Ryan Reaves’ fear when he woke up on Thursday was that he would be the only player on the Golden Knights who wanted Game 3 against the Vancouver Canucks. “But I woke up to a text from (Tampa Bay defender) Kevin Shattenkirk, and he had a bunch of guys from …
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My son’s girlfriend is rich, and that’s a problem
Dear Amy: My wife and I share your column at breakfast. Can you arrange this for us? Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan / Chicago Tribune) Our son, senior in college, claims he has found the love of his life. “Ashley” is also senior. They have been dating for more than …
Read More »Facebook’s OASIS-style VR playground Horizon is entering public beta
Did you forget that Facebook built the OASIS? The company has been working for some time on its multiplayer virtual space for virtual reality, Horizon, which is comparable in concept or scope to the fantastic VR world of Ready Player One. This week, the company announced that it is expanding …
Read More »Why Novavax’s Coronavirus vaccine may be on the market first
In the race for a COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) seems to be in fourth place. (And that’s when we exclude the Russian and Chinese candidates for vaccines.) On July 14, Modern (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced that Phase 3 trial for its vaccine candidate would begin on July 27. Less than …
Read More »Coronavirus spreads on flight after asymptomatic passenger uses toilet, suggests study
A woman tests positive for the coronavirus 14 days after flying with asymptomatic passengers. (Posed by model, Getty Images) A woman is thought to have caught the coronavirus from an asymptomatic passenger aboard the same flight. As lockdown continues with ease, the UK Foreign Office has relaxed its advice on …
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