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Coping with COVID: Hydroxychloroquine most effective when given to COVID-19 patients early

A major flaw has arisen among claims that the drug hydroxychloroquine used to treat patients with COVID-19 is dangerous and deadly, according to a report by Real Clear Politics. In a small study for hydroxychloroquine, the flaw noted was that… more

Kansas City Southern application for second international bridge approved by White House

Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) – About five months ago, Kansas City Southern applied to the White House for a second international railroad bridge to cross from Laredo, Texas into Mexico to improve traffic flow between the two countries. According… more

Ice storage system market to see major growth by 2025

A latest study released by AMA research on Global Ice Storage System Market covering key business segments and wide scope geographies to get deep dive analysed market data. The study is a perfect balance bridging both qualitative and quantitative information… more

Renters could be hardest-hit following expired paid-unemployment program

The benefits afforded by the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program expired at the end of July last week. Many previously collecting unemployment benefits before the program’s expiration now only receive state unemployment benefits. The share of households facing severe… more

Blackstone Group Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners consider buying Kansas City Southern

In a continuously changing business landscape, many companies and operations in the U.S. and abroad were hit hard by the coronavirus’ impact on business, including the local, long-standing Kansas City Southern. Reports have spread that two private equity firms, Blackstone… more

Farley to succeed Hackett as Ford CEO in October

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4, 2020 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Jim Hackett, who has led the company’s transformation since 2017, plans to retire from the company. Jim Farley has been named the company’s new president and CEO and will… more

U.S. Secretary DeVos awards around $180 Million to states rethinking K-12 education during COVID-19

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $180 million in new grant funding will be awarded to 11 states rethinking education to better serve students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant… more

ACT causes further frustration after registration website crashes following months of test cancellations

Continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has caused ACT to cancel tests, some of them last-minute, causing frustration for parents and students who spent time and money preparing. Lora Leuzinger of Ohio spent five hours on the ACT site Monday to get her daughter… more

Elanco closes acquisition of Bayer Animal Health

GREENFIELD, Ind. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced today it has closed the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. The transaction, valued at $6.89 billion, expands Elanco’s scale and capabilities, positioning the company for the long term as a… more

Pandemic wipes out five years of economic growth in three months

AXIOS - The economic decline between April and June caused by the coronavirus pandemic brought the U.S. GDP back to levels last seen in 2015, according to data released Thursday. Why it matters: While we fell into the hole swiftly,… more