How would COVID-19 vaccine makers cope with the variants?

[ad_1] How would COVID-19 vaccine makers cope with the variants? By tweaking their vaccines, a process that should be easier than finding the original vaccines. Viruses are constantly mutating as they spread, and most of the changes are not significant. The first generation COVID-19 vaccines appear to work against current variants, but manufacturers are already … Read more

Paramount Plus to stream movies to the big screen 45 days after their theatrical release

[ad_1] Sarah Tew / CNET Paramount Plus, a new streaming service replacing CBS All Access next week, will stream select new Paramount Pictures films 35 to 45 days after their theatrical premiere, while other Paramount films will arrive on the service in line much later. Paramount Plus’s release plans for these new theatrical movies, although … Read more

Former US Olympics gymnastics coach John Geddert faces 24 charges

[ad_1] LANSING, Michigan – A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics trainer linked to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen felonies, including sexual assault, human trafficking and management of a criminal enterprise. John Geddert was the head coach of the 2012 United States Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team, which won a gold medal. … Read more

Some Hangouts users are migrating to a Google Chat preview experience

[ad_1] It’s been a while since Google announced that it would split Hangout into two separate services – Chat and Meet. For workspace accounts, the transition to chat started last year, but person account holders only received a fuzzy “first half of 2021” ETA. For a few lucky accounts, the migration started early, in August … Read more

Acting Capitol Police Chief: Phone logs indicate National Guard approval of Jan. 6 delayed

[ad_1] Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said on Thursday that cellphone records show former USCP chief Steven Sund requested National Guard support from Sgt. House arms from 12:58 p.m. on January 6, but it did not receive approval until January 6. one hour later. Why is this important: Sund and former House Sergeant-at-Arms … Read more

“ Reply to All ” podcast paused after key journalists leave

[ad_1] Gimlet Media’s popular “Reply All” podcast has been suspended and its series devoted to food magazine Bon Appétit’s allegations of racism was shelved after former Gimlet employees complained that one of its hosts and a journalist had themselves contributed to a toxic work culture. In a two-minute statement on Thursday, posted to the “Reply … Read more

Best Buy steps up digital overhaul as slowdown looms

[ad_1] Best buy Co. BBY -9.85% said sales surged during the holiday season as homebound consumers splurged on televisions and other electronics, but warned its sizzling growth would slow this year and said he pushed forward plans to prepare the company for a more digital future. The company is accelerating its plan to adapt to … Read more