Image: Pokimane Last month, drama-baiting YouTuber LeafyIsHere shouted an internet-wide fist about the idea that Imane “Pokimane” Anys, the most popular female streamer on Twitch, has a boyfriend. It was the most recent evolution of a long-running thought: women on the internet keep their dating lives secret to offend gullible …
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Roche, Regeneron participate in more than triple manufacture of COVID-19 antibody cocktail
Despite hundreds of potential therapies for COVID-19 seeking to make their case, very few have crossed the finish line. One graduate candidate, Regeneron’s two-antibody cocktail, has earned early plaudits – and now a pharmaceutical giant is jumping on board to boost production in a big way. Regeneron will partner with …
Read More »Trump urges universities to open up even if cases of coronavirus spike on campuses
President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Memo: Obama goes into battle, impoverishes Trump Harris’ duty to fight for the country’s ideals in accepting VP nomination. Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin barriers to more progress on Wednesday urged universities to reopen to classes in the fall amid coronavirus outbreaks on campuses …
Read More »New NY state law bans ticketed music events at bars: ‘This is devastating’
A new wrinkle in the state’s coronavirus guidelines for bars, restaurants and similar locations in New York State prohibits its offering live music that customers pay separately. It seems to be suddenly in the rules this week. It does not mean events where patrons buy tickets to see a show. …
Read More »Johnson & Johnson acquires Momenta Pharmaceuticals for $ 6.5 billion in cash
Johnson and Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) just took a big step in the field of immunology with a deal of $ 6.5 billion for Momenta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: MNTA). On Tuesday, the giant health conglomerate announced a final agreement to acquire the biotech for $ 52.50 per share. That works out to …
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