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MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - A deal has been reached to sell the former General Motors property in Massena. RACER Trust, which was created to clean up and position old GM properties for redevelopment, said it’s keeping the buyer’s name confidential for now. “The proposed reuse would create significant new...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. Up to 10% of people with RA are affected by interstitial lung disease (ILD) during their lifetime, and ILD is one of the leading causes of death in patients with RA. Data presented at the 2021 EULAR congress report findings from a longitudinal study showing that people with MUC5B gene variant have a considerable lifetime risk of ILD, and that this gene variant contributes to increased morbidity. These findings have clinical implications for improving identification of people with RA who are at high risk for developing ILD.

After a recent trend of saying less when it comes to embattle quarterback Deshaun Watson, Texans first-year general manager Nick Caserio this week made his most extensive comments about his quarterback in months. Caserio appeared on a segment of the “Payne and Pendergast” show on Sports Radio 610 and when...

Raymond E. “Gene” Newby, 98, longtime Parsons resident, died at 4:22 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor. He was born March 8, 1923, in rural Labette County, a son of Earl J. and Irma M. (Wucherphenig) Newby. He lived his entire life in Labette County and attended school at rural Parsons. He enlisted in the Army and served under Gen. George Patton in the 345th Infantry, 87th Division. He was stationed in the European Theatre, participating in the Battle of the Bulge.

The Dallas Mavericks continue to stay in the news, but this time it isn't for something as shocking as the rest of the week has gone for the franchise. The team announced Friday morning that Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will join the team as a special adviser as they go through the search and hiring process of bringing in a new general manager and head coach.

The Dallas Mavericks announced on Wednesday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with longtime general manager Donnie Nelson. As some have suspected, the decision was reportedly not as “mutual” as the team would like people to believe. According to Tim Cato and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Nelson...

The former General Motors Doraville Assembly plant in Georgia is set to host a classic car show later this month, which will pay tribute to the plant before it’s converted into a film studio. According to The Atlanta Journal Consitution, the classic car show will be hosted on the site...

Type 1 diabetes is a disorder in which the immune system inappropriately targets a class of cells in the pancreas known as β cells that produce the hormone insulin, which plays an important role in regulating bloodstream glucose levels and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The loss of insulin causes a range of health problems for people with type 1 diabetes, and patients become dependent on insulin injections for their survival. Even with insulin therapy, people with type 1 diabetes have shortened lifespans and are at an elevated risk of developing myriad complications.

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo-based Aldevron has been sold. Danaher Corp. of Washington, DC acquired Aldevron for $9.6 billion. Aldevron is a leading global provider of high-quality plasmid DNA, gene proteins used in vaccines, gene and cell therapy, gene editing, and diagnostic applications. The company recently completed construction of a state-of-the-art 189,000 sq. ft. facility on its 14-acre campus in Fargo.

GM is setting out into both the train and aircraft world with its Ultium battery and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Just this week, GM announced it would work together with Wabtec locomotives for trains and Liebherr-Aerospace for planes. To be more specific, GM is planning on collaborating with Wabtec to...

Despite all of its recent controversies, Lordstown confirmed this week that it will start building its first vehicle this September in Ohio. One of those controversies led to the resignation of founder and CEO Steve Burns, who the New York Times said left because he made inaccurate statements about pre-orders for the truck.

GM Mexico workers at the automaker’s Silao Assembly plant are fighting to replace their union over safety concerns, a lack of COVID-19 safety protocols and low wages. According to Bloomberg, a group of employees at the Silao plant want to unseat the current union, which is part of a broader Mexican labor union called the Confederation of Mexican Workers, or CTM. The publication says it spoke to five employees regarding the matter, who expressed concern over a lack of COVID-19 safety protocols at the plant. One employee said workstations are not socially distanced, while another said a co-worker was ordered to return to work after contracting COVID-19 and was not re-tested for the contagious disease.

Monday saw The Athletic publish a piece from Tim Cato and Sam Amick titled “Inside the Mavericks front office, Mark Cuban’s shadow GM is causing a rift with Luka Doncic,” focused on the surprising power held by Haralabos Voulgaris. Voulgaris, a former sports gambler, is titularly the team’s director of quantitative research and development, but that piece describes him as “the most influential voice within the Mavericks front office,” from organizing and approving draft choices and trades to scripting rotations for head coach Rick Carlisle, and discussed conflicts between him and star Luka Doncic.

A former NFL GM bodyslammed Aaron Rodgers when asked about what he thought of the Green Bay Packers quarterback. Another day, another Lincoln Log in the ever-expanding mansion of drama surrounding the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers. A day after Rodgers went on a live stream and used the...

The Dallas Mavericks have lost their general manager and their head coach this week, but they gained a special adviser in Dirk Nowitzki. The former Mavericks star, who will turn 43 on Saturday, told Marc Stein of the New York Times he will help the team search for replacements for Donnie Nelson and Rick Carlisle.

The College World Series is back and begins this weekend with Mississippi State and seven other surviving college clubs taking to TD Ameritrade’s splendid field. Also back will be on-site announcers, sure to speak often of premier professional prospects playing the games today while working on July draft calls. It’s...

Bank of America raises price target on Nvidia to $900 from $800. Wolfe upgrades Delta to outperform from underperform. JPMorgan reiterates its overweight ratings on Ford and General Motors. Credit Suisse reiterates its outperform rating on Nike. Morgan Stanley resumes coverage of Match Group as overweight. Morgan Stanley upgrades Occidental...

General Motors has issued a recall for certain examples of the Buick Encore GX and Chevy Trailblazer subcompact crossover over an issue related to the factory emergency jack. The problem: affected vehicles left the factory with an emergency jack that, if not positioned exactly as directed in the vehicle owner’s manual, could fracture and fail to support the vehicle.