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FDA fast-tracks 15-minute COVID-19 test

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked the authorization of a COVID-19 test that could produce results in less than 15 minutes, the maker of the test said. The FDA granted the emergency use authorization Friday. Abbott Laboratories said the test can produce positive test results in 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes. The test is performed on the manufacturer's 7-pound ID NOW platform. "Because of its small size, it can be used in more […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 14

Business & Lifestyle

The week in business: throwing billions at the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic

By now, you probably know every detail about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in the entire world and how it has engulfed 198 countries. The news channels are filled with stories about people practicing social distancing and living in isolation through this grim situation. The US is one of the worst-hit areas, with 68,000 people reportedly affected, with over 1,000 people dead. Under such a grave scenario, it’s only obvious that it’s economic conditions of the US will experience a negative […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 54

Business & Lifestyle

Instacart shoppers to strike for better protection against coronavirus

(UPI) -- Employees who shop for Instacart, which allows customers to order groceries for delivery through a smartphone app, are planning to strike nationwide Monday to demand the company provide better protections amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a blog post this week the Gig Workers Collective announced they would refuse to accept orders until the company provides hazard pay, safety gear including hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and soap -- and expands paid sick leave to include workers with pre-existing conditions […]

todayMarch 28, 2020 4

Automotive News

Safety 101: Why it is important to report accidents, regardless of type

When it comes to making a compensation claim, there is no denying that the lawyer you hire is going to be largely responsible for ensuring you secure compensation. However, this does not mean that you do not have a role to play. There are ways you can help accident lawyers to have the strongest chance of winning your case, and one of these ways is to report the incident correctly when required.  Reporting accidents that happen in the workplace One […]

todayMarch 5, 2020 11

Business & Lifestyle

Proposed legislation in Hawaii would allow banks to serve as cryptocurrency custodians

HONOLULU (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Proposed legislation in Hawaii's state legislature could change the banking system, allowing for the storage and custody of cryptocurrency. Senate Bill 2594 was filed and introduced in the Hawaii Senate with bipartisan support. The legislation would make it legal for banking institutions in the state to hold "digital securities," "virtual currencies," "digital consumer assets" and other "open blockchain tokens" for their customers and allow the court system to hear cases on digital asset claims. Democratic Sens. […]

todayJanuary 23, 2020 6

Business & Lifestyle

Visa to buy fintech provider Plaid in $5.3 billion deal

SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- Visa has announced it will pay more than $5 billion to acquire financial technology company Plaid, which produces software for startups to connect to users' bank accounts. Some of Plaid's clients include payment app Venmo, investing app Robinhood and cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini. The firm was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco. The deal is worth $5.3 billion, the companies said. Visa said three-fourths of the world's online consumers used a financial […]

todayJanuary 14, 2020 9

Automotive News

6 signs that indicate your car’s AC system needs immediate service

Nothing can be more uncomfortable and unbearable than having your air conditioner suddenly break down while you’re on the road in the middle of summer, or somewhere warm. Even if you can pull down the windows, the air coming from outside won’t cool you down. You will end up inhaling smoke, dust, and other pollutants that won’t do anything good for your health, too. If you want to have a cooling system you can use any time of the year, […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 17

Business & Lifestyle

Gaming trends you should pay attention to in the 2019 holiday season

With the festive season fast approaching, many of us thinking about what to gift the gamers in our lives. Of course, the gaming selection of games, systems, and accessories is so vast that it can be dazzling and make deciding what to buy a tough choice indeed.  Virtual Reality There is no doubt about it, virtual reality (VR) is one of the biggest trends this Christmas. After all, what gamers do you know that wouldn't want to be wholly immersed […]

todayNovember 28, 2019 23

Business & Lifestyle

How your business could get involved in the climate movement

This year, the climate movement has taken the world by storm. It all began with the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who went on ‘School Strike for Climate’ in August 2018. Ever since, swathes of young people have been saying goodbye to their lessons once a month and heading out onto the streets to protest about climate change and the disinterest from many governments when it comes to protecting the environment. And it’s not just young people who are finally telling […]

todayNovember 8, 2019 3

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