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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: LEGN) (Legend Biotech), a global leader in cell therapy, today announced first clinical proof-of-concept data for LB2501, its investigational in vivo CD19/CD20 dual-targeting CAR-T cell therapy, in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R/R B-NHL). The results are being presented today in a late-breaking session at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Congress (Abstract #LB5006).

 -- Patients with PWS treated with setmelanotide therapy (N=17) achieved clinically meaningful BMI or BMI z-score reductions, reductions in fat mass with preservation of lean mass, and improvements in hyperphagia and anxiety measures --   

-- Positive results reinforce rationale for Phase 3 development of MC4R agonism in PWS --

BEERSE, BELGIUM, June 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson & Johnson today announced results from the investigational Phase 3 MonumenTAL-3 study.¹ The results showed that TALVEY^® (talquetamab), a GPRC5D bispecific antibody, in combination with daratumumab with or without pomalidomide demonstrated significant reduction in the risk of disease progression or death of up to 72.0%, and clinically meaningful reduction of up to 53.0% in the risk of death, compared to the standard regimen of daratumumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (DPd) in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).¹ Results showed a progression-free survival (PFS) rate of up to 81.3% versus standard of care (51.2%) and an overall survival (OS) rate of up to 89.2% versus standard of care (79.1%) at 24 months.¹  

CINCINNATI, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Jared Kamrass Scholarship for Public Service today announces its 2027 award cycle, inviting undergraduate students across the United States to apply for a one-time $1,000 scholarship. The initiative, created by political strategist and public service advocate Jared Kamrass, seeks to support young leaders who demonstrate a deep commitment to community impact and civic leadership.

Shell announces pause in share buyback programme