Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: INO) Shares moved lower on Tuesday after the vaccine maker released interim Phase 1 data for the study evaluating its INO-4800 DNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Safety readings, provisional efficacy of Phase 1 of Inovio: Announcing the results of the first two …
Read More »Hong Kong: first arrest when ‘anti-protest’ law begins on anniversary of surrender
Image copyright EPA Screenshot Small protests took place on Wednesday morning A man carrying a flag for independence became the first person to be arrested in Hong Kong after a new “anti-protest” law imposed by Beijing came into effect, authorities say. Police have used pepper spray to disperse some protesters …
Read More »Senator questions NBA relationship with China in letter
A Republican senator has relived a story that dominated the NBA at a time that it feels years ago, but that actually emerged just eight months ago. Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday, asking multiple questions about his league’s relationship with China, …
Read More »The Brewers Association names the winners of the 2020 Industry Awards
Oscar Wong (Highland Brewing Co.), Brendan McGivney (Odell Brewing Co.) and Adam DeBower (Austin Beerworks) receive honors Boulder, Colo. • June 30, 2020 – The Brewers Association (BA), the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, today announced the recipients of its 2020 Industry Awards. Three …
Read More »China imposes comprehensive national security law as Hong Kong celebrates delivery anniversary
The law took effect in Hong Kong in the run-up to July 1, the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover of British rule to China, and dramatically expands the powers of local and continental authorities to investigate, prosecute, and punish dissidents. In vague language, the law penalizes secession, subversion, terrorism, …
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