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Royal Philips highlighted its integration of AI in cardiac ultrasound and cardiac care at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. The Philips Ultrasound Compact System 5500 CV, which includes an AI-powered automation tool to assess heart health, was showcased. The company aims to improve clinical confidence and increase efficiency in cardiology departments.

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August 24, 2023 | 8:07 am

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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been accused of deliberately slowing down websites criticized by Musk. The accusations came after users reported slower loading speeds when accessing links from several websites, including the New York Times, Reuters, and Meta Platforms Inc’s Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. X has acknowledged its potential bias. Musk also plans to remove the headline and text from news links, leaving only the lead image.

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August 24, 2023 | 7:28 am

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Medtronic has released a statement regarding the FDA panel vote on its Symplicity Spyral Renal Denervation System for circulatory systems devices.

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August 24, 2023 | 5:50 am

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Apple Inc. has expressed support for California's 'Right to Repair' bill, a significant shift from its previous stance. The bill mandates manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation for their products for up to seven years. This move aligns with Apple's 2022 Self-Service Repair program, which provides users and third-party repair shops with essential repair materials.

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August 24, 2023 | 5:23 am

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Vice President Pence has announced plans to extend tax cuts and close the Federal Department of Education. This could potentially impact the overall economy and the education sector.

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August 24, 2023 | 1:45 am

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Nikki Haley, during a GOP debate, emphasized the need to tell China and India to lower their emissions. She also criticized climate subsidies.

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August 24, 2023 | 1:27 am

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A U.S. District Judge has denied a request by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a temporary restraining order to prevent Alphabet Inc's Google from removing his videos from YouTube. The judge emphasized that Google and YouTube are private entities, not state actors, and therefore not obliged to preserve Kennedy’s free speech rights. The lawsuit followed YouTube’s removal of Kennedy’s vaccine-related videos in accordance with its policies on COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation.

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August 24, 2023 | 12:24 am

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Imperial College London's Centre for Psychedelic Research will begin a government-funded study in October to assess psilocybin-assisted therapy for gambling addiction. The University of Calgary will also launch a clinical trial in October to study the effects of psilocybin paired with Motivational Enhancement Therapy on heavy drinking in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder. In January 2024, a Phase 2 clinical trial will begin to assess the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of one psilocybin dose to alleviate opioid-refractory pain in advanced cancer patients. This trial will use Filament Health's (OTC:FLHLF) natural psilocybin and is funded by Cy Biopharma and Pancreatic Cancer North America.

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August 24, 2023 | 12:09 am

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Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, is ending its ether staking program for US clients due to regulatory scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has been classifying staking services as investment contracts that need to be registered as securities. This follows similar actions by other exchanges such as Kraken and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), which have also halted staking services in the US.

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August 23, 2023 | 11:22 pm

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Twilio (NYSE:TWLO), a major communications-service provider, is banning cannabis companies from using its software, citing violation of federal law. The company's policy prohibits marijuana, CBD, and accessory-products companies from using its SMS or MMS text messaging in the U.S. or Canada. This follows a similar move by Mastercard (NYSE:MA) in July, which banned marijuana transactions on its debit cards. There are concerns that Visa (NYSE:V) may also follow suit.

Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan

August 23, 2023 | 10:13 pm