UpFront
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Reading (Just 25 pages a day!), Health (Make your own face mask; Coronavirus case counts are meaningless), Business (Tech startups are heading for a fall; How the gig economy hurts the small guy) and Lifestyle (Lessons to live in the face of fear from a Cancer survivor)
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Is this the most virus-proof job in the world?
It's hard to think of a job title more pandemic-proof than "superstar livestreamer."
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'Modern Family' goes in for a group hug
After 11 seasons, the ABC comedy ended its Emmy-winning run with a bunch of new beginnings. The creators talked about the emotional finale and the added resonance of having it air during quarantine
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Bulk drugs: Pharma's pain point
Low production and poor logistics may affect the industry in the short term, while dependence remains on import of raw materials from China
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New episode of 'Tiger King' is announced
Netflix announced Thursday that an eighth installment would premiere Sunday, an "after show" hosted featuring new interviews with people involved in the original series
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Disney Plus racks up 50 million subscribers in 5 months
Before its November introduction, analysts expected Disney Plus to take until 2022 to reach 50 million subscribers
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Simple ways to do that video conference right
Like it or not, Zoom or Google Meet video calls are here to stay. Here's some practical advice to stay professional and avoid looking like a technical novice
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What is Hydroxylchroloquine and where does India fit in?
The drug shot to fame when President Trump claimed it could be the 'miracle cure' to Covid-19, and asked India to help with exports
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WATCH: This startup modified its sanitary pad machines to make Covid-19 face masks
Healthcare company Saral Designs realised that surgical masks need similar material to sanitary napkins and quickly reworked their factories to address the shortage of masks
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The history of the N-95 mask
Did you know that 3M's first version of the Bubble surgical mask was modelled on the bra cup design?
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Business news: Wall Street rallies, WeWork skips rent payment
The American market has been steadily climbing as investors focus on the recovery; insurance companies are speeding up payments to help hospitals: A roundup of business news from around the world