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Trump’s Covid Treatments Were Tested in Cells Derived From Fetal Tissue

When the Trump administration suspended federal funding in 2019 for most new scientific research projects involving fetal tissue derived from abortions, officials argued that whatever the scientific benefits, there was a pressing moral imperative to find alternative research methods. “Promoting the dignity of human life from conception to natural death …

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The Secret To Fluffy Brows Lies On Jersey Shore

The year is 2009. Obama is president. Taylor Swift just released Fearless. Everyone plays Farmville on Facebook. Jacob and Isabella top the baby name charts. And Jersey Shore, a reality show following eight guys and gals as they get messy drunk, produce stinking clouds of cologne, and slowly nurse future …

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PitchBook-NVCA: VC investments slow in the pandemic but angel investors step up

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now Venture capital investments slowed in the pandemic during the third quarter, but angel investors stepped up with a greater share of investments. Overall, the startup ecosystem has been resilient in 2020 in the face of COVID-19 and other turmoil, according …

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