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NE State welcomes Ukrainian Cossack Dancers on Tuesday
BLOUNTVILLE — Northeast State Community College welcomes the Ukrainian Cossack Dancers for two exciting performances this month at the Blountville campus next to Tri-Cities Airport. The performance take place on
Swiss hail 'great job' without Xhaka & Embolo
Switzerland feel they did "a great job" of compensating for the loss of Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo as they head to face Scotland on the back of an impressive 3-0 win in North Macedonia.
3 NFL games to watch before Bears MNF matchup
The Bears aren't taking the field Sunday but here are a few games worth keeping an eye on.
PREVIEW: Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Gameday
The Pittsburgh Steelers will open AFC North play wth a home date against the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Bengals vs. Steelers news and pregame discussion
A huge early-season AFC North contest is up for grabs on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
The proof that Alexander Isak was worth £125 million
Alexander Isak didn’t hit the ground running like many hoped he would following a £125 million move from Newcastle last summer. The Swede failed to settle into Arne Slot’s side and then suffered ...
11 Cool New Apple Accessories Worth Adding To Your Kit
Explore the new Apple accessories worth adding to your kit, from colourful charging cables and MagSafe wallets to iPhone straps and refreshed Apple Watch bands.
Award-winning pianist Coleman to perform
Internationally renowned concert pianist Donna Coleman will perform and speak at the Blue Hill Public Library on Friday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m.
Maine has more to do to boost access to mental health care, say providers and stakeholders
Mainers face significant waitlists for mental health care, despite the state taking steps to improve access in recent years.
Was Dolly Parton country music’s richest singer? The answer might surprise you
The richest singer in country music has a net worth of more than $1 billion.
A's Have One More Game to Play Spoiler Against Houston
In addition to playing spoiler on Sunday, the A's will have an achievement of their own worth chasing.
Is It Worth Keeping Your PlayStation 5's Box?
You don't need to keep your PS5 box, but the original packaging can protect the console during moves or shipping and may help when reselling it.
KREM 2 News
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Recap: Shorthanded Avs shutout in preseason finale
It was a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Utah Mammoth.
UCLA receives $75 million in NSF grants for quantum technology
Two UCLA quantum computing institutes received grants from the National Science Foundation worth a combined $75 million Aug. 25. The institutes – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems, Architectures and Applications and Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation – aim to advance quantum technologies, which function faster than classical computers or standard digital devices.
Pensacola Interstate Fair Releases Entertainment Schedule, Lowers Weekday Admission Prices : NorthEscambia.com
Local online newspaper for North Escambia County Florida, Pensacola, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Molino, Century, Cantonment, Atmore, Flomaton, News
Your old GPU could be worth more than you think
Your old GPU could be a goldmine thanks to the RAMaggedon.
A 9-Million-Year-Old Tooth Just Challenged What Scientists Thought They Knew About the Atacama Desert
Scientists were surprised to discover a fossilized tooth from a capybara that lived almost 9 million years ago in what is now northern Chile’s Atacama Desert. Chile’s Atacama Desert is an unlikely place to find traces of capybaras, the world’s largest living rodents, whose lives revolve around water and wetland plants. Yet a fossilized tooth
Saturday Sports: Football, soccer, and tennis updates from across the North Country
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Inaugural NMB Live! fills Main Street with music, family fun and community spirit
Main Street was filled with music, laughter and plenty of activity Saturday as residents and visitors gathered for NMB Live!, a daylong celebration of music, food, shopping and family fun. The free festival took place Sept. 26 and brought the North Myrtle Beach community together for an afternoon of live music and other forms of entertainment.
San Diego County issues health warning over recalled cheese
Officials issued a warning this weekend urging residents not to eat Northern California-based Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese.
Northwestern's Achilles Heel Revealed in Loss to Indiana Hoosiers
Northwestern football has a major problem on defense that needs fixing.
Curt Cignetti Talks Up Northwestern After Narrow Win Friday
Northwestern impressed the Hoosiers' national title winning coach.
Residents see preview of Bonds Ranch Road bridge over Business 287, railroad crossings
Preliminary design includes relocated rail lines at the intersection.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Delivers Heisman-Worthy Masterpiece vs. Illinois
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith put together a historic, record-setting game in the Buckeyes' win over Illinois.
CBS Sports picking Seahawks to defeat Commanders in NFL Week 3
The Seahawks have momentum on their side as they approach their Week 3 matchup against the shorthanded Commanders.
Best Entertainment Stocks Worth Watching
Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Verizon Communications, Roblox, and DraftKings are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of publicly traded companies involved in creating, producing, distributing, or deliver
ENTERTAINMENT: Fantasies, folk songs on Festival of the Senses program
Violinist Andrew Irvin, cellist David Gerstein and pianists Jaeyeon Park Hakutani and Naoki Hakutani perform for the opening Festival of the Senses concert Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens — Science Lessons vs. Story Rules
Special effects are not worthless but they are second-tier when it comes to storytelling.
Man found dead in business in Richmond’s North Side, police investigating
A man was found dead early Saturday morning in a business in Richmond’s North Side.
Week 4 Predictions: Huskers at Spartans
Mike: The exhibition season is OVAH. Jarek: It’s the fourth week of the season and we’ve played teams who’s colors are green or had “green” in their name. Jill: Just casually dropping in (finally) in Week 4. It’s time for some B1G football!! Andy: So Northwestern – are they for real? UCLA (-1.5) at Maryland […]
Airlines waive change fees as nor'easter hits Northeast
Over 88,000 customers in the region had lost power as of Saturday morning.
Grand Canyon tour operator says some businesses have been set back worse than during COVID-19
Last year’s Dragon-Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and this August’s devastating floods that restricted lodging on the South Rim, have been a major disruption for local businesses who rely on tourists.
Navajo Nation-owned North Stone wins Air Force IT contract
Navajo Nation-owned North Stone LLC won an Air Force investigative agency IT contract. Its value and term were not disclosed.
Former Wenatchee health care executive sentenced to 4 years after embezzling $24 million
The CEO of a company in charge of managing health care payment contracts for a pool of clinics in the Pacific Northwest was sentenced to four years in federal prison
AI Actress Tilly Norwood Marks One Year Since Zurich Debut With Talk of Tom Holland, Olivia Colman
A year after her debut, AI actress Tilly Norwood addressed backlash and named Tom Holland and Olivia Colman as dream collaborators.
Crash-and-grab thieves steal ATM from Lincoln Park business, police say
Crash-and-grab thieves stole an ATM from a North Side business early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
Control Resonant, Rapidfire CEO Turnovers And Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out
Plus, a major Ball x Pit expansion and a release date for a game I can't wait to play more of.
How to Watch: K-State at Cincinnati
Big 12 play begins as K-State rolls into the Queen City of the North.
Griffiths appointed Bangor City 1876 manager
Former Caernarfon Town and Cefn Druids manager Huw Griffiths is appointed the managed of Cymru North side Bangor City 1876.
Triangle business openings this fall: Quail Corners, Downtown Durham and more
From a Warehouse District dance floor to a North Raleigh arepa counter, here’s what is opening this fall.
Triangle business openings this fall: Quail Corners, Downtown Durham and more
From a Warehouse District dance floor to a North Raleigh arepa counter, here’s what is opening this fall.
Geiger, Byer Vie for Rockland Area House Seat
ROCKLAND — Residents of Rockland, North Haven, Matinicus, and part of Owls Head will decide whether to return Democrat Valli Geiger to the State House or elect political newcomer Melissa
Why are Northern Ireland playing Ukraine in Slovakia?
Northern Ireland will head to Slovakia to face Ukraine in the Nations League
Charles brothers 'brilliant' in NI's landmark win
The Charles brothers led the way for Northern Ireland at both ends of the field during the side's Nations League win over Georgia in Tbilisi.
NWA EDITORIAL | Region’s business behemoths, families keep investing in Northwest Arkansas
They could be called fly-on-the-wall meetings. After all, we'd imagine when billionaire individuals and billionaire companies get together to chat about taking a big step, it's bound to be interesting.
Renaissance Festival returns with new entertainment lineup
Located just north of Charlotte in Huntersville, the festival transforms a 25-acre outdoor village into a European-style country fair filled with fantasy, history, and live entertainment.
Northwestern Wildcats Fall Just Short Against No. 5 Indiana
The Wildcats fought until the end against the Hoosiers in Bloomington.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Honoring Kyle Busch With Special Exhibit
The NASCAR Hall of Fame will honor the late Kyle Busch with a special exhibit dedicated to the winningest overall driver in the sport’s history. Busch’s exhibit will highlight his greatest accomplishments and his influence on the sport.The exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is set to open on […] The post NASCAR Hall of Fame Honoring Kyle Busch With Special Exhibit appeared first on HEAVY.
Lions’ Avonte Maddox Sends Out Two-Word Social Media Update
The Detroit Lions have been all kinds of shorthanded so far in the early goings-on of this season, as they’ve been without numerous key names like Cade Mays, Brian Branch, and Kerby Joseph.Meanwhile, the Lions have confirmed that safety Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury, which required surgery. […] The post Lions’ Avonte Maddox Sends Out Two-Word Social Media Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Former health care executive sentenced to 4 years of federal prison after embezzling $24 million over the course of 6 years
The CEO of a company in charge of managing health care payment contracts for a pool of clinics in the Pacific Northwest was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison after he was found guilty of embezzling approximately $30 million over the course of six years.
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (9/25)
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (9/25) presented by Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery and Rivermark Community Credit Union.
After a premature birth, North Texas mom found help. Now state invests $4 million in maternal health program
Texas is giving more than $4 million to expand the Maternal Health Accelerator, connecting pregnant and postpartum women to check-ups and support.
Bill introduced to support newborn health screenings
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by Hall of Fame Bills quarterback Jim Kelly on Thursday to announce the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would dedicate fed…
How to watch North Shore vs Atascocita high school football
You can watch North Shore football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Atascocita.
How to watch North Crowley vs Crowley high school football
You can watch North Crowley football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Crowley.
Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Cast In Tom Holland's Fred Astaire Film
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have joined Tom Holland in Paul King's untitled Fred Astaire biopic, Deadline reports.
Dengue fever researcher talks Florida outbreak
Authorities in Florida have declared local states of emergency following an outbreak of dengue fever that has so far resulted in one death.
Whatley praises NC laws Cooper vetoed on school lessons and transgender athletes
At an event at a Christian private school, Michael Whatley accused Roy Cooper of promoting “values from New York” instead of North Carolina.
Poll: Two out of three of North Carolinians get political news from local TV or social media
Local television and social media are where most North Carolina voters get their political and government news, according to a poll released Friday. No other source reached more than 17% of voters.
North Texas counselor convicted in $26 million health care fraud
Prosecutors say Kevin Curry funded a lavish lifestyle with the millions he received defrauding the federal government.
Quixote shutters supplying business, lays off 60 employees
Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.
Quixote shutters supplying business, lays off 60 employees
Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.
Photos: Fall semester, soap carving and business built by grads
Happy Friday, Huskies! This week, students in Oakland held a new kind of student government election. Over in Boston, dive inside the Soap Carving Club’s growing popularity. And, graduates share the businesses they build through entreprenuership.
Georgia x Northern Ireland - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
Georgia controlled much of the contest at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, finishing with 62.2% possession, 11 shots and nine corners, while Northern Ireland were more direct with 12 attempts of thei...
Robert Fitzgerald Has Added Motivation for Northwestern Game at Indiana
Northwestern's star defensive back and team captain has extra motivation heading into Friday night.
North Little Rock expands Argenta Entertainment District
The North Little Rock City Council passed an ordinance on September 14 to expand the Argenta Entertainment District boundaries southward toward the riverfront to encourage hospitality and economic …
Former Sonics broadcaster Kevin Calabro to join Timberwolves
After decades in the Pacific Northwest, former SuperSonics and Trailblazers broadcaster Kevin Calabro has a new home.
Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
The 5 College Football Games to Watch in Week 4
Before diving in, please note that Big Ten games are not included below since they are covered in our weekly Big Ten preview. Clemson at Cal 10:30 p.m., ESPN (Friday) This may not be worth the late-night viewing, but this game could answer two interesting questions — is Dabo Swinney’s time at Clemson coming to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana predictions
INU’s pulse of NUFB’s biggest test of the young season.
Deion Sanders addresses Colorado player behavior following first loss
Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock.com Deion Sanders addresses Colorado player behavior Deion Sanders addressed Colorado players after the Buffaloes lost 41–7 at Northwestern on September 19, 2026. The defeat ended Colorado’s 2–0 start and dropped the team to 2–1 ahead of Big 12 play. Sanders said he confronted players he saw laughing after the 34-point loss. His criticism…
Northfield floats local-business incentives to assuage TIF concerns
As Northfield continues to consider creating a tax increment financing district, village officials are beginning to formally explore potential incentives for local businesses as well as proposals to mitigate concerns from local school districts. Village trustees spent a majority of their Tuesday, Sept. 22 Committee of the Whole meeting discussing possible measures to quell hesitations […]
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making
Staying out all night and partying with your childhood best friend is a surefire way to savor the fragility of youth. But a send-off party that turns into a night
Fall 2026 Collaboratorium Connects Midwest Researchers with Business Expertise - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bringing together scientific innovation and business talent from four leading Midwestern universities, the Fall 2026 Collaboratorium will feature 18 teams developing technologies in health care, energy storage, quantum computing, semiconductors, advanced materials, robotics, and more. Founded at the University of Chicago, the Collaboratorium now also features researchers from Northwestern University, Purdue University, and the University
Earth Tearing Apart Beneath Pacific Northwest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists have captured an unusually detailed view of a major tectonic system beneath the Pacific Northwest beginning to come apart.
CVS Health Strengthens Energy Resilience To Support Patient Care
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Originally published on Company NewsroomThe demand for reliable energy continues to grow, and for , dependable operations are essential to serving millions of patients and customers across the country. That's why we're expanding our use of renewable electricity and investing in energy solutions that help reduce emissions, strengthen business resilience and support uninterrupted care.
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing
A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.
Renovated building for social science, education and policy institutes will enhance interdisciplinary connections at Northwestern
The newly renovated facility, overlooking Deering Meadow, is a hub for teaching, research and collaboration across fields
Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have captured a subduction zone off Vancouver Island in the process of tearing itself apart, revealing that these massive tectonic systems may die piece by piece rather than all at once. The discovery could help explain ancient plate fragments, volcanic activity, and how hidden breaks beneath Cascadia may influence future earthquakes.
Georgia v Northern Ireland
Let us know how you rate the performances of the players on both sides and we'll bring you the results at the end of the game.
North Carolina restores perinatal program after Medicaid funding dispute delayed research
Perinatal Quality Collaborative revives projects on newborn screenings and maternal mental health to launch in 2027, officials said.
‘Worth the wait’: Social science faculty members describe move to newly renovated 2001 Sheridan Road
For decades, much of Northwestern’s anthropology department had been working out of a two-story house at 1810 Hinman Ave., an Evanston landmark which has faced maintenance issues and is nearly as old as the university. But starting in the 2026-27 academic year, anthropology is one of multiple social science departments moving into one of the...
Northern Ireland XI vs Georgia – Predicted lineup and team news
Northern Ireland are ready to kick off their UEFA Nations League Group B journey with an away fixture against Georgia on Friday at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena.Michael O’Neill’s side arrive in...
WA lawmaker call for more oversight after Longview disaster
Although the state is facing a budget crisis, Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, said he “can’t think of a more worthy cause” for lawmakers to pass and fund.
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, September 25 at Giants
The Dodgers have one more regular season series to go, battling the San Francisco Giants for three games beginning Friday night at Oracle Park up north. Tarik Skubal will make his final regular season start in the series opener, and his 10th since the Dodgers acquired him on August 2 from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal […]
The PolaCon instant film conference comes to North Texas this weekend
PolaCon is the world's first three-day instant film convention that celebrates the medium of film photography. The festival kicks off Friday at the State Fair of Texas and runs through
Congo faces health worker shortage as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Local business celebrates 30 years of bringing Mexican Western wear to north Georgia
Boots may be her business, but selling her culture is her passion.
The science behind seasons
Fall began this week across the Northern Hemisphere, but why does the planet experience seasons?
Ann Arbor business wins $425k in Marquette PitchMI semifinal
At the PitchMI semifinal Thursday in the Northern Center on NMU’s Campus, five companies vied for a $425,000 prize, giving seven-minute pitches to a panel of four judges.
VIC Tech appoints Sarah Goforth as chief growth officer
VIC Technology Venture Development, a Fayetteville-based venture development company, recently named Sarah Goforth as chief growth officer and managing director. In this role, she will lead the company’s growth strategy,...
Governor Stein Announces $5 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today in Lansing, Governor Stein announced $5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western North Carolina through the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. Two years since Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, Governor Stein continues to advocate for a $10 billion appropriation from Congress to support the next phase …
Board of criticized North Dakota business financing program plans meeting to address audit
Officials overseeing a state-backed business financing program that drew critical audit findings and a sharp response from lawmakers plan to meet in coming weeks to address the situation.
Texas Senate race puts North Texas suburbs in focus ahead of early voting
New reporting shows cracks among some traditionally Republican voters as Ken Paxton and James Talarico battle for suburban support.
UNT Health sits near Fort Worth hospitals. Finding training sites a ‘game of Tetris’
Expansion of UNT Health depends on clinical placements as other North Texas schools seek many of the same hospitals and specialists.
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making
Stunning animations and a stellar cast uplift a DreamWorks film steeped in Filipino mythology that explores the importance of memories and friendship.
Archaeologists discover 'tomb of the very highest rank' in 2,700-year-old Etruscan cemetery
Archaeologists have discovered a massive Etruscan burial mound with a vast assortment of grave goods north of Rome.