Tech & Science

(AXIOS) Former CDC Director Robert Redfield told CNN on Friday that he believes the coronavirus "escaped" from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and that it was spreading as early as September or October of 2019 — though he stressed that it was his "opinion." Why it matters: It's a stunning assertion, offered with little evidence, by the man who led the U.S. government's … [Read more...] about Ex-CDC Director Says He Believes Coronavirus Originated in Wuhan Lab

(Pew Research Center) As smartphones and other internet-connected devices have become more widespread, 31% of U.S. adults now report that they go online “almost constantly,” up from 21% in 2015, according to a new Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 25 to Feb. 8, 2021. Overall, 85% of Americans say they go online on a daily basis. That figure includes the 31% who … [Read more...] about About Three-In-Ten U.S. Adults Say They Are ‘Almost Constantly’ Online

(The Hill) Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has kicked off early stage clinical trials of an experimental oral antiviral drug to treat COVID-19.  The company announced on Tuesday the phase one trial of the drug, PF-07321332, is currently taking place in the U.S.  The treatment is a potent protease inhibitor, the same kind of technology used to treat HIV and hepatitis C. … [Read more...] about Pfizer Is Now Testing a COVID-19 Pill

(The Christian Post) Another leading online pornography company is facing the possibility of a class action lawsuit alleging that it profits from child sexual abuse material and sex trafficking.  Filed in the U.S. District Court for Central California, the complaint seeking class action status was filed against XVideos and its parent company, WebGroup Czech … [Read more...] about Another Porn Giant Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Hosting Child Sex Trafficking Videos

(Fox News) Former President Donald Trump will be back on social media in the near future with his own service, according to one of his senior advisers. Trump was banned from Twitter following the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. He had been a prolific poster on that platform before and during his presidency. "I do think that we’re going to see President Trump returning to … [Read more...] about Trump Returning To Social Media With ‘His Own Platform’ in 2-3 Months