VMT-01 is under clinical development by Perspective Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Metastatic Melanoma. According to GlobalData, Phase II drugs for Metastatic Melanoma have a 36% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Phase III. GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval. VMT-01 overview VMT-01 is under development for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. The drug candidate is a MCR1-targeted radionuclide (90Y) therapy. therapy. It acts by targeting melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor (Melanocortin Receptor 1 or MSHR or MC1R). it is administered by intravenous route. Perspective Therapeutics overview Perspective Therapeutics, formerly known as Isoray, Inc., is a medical technology company. It specializes in the development and distribution of isotope-based personalized brachytherapy products and devices for advanced cancer treatments. The company’s core product is the Cesium-131 brachytherapy seed, a unique radioisotope seed used in the treatment of various cancers, including prostate, brain, head and neck, and lung cancers. Brachytherapy involves placing the radiation sources close to the tumor site to destroy the cancer cells. Perspective Therapeutics serves medical centers, hospitals, and clinics. It operates primarily in the US. Perspective Therapeutics is headquartered in Richland, Washington, the US. For a complete picture of VMT-01’s drug-specific PTSR and LoA scores, This content was updated on 12 April 2024 From Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors. , the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article. GlobalData’s Likelihood of Approval analytics tool dynamically assesses and predicts how likely a drug will move to the next stage in clinical development (PTSR), as well as how likely the drug will be approved (LoA). This is based on a combination of machine learning and a proprietary algorithm to process data points from various databases found on GlobalData’s .
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions’ only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. The coach knew how difficult it would be to maintain that high level of play through injuries, attrition and with a target on their back as a top contender in the NFC. Eleven months later as Campbell and the Lions prepare to return to Levi’s Stadium for the first time since that loss , that has proved to be prophetic — for San Francisco instead of Detroit. The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention . The element of revenge for last season’s 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what’s on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games or with a win against the Niners if Minnesota loses to Green Bay on Sunday. “Anytime we lose, the thought of losing is going to motivate you to not want to lose again, particularly with where you were at,” Campbell said. “So, that’s always going to bring its own level of motivation to it. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand where we’re at in the division and the NFC, so I think it’s all encompassing.” While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that’s not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season. A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games. “It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. “It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong. Go ing deep Detroit’s faith in Jameson Williams is paying off, taking advantage of his game-breaking abilities with big plays. Jared Goff heaved an 82-yard touchdown pass over Williams’ shoulders and into his hands in last week’s win at Chicago. Earlier this season, Goff threw 70-, 64- and 52-yard passes for scores to the third-year receiver. “We work on it a ton, him and I do, and it’s a testament to him,” Goff said. “He’s asking for it. He wants that work, and I’m more than happy to give it to him during the week. It’s good. Our connection continues to grow. He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect.” Makeshift line The 49ers head into the game scrambling to put together an offensive line. Williams has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury and his backup at left tackle, Jaylon Moore, is now sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Left guard Aaron Banks injured his knee last week, while his backup Ben Bartch is already out with an ankle injury. That will leave the Niners with two third-stringers protecting Brock Purdy. But Shanahan said he isn’t thinking of sitting Purdy to protect him. “People deal with that throughout the year on other weeks, too,” he said. “I mean, we’ve got a football team. We’ve got to go out and we’ve got two games here and we’ve got to see what guys we can put out there and whatever we do we’re going to put a game plan together to, as best as we can to give us a chance to win.” Bag of tricks Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who may have a chance for the second straight offseason to be an NFL head coach, routinely pulls off trick plays and his latest was a doozy. Goff intentionally stumbled after taking a snap and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the ground as their teammates yelled, “fumble,” to fool the Bears on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. “Those make you feel good because everybody is invested in it,” Campbell said. “It’s fun. It’s different. It’s sound. “I know it sounds crazy, but it’s sound.” Just for kicks San Francisco kicker Jake Moody is having a rough second season after being drafted in the third round a year ago. Moody has missed seven field goals this season, including a 41-yarder last week at Miami. Moody is just 10 for 16 since coming back from a high ankle sprain in his kicking foot, but Shanahan said he still has confidence in him. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he’ll be our guy,” Shanahan said. “I mean everyone’s got to perform and do things like that. I think he has had a tough year. Before his high ankle sprain, he missed one. ... I think he was 12 of 13 before that, so I thought he was doing really well.” ___ AP Sports Writer Larry Lage contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Article content Quebec has always been fortunate to have premiers with considerable substance and intelligence. Since 1960, 14 accomplished individuals have led Quebec, including nine lawyers, one neurosurgeon and several with strong economic credentials. François Legault is no exception. As an accountant and business executive, he co-founded Air Transat in 1986, which became one of the largest airline companies in Canada. Legault was drafted into politics by the Parti Québécois in 1998, subsequently holding key portfolios in successive administrations. He left in 2009 and two years later co-founded the Coalition Avenir Québec, offering a “third way” — a break from Quebec’s traditional political party dichotomy of separatism (PQ) versus federalism (Liberal) — and abandoning any sovereignty referendum notion, to instead focus on Quebec’s economic autonomy within Canada. In 2013 he published his ambitious economic vision of a Quebec “Silicon Valley” with a series of technopark/living environments running along the St. Lawrence River, which would create a valley of innovation and attract hundreds of new companies with thousands of high-tech jobs. It’s therefore not surprising that Legault lunged at the opportunity to invest heavily in the electric car battery sector, a transition to future green technology. His government, with the feds, quickly committed billions to induce the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt to build a $7-billion mega-factory in Quebec . Legault called it the largest private manufacturing investment in the province’s history , saying it would transform Quebec into a global player in the electric vehicle supply chain. Legault’s big gamble on Northvolt, however, is now teetering on the verge of disaster. The company has been struggling to meet production targets, hampered by delays that led to cancellations of major contracts. They’ve slashed their workforce, cutting back production while growth and demand for electric vehicles slows down. On Thursday, the company announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. There was talk that Goldman Sachs might bail out Northvolt, but would require Quebec to cede its financial guarantees to them. Or will Quebec pump in more money to help the Swedish company? Both scenarios are impossible for Legault politically, having no choice but to categorically say no when asked in the National Assembly . With the experience and economic background Legault brings to the table, the collapse of this project would be a huge blow to his credibility. Obviously, the failure of some economic gambles is beyond one’s control, sometimes due to unexpected changes in the market or circumstances of mismanagement. And few politicians would likely have resisted the sex appeal of a green venture that appeared so promising. However, Legault often allows politics to temper his business acumen. For any major investment gamble in the private sector, you would roll up your sleeves and do your due diligence with rigorous risk assessment analyses; one wonders if that was done here. Northvolt was founded in 2015 by two former Tesla employees. The first battery was assembled in December 2021, with the first customer cell deliveries in 2022, barely a year before the Quebec announcement. Northvolt is essentially a startup without any extensive track record. Did attractive political optics outweigh due diligence? Legault paid a heavy political price for abandoning the promised “third link” tunnel project connecting Lévis to Quebec City, which also may have lacked proper analysis as to its feasibility. In 2022, the Legault government twice doled out so-called anti-inflation cheques to most Quebecers, seemingly to curry favour in an election year, despite warnings by economists that it would backfire. The $6.7 billion in handouts inevitably contributed to the largest budget deficit in Quebec’s history this year. Thursday’s economic update showed we are still drowning in red ink. Legault’s attack on English universities via tuition hikes was also hastily improvised and destined to induce negative economic spinoffs. François Legault is very capable. Quebec would be better served, however, if he prioritized his economic instincts over political impulse. Robert Libman is an architect and planning consultant who has served as Equality Party leader and MNA, mayor of Côte-St-Luc and a member of the Montreal executive committee. x.com/robertlibmanIn-line CPI report leads to a blockbuster day for US stock markets
Warangal, Karimnagar poised to attract GCCs: NasscomArticle content Quebec has always been fortunate to have premiers with considerable substance and intelligence. Since 1960, 14 accomplished individuals have led Quebec, including nine lawyers, one neurosurgeon and several with strong economic credentials. François Legault is no exception. As an accountant and business executive, he co-founded Air Transat in 1986, which became one of the largest airline companies in Canada. Legault was drafted into politics by the Parti Québécois in 1998, subsequently holding key portfolios in successive administrations. He left in 2009 and two years later co-founded the Coalition Avenir Québec, offering a “third way” — a break from Quebec’s traditional political party dichotomy of separatism (PQ) versus federalism (Liberal) — and abandoning any sovereignty referendum notion, to instead focus on Quebec’s economic autonomy within Canada. In 2013 he published his ambitious economic vision of a Quebec “Silicon Valley” with a series of technopark/living environments running along the St. Lawrence River, which would create a valley of innovation and attract hundreds of new companies with thousands of high-tech jobs. It’s therefore not surprising that Legault lunged at the opportunity to invest heavily in the electric car battery sector, a transition to future green technology. His government, with the feds, quickly committed billions to induce the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt to build a $7-billion mega-factory in Quebec . Legault called it the largest private manufacturing investment in the province’s history , saying it would transform Quebec into a global player in the electric vehicle supply chain. Legault’s big gamble on Northvolt, however, is now teetering on the verge of disaster. The company has been struggling to meet production targets, hampered by delays that led to cancellations of major contracts. They’ve slashed their workforce, cutting back production while growth and demand for electric vehicles slows down. On Thursday, the company announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. There was talk that Goldman Sachs might bail out Northvolt, but would require Quebec to cede its financial guarantees to them. Or will Quebec pump in more money to help the Swedish company? Both scenarios are impossible for Legault politically, having no choice but to categorically say no when asked in the National Assembly . With the experience and economic background Legault brings to the table, the collapse of this project would be a huge blow to his credibility. Obviously, the failure of some economic gambles is beyond one’s control, sometimes due to unexpected changes in the market or circumstances of mismanagement. And few politicians would likely have resisted the sex appeal of a green venture that appeared so promising. However, Legault often allows politics to temper his business acumen. For any major investment gamble in the private sector, you would roll up your sleeves and do your due diligence with rigorous risk assessment analyses; one wonders if that was done here. Northvolt was founded in 2015 by two former Tesla employees. The first battery was assembled in December 2021, with the first customer cell deliveries in 2022, barely a year before the Quebec announcement. Northvolt is essentially a startup without any extensive track record. Did attractive political optics outweigh due diligence? Legault paid a heavy political price for abandoning the promised “third link” tunnel project connecting Lévis to Quebec City, which also may have lacked proper analysis as to its feasibility. In 2022, the Legault government twice doled out so-called anti-inflation cheques to most Quebecers, seemingly to curry favour in an election year, despite warnings by economists that it would backfire. The $6.7 billion in handouts inevitably contributed to the largest budget deficit in Quebec’s history this year. Thursday’s economic update showed we are still drowning in red ink. Legault’s attack on English universities via tuition hikes was also hastily improvised and destined to induce negative economic spinoffs. François Legault is very capable. Quebec would be better served, however, if he prioritized his economic instincts over political impulse. Robert Libman is an architect and planning consultant who has served as Equality Party leader and MNA, mayor of Côte-St-Luc and a member of the Montreal executive committee. x.com/robertlibman
Gaming wish granted for Nanaimo teen living with muscular dystrophyMexico Travel Advisory as Royal Caribbean Suspends Cruises to Manzanillo Amid Rising Crime ConcernsFifteen Tarrant County educators are among more than 100 across the state under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for allegedly obtaining their teaching certifications through fraudulent means. The allegations, spread across six Tarrant County school districts and one charter school, follow a statewide probe into a testing scheme allegedly masterminded by Houston ISD educator Vincent Grayson who, along with four others, is facing charges from Harris County prosecutors for facilitating the scheme. The operation involved falsifying TEA licensing exams for unqualified candidates, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton. Now, North Texas districts, including Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD, are grappling with the fallout. Arlington ISD has already placed its allegedly uncertified educators on leave, according to the district, while International Leadership of Texas has terminated the contract of one of its employees. Fort Worth ISD The Report received a list of allegedly uncertified educators from the TEA Dec. 5. Five allegedly uncertified educators were employed by Fort Worth ISD based on 2023-24 financial data, according to the district. The TEA list named the following Fort Worth ISD educators as having allegedly obtained their certifications through fraudulent means: Destiny Bowman-Smith Hanna Hogan Dominique Reagor Sheba Regan-Waterford Reuben Vaughn “The district takes this matter seriously, is cooperating fully with TEA, and will continue to do so to address this issue thoroughly,” a Fort Worth ISD spokesperson said in a statement. Fort Worth ISD relies on TEA and the State Board for Educator Certification to oversee certification processes, the district’s statement said. Hogan works as a resource teacher at Riverside Middle School , according to the school’s website. Reagor, who was announced in an August Instagram post as an Arlington Heights High School assistant basketball coach, had an active page on X. Reagor often reposted videos of Arlington Heights basketball games on that social media page, which has since been deactivated. It is unclear whether the Arlington Heights coach was hired before the 2023-24 financial year ended in June. Reagor did not respond to multiple Fort Worth Report requests for comment. Vaughn recently worked as an assistant coach at Dunbar High School, according to the school’s website. More information on Bowman-Smith and Regan-Waterford’s employment history with the district was not immediately available. Arlington ISD Arlington ISD immediately placed three employees on leave upon notification from the TEA, according to the district. “The TEA is conducting a thorough investigation, and the Arlington ISD is fully cooperating and supporting their efforts,” the district said in a statement. The three educators named from Arlington ISD are: Shayla Bragg Money Martin Jordan Versey Bragg serves as a special education specialist . Versey is an assistant football coach at Bowie High School. Martin works as a special education inclusion teacher at Sam Houston High School. Arlington ISD board members next meet Dec. 12, when trustees could vote to terminate employees’ contracts, according to meeting documents. Crowley ISD, Mansfield ISD and Everman ISD Two Crowley ISD educators, two Mansfield ISD educators and one Everman ISD educator were also named by the TEA. Those educators are: Dnarius Green, Crowley ISD Janesha Haliburton, Crowley ISD Xavier Adams, Mansfield ISD Shameika Osborne, Mansfield ISD Caleb Hendrix, Everman ISD Green is an assistant football coach at North Crowley High School , according to MaxPreps. Haliburton has worked as a teacher in Crowley ISD, though it’s unclear where she has taught. Crowley ISD did not respond to a request for comment. Crowley ISD trustees next meet Dec. 12, during which they could vote to terminate any employee contract. Mansfield ISD confirmed to the TEA that both teachers are current district employees, the district said in a statement. Mansfield ISD’s Adams has worked as a teacher and assistant basketball coach for the district’s Legacy High School, according to social media posts. Osborne works as a reading and dyslexia specialist at Charlene McKinzey Middle School. “We are cooperating fully with TEA’s investigation,” the district said. “In addition, MISD is conducting its own investigation into our employees and will take appropriate action.” At Everman ISD, Hendrix was an educator at Joe Bean High School , according to the district’s 2023-24 annual report. Hendrix was not employed by Everman ISD for this school year, the district told the Report. International Leadership of Texas International Leadership of Texas, a public charter school network with six Tarrant County campuses, terminated the contract of the teacher listed by the TEA, a spokesperson told the Report. The educator named by the TEA was Kawonda Williams, employed at the network’s Arlington campus. “We are working with TEA and providing them with whatever information they need for their investigation,” Caitlin Madison, the school system’s executive director of communications, said. As a charter school system, International Leadership of Texas teachers are not required to have a teaching certification, she said. “But we do require all teachers to have a bachelor’s degree. We also encourage teachers to properly obtain teaching certificates, and support that effort through our own (programs),” Madison said. “Just like ISD’s, our hiring process includes a thorough review of certifications and TEA records.” When asked about the best general practices for teacher certification, TEA spokesperson Jake Kobersky referred to the agency’s website. The webpage outlines five requirements in becoming a certified teacher in Texas. Becoming a classroom teacher in Texas Becoming a certified teacher in Texas requires meeting specific qualifications to ensure educators are well-prepared to lead classrooms. The process includes five key steps: 1. Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree Candidates must earn a degree from an accredited college or university. The Texas Administrative Code requires degrees from institutions recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Certain certifications, such as Health Science Technology and Trades & Industrial Education, are exempt from this requirement. 2. Complete an Educator Preparation Program Prospective teachers must complete an approved program, which includes coursework and field experience. Candidates without a degree must enroll in a university-based program, while degree-holders can pursue alternative certification or post-baccalaureate programs. 3. Pass certification exams Candidates must pass the appropriate certification exams for their desired teaching area. Exam approval is typically managed through the candidate’s program . 4. Submit a State Application Once all requirements are met, candidates must submit an application to the Texas Education Agency for certification. Applicants are advised to verify eligibility with their program before applying. 5. Complete Fingerprinting First-time applicants must undergo fingerprinting as part of a national criminal background check to ensure classroom safety. Within Tarrant County, four universities offer bachelor’s degrees in teaching and other subjects, while two separate campuses — Education Service Center Region 11 and the Education Career Alternatives Program — offer educator preparation programs. While university costs vary, Education Service Center Region 11 and its GoTeach! Program costs prospective educators $5,950. The Education Career Alternatives Program costs $4,300. Both programs take up to 300 hours of online or in-person training to complete. Matthew Sgroi is an education reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at matthew.sgroi@fortworthreport.org or @matthewsgroi1 . At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here . 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(NAPSI)—The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but when the average American is spending nearly $1,000 on gifts, food, and decorations, they can also be the most stressful. For many, the pressure to create a picture-perfect holiday can stretch budgets a bit too far. Many of today’s shoppers seek advice from their favorite online influencers, sourcing creative hacks, recipes, DIY projects, and tips to keep the holidays magical without overspending. In fact, 69% of consumers say they value and actively seek out influencer recommendations. Now, questions don’t need to get buried in the comments. This December, TextNow is flipping the script on holiday stress by introducing the Holiday Hotline , a free resource to help you navigate the season, with advice a mere text away. Whether it’s finding affordable gifts, creating a festive dinner on a budget, or even learning how to save on your monthly bills, the Holiday Hotline can make things simpler, cheaper, and—perhaps most importantly—more joyful. TextNow Holiday Hotline: Expert Advice at Your Fingertips From December 5–10, TextNow’s Holiday Hotline connects you with relatable experts (aka some of your favorite influencers including social media creator and podcast host Remi Cruz, Kayla Savings, and Melissa Weiss) who will share their go-to tips for a budget-friendly holiday. Here’s what you can expect: • Holiday Budgeting 101: Learn simple ways to stretch every dollar and avoid those dreaded post-holiday bills. • Affordable Gift-Giving Ideas: Thoughtful, creative gifts that won’t break the bank. • Festive Decorating on a Dime: Transform your home into a holiday wonderland with budget-friendly hacks. • Stress-Free Holiday Cooking: Recipes and meal-planning tips to impress your guests. Need more advice? Just text the hotline at 310-299-3584, and you’ll get personalized, practical tips sent straight to your phone. Win $1,000 for Your Holiday Dinner As if free expert advice wasn’t enough, TextNow is also giving you the chance to win big this holiday season. Enter the $1,000 Dinner Giveaway for a shot at a $1,000 gift card to cover your holiday expenses—whether it’s for food, gifts, travel, or whatever else makes your season special. Entering is simple: 1.Head to TextNow’s Instagram . 2.Like the giveaway post. 3.Share your best holiday tip in the comments (bonus: share the post to your story for an extra entry). 4.The giveaway runs from December 5-12, with winners announced from December 13-16. Save More This Holiday Season TextNow is more than just a phone service—it’s a way to take control of your budget, not just during the holidays but year-round. • Free Phone Service: Unlimited calling and texting on the nation’s largest 5G network free. No gimmicks, no contracts. • Free Essential Data: Get free data for such essential apps as maps, rideshare, and email when you activate your SIM card. • Additional Flexible Data Plans: Add extra data only when you need it, with hourly, daily, or monthly passes. Getting started with TextNow is easy. Download the app to call and text for free over Wi-Fi or unlock free cellular service with a $4.99 SIM card. Learn More For more details, visit www.TextNow.com . Word Count: 491
The United States Mission to Nigeria has marked the culmination of a five-year effort to preserve and document Sungbo’s Eredo, a historic 100-mile system of earthworks in South-West Nigeria. Funded by a $400,000 grant from the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) in 2019, the project underscores the United States’ commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and fostering international collaboration, a statement issued on Wednesday by the US Embassy in Abuja said. Built between 800-1000 C.E. as part of the Yoruba Ijebu Kingdom, Sungbo’s Eredo is believed to be one of the largest ancient cities in the world. The AFCP grant enabled the College of William and Mary to deploy advanced remote sensing and 3D scanning technology to document the structure comprehensively. In addition to producing survey data, the project designed a conservation strategy for two five-mile sections of the enclosure and raised awareness to support Sungbo’s Eredo’s nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During a December 10 ceremonial handover of the project’s survey data to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), US Deputy Chief of Mission, David J. Greene, spoke about cultural heritage preservation as a bridge between nations. “Preserving cultural heritage strengthens the bonds between nations and connects future generations to their history,” Greene remarked. He added that, “Over the last five years, the United States has allocated $1.2 million to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage through 15 AFCP projects across 21 states. Today, we celebrate the collaborative work at Sungbo’s Eredo, which not only honors Nigeria’s history but also paves the way for sustainable tourism and cultural resilience.” The survey data will be instrumental in planning restoration efforts and developing strategies to protect Sungbo’s Eredo from natural disasters. The project is a testament to the longstanding partnership between the United States and Nigeria in protecting cultural landmarks. From reviving the Sukur UNESCO Heritage Site in Adamawa State to digital surveys of the Busanyin Shrine in the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, the US Mission has supported numerous initiatives to safeguard Nigeria’s historical treasures. The US Mission looks forward to continuing its work with Nigerian partners such as NCMM, and international institutions, to preserve and celebrate Nigeria’s extraordinary cultural legacy for future generations.U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of Google’s industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions to prevent Android from favoring its own search engine. A sale of Chrome “will permanently stop Google’s control of this critical search access point and allow rival search engines the ability to access the browser that for many users is a gateway to the internet,” Justice Department lawyers argued in their filing. Although regulators stopped short of demanding Google sell Android too, they asserted the judge should make it clear the company could still be required to divest its smartphone operating system if its oversight committee continues to see evidence of misconduct. The broad scope of the recommended penalties underscores how severely regulators operating under President Joe Biden’s administration believe Google should be punished following an August ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta that branded the company as a monopolist. The Justice Department decision-makers who will inherit the case after President-elect Donald Trump takes office next year might not be as strident. The Washington, D.C. court hearings on Google’s punishment are scheduled to begin in April and Mehta is aiming to issue his final decision before Labor Day. If Mehta embraces the government’s recommendations, Google would be forced to sell its 16-year-old Chrome browser within six months of the final ruling. But the company certainly would appeal any punishment, potentially prolonging a legal tussle that has dragged on for more than four years. Besides seeking a Chrome spinoff and a corralling of the Android software, the Justice Department wants the judge to ban Google from forging multibillion-dollar deals to lock in its dominant search engine as the default option on Apple’s iPhone and other devices. It would also ban Google from favoring its own services, such as YouTube or its recently-launched artificial intelligence platform, Gemini. Regulators also want Google to license the search index data it collects from people’s queries to its rivals, giving them a better chance at competing with the tech giant. On the commercial side of its search engine, Google would be required to provide more transparency into how it sets the prices that advertisers pay to be listed near the top of some targeted search results. Kent Walker, Google’s chief legal officer, lashed out at the Justice Department for pursuing “a radical interventionist agenda that would harm Americans and America’s global technology.” In a blog post, Walker warned the “overly broad proposal” would threaten personal privacy while undermining Google’s early leadership in artificial intelligence, “perhaps the most important innovation of our time.” Wary of Google’s increasing use of artificial intelligence in its search results, regulators also advised Mehta to ensure websites will be able to shield their content from Google’s AI training techniques. The measures, if they are ordered, threaten to upend a business expected to generate more than $300 billion in revenue this year. “The playing field is not level because of Google’s conduct, and Google’s quality reflects the ill-gotten gains of an advantage illegally acquired,” the Justice Department asserted in its recommendations. “The remedy must close this gap and deprive Google of these advantages.” It’s still possible that the Justice Department could ease off attempts to break up Google, especially if Trump takes the widely expected step of replacing Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, who was appointed by Biden to oversee the agency’s antitrust division. Although the case targeting Google was originally filed during the final months of Trump’s first term in office, Kanter oversaw the high-profile trial that culminated in Mehta’s ruling against Google. Working in tandem with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, Kanter took a get-tough stance against Big Tech that triggered other attempted crackdowns on industry powerhouses such as Apple and discouraged many business deals from getting done during the past four years. Trump recently expressed concerns that a breakup might destroy Google but didn’t elaborate on alternative penalties he might have in mind. “What you can do without breaking it up is make sure it’s more fair,” Trump said last month. Matt Gaetz, the former Republican congressman that Trump nominated to be the next U.S. Attorney General, has previously called for the breakup of Big Tech companies. Gaetz faces a tough confirmation hearing. This latest filing gave Kanter and his team a final chance to spell out measures that they believe are needed to restore competition in search. It comes six weeks after Justice first floated the idea of a breakup in a preliminary outline of potential penalties. But Kanter’s proposal is already raising questions about whether regulators seek to impose controls that extend beyond the issues covered in last year’s trial, and — by extension — Mehta’s ruling. Banning the default search deals that Google now pays more than $26 billion annually to maintain was one of the main practices that troubled Mehta in his ruling. It’s less clear whether the judge will embrace the Justice Department’s contention that Chrome needs to be spun out of Google, and the recommendation that Android should be completely walled off from the company’s own search engine. “It is probably going a little beyond,” Syracuse University law professor Shubha Ghosh said of the Chrome breakup. “The remedies should match the harm, it should match the transgression. This does seem a little beyond that pale.” Google rival DuckDuckGo, whose executives testified during last year’s trial, asserted the Justice Department is simply doing what needs to be done to rein in a brazen monopolist. “Undoing Google’s overlapping and widespread illegal conduct over more than a decade requires more than contract restrictions: it requires a range of remedies to create enduring competition,” Kamyl Bazbaz, DuckDuckGo’s senior vice president of public affairs, said in a statement. Trying to break up Google harks back to a similar punishment initially imposed on Microsoft a quarter century ago following another major antitrust trial that culminated in a federal judge deciding the software maker had illegally used his Windows operating system for PCs to stifle competition. However, an appeals court overturned an order that would have broken up Microsoft, a precedent many experts believe will make Mehta reluctant to go down a similar road with the Google case. 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Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season's NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions' only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. Josh Dubow, The Associated Press Dec 26, 2024 3:55 PM Dec 26, 2024 4:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Khalil Davis (50) leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season's NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions' only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. The coach knew how difficult it would be to maintain that high level of play through injuries, attrition and with a target on their back as a top contender in the NFC. Eleven months later as Campbell and the Lions prepare to return to Levi's Stadium for the first time since that loss , that has proved to be prophetic — for San Francisco instead of Detroit. The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention . The element of revenge for last season's 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what's on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games or with a win against the Niners if Minnesota loses to Green Bay on Sunday. “Anytime we lose, the thought of losing is going to motivate you to not want to lose again, particularly with where you were at,” Campbell said. “So, that’s always going to bring its own level of motivation to it. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand where we’re at in the division and the NFC, so I think it’s all encompassing.” While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that's not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season. A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games. “It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. "It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong. Go ing deep Detroit’s faith in Jameson Williams is paying off, taking advantage of his game-breaking abilities with big plays. Jared Goff heaved an 82-yard touchdown pass over Williams’ shoulders and into his hands in last week’s win at Chicago. Earlier this season, Goff threw 70-, 64- and 52-yard passes for scores to the third-year receiver. “We work on it a ton, him and I do, and it’s a testament to him,” Goff said. “He’s asking for it. He wants that work, and I’m more than happy to give it to him during the week. It’s good. Our connection continues to grow. He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect.” Makeshift line The 49ers head into the game scrambling to put together an offensive line. Williams has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury and his backup at left tackle, Jaylon Moore, is now sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Left guard Aaron Banks injured his knee last week, while his backup Ben Bartch is already out with an ankle injury. That will leave the Niners with two third-stringers protecting Brock Purdy. But Shanahan said he isn’t thinking of sitting Purdy to protect him. “People deal with that throughout the year on other weeks, too,” he said. “I mean, we’ve got a football team. We’ve got to go out and we’ve got two games here and we’ve got to see what guys we can put out there and whatever we do we’re going to put a game plan together to, as best as we can to give us a chance to win.” Bag of tricks Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who may have a chance for the second straight offseason to be an NFL head coach, routinely pulls off trick plays and his latest was a doozy. Goff intentionally stumbled after taking a snap and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the ground as their teammates yelled, “fumble,” to fool the Bears on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. “Those make you feel good because everybody is invested in it,” Campbell said. “It’s fun. It’s different. It’s sound. “I know it sounds crazy, but it’s sound.” Just for kicks San Francisco kicker Jake Moody is having a rough second season after being drafted in the third round a year ago. Moody has missed seven field goals this season, including a 41-yarder last week at Miami. Moody is just 10 for 16 since coming back from a high ankle sprain in his kicking foot, but Shanahan said he still has confidence in him. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he’ll be our guy,” Shanahan said. "I mean everyone’s got to perform and do things like that. I think he has had a tough year. Before his high ankle sprain, he missed one. ... I think he was 12 of 13 before that, so I thought he was doing really well." ___ AP Sports Writer Larry Lage contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Josh Dubow, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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