Commercial steps in: Companies are also taking note of the potential of plasma. Adam Schechter, CEO of the testing firm LabCorp, said at the Red Cross round table that his company will offer free antibody testing through doctors’ offices to increase blood plasma donations. “LabCorp is currently working with public …
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Senate Rejects Duels Against Coronavirus Bills As Unemployment Cliff Looms
On Thursday, the Senate rejected two competing proposals for coronavirus relief as the deadline for extending improved unemployment benefits approaches, and Congress struggles to break a deadlock over a fifth stimulus bill. The floor drama comes as the $ 600 federal boost to unemployment benefits passed as part of the …
Read More »Chiefs Damien Williams explains why he is choosing not to participate in the 2020 NFL season and the opportunity to “repeat” as champions
Patrick Mahomes may have a lot more money going into the 2020 season, when he and the Kansas City Chiefs will seek to defend their Super Bowl title. But the MVP quarterback will not have at least two offensive starting teammates from the 2019 KC title race. Days after right …
Read More »Naya Rivera rested in Los Angeles almost 2 weeks after her death
A day after the tragic confirmation, Rivera’s loved ones commented on her great loss in her first public statement since the actress disappeared. “We are very grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers for Naya, Josey and our family over the past week,” Rivera’s manager said in the statement. …
Read More »Iconic Flip Video almost became Google’s first camera, emails show
Before Android, before iPhone, and before GoPro became a well-known brand, the Flip Video camcorder took the world by storm, allowing millions to record digital home videos with one hand and easily save, share and upload them to a nascent YouTube, thanks to an iconic drop-down USB port. What you …
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