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[^3]\n\nThe Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania is conducting a phase 1 clinical trial for 'ConformalFLASH' proton therapy, the first time this precise 3D targeting version has been tested in human patients in the United States. [^4]\n\nJohn Ternus, the senior vice president of hardware engineering at Apple, has been appointed as the new CEO of the company. [^5]\n\nIla Kumar, a researcher at MIT's Lifelong Kindergarten group, believes that meaningful innovation emerges when the people who stand to benefit from a technology help create it from the very beginning. [^6]\n\nApple faces challenges including geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain pressures, rising component costs, and the need to compete aggressively in artificial intelligence. [^7]\n\nIn his first day as executive director, John Ternus thanked the staff for their messages and highlighted the role of Cook during the transition. [^8]\n\nTim Cook sent his final note to employees on Monday as CEO, expressing confidence in Ternus's leadership and stating he would miss his work at the front of Apple. [^9]\n\nWith Ternus at the helm, Apple will be led for the first time since Steve Jobs by an executive whose career is primarily rooted in engineering and hardware development. [^10]\n\nApple CEO John Ternus faces the challenge of balancing the company's heavy dependence on China while dealing with intense political pressure from the White House. [^11]\n\nApple is expected to present its first foldable phone at its annual iPhone event scheduled for September 9. 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