• Antibodies obtained from llamas may be adapted for human use in COVID-19 cases on humans.
• Researchers say the antibodies can neutralize the novel coronavirus’s ability to bind to cells, a critical process that allows the virus to enter the cells and replicate.
• The antibodies might be used to manufacture drugs that would work just like plasma transfusions from COVID-19 survivors.
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Llamas, the beautiful beasts that even Disney used for one of its animated features, might hold one of the answers to cracking the novel coronavirus pandemic. They can generate a strong antibody that can kill the new virus and scientists think they can adapt it for a treatment that would provide the same kind of results as a plasma transfusion from COVID-19 survivors.

Just in the past few days, we talked about eight separate projects to create monoclonal antibody drugs. Five teams are working on such therapies in the US and one of the drugs might be ready this summer. We also told you about similar efforts in Israel, Japan, and the Netherlands, where doctors have also been studying the same concept. Since then, a new study came out from researchers from the University of Texas, the National Institutes of Health, and Ghent University in Belgium that says llama antibodies can neutralize the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that attaches to human cells and allows the coronavirus to replicate inside the body.

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• On Friday, the US got a sobering report on the latest jobless statistics in the country, with unemployment now standing at 14.7% thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
• Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, which includes support for direct cash stimulus payments to Americans — especially to help the newly unemployed.
• Here are some of your questions answered about the stimulus program.
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I don’t know about you, but like millions of Americans I’m still waiting on my stimulus check in the wake of Congress’s passage back in March of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus legislation that supports direct cash payments to most Americans, among other things.

You can check out our past coverage of all the details people need to know about the coronavirus stimulus checks, for which people can qualify for up to $1,200 as individuals and $2,400 for couples (along with an extra $500 per eligible child). We’ve covered everything from who’s eligible to when you can expect yours to arrive, along with important details to know like how to make sure the IRS has your updated info in order to receive this money and some possible reasons your payment might be delayed. In the meantime, in this post we’ll take a look at answers to some situation-specific questions people still might have about the stimulus checks that are important to get answered.

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Coronavirus stimulus checks: How much am I getting and when are more checks coming? originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 9 May 2020 at 09:01:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We share so many great deals on weekdays because we want to make sure our readers don’t miss any of the top bargains out there. On weekends, however, we try to keep things simple by only showing you the 10 very best deals you can get. Saturday’s daily deals roundup includes Amazon’s best-selling Jointown 3-layer face masks for just 78¢ each, similar 3-ply face masks from Pacli that ship even quicker for just 2¢ more, the best-selling hand sanitizer on Amazon’s whole site for just $4.33 per 8-ounce bottle (that’s half what they were selling for earlier this week!), one of the top-rated UV smartphone sterilizers out there that’s finally back in stock, up to $100 off the incredible Bose 700 wireless noise cancelling headphones depending on which color you want (new all-time low price!), AirPods Pro back in stock on Amazon at Black Friday’s all-time low, rival SoundPEATS true wireless earbuds for just $22.31 when you clip the on-site coupon, two of Amazon’s top-rated nonstick baking sheets for just $14.69 total, $30 off Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad, and a massive $50 discount on the Echo Show 8. See all of today’s best deals below.

Face Mask, Pack of 50: $38.99 ($0.78 / Mask)

Natural Concepts Hand Sanitizer Gel, 6-Pack, 8 oz Bottles, 65% Ethyl Alcohol, Protect Against G…: $25.99 ($4.33 per 8 oz. bottle)

Cahot Portable UV Sanitizer, Multi-Function UV Light Sterilizer, UV Phone Cleaner Box with Arom…: $59.99

Circulon 57893 Total Bakeware Set Nonstick Cookie Baking Sheets, 2 Piece, Gray: $14.69

Face Mask, Pack of 50: $39.99 ($0.80 / Mask)

Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, with Alexa Voice Control, Black: $299.00 – -$349.00

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.95

SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds TWS Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth V5.0 Earphone…: $22.31

New Apple iPad (10.2-Inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $299.00

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Sandstone: $79.99

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: 78¢ face masks, $100 off Bose 700, hand sanitizer, $22 earphones, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 9 May 2020 at 07:48:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• The European Space Agency says urine could play a major role in the construction of lunar bases.
• The urea in urine makes it an ideal ingredient to combine with lunar soil, creating a sort of ‘lunar concrete’ that hardens into rigid shapes.
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Not long ago, researchers published a study revealing that a combination of pee and lunar soil may provide suitable building material for space travelers. The study suggested that the urea in astronaut urine could play a crucial role in mixing a concrete-like material for construction purposes. Now, the European Space Agency is doubling down on the idea, noting that astronaut pee will likely play a big role in space exploration.

With NASA, China, and the ESA all eyeing Moon missions in the coming years, the idea of setting up semi-permanent lunar bases is getting some serious attention. Many possible options have been proposed, including using hollow lunar lava tubes as makeshift homes.

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• While everyone was hunkered down at home during April because of coronavirus quarantines, we all continued to binge the heck out of Netflix and sent a growing amount of traffic to the streamer.
• Here’s a look at the most-watched shows on Netflix for the month of April, including Tiger King near the top of the list (but beat out by two fantastic Netflix original series).
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I think it’s safe to say many peoples’ experience of life during the coronavirus pandemic would be a lot different were it not for the entertainment escape valve provided by Netflix. Myself, I’ve caught up on a number of shows I’ve had on my list for a while now, like The Good Place, and I’ve discovered others that have provided some welcome moments of enjoyment and relaxation, like the excellent Korean drama Crash Landing on You.

And I know I’m certainly not alone. You can check out some previous reporting we’ve done revealing some of the top shows people have started streaming for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, shows like Ozark, Tiger King, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones. Meantime, the team at streaming search engine service Reelgood regularly provides BGR with a look at the hottest shows on Netflix and other streaming services both on a weekly and monthly basis, data that’s based on the streaming activity of Reelgood’s more than 4 million users. Below, we’ll lay out the most-watched shows on Netflix for April — is your favorite on the list?

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Most-watched shows on Netflix in April: Two series top ‘Tiger King’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 22:15:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• The coronavirus forced Apple to close all of its retail stores in the U.S. on March 15.
• With the coronavirus subsiding in some areas, Apple today announced it will start reopening some store locations next week.
• Apple is currently planning to open retail stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama, and Alaska. Apple is evaluating store reopenings on a case-by-case basis, and it’s likely many store locations in densely populated areas will remain closed for quite some time.
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As alluded to in the company’s earnings conference call a few days back, Apple will start reopening some of its retail stores in the United States next week. Recall that Apple closed all of its retail store locations outside of China on March 15 on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Early on, Apple was aiming to reopen its stores after just two weeks, but the severity of the coronavirus effectively forced the company to keep retail stores closed for weeks on end.

“We’re excited to begin reopening stores in the US next week, starting with some stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska,” an Apple spokesperson told CNBC earlier today. “Our team is constantly monitoring local health data and government guidance, and as soon as we can safely open our stores, we will.”

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Apple Stores in four states will reopen next week originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 20:05:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BGR and our parent company Penske Media Corporation have launched “Hail the Heroes,” a thank you initiative to raise funds for Team Rubicon and their efforts around the COVID-19 crisis. Leaders from across PMC’s portfolio of media brands have joined together with luminaries in the entertainment, fashion, beauty, sports, music, and art industries to express a collective gratitude for those working on the frontlines of this pandemic. Together, we have put together a video to drive awareness and funds for #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors, Team Rubicon’s initiative to support COVID-19 responses around the country. PMC has made a donation to Team Rubicon’s COVID-19 efforts, in addition to matching all PMC employee donations to this organization.

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Penske Media Corporation Launches “Hail the Heroes” Initiative Alongside Team Rubicon to Thank Frontline Workers and Raise Funds for COVID-19 Relief originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 19:00:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that the controversial hydroxychloroquine drug didn’t help coronavirus patients.
• The study included nearly 1,400 patients and concluded the anti-malaria drug wasn’t effective against the virus.
• This was an observational study, meaning the researchers did not control the actual therapy of patients, and they didn’t compare hydroxychloroquine to a placebo.
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Touted as one of the most promising drugs in the fight against COVID-19, hydroxychloroquine is receiving increased resistance based on data that indicates the anti-malaria drug isn’t helpful against the novel coronavirus. Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine received plenty of coverage in March for a variety of reasons. Anecdotal evidence showed that some COVID-19 patients recovered after being given the drug. But one person died ingesting a substance that sounded like the drug, and others poisoned themselves with similar-sounding products.

Studies that followed indicated the drug can have severe adverse effects on the heart that can be fatal, prompting researchers in Brazil and France to stop their studies. Results from the biggest hydroxychloroquine study yet come from US-funded research, and they indicate the medicine isn’t helpful in COVID-19 therapy.

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• Rumors surrounding new AirPods from Apple have been floating around for months, but a new report claims they will be delayed to 2021 due to the coronavirus.
• Meanwhile, a leaker says that Apple has new AirPods “ready to ship” at any time.
• Apple will produce AirPods in Vietnam for the first time this quarter.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced companies all around the world to adjust their plans, but Apple seems to have weathered the storm relatively well. Despite the rumored March event never coming to pass, Apple still launched a cheaper MacBook Air and a new iPad Pro with a LiDAR Scanner in March. A month later, the 2020 iPhone SE made its debut, and just this week, a highly-anticipated MacBook Pro upgrade was unveiled.

By all accounts, Apple has managed to stay on schedule for 2020 so far, but according to a new report from Nikkei Asian Review, that may not be the case for the rest of the year. The same sources that told Nikkei that Apple slashed its orders for AirPods by more than 10% earlier this year now say “the plan to introduce an update of the AirPods later this year is also currently affected and delayed by the disruptions of COVID-19.”

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Apple reportedly delaying new AirPods to 2021 due to coronavirus originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 17:35:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Samsung this week announced its plan to introduce a new debit card.
• The company’s new and “innovative” debit card will launch this summer but Samsung didn’t provide us with additional details.
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By now, we’re pretty accustomed to seeing Samsung draw inspiration from Apple’s product line and outright steal some of the company’s more well-known iPhone features. In fact, Samsung’s penchant for looking to Apple for guidance runs so deep that they’ve even copied the icon Apple uses for Face ID. This, of course, shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone who closely followed Apple and Samsung’s blockbuster patent battle a few years ago. If you recall, the lawsuit saw the release of an internal 132-page Samsung document which laid out in specific detail how to blatantly copy some of the iPhone’s more innovative software features.

Flash forward to 2020 and Samsung’s still up to its old tricks. Late this week, Samsung announced a new plan to roll out an “innovative” debit card. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but this all sounds vaguely familiar to something Apple unveiled in March of last year.

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