Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers — Pagasa
[embedded content] MANILA, Philippines — The entire country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers on Wednesday due to the southwest monsoon and localized thunderstorms, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). ADVERTISEMENT In a weather forecast issued at 4 a.m., Pagasa weather specialist Meno Mendoza said the […]
Regeneron says early trials promising for COVID-19 treatment
WASHINGTON — The US biotech firm Regeneron said Tuesday its antibody cocktail against the coronavirus reduced viral load and recovery time in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients during an early-stage clinical trial. “We are highly encouraged by the robust and consistent nature of these initial data,” said George Yancopoulos, the company’s president and chief scientific officer. ADVERTISEMENT “We […]
Romy From The xx Dropped Her Debut Solo Single ‘Lifetime’ And It’s A Banger
The xx‘s Romy Madley Croft has released her first official solo single, ‘Lifetime’. The track was written and recorded in London during lockdown, and was produced with Fred again.. and Marta Salogni. A departure from the relatively sparse, ethereal work with The xx, ‘Lifetime’ sees Croft embrace euphoric, club-oriented pop music that retains the emotional nature […]
World Bank wants $12 bn for virus vaccine in poor nations
General view of the World Bank Group (WBG) building (L) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) building (R) in Washington DC pictured on September 25, 2020. – The 2020 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Board of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) will be held virtually for the second […]
Matterport Partners with Nohara Holdings to Continue Explosive Growth in Japan
With 3D scan volume rising 140% year over year, Matterport expands its global presence with oldest and most respected construction specialist in the country SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Matterport, the market leader in 3D capture and spatial data, today announced a major expansion in Japan with its partnership with Nohara Holdings, one of […]
U.S. Polo Assn. Launches 2020 Fall Collection
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand for the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its 2020 Fall Collection while celebrating the 130th Anniversary of the USPA. The collection features classic American styling remixed with seasonal elements and autumn staples, all drenched in deep, warm colors. This, […]
Cryptic AC/DC Poster Pops Up Outside Angus Young’s Old High School Amid Comeback Rumours
Yesterday, legendary rockers AC/DC stoked comeback rumours with a cryptic clip on their social media channels of a neon sign shaped like a lightning bolt flickering. The posts arrived just a week after images of the band emerged showing Angus Young and his nephew Stevie, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd and Brian Johnson, who left the […]
MPTC, SMC Tollways working to make their RFID stickers compatible
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. and San Miguel Corp. Tollways have started testing ways to make their radio frequency identification (RFID) stickers compatible with each other’s tollway system, according to Romulo Quimbo, chief communications officer of MPTC. MPTC manages the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), Cavite Expressway (Cavitex), Harbour Link, and […]
Disney to cut 28,000 US employees due to coronavirus
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 14, 2020 an employee cleans the grounds behind the closed gates of Disneyland Park on the first day of the closure of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks as fear of the spread of coronavirus continue, in Anaheim, California. – Disney announced September 29, 2020, it […]
BioGX launches CE-IVD Marked COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV Combo RT-PCR Test for the BD MAX™ System
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BioGX BV, the European subsidiary of Birmingham, Alabama based BioGX, announced availability of a CE-IVD marked test for simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus RNA in a patient sample using the BD MAX™ System. The test is offered in BioGX’s trusted, easy to use Sample-Ready™ […]