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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A top Romanian court on Friday annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. The Constitutional Court’s unprecedented decision — which is final — came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia ran a sprawling campaign comprising thousands of social media accounts promoting Calin Georgescu across platforms such as TikTok and Telegram. The intelligence files were from the Romanian Intelligence Service, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Special Telecommunication Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Despite being an outsider who declared zero campaign spending, Georgescu emerged as the frontrunner on Nov. 24 . He was due to face reformist Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party in a runoff on Sunday. Iohannis said that once a new government is formed, new dates will be set to rerun the vote from scratch, and that he will remain in office until a new president is elected. Some 951 voting stations had already opened abroad on Friday for the runoff for Romania’s large diaspora but had to be halted. Sandwiched in the week in between the scheduled presidential race, Romania also held a parliamentary election which saw pro-Western parties win the most votes but also gains for far-right nationalists. In a televised statement Friday, Iohannis said he was “deeply concerned” by the contents of the intelligence reports, which indicated one candidate’s campaign was “unlawfully supported from outside Romania” and was a matter of national security. “The same candidate declared zero campaign expenditures, despite running a highly sophisticated campaign,” he said. “Intelligence reports revealed that this candidate’s campaign was supported by a foreign state with interests contrary to Romania’s. These are serious issues.” Lasconi strongly condemned the court's decision, saying it was “illegal, immoral, and crushes the very essence of democracy.” “We should have moved forward with the vote. We should have respected the will of the Romanian people. Whether we like it or not, from a legal and legitimate standpoint, 9 million Romanian citizens, both in the country and the diaspora, expressed their preference for a particular candidate through their votes. We cannot ignore their will!" she said. “I know I would have won. And I will win because the Romanian people know I will fight for them, that I will unite them for a better Romania,” she added. “I will defend our democracy. I will not give up.” She said the issue of Russian interference should have been tackled after the election was completed. Some 9.4 million people — about 52.5% of eligible voters — had cast ballots in the first round. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said in a statement the annulment was “the only correct solution” following the intelligence drop which revealed the “Romanian people’s vote was flagrantly distorted as a result of Russian interference.” “The presidential elections must be held again,” he said in a post on Facebook. “At the same time, investigations by the authorities must uncover who is responsible for the massive attempt to influence the outcome of the presidential election.” The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle. Following a recount, the court then validated the first-round results on Monday. Many observers have expressed concerns that annulling the vote could trigger civil unrest. George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, said the development was a “coup d’état in full swing” but urged people not to take to the streets. “We don’t let ourselves be provoked, this system has to fall democratically,” he said. Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, said the court's decision amounts to a “crisis mode situation for Romanian democracy.” “In light of the information about the external interference, the massive interference in elections, I think this was not normal but predictable, because it’s not normal times at all, Romania is an uncharted territory,” he told The Associated Press. “The problem is here, do we have the institutions to manage such an interference in the future?” Thirteen candidates ran in the first round presidential vote in this European Union and NATO member country. The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments. Before the first round vote, most surveys predicted the top three candidates would be Ciolacu, who came in third place, and Simion or Lasconi in second place. As the surprising results came in with Georgescu on top, and Lasconi narrowly beating Ciolacu, it sent shockwaves through the political establishment and plunged it into turmoil. Georgescu’s surprising success in the presidential race left many political observers wondering how most local surveys were so far off, putting him behind at least five other candidates before the vote. Many observers attributed his success to his TikTok account, which now has 6 million likes and 541,000 followers. But some experts suspect Georgescu’s online following was artificially inflated while Romania’s top security body alleged he was given preferential treatment by TikTok over other candidates. In the intelligence release, the secret services alleged that one TikTok user paid more $381,000 (361,000 euros) to other users to promote Georgescu content. Intelligence authorities said information they obtained “revealed an aggressive promotion campaign” to increase and accelerate his popularity. Georgescu, when asked by the AP in an interview Wednesday whether he believes the Chinese-owned TikTok poses a threat to democracy, defended social media platforms. “The most important existing function for promoting free speech and freedom of expression is social media,” he said.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the following upcoming investor conferences. About Capricor Therapeutics Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics to redefine the treatment landscape for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is our lead product candidate, deramiocel (CAP-1002), an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy. Extensive preclinical and clinical studies have shown deramiocel to demonstrate immunomodulatory, antifibrotic, and regenerative actions specifically tailored for dystrophinopathies and heart disease. Deramiocel is currently advancing through Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Capricor is also harnessing the power of its exosome technology, using its proprietary StealthXTM platform in preclinical development focused on the areas of vaccinology, targeted delivery of oligonucleotides, proteins and small molecule therapeutics to potentially treat and prevent a diverse array of diseases. At Capricor, we stand committed to pushing the boundaries of possibility and forging a path toward transformative treatments for those in need. For more information, visit capricor.com , and follow Capricor on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release regarding the efficacy, safety, and intended utilization of Capricor's product candidates; the initiation, conduct, size, timing and results of discovery efforts and clinical trials; the pace of enrollment of clinical trials; plans regarding regulatory filings, future research and clinical trials; regulatory developments involving products, including the ability to obtain regulatory approvals or otherwise bring products to market; manufacturing capabilities; dates for regulatory meetings; statements about our financial outlook; the ability to achieve product milestones and to receive milestone payments from commercial partners; plans regarding current and future collaborative activities and the ownership of commercial rights; potential future agreements; scope, duration, validity and enforceability of intellectual property rights; future revenue streams and projections; expectations with respect to the expected use of proceeds from the recently completed offerings and the anticipated effects of the offerings; and any other statements about Capricor's management team's future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes,” "plans,” "could,” "anticipates,” "expects,” "estimates,” "should,” "target,” "will,” "would” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. More information about these and other risks that may impact Capricor's business is set forth in Capricor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2024, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2024. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Capricor as of the date hereof, and Capricor assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Capricor has entered into an agreement for the exclusive commercialization and distribution of deramiocel (CAP-1002) for DMD in the United States and Japan with Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (U.S. subsidiary: NS Pharma, Inc.), subject to regulatory approval. Deramiocel is an Investigational New Drug and is not approved for any indications. None of Capricor's exosome-based candidates have been approved for clinical investigation. For more information, please contact: Capricor Media Contact: Raquel Cona KCSA Strategic Communications [email protected] 212.896.1204 Capricor Company Contact: AJ Bergmann, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] 858.727.1755

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PEPPER PIKE, Ohio -- Orange High School senior Francesca Taracila has been named the Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle Senior of the Month for December. Francesca, an Orange resident, was recognized for her achievement at the Orange Village Council meeting Wednesday (Dec. 11). Francesca’s involvement in the community extends throughout the Orange Schools campus and beyond, according to a news release from the Orange City School District. In addition to serving as captain of the Orange High School varsity girls tennis Team B and as a member of the school’s varsity girls swim team and varsity softball team, she also serves as vice president of Girls Engaged in Mentorship and STEM (GEMS). She’s also an AP Scholar with Distinction and a member of the National Honor Society. Francesca also serves as a room leader for the Book Buddies program, treasurer for the Baking Club, a member of Key Club and a volunteer with Kiwanis Club endeavors and as a tutor and swim instructor for elementary and middle school children. She earned the Girl Scouts Silver Award by creating a Kindness Garden in front of the Orange branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Created during the pandemic, the garden hosted hundreds of hand-painted rocks with optimistic messages of hope. To further help, Francesca sewed hundreds of cloth masks for first responders in Orange and surrounding towns. “She is the epitome of what our Orange CARES Committee is all about,” said Orange Councilwoman Staci Adelman Vincent, who highlighted Francesca’s accomplishments at the council meeting. A French Club member, Francesca recently assisted the Orange Alumni Association as a student tour guide during the Orange Schools’ Centennial Celebration. Also this fall, she was a member of the Lions’ Chagrin Valley Conference championship girls cross country team, for which she earned first-team honors and was recognized as CVC Athlete of the Week. Off campus, Francesca volunteers at a biomedical research laboratory in the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she organizes the lab and conducts experiments with international graduate students. She plans to major in neuroscience or nutrition in college. “No matter what she decides to do, our future is in good hands,” Vincent said. Francesca thanked everyone in the community who has provided her with the opportunities that led her to earn the award. She also expressed appreciation to her parents and brother, who attended the meeting, for encouraging her to pursue these opportunities. Every school year, the Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle recognizes six seniors for their leadership, integrity and academic achievements. Orange High School Male Minority Leadership Group members, from left, Lukas McCracken, Armaan Pathak, Deep Gill, Naashon Calliens, Roshan Garner, Anthony Aronica, Nikhil Unwala and Michael Roberts join adviser Ship Collins, far right, before hosting the citywide White Ribbon Campaign event Dec. 6 at Orange High School. (Photo Courtesy of Orange City Schools) White Ribbon Campaign Orange High School’s Male Minority Leadership Group (MMLG), under the direction of advisers Ship Collins and Ashen Ward, brought the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) home Dec. 6. Orange hosted the annual citywide event typically held in downtown Cleveland. The WRC is a global initiative that aims to end violence against women, children and intimate partners . Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, this year’s event aimed at taking a firm stance against gender-based violence and honoring the movement’s legacy. Speakers included MMLG President senior Naashon Calliens, Vice President junior Armaan Pathak, Pepper Pike Mayor Richard Bain, Collins, JFSA’s Samantha Clarke, therapist and prevention coordinator at Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland; Orange High School Principal Jamie Hogue and community advocates Timothy Boehnlein and Vietnam veteran Greg Johnson. Teacher Lori Harris provided sign language interpretation, ensuring accessibility for all attendees. The program united Orange High School students, faculty, law enforcement and community members, giving all a chance to speak and socialize, according to a news release. It was live-streamed to extend its reach and amplify the message of unity, awareness and action against gender-based violence. Orange Schools students on stage Orange Schools students both present and past are lighting up the stage. Ada Shapiro, a fifth-grader at Moreland Hills Elementary School, is featured as the Delivery Boy in the Great Lakes Theater production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Playhouse Square this holiday season. Meanwhile, Orange High School graduates John McGinty, from the class of 2005, and Jordan Brown, from the class of 2012, are performing on Broadway in New York. McGinty is currently appearing as Howie Newsome in the production of “Our Town,” starring Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes. Brown is playing the lead character of Elder Cunningham in “Book of Mormon.” McGinty’s other Broadway credits include “Children of a Lesser God” and “King Lear.” His New York credits include “The Orchard,” “Fetes de la Nuit,” “The Healing,” “Veritas,” “Movement of the Soul” and “Broadway Backwards.” McGinty was also the first deaf actor to play Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” He also has many film and TV credits, including “Better Nate Than Ever,” “Wonderstruck,” “New Amsterdam” and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Brown has been a part of the “Book of Mormon” in various capacities both on tour and on Broadway since 2017. He won the award for Touring Performance of the Year for his portrayal of Elder Cunningham. Brown’s other recent credits include “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Into the Woods.” Read more from the Chagrin Solon Sun .This 1 Simple ETF Could Turn $1,000 a Month Into $1 Million

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole, arguing that it was senseless and insulted the families of their victims. Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. Is it a plan in motion or more rhetoric? On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Death row inmates are mostly sentenced by states Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Could rape now be punishable by death? Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. What were the cases highlighted by Trump? One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. _______ Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.Digital space in Pakistan under threat: Bilawal