DETROIT – There seems to be enough coronavirus (COVID-19) testing available in Metro Detroit, but the results often take so long to come back that testing becomes essentially useless. “If you want a test, you can get tested” has been a popular saying, and it seems to be mostly true. …
Read More »Dow stocks fall after better-than-expected results, but also job cuts
This replaces a previous item that incorrectly reported loss compared to expectations. It has been corrected and the price movements have been updated. Dow Inc. DOW Shares, -4.28% It fell 4.7% in Thursday morning operations, after the materials science company slowed to a narrower-than-expected loss and reported revenue that fell …
Read More »New York City officials begin the task of getting Manhattan back to normal after Occupy City Hall protesters
New York officials yesterday began the massive task of returning lower Manhattan to normal after police with riot gear cleared the remaining protesters from Occupy City Hall. The park outside the city hall will be closed for weeks as cleaning crews move in to clean up the large amount of …
Read More »Coronavirus vaccine ‘less likely to be taken by young people’
Young people would be less willing to receive a coronavirus vaccine than older people, according to a new survey. Of those 18-24 years old, 67% said they would be happy to have a vaccine for COVID-19, compared to 81% of those over 65, according to a YouGov poll of 4,302 …
Read More »Scientists say they are one step closer to slowing the aging process
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Scientists said it could be one step closer to slowing down the aging process. A team of scientists from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) used yeast …
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