(Reuters) As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine, the next big advance in battling the pandemic could come from a class of biotech therapies widely used against cancer and other disorders - antibodies designed specifically to attack this new virus. Development of monoclonal antibodies to target the virus has been endorsed by leading scientists. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. … [Read more...] about Next Big COVID-19 Treatment May Be Manufactured Antibodies
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First Astronaut Splashdown in 45 Years Is Set for Sunday, in the Gulf of Mexico to Avoid Isaias
(Orlando Sentinel) Two very special mementos will splash down on Earth with astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley who, if schedules hold, will return home Sunday after two months in space. The Crew Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Station on time Saturday at 7:35 p.m., and the astronauts will begin their 19-hour trip back to Earth. NASA set splashdown … [Read more...] about First Astronaut Splashdown in 45 Years Is Set for Sunday, in the Gulf of Mexico to Avoid Isaias
Trump Says He Will Ban Tiktok Through an Executive Action
(CNBC) President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he will act soon to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States, NBC News reported. Trump made the comments while chatting with reporters on Air Force One during the flight back to Washington from Florida. “As far as TikTok is concerned we’re banning them from the United States,” Trump said, calling the … [Read more...] about Trump Says He Will Ban Tiktok Through an Executive Action
Russell Moore, Others Urge FDA to Remove Abortion Pill From U.S. Market
(Baptist Press) Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore and more than 20 other pro-life leaders have called for the federal government to withdraw an abortion drug from the market because of its threat to women as well as unborn children. In the Tuesday (July 28) letter, the pro-life advocates urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to categorize mifepristone, sold … [Read more...] about Russell Moore, Others Urge FDA to Remove Abortion Pill From U.S. Market
Local Churches Seize the Initiative of Bible Translation
(Christianity Today) For years, Bible translation stories went something like this: A Western couple would approach a translation organization about their calling to translate the Bible. The couple would embark on a multiyear process of raising support and an even longer process of language learning. They would study linguistics for at least two years. Then, after arriving in … [Read more...] about Local Churches Seize the Initiative of Bible Translation