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NJ governor hopes to use a ‘scalpel’ to deal with coronavirus hot spots not another broad shutdown

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday on CNBC he hopes to avoid broad economic lockdowns to deal with rising coronavirus cases in the state and the nation. “I think we’re less likely, and please God that this is the case, we’re less likely to use blunt instruments we used in March and April… Read More »

Convalescent plasma: another controversial clash of politics & science

You’d need a pretty big, stiff broom to sweep away all of the hype dished out by the Trump Administration as it announced an Emergency Use Authorization for convalescent plasma – the liquid component of blood that may be tapped for disease-fighting antibodies from people who’ve been infected with COVID-19. Before the announcement was even… Read More »

Sorry, Allergan. Another activist backs an immediate split to CEO, chairman jobs

If Allergan thought it could satisfy angry investors by splitting the CEO and chairman jobs after Brent Saunders leaves the company, it’ll have to think again. Another prominent activist—John Chevedden—is joining forces with rebels at Appaloosa to push for an immediate split.   Appaloosa said Thursday that Chevedden is withdrawing his shareholder resolution for a job split and backing its own. Chevedden said… Read More »