incident.

Family of man shot, killed offer $30K reward for information

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

CHICAGO -- The family of a man shot and killed while driving home from work in October is now offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to an arrest. The Herrera family has passed out these flyers in hopes someone will come forward with the information police need to make an arrest. "He was an honorable hardworking man that was just trying to get home, his sister Marcelina Herrera said.It has been two months since 42-year-old Salvador Herrera was shot and killed on his way home from work. Chicago police said no arrests have been made. "Today I put my brother's cologne just to feel his presence because we all miss him," Herrera said. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines On Sunday, his sisters and loved ones continued their search for answers. They handed out dozens of freshly printed flyers announcing a $30,00 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. They are working with CrimeStoppers who is also offering a separat...

Six eagle scouts inducted into highest point in service

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

SHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Six Eagle Scouts will be inducted and honored for reaching the highest point in service.Troop 297 from Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg is hosting the Eagle Court of Honor."And so today is just a way to celebrate that," Eagle Scout Pavan Kannan. In Boy Scouts, only 1 to 2 percent ever achieve the highest rank of Eagle. Their patrol of Troop 297 is at 80 percent. "It's impressive, you must be proud. I'm very proud and I'm also very grateful because it's not just one person doing this, it's a whole community coming together," Troop leader, proud dad Dr. Sudesh Kanan said. A community that's watched these young men grow. Most of these new eagle scouts started together in the same troop as tiger scouts. "We have Ajeet, Sudge, Pavan, Josh Chris and then myself," another new Eagle Scout, Shane Anders said.Each one of them, to get to Eagle scout to have spent years working. "There’s a lot of different ranks and you have to earn merit badges and learn different skills," An...

Aurora firefighters continue to battle construction fire blaze Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

On Sunday evening, firefighters in Aurora continued to battle the blaze that shut down the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street Saturday.Hot spots that continue to rise in the burning apartment building have put firefighters on the defense, preventing them from entering the construction site.No one has been in the apartment complex since Saturday afternoon, when crews were forced to withdraw due to the fire’s intensity and danger, said Aurora Fire Rescue spokesperson Dawn Small in an emailed statement to the Denver Post Sunday.As long as the investigation is in progress, the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street will remain closed, which could take up to days, said Matthew Longshore, spokesperson for the Aurora Police Department.“Investigators will not be able to get into the structure until crews can determine that it is safe for them to enter, and after heavy equipment can be used to remove debris and identify the origin and cause of the fire,̶...

Football recruiting: CU Buffs add QB, three former 4-star recruits as transfers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

With the offensive line rebuilt, head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are focusing on some other areas of the roster to upgrade.On Sunday, the Buffs landed three former four-star recruits as transfers, as well as more depth at quarterback.Related Articles Analyzing CU Buffs’ revamped offensive line under Deion Sanders Mines blasted in Division II national title for second straight year, as Harding runs over Orediggers Football recruiting: Former Liberty DB Preston Hodge commits to CU Buffs Football recruiting: Wade twins from Kentucky commit to CU Buffs Football recruiting: Former Vanderbilt star WR Will Sheppard transferring to Colorado Defensive end Quency Wiggins (formerly of LSU), defensive tackle Anquin Barnes (Alabama), receiver Cordale Russell (TCU) and quarterback Walter Taylor (Vanderbilt) all announced their intentions to transfer to Colorado.Wiggins appeared in nine games d...

Milpitas police arrest five at Great Mall in anti-shoplifting operation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Benicia police arrest man for possession of a stolen gun Crime and Public Safety | Redwood City: Police searching for man who carjacked vehicle and set it on fire Crime and Public Safety | Three detained in Brentwood after an Antioch shooting leaves one dead Crime and Public Safety | Walnut Creek police investigating November death as a homicide Crime and Public Safety | Two Bay Area adults, two juveniles arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder Five people were arrested on Thursday by the Milpitas Police Department in “another operation at the Great Mall to curb shoplifting and organized retail theft,” the department announced via social media.The department said the five individuals were arrested on various charges, including “shoplifting, outstanding warrants, weapon violations and drug possession.”According to the departmen...

One person killed in a solo collision in Hayward

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Benicia police arrest man for possession of a stolen gun Crashes and Disasters | Redwood City: Police searching for man who carjacked vehicle and set it on fire Crashes and Disasters | Walnut Creek police investigating November death as a homicide Crashes and Disasters | List: Fentanyl has killed at least 5 Bay Area babies since 2020 Crashes and Disasters | ‘I wasn’t giving up the will to live’: California hiker rescued 3 days after nearly 1,000-foot fall off Hawaii trail One person died after their car — a gray Tesla Model 3 — crashed into the center divider on westbound Highway 84 near Hayward on Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said it was not clear how many others were in the car or why the incident occurred.

Beloved Fremont restaurant closing after 46 years 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

(KRON) – The beloved Fremont establishment Dino’s Family Restaurant is set to close its doors after almost five decades of service. The restaurant posted on its Facebook on Saturday, “We want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyal patronage throughout the years. The decision to close was not made lightly, and we appreciate the memories shared, and friendship formed within our walls. As we bid farewell to our restaurant, we are excited to share that the space will be repurposed for new endeavors that will continue to contribute to the vibrancy of our community.” Five popular fast food restaurants you won’t find in California The owners of Dino’s, Toula and Bill Sinodino, also own two other restaurants. The two own a breakfast restaurant called Skilletz, located at 37378 Niles Boulevard in Fremont. The Sinodinos recently opened another restaurant, Billy Roy’s Burger Co., which is located at 3909 Thornton Avenue in Fremont.

Packers’ playoff hopes fade thanks to a defense that can’t get stops

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s defense has hit a wall — and so have the Packers’ playoff hopes.Six days after allowing Tommy DeVito to drive the New York Giants for a winning field goal as time expired, the Packers (6-8) got picked apart by Baker Mayfield in a 34-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Mayfield threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns. Tampa Bay scored touchdowns on its first three second-half possessions, and Mayfield took a knee to end the game after the Bucs reached Green Bay’s 11 on their fourth and final series of the half.“They’re beating us,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “They’re outcoaching us. They’re out-scheming us and outplaying us, ultimately.”Just two weeks ago, LaFleur was fielding questions about Green Bay’s playoff hopes after the Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs to get to .500. On Sunday, LaFleur was asked about whether he’d fire defensive coordinator Joe Barry before the end of the season.“Now’s not the time for that, to be h...