Joe Biden said he will be prepared to do whatever it takes to save lives because “we cannot get the country moving until we control the coronavirus” Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he would do whatever was needed to keep the country safe amid the coronavirus pandemic even if […]
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore-registered company that says it is close to buying English soccer club Newcastle United admits it doctored photos of former US President Barack Obama in marketing materials used to publicise the newly formed group. Bellagraph Nova Group (BN Group) also said some of the information in those materials […]
In a tweet, the company also said that 18% of the participants currently enrolled are Black, Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, groups among the hardest hit by the coronavirus virus pandemic. Drug developer Moderna Inc on Friday said it has so far enrolled 13,194 participants in the ongoing late-stage […]
The White House on Friday held a memorial service for Robert Trump, whom the US president described “not just my brother. He was my best friend.” US President Donald Trump on Saturday posted an emotional tweet remembering his brother Robert Trump, who passed away at the age of 71. Donald […]
All 22 new infections were imported cases, according to a statement by the National Health Commission, marking the sixth straight day with no new locally transmitted infections. China reported 22 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for Aug. 21, same as a day earlier, the health commission said […]
SEATTLE: Boeing Co said on Friday it is developing a hand-held wand that emits ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria and viruses, part of a suite of methods to disinfect flight deck surfaces and controls, as well as surfaces throughout the cabin. Concerns by airline workers and passengers about the spread […]
REUTERS: Citigroup Inc filed a third lawsuit on Friday in its latest attempt to recoup nearly US$1 billion it mistakenly sent to lenders of Revlon Inc. The third largest U.S. bank has so far sued a dozen firms after an “operational error” that caused it to transfer US$900 million of […]
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as Covid-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 pm ET on August 20 versus its previous report a day earlier. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday said the number of deaths […]
Viruses, including the pandemic SARS-CoV-2, are known for their ability to mutate all the time – and often this has little or no impact on the risk posed to people. Russia’s plan to roll-out its “Sputnik-V” Covid-19 vaccine even before full trials show how well it works is prompting concern […]
Investigators are trying to determine whether the threat is credible, the FBI said in a statement. At least two federal buildings in Portland have been closed and the FBI is investigating after a car bomb threat was made, the officials said Friday. The threat, which was received Thursday, warned of […]