ModernaThe biotech Moderna is developing experimental cancer vaccines.The leading coronavirus vaccine candidate just got up to $483 million in additional funding from the US government.The cash will pay for future trials to see if the vaccine works in humans, as well as for simultaneously ramping up production of the vaccine. "This allows us to go full speed and very aggressively," CEO Stephane Bancel told Business Insider in a Thursday video interview, saying the vaccine program will now go "as fast as humanly possible."The upstart biotech Moderna developed the vaccine candidate in record time using its technology platform called messenger RNA. The new technology has yet to produce an approved vaccine, but has shown promise in its potential to quickly respond to new viruses. The first human

NetflixFyre Festival organizers Ja Rule, left, and Billy McFarland.Thousands of inmates have been released from prison in recent weeks in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.Billy McFarland, the founder behind the infamous Fyre Festival, filed a request this week for early release from prison and instead serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement.In a letter to a federal judge, McFarland's lawyers said he has pre-existing conditions, including asthma, that make him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus and suffering worsened symptoms.The prison where McFarland is being held, FCI Elkton in Ohio, has been called a "breeding ground" for the coronavirus. At least six inmates there have died, and the prison is currently in a class-action lawsuit accusing it of not

Uber has withdrawn its financial guidance for 2020 - covering metrics like gross bookings, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA.In a press release on its website, Uber said the guidance it published on February 6 no longer applied, as the "uncertainty" caused by COVID-19 made its results "impossible" to predict.The ride-hailing giant also warned that the value of some of its minority investments could be reduced by up to $2.2 billion in Q1 of 2020, as a result of worldwide coronavirus lockdowns.On Wednesday, driver advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United said that more than 2,500 Uber and Lyft drivers in California have filed wage claims against the companies since February.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Uber has withdrawn its 2020 financial guidance, as uncertainty

Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company began its fundraising in November 2019, and closed last week amid coronavirus uncertainty."This is a very important day for the company but it's important we are around for the day after," Anodot CEO and cofounder David Drai told Business Insider in an interview. "We are looking to be sensible with our runway but also be on the offense to grow and provide more offerings." Click here for more BI Prime stories.Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company increased the size of its fundraising as a result of the coronavirus.Anodot said it began raising in

While we all are watching, worrying about everything that’s happening outside from behind the closed doors, delivery personnels from Dunzo, Medlife and Housejoy are risking their lives everyday to make sure we get our daily essentials and stay safe.We reached out to their marketing heads of these brands to understand the challenges these players have faced in the past 21 days, from delivering products to communicating with consumers and here is how they are functioning in the new normal. While we are all scared and anxious to step out even for a few minutes, brands like Dunzo, Medlife and Housejoy are making sure that we are all safely cooped at home. From catering to the ever-increasing demand to coming up with creative solutions like contact-less delivery that ensure the safety of their

Warren Buffett may have sold his airline stakes and spent more than $20 billion on stock buybacks last quarter, Chris Bloomstran, head of Semper Augustus Investments, told Business Insider.The billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway boss probably hasn't bought many other stocks, and might struggle to strike bailout deals in the face of government aid and fierce competition, Bloomstran said.Berkshire wouldn't hesitate to splurge $100 billion on Buffett's long-awaited "elephant-sized acquisition.""They would absolutely do it if the right elephant came along," Bloomstran said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Warren Buffett has been silent as stock markets roil and oil prices plunge, fueling speculation about what he's up to.The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway boss

The former TOWIE star, 28, and her ex footballer husband, 41, worked up a sweat on Instagram on Friday using bottles of milk and water, after realising that 'not everyone has a home gym'.

The heartwarming video, which she shared on TikTok and Instagram, shows baby Loretta in a fluffy white coat while the song You Are My Sunshine plays in the background.

Having shot to fame on the ITV2 reality show in 2017, Montana confessed she was bewildered when she left the villa as she developed anxiety

The reality star, 24, spoke candidly to former TOWIE star and Tings Magazine founder Vas J Morgan for his I Am Enough campaign

The former TOWIE star, 28, shared a candid snap of her feeding her baby boy as she took to her Results With Bump Instagram page on Saturday morning.

Lauren Goodger headed out for one of the most in-demand essentials amid the coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday - toilet roll.

The Love Island beauty has reportedly split from her on-off boyfriend Myles Barnett.

Demi Sims has thanked her followers for giving her confidence to share pictures of her vitiligo patches as she shared a swimsuit snap on Instagram on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE star, 31, was left embarrassed as her new fiancé Tom Edney secretly filmed her enjoying a boogie in their bedroom in an Instagram post shared on Monday.

Michelle Keegan joined husband  Mark Wright on his new Heart evening show on Tuesday and revealed the most annoying thing he has been doing while working at home.

New mother Lydia Bright shared her daughter's first professional baby picture on Monday on Instagram.

Katie Price, Anthea Turner and Joey Essex are among the stars taking part in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

The wife of Rio Ferdinand, 28, has revealed she's experienced some 'bad days' while in quarantine amid the UK coronavirus lockdown in an Instagram Q&A shared on Wednesday.

Sam Faiers has moved into a luxury £2.25million five-bedroom home in Surrey with five en-suite bathrooms and a large modern kitchen.

The beauty made the most of self-isolation on Saturday by enjoying morning yoga and sharing three stunning mirror selfies from her Essex pad

The Our Girl actress, 32, took to Instagram to post a picture of her incredible Koi Carp pond complete with a bridge.

The former TOWIE star, 29, has revealed her daughter Polly, two, calls her grandfather 'dad' after the TV star's jailbird ex, Bradley, went back behind bars last year.

The TOWIE star, 26, put on a very busty display in a plunging black swimsuit as she enjoyed an energetic swim on Sunday amid the coronavirus lockdown.

The presenter, 33, and his actress wife, 32, spent much time apart, with Mark co-hosting entertainment news show Extra in the US and Michelle travelling the world to shoot her hit drama Our Girl.

The former TOWIE star looked radiant in a pair of simple grey joggers teamed with a Calvin Klein bralette. 

The TOWIE star, 26, continued to maintain her toned figure as she shared a post-workout selfie on Instagram on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE star, 31, who is due to give birth in May, donned a baby blue long-sleeved crop top and loose-fitting trousers as she enjoyed the sunshine.

The former TOWIE star 33, showed he is keeping up with his fitness routine amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with the addition of his dog joining him during his workout.

Bobby Norris has revealed his grandmother has lost her partner to coronavirus.

The reality star, 33, showed off her incredible figure as she slipped into a mismatched bikini to sunbathe in her garden in Essex on Thursday.

The mum-of-two revealed the reason behind why she signed up to I'm A Celeb after years of thinking the ITV reality competition could potentially ruin her acting career during an Instagram live on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE displayed his slimmer physique as he headed out on a run in Essex on Wednesday, after returning from Thailand following his stint in rehab.

The TOWIE star, 39, stepped out briefly for a spot of daily exercise as she enjoyed a bike ride near her home in Essex on Friday.

Danielle Armstrong shared a video to her Instagram Story on Friday reassuring fans she hasn't gone into labour, following a few days off social media.

The TOWIE star, 37, took to Instagram on Monday and revealed that she's put on half a stone in weight since being in coronavirus lockdown.

The singer, 35, took to Instagram in mock outrage on Saturday after Mark Wright challenged him to lose his precious blond barnet.

The former TOWIE star, 28, paid tribute to husband Rio's late mother Janice on her birthday on Tuesday. 

The TOWIE star, 39, cut a glamorous figure in a Versace-inspired kimono, oversized black sunglasses and a red baseball cap.

The former TOWIE star, 31, looked radiant in a light blue denim shirt over her black maternity dress as she shared a selfie to Instagram.

Danielle Armstrong celebrated her baby shower virtually while in lockdown, as friends dropped off gifts on her doorstep after she was forced to cancel the event due to coronavirus.

The TV personalities sparked outrage for having open-air fires, following pleas that residents refrain from doing so, as such activity would diminish the quality of the air.

Lucy Mecklenburgh shared more details on her life as a new mother to six-week-old son Roman on Monday, as she hosted a Q&A session with fans on Instagram.

The star, 31, told fans that her 'lips feel huge' as she shares a pregnancy update following a social media silence on Tuesday.

The TOWIE star, 27, treated herself to a relaxing sunbathing session as she took advantage of the country's stunning weather on Wednesday.

The former TOWIE and Love Island star is obeying strict lockdown laws by staying at home as the country adjusts to a fifth week of unprecedented measures in the fight against coronavirus.

Georgia Kousoulou has been reminiscing on happier times as she shared a selection of swimsuit throwbacks on her Instagram page on Thursday afternoon.

TOWIE star James, 32, 2016 Strictly winner Ore, 34, and musician Chesney, 48, showcased their vocal prowess as they belted their favourite tracks while under disguises on Sunday's one-off episode.

The former TOWIE star, 39, left her fans 'crying with laughter' as her new reality series, Diva On Lockdown, premiered on ITVBe on Sunday evening.

Mark Wright was pining for his family as he shared a sweet throwback snap with his loved ones on Wednesday.