[ad_1] A small bottle labeled with a “Vaccine” label is held near a medical syringe in front of the words “Coronavirus COVID-19” shown in this illustration taken on April 10, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration WASHINGTON – The World Bank said its executive board approved $ 12 billion …
Read More »Pauses in coronavirus drug trials give ‘peace of mind’
[ad_1] Recent pauses in clinical trials examining a possible coronavirus vaccine and therapeutics due to safety concerns should not concern the American public, Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNBC on Tuesday. Disease Prevention. Rather, Frieden said, it is evidence that drug …
Read More »IMF becomes more pessimistic about PH’s economy this year
[ad_1] The Philippine economy is forecast to contract 8.3 percent this year, which is expected to be the largest annual drop in gross domestic product (GDP) in history as the COVID-19 pandemic soured consumer confidence. and private investments due to prolonged quarantine restrictions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. In …
Read More »Biden aims to erode Trump’s support among older Florida voters
[ad_1] “It’s also the first time I’ve donated money to a campaign,” said Kathy Sells, 73, who wore a Biden-Harris hat, button and mask, and carried a poster she made at home. “I hate when the nations of the world laugh at us.” “If we want to keep the nature …
Read More »Covid-19: a Dutch woman dies who contracted the virus twice
[ad_1] However, the researchers said his natural immune response might still have been “sufficient” to fight Covid-19, as the type of cancer treatment he received “does not necessarily result in a life-threatening disease. The patient was initially admitted to the hospital earlier this year with a severe cough and fever, …
Read More »Apple’s new iPhone 12 line comes with a ceramic-hardened display
[ad_1] Apple has stripped the wraps off its new iPhone 12 lineup today, and a standout feature is a new ceramic-hardened display called Ceramic Shield, available on the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple says Ceramic Shield is “stronger than any smartphone …
Read More »Indonesia is putting business before the environment and that could be disastrous for its rainforests
[ad_1] (CNN) – Last week, Indonesia’s parliament passed a controversial and comprehensive jobs law that environmentalists say will have a disastrous impact on the country’s forests and rich biodiversity. The general job creation law was intended to simplify Indonesia’s complex web of overlapping regulations to make it easier for companies …
Read More »iPhone 12 and 12 Pro: Apple makes 5G official
[ad_1] Apple’s new iPhone 12, including its premium Pro models, shown here, includes 5G connectivity. Apple / CNET Screenshot This story is part of Apple event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. Apple iPhones have gotten a lot faster. The company unveiled its latest iPhone 12 …
Read More »5 things the Lakers must do to win the 2021 NBA Championship
[ad_1] (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA championship, they will soon be under pressure to do it again next season. Laker Nation, it’s official: Los Angeles Lakers are your 2020 NBA World Champions! It came …
Read More »Pandemic will cause ‘lasting damage’ to living standards, IMF warns
[ad_1] The coronavirus crisis will cause “lasting damage” to the standard of living of people around the world and taxes on the rich and businesses may have to increase to address this economic damage, the IMF warned. The pandemic will leave significant scars on the global economy in the form …
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