Coronavirus Daily Briefing

Mon. 10/04 - Thor's Antiviral COVID-19 Pill & Sexist Suitcases

The sexist history of the rollerboard suitcases. Plus, the facts about Merck’s new COVID-19 antiviral pill, including its connection to Thor. And the return of Nick Lutsko’s absurdist Spirit Halloween music videos. Sponsor: Novo, BankNovo.com/kottke Links: Meet molnupiravir, Merck’s Thor-inspired pill that hammers COVID (Ars Technica) How Merck's Covid-19…