Daily Archives: July 20, 2020

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Study Shows Dual Immune Action 

(Bloomberg) — A coronavirus vaccine the University of Oxford is developing with AstraZeneca Plc showed promising results in early human testing, a sign of progress in the high-stakes pursuit of a shot to defeat the pathogen.The vaccine increased levels of both protective neutralizing antibodies and immune T-cells that target the virus, according to the stud […]

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COVID-19 in Philippines: Police deployed to implement fresh lockdowns 

As cases continue to rise, the government has ordered police to accompany medics and transfer any infected patients to isolation facilities. Citizens have also been encouraged to report any infected neighbors in hiding.

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New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMX 

This week’s new entertainment releases include live baseball on ESPN and the reveal of a daring side to comedian Jim Gaffigan, who in a new special parachutes into a country, samples its culture and then performs a new routine

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Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights icon, passes away at 80 years old 

Reverend Al Sharpton and Jonathan Capehart discuss Lewis’ accomplished career and life of activism.

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Britain suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty 

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab expressed concerns over the new Hong Kong security law. China warned that the UK was heading down the “wrong path,” not long after sidelining Huawei from its future 5G network.

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The Parent Trap Cast Reunites, Shares Memories of Natasha Richardson 

Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and the rest of the cast got together again, 22 years after the film’s initial release.

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John Oliver Tackles Conspiracy Theories With Help Of Shirtless John Cena And More 

“Last Week Tonight” enlisted Paul Rudd, Billy Porter, Alex Trebek and more to help you convince naysayers to think twice about coronavirus misinformation.

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Now Is the Time to Gain Market Share 

Learn why it’s important to act based on data rather than emotions during a crisis.

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Son of federal judge killed after gunman opened fire at her home 

US Marshals and the FBI are investigating a shooting at the home of US District Court of New Jersey Judge Esther Salas,

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Katy Perry Sets The Record Straight On Rumor She’s Asked Jennifer Aniston To Be Her Baby’s Godmother 

Katy Perry and fiance Orlando Bloom are quite friendly with Jennifer Aniston. So, is the rumor true that the ‘Friends’ alum is set to be the Godmother of the couple’s baby-to-be? — Here’s what Katy had to say when asked about the baby buzz!

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London drops off the list of top 10 European travel hot spots for the first time 

New research by data firm ForwardKeys shows flight bookings in Europe and the U.S. falling by 99.6% so far in 2020.

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The United Arab Emirates just launched its first ever mission to Mars 

The UAE launched its Emirates Mars Mission on Monday, from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center at 6:58 a.m. local time (Sunday evening US Eastern Time). If the mission successfully reaches Mars, the UAE will join a very small list of nations to have gone to the Red Planet. What’s the mission about? An orbital spacecraft named…

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Italian government bonds stage sharp rally on recovery fund hopes 

Borrowing costs fall most since early June as investors bet on breakthrough in EU talks

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Google Maps integrates bike-share locations with navigation 

Google Maps has offered directions specifically for bikes for years now, and the app also can show you where to find bike-sharing locations. Today, Google is mashing those two options together and showing docked bikeshare info in the directions — if…

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Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? 

View NPR’s maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.

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