All articles tagged with #setback
Country star Jelly Roll revealed a 12-pound weight regain after shedding nearly 300 pounds, citing holiday indulgences and a broken collarbone. He says he has “lost his way” but is rededicating himself to his goal, planning to train for the New York City Marathon and eventually pose shirtless for major magazines, with about 40–60 pounds left to lose.
Moderna's experimental cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine failed in a Phase 3 trial, marking a significant setback for the company, which had high sales expectations for the vaccine prior to the failure amid ongoing pressures from Wall Street and the government.
The Menendez brothers' attempt for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence was denied by a judge, reinforcing their convictions for murder. The evidence, including allegations of abuse and a letter from a cousin, was deemed insufficient and irrelevant by the court. The brothers also faced setbacks in parole hearings, with their chances of release remaining uncertain, though clemency remains a possible avenue.
Javier Milei experienced a significant setback in the latest polls in Buenos Aires, indicating challenges in his political campaign or popularity in the region.
Sarepta's stock dropped after the FDA indicated it will require additional clinical testing for its gene therapy Elevidys, following recent safety concerns and patient deaths, raising concerns about setting a dangerous precedent for gene therapies. The company has already halted sales of Elevidys for certain patients, and the situation continues to create uncertainty for its future and the gene therapy industry.
Argentina's congress has dealt a setback to Javier Milei's reform bill, signaling a challenge to his proposed economic changes.
Trivikram Srinivas faced a setback at the box office with 'Guntur Kaaram,' as insiders suggest he got distracted from his core creative domain for quick money-making jobs and production activities, affecting his cognitive imagination skills. Drawing parallels with Koratala Shiva's similar experience, it's suggested that Trivikram should set aside liaison and production activities to focus on his natural flow of imagination or consider stepping away from directing films to avoid career troubles.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal suffered a sprained right ankle during the first quarter of their game against the New York Knicks. Beal landed awkwardly on a jump shot and had to leave the game. X-rays were negative, but he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. This adds to the injury woes of the Suns' All-Star trio, as Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker have struggled to play together due to various injuries throughout the season.
Ganesh Venkataramanan, the project lead for Tesla's Dojo supercomputer, has left the company, dealing a blow to the automaker's self-driving technology efforts. Venkataramanan, who had been leading the Dojo project for the past five years, departed last month, and Peter Bannon, a former Apple executive and Tesla director, is now leading the project. Dojo is a Tesla-designed supercomputer aimed at training the machine learning models behind the company's self-driving systems. The departure of Venkataramanan and another member of the team poses challenges to the expensive and technologically advanced project, which Tesla plans to invest over $1 billion in by the end of 2024.
Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), has faced an early setback in Dutch coalition talks as other parties have refused to work with him. Wilders' PVV gained seats in the recent parliamentary elections, but his controversial views and anti-immigration stance have made it difficult for him to form a coalition government. This setback highlights the challenges Wilders faces in gaining political influence in the Netherlands.
Orsted, the Danish energy company, has announced that it is canceling plans to build two wind farms in New Jersey, dealing a setback to President Joe Biden's clean energy goal. The decision is a blow to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's hopes of making the state a clean energy leader. Orsted cited macroeconomic factors such as inflation and supply chain issues as reasons for scrapping the projects. The cancellation leaves New Jersey with only one active wind farm project, Atlantic Shores, and raises questions about the future of offshore wind in the state.
Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton, who has been battling a rare form of pneumonia, experienced a setback in the ICU this week, according to her daughter. After showing progress, Retton had a "scary setback" on Tuesday, but had a better day on Wednesday. She remains in the ICU and is "fighting for her life." Her family has launched a fundraiser page to support her medical expenses. Retton, the first American woman to win all-around gymnastics gold at the Olympics, was hospitalized earlier this month.
Australia has rejected a proposal to recognize Indigenous people in the constitution, dealing a major setback to the country's reconciliation efforts. With 45% of the vote counted, the "No" vote led "Yes" by 57.35% to 42.65%. At least four states - New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland, and South Australia - are projected to vote against altering the constitution. The proposal aimed to create an Indigenous advisory body called the "Voice to Parliament." Indigenous citizens, who make up 3.8% of the population, have long been disadvantaged and excluded from the constitution. The referendum loss is seen as a setback for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has championed the Voice to Parliament.
France's conservative Les Républicains party is set to maintain its dominance in the Senate following Sunday's elections, dealing another blow to President Emmanuel Macron's ruling party. The Senate, unlike the lower house, is not elected through direct universal suffrage but by an electoral college representing local officials. The results showed a trend of incumbent senators retaining their seats, with Les Républicains expected to remain the largest faction, followed by the Socialists. Macron's party has faced electoral setbacks in recent years, losing its majority in the National Assembly in 2022. The far-right National Rally also celebrated its return to the Senate, winning three seats.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has suffered a setback in his return from a hamstring injury and is now considered day-to-day. Coach Sean McVay expressed the team's desire to get Kupp back to full health, but remained noncommittal about his availability for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on September 10. Kupp, who missed the final eight games of the 2022 season with a high ankle sprain, is a key player for the Rams and their offense.