Moderna Inc. presented new safety data from an early trial providing the first evidence that its Covid-19 vaccine stimulates the immune system of older people. In a Phase 1 trial, Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine produced “consistently high levels” of neutralizing antibodies – a key component of the body’s protective response – …
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US Vice President Mike Pence delivers his acceptance speech as a candidate for Republican Vice Presidency for 2020 during an event of the Republican National Convention 2020 held at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, US, August 26, 2020. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst (Reuters) – A total of 17.3 million people …
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CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Airlines (UAL.O) is preparing for the biggest pilot event in its history after announcing on Thursday the need to cut 2,850 pilot jobs this year, or about 21% of the total, without further US government assistance. Airlines, which are reeling from the devastating impact of the …
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The U.S. economy shrank in April-June with an alarming annual rate of 31.7% as it struggled under the weight of the viral pandemic, the government estimated Thursday. It was the sharpest four-year drop on record. The Department of Commerce downgraded its previous estimate of U.S. gross domestic product last quarter, …
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The United States Department of Defense said Thursday that Chinese test launches of ballistic missiles in the South China Sea were a threat to peace and security in the region. Confirming reports that China had launched at least four ballistic missiles during military exercises around the Paracel Islands, the Pentagon …
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