Text size Joseph Prezioso / Getty Images Shares of Modern biotechnology fell 6.2% on Thursday afternoon after health news website Stat reported that the company was delaying the start of a Phase 3 trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine. The report, based on quotes from unidentified sources described as “investigators,” …
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OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of new Chinese national security legislation and could take steps to boost immigration, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during a press conference in Riga, Latvia …
Read More »Violence spoils Portland protests, frustrates black community
Protesters in the predominantly white, liberal city of Portland, Oregon, have taken to the streets peacefully every day for more than five weeks to denounce police brutality. By Associated Press GILLIAN FLACCUS July 3, 2020, 3:48 pm 6 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article PORTLAND, Oregon. Protesters …
Read More »Florida Registers 10,000 New Coronavirus Cases, Largest Daily Rise Since Pandemic Started
Florida has just set a new record in the uphill battle against COVID-19. Florida reported more than 10,000 new cases Thursday, its highest number of new cases daily since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It also reported about 169,100 cases, most of which do not represent those who are asymptomatic or …
Read More »Germany is the first major economy to phase out coal and nuclear power
German lawmakers passed new legislation ending the long-awaited removal of coal from the country, due to objections from environmental groups, the plan is not ambitious enough By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press July 3, 2020, 3:53 PM 4 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article BERLIN – German lawmakers …
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