(Reuters) – Moderna Inc’s shares fell nearly 10% after losing a bid to invalidate a US patent owned by Arbutus Biopharma that represents a potential obstacle to Moderna’s efforts to develop next-generation vaccines, including a coronavirus vaccine. . FILE PHOTO: A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna Inc, which is …
Read More »Jamill Jones: Former assistant coach at Wake Forest University sentenced after hitting man who later died
Jamill Jones, 37, was convicted of third-degree assault in February in connection with the death of Sandor Szabo of Boca Raton, Florida, announced Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. As part of his sentence, Jones will serve three years of probation, must complete 1,500 hours of private community service and pay …
Read More »Virginia high school named after Robert E. Lee to be renamed by Rep. John Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board held a month-long public comment period on possible new names, and held a virtual city council meeting and public hearing, before voting to rename the school Thursday to John R. Lewis High School. “The name Robert E. Lee is forever connected to the Confederacy, and …
Read More »US Coronavirus Deaths Exceed 1,000 for Third Consecutive Day
(Reuters) – The United States recorded more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, marking the third consecutive day the nation passed that grim milestone as the pandemic escalates in the southern and western states of the United States. Deaths across the country were recorded at 1,014 on Thursday, and …
Read More »Covid-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ is finally home after spending 128 days in hospital
He suffered seizures, and when his condition worsened, his wife had to prevent the doctors from disconnecting. But his brother didn’t nickname him “Miracle Larry” for nothing. After 128 days in the hospital, 51 with a ventilator, Kelly was released from a medical center on Thursday, allowing him to return …
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