While the timeline to have a vaccine available by January 2021 is a “stretch goal,” the National Institutes of Health has already begun to prepare for large-scale testing. Several Vaccine Options NIH Director Francis Collins told the Associated Press that there are four to five potential COVID-19 vaccines that look …
Read MoreGIPHY, the extremely popular online library for searching and creating animated images known as GIFs, has been acquired by Facebook. Neither company disclosed the amount that GIPHY sold for, but the deal’s value is reportedly between $300 million and $400 million. The Announcement In a blog post Friday morning, Facebook …
Read MoreThe class of 2020, meaning seniors in both high school and college, are joining up to celebrate their accomplishments virtually. COVID Lockdown Forces a Virtual Graduation The hour-long event, which takes place on Saturday, May 16, is called “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.” Thanks to …
Read MoreSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made a rare claim on Thursday night. He admitted that Obama was right and that he was wrong. McConnell Admits That He Made a Mistake, That Obama Was Right McConnell recently claimed that the Obama administration did not leave behind a plan to help deal …
Read MoreHoward Stern Reveals That Trump ‘Despises’ His Own Supporters; 7 Workers Sickened With COVID-19 at Maruchan Ramen Noodle Factory; and Teacher Says, ‘I’d rather your children retake a year than die.’ Howard Stern Reveals That Trump ‘Despises’ His Own Supporters Donald Trump and Howard Stern used to be longtime friends. …
Read MoreOfficials in Georgia have announced that they’re seeking help from the public in tracking an invasive species of lizard. The Argentine black and white tegus, which can grow up to four feet long, is said to be a massive threat to Georgian wildlife. The news of the massive, omnivorous lizards …
Read MoreSenator Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, was at the center of a scandal in March. It was revealed he sold off stock shares after hearing projections regarding the then-novel coronavirus. This was well before the country entered lockdowns and other measures meant to combat the virus. Many have …
Read MoreIn a chaotic scene on Wednesday, Wisconsin bars reopened suddenly. The stay-at-home order issued by the governor was tossed out in a 4-3 vote in the state’s Supreme Court. The court, which currently has a conservative majority, dismissed the extension of Governor Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order. In their ruling, the …
Read MoreTrump Says Coronavirus Relief Package is ‘Dead on Arrival’; and Greta Thunberg Has Been Added to CNN’s Expert Coronavirus Panel. Trump Says Coronavirus Relief Package is ‘Dead on Arrival’ A new Democratic coronavirus relief package will be voted on during a House vote on Friday. However, President Donald Trump is …
Read MoreAfter Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that in some places, schools should remain closed in the fall, President Donald Trump voiced his frustration. Fauci made his statement during a televised congressional hearing where he stressed that reopening states too early could result in dire consequences. Trumps Says Keeping Schools Closed to …
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