donald trump President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19 President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announce they test positive for the coronavirus, disrupting the 2020 campaign and triggering concerns about presidential succession.
apple Apple and Google Simplify COVID-19 Contact Tracing Without Dedicated Apps Apple and Google introduce Exposure Notification Express, a system-level tool that allows public health authorities to deploy COVID-19 contact tracing without building custom apps. Users receive direct notifications to opt-in rather than downloading software from app stores.
russia Russia Approves Sputnik-V Vaccine Despite Incomplete Testing Russia grants emergency approval to a covid-19 vaccine named Sputnik-V, though it lacks completed large-scale clinical trials. The fast-tracked move serves as a point of national pride and could intensify the global vaccine race.
coronavirus Google and Apple Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps See Slow Adoption The Google and Apple Exposure Notification system provides a privacy-focused framework for smartphone-based COVID-19 contact tracing, but public adoption remains sluggish. Health officials and tech advocates still consider the Bluetooth-based technology a crucial tool for pandemic response.
airbnb Airbnb Prepares Confidential IPO Filing After Pandemic Delay Airbnb plans to confidentially file for its initial public offering this month, with shares potentially trading by the end of the year. The home-rental giant resumes its market debut plans after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a major delay and significant cost-cutting measures.
kodak Kodak Stock Surges Over 1,300% After Securing Government Drug Manufacturing Loan Eastman Kodak sees its stock skyrocket after receiving a $765 million federal loan to produce generic drug ingredients under the Defense Production Act. The historic photography company plans to leverage its chemical manufacturing expertise to address critical national shortages.
covid-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Show Promise While Tech Giants Roll Out New Features Researchers at Oxford and in Wuhan report promising early results for COVID-19 vaccines, though experts caution more study is needed. Meanwhile, Google Maps adds end-to-end bikeshare directions and Roblox launches a virtual event space.
oxford Oxford Vaccine Trial Shows Strong Immune Response Against Coronavirus A new study from the University of Oxford reveals that their experimental coronavirus vaccine successfully triggers a strong immune response in healthy volunteers. The early-stage trial results offer promising hope in the global race for a viable COVID-19 vaccine.
amazon Amazon Delays U.S. Prime Day, Schedules India Event for August Amazon officially confirms a delayed Prime Day for the United States due to pandemic-related operational shifts. The company breaks tradition by scheduling India's event for early August separately from the U.S. sale.
covid-19 Oxford and Chinese COVID-19 Vaccines Show Strong Immune Responses in Early Trials Early clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine candidates from Oxford University and CanSino Biologics show promising immune responses, producing both antibodies and T cells. Larger-scale studies are now underway to determine if the vaccines actually prevent infection.
covid-19 Oxford and Wuhan COVID-19 Vaccines Show Strong Early Trial Results Two separate early-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials from the University of Oxford and researchers in Wuhan demonstrate positive antibody responses and manageable side effects. Both research teams now prepare to advance to crucial phase three testing.
cybersecurity Russian Hackers Target COVID-19 Vaccine Researchers in Three Nations A Russian intelligence group known as APT29 faces accusations of hacking coronavirus vaccine developers in the US, UK, and Canada to steal valuable research and intellectual property.
sap SAP Reports Strong Q2 Profit Surge Despite Ongoing Pandemic SAP exceeds expectations for the second quarter of 2020 with significant growth in cloud revenue and operating profit. The enterprise software giant credits its diversified portfolio and customer demand for digital resilience.
covid-19 Global COVID-19 Surges as Chicago Removes Columbus Statues Nations worldwide report record-breaking daily COVID-19 infections and deaths while Chicago removes controversial Christopher Columbus monuments amid ongoing protests. Meanwhile, Muslims hold Friday prayers at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia following its recent reconversion to a mosque.
cybersecurity UK Condemns Russian Intelligence for Targeting COVID-19 Vaccine Research The UK government openly condemns Russian intelligence services for launching cyber attacks against organizations developing COVID-19 vaccines. The National Cyber Security Centre identifies the threat actors as APT29 and issues joint protective guidance with US and Canadian allies.