Ariel Shapiro, Forbes Staff

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Why A Tech Billionaire’s $50 Million Bet On A Covid Testing Firm Is Still Waiting For FDA Approval

Diagnostic firm Fluxergy’s pivot to Covid-testing was supposed to give it a huge boost – but even with backing from Kingston Technology’s John Tu, it’s stuck in limbo.

Maryland Gov. Hogan Takes Extraordinary Steps To Keep Feds From Confiscating COVID Tests

The federal government has reportedly been confiscating supplies brought in overseas by state governments, even as they have been left to their own devices to obtain the medical supplies they need.

In Photos: Georgia Opens For Business, But Patrons Are Far And Few

Customers trickled in to newly-opened non-essential businesses on Monday following Gov. Brian Kemp’s controversial decision to ease restrictions in the state.

White House Coronavirus Briefing Back On After Cancellation This Morning

The president spent much of the weekend tweeting about his frustrations with the press.

In Photos: Southern Californians Pack Beaches During Heat Wave

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti urged residents to stay home, even as San Diego plans to open its beaches Monday

70% Of Americans Want Officials To Prioritize Public Health Over Restarting Economy

Only 29% of people who participated in the CBS/YouGov poll said they would feel comfortable going to a restaurant right now.

NYC Council Proposes Bonuses For Hospital, Grocery Store Workers

Efforts to get the federal government to enact similar legislation have not yet been fruitful.

Study Shows Areas Where Hannity Reigns Over Carlson Had Worse Coronavirus Outbreaks; Fox News Slams Findings As ‘Reckless’

Researchers say that Carlson viewers took actions to stop the spread of coronavirus earlier than Hannity viewers.

Calls To Poison Centers Skyrocket As Americans Overdo It On Disinfectants

The CDC reported a 20% increase in calls to poison centers for exposure to cleaning chemicals like bleach during the first quarter of the year.

No. 1 Ranked Tennis Player Novak Djokovic May Refuse To Get Coronavirus Vaccine

“I am opposed to vaccination,” Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat on Sunday.