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Home diagnostics startup Everlywell is launching an at-home coronavirus test sample kit
The state of testing for the novel coronavirus currently spreading globally in the U.S. is abysmal, relative to other developed…
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NASA and SpaceX targeting mid-to-late May for first astronaut launch, despite coronavirus pandemic
NASA and SpaceX issued a media accreditation invitation on Wednesday for their Demonstration Mission 2 (aka Demo-2) commercial crew launch…
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Delta Air Lines will park at least half its fleet and close airport lounges
In a letter to employees, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian today announced that the company is parking at least…
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Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to address the coronavirus pandemic
During a White House press briefing on Wednesday, President Trump opened remarks by confirming that he has invoked the Defense…
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Fox gets deeper into streaming with $440 million acquisition of Tubi
Fox Corp., the broadcast news and entertainment company holding what remains of the Murdoch Family’s television and cable sports and…
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Administration expands telemedicine for Medicare and encourages health plans to boost offerings
The U.S. government is moving to lift restrictions on telemedicine services and expand coverage to all Americans, even as many…
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White House provides an update on COVID-19 testing in the U.S., says there’s been a ‘dramatic ramp’
During a White House press briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., members of the White…
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White House asks construction companies to donate their N95 masks to hospitals
At today’s Coronavirus Task Force press conference, Vice President Pence asked construction companies to donate to their local hospitals their…
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Refurbished electronics startup Refurbed raises $17M round, led by Evli Growth Partners
Renewed phones, laptops and tablets can be as much as 40% cheaper than their brand new cousins, working equally as…
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