This Kidney Drug May Help Millions More Patients Than Doctors Thought

A kidney drug doctors thought helped only some patients may actually benefit millions more, according to new research. Meanwhile creatine shows potential to fight cancer beyond its muscle-building role, and Nature-published research demonstrates sequential bilateral gene therapy can cure one form of congenital deafness. Here’s this week’s health research roundup.

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Alaska Airlines Says It’s Ready to Be America’s Fourth-Largest Carrier

Alaska Airlines says it’s ready to become America’s fourth-largest carrier amid continued industry consolidation, while new reporting finds hotels are losing younger travelers for reasons beyond simple pricing. Meanwhile another cruise line canceled all sailings amid ongoing global conflict. Here’s what these developments mean for the travel industry right now.

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Argentine Judge Freezes 25 Crypto Wallets in $LIBRA Investigation

An Argentine judge froze 25 crypto wallets in the ongoing $LIBRA investigation, while Nigeria established a national Virtual Asset Council to regulate crypto. Meanwhile prominent crypto figures backed a new $40 million bitcoin treasury firm built to rival private equity. Here’s what these developments reveal about crypto regulation and institutional infrastructure right now.

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