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Merkel Defends Russian Gas Pipeline Deal Without More U.S. Sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday
Trouble in fandom paradise: Tumblr users lash out against its beta subscription feature
The Tumblr community often refers to itself as the Wild West of the internet, and they’re not wrong. A text post with over 70,000 notes puts it best: “Tumblr is my favorite social media site because this place is literally uninhabitable for
Employees testify about loaning money to sheriff on trial
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) -- A clerk who works for an Alabama sheriff on trial on corruption charges testified she sent him $1,000 after he claimed to have lost money gambling at a casino when he was supposed to be at a law enforcement conference. Debbie Davis, who
Compulsory health pass in Italy from August 6
The Health Pass, also known as the “Green Pass” on the peninsula, can be given from the first dose of vaccination, as well as to people who have recovered from the Kovid and who have had a negative test within the last 48 hours. The government led
Potential Texas, Oklahoma move to SEC could tip realignment dominos
INDIANAPOLIS — Barry Alvarez lived through the tidal wave of conference realignment that swept over college sports in the early 2010s as Wisconsin’s athletic director, watching the Big Ten grow to 14 teams from the Midwest to the East Coast.
Harbaugh, Frost resolute about resurrecting programs
INDIANAPOLIS — As their paths crossed at Big Ten media days, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Nebraska coach Scott Frost appeared to have one thing in common: They are at a crossroads in their careers. Both have been humbled in recent years. Both need to
Western Wildfires Still Growing, But Better Weather Helps Crews Make Progress
Lower winds and better weather helped crews using bulldozers and helicopters battling the nation’s largest wildfire in southern Oregon while a Northern California wildfire crossed into Nevada, prompting evacuations as blazes burn across the West. Oregon’s
Rats desecrated bodies at Tennessee funeral home, officials say. It was fined $14,000
A funeral home in Tennessee is accused of ignoring multiple reports from a former employee about a monthslong rat infestation that resulted in damages to at least two bodies. On ...
Spacing Pfizer Covid-19 shots boosts antibody levels after initial drop: Study
LONDON (REUTERS) - A longer gap between doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine leads to higher overall antibody levels than a shorter gap, a British study found on Friday (July 23), but there is a sharp drop in antibody levels after the first dose. The study might
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 23
France's Macron changes phone in light of Pegasus case French President Emmanuel Macron has changed his mobile phone and phone number in light of the Pegasus spyware case, a presidency official said on Thursday, in one of the first concrete actions announced
Why even vaccinated people in US are getting 'breakthrough' Covid-19 infections
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - A wedding in Oklahoma leads to 15 vaccinated guests becoming infected with the coronavirus. Raucous Fourth of July celebrations disperse the virus from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to dozens of places across the country, sometimes
Argentina formally recognises non-binary people, a Latin American first
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (NYTIMES) - Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to officially recognise gender non-binary people, who can now choose to have their gender marked as an X on their national identity documents and passports if they do
Thousands descend on UK music festival amid rise in Covid-19 cases
HENHAM PARK, ENGLAND (REUTERS) - Thousands of people poured into the grounds of the Latitude music festival in eastern England on Thursday (July 22), one of the biggest gatherings since most coronavirus restrictions were lifted earlier this week. The four-day
Marsquakes reveal the anatomy of the Red Planet's interior
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Seismic waves from quakes detected by Nasa's robotic InSight lander have helped scientists decipher the anatomy of Mars, including the first estimates of the size of its large liquid metal core, thickness of its crust, and nature of its
Ex-rights chief Navi Pillay to lead UN Israel-Palestinian inquiry
GENEVA (AFP) - Former UN rights chief Navi Pillay will lead the United Nations' open-ended inquiry into "systematic" abuses in Israel and the Palestinian territories, it was announced on Thursday (July 22). The UN Human Rights Council's president said Pillay
Alaska Coast Guard rescues man who fended off grizzly bear for days
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A man who fended off attacks from a wild grizzly bear for a week straight in the Alaskan wilderness is recovering from his injuries after he was found stranded at an
One Person Dies, 85 Injured as Train Collides With Truck in Tanzania - Reports
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd July, 2021) One person has died and 85 more have
CIA Chief Says Russia 'Could Be' Behind Havana Syndrome, But Does Not Know for Sure
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd July, 2021) CIA Director William Burns in an interview with NPR said that Russia could be behind the so-called Havana syndrome affecting the health of US diplomats in Cuba but there are no
UPDATE - Number of COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Rises by 49,757 to Over 19.52Mln - ...
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd July, 2021) The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 49,757 to 19,523,711 within the past 24
Lula and Chico Buarque sign letter to NYT against US embargo on Cuba – 07/22/2021 ...
More than 440 activists, politicians, artists and intellectuals from different countries have signed a public letter addressed to the government of President Joe Biden, which will be published in the American newspaper New York Times this Friday (23). The
'They need to be taught': Take a look inside China's largest detention centre
Urumqi Number 3 is possibly the world's largest detention facility and is twice as large as the Vatican City, suggesting China wishes to continue holding vast numbers of Uyghurs. ...
Mexico fines candidate for support from influencer wife
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s electoral agency fined a state gubernatorial candidate $2.75 million, ruling that he got prohibited support from his influencer wife’s social media posts. Winning gubernatorial candidate Samuel García and his wife, Mariana
PGA Tour Champions Senior Open Championship Scores
Thursday At Sunningdale Golf Club Old Course Berkshire, England. Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 6,641; Par: 70 a-amateur First Round Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland 31-34_65 James Kingston, South Africa 33-32_65 Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina 31-35_66 Bernhard
PGA Tour Champions Senior Open Championship Par Scores
Thursday At Sunningdale Golf Club Old Course Berkshire, England. Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 6,641; Par: 70 a-amateur First Round Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland 31-34_65 -5 James Kingston, South Africa 33-32_65 -5 Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina 31-35_66 -4
European Tour Cazoo Open Par Scores
Thursday At The Celtic Manor Resort Newport, Wales Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 7,393; Par: 71 a-amateur First Round Vincent Norrman, Sweden 33-31_64 -7 Nacho Elvira, Spain 33-31_64 -7 James Morrison, England 33-33_66 -5 Mikko Korhonen, Finland 31-35_66 -5
European Tour Cazoo Open Scores
Thursday At The Celtic Manor Resort Newport, Wales Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 7,393; Par: 71 a-amateur First Round Vincent Norrman, Sweden 33-31_64 Nacho Elvira, Spain 33-31_64 James Morrison, England 33-33_66 Mikko Korhonen, Finland 31-35_66 Chase Hanna,
China's President Xi Jinping makes surprise visit to Tibet
WASHINGTON : Chinese President Xi Jinping has made an unannounced visit to Tibet, according to International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). Video clips shared on Chinese social media on Thursday show Xi addressing people in the city of Nyingtri (Chinese: Linzhi),
World’s Largest Solar Farm Costing $2B to Be Built in Indonesia
Plans were unveiled for the world’s largest floating solar power and energy storage system. At a cost estimated at $2 billion, the system will be developed by Singapore’s Sunseap Group in cooperation with Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam)
Victoria records 14 new local Covid-19 cases linked to current outbreak
Ten of the 14 cases were in quarantine throughout their entire infectious period, with one of the other four cases still to be interviewed. Yesterday, the state reported the highest daily figure this year at 26 local cases, but almost all were isolating during
SMLOLA oppose Rio Tinto mine assessment in Bougainville
The landowning group at the site of the Panguna Mine in Bougainville is opposing the plan announced this week to assess the damage caused by the mine. On Tuesday multi national miner, Rio Tinto, the
Aussie team’s historic opening ceremony
The long-awaited 2021 Tokyo Olympics have finally arrived, with the official Opening Ceremony due to kick off in a matter of hours. ...
Biden mocked over incoherent answer
US President Joe Biden has been mocked on social media after giving a confusing and meandering answer during a televised town hall forum. ...
How Racist Is America?
Bigotry and discrimination have not killed the American dream for all groups. ...
Jewish Burial Records Among Items Seized by U.S. Authorities
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said they plan to return 17 items — once headed for auction — to their communities. ...
Kaseya, the tech firm hit by ransomware, gets the key to unlock its customers’ data.
Kaseya said the key was “effective at unlocking victims.” How the company obtained the key was a mystery. ...
What Time is Olympics Opening Ceremony in Tokyo?
With social distancing and no fans, the ceremony, much like the Games, will look a lot different. ...
Olympics Live Updates: Opening Ceremony Set For Near-Empty Stadium
The athletes will be waving to television cameras rather than fans on Friday. Archery and rowing events start the day’s competitions. ...
What Time is the 2021 Olympics Opening Ceremony?
With social distancing and no fans, the ceremony, much like the Games, will look a lot different. ...
Government Interfering With ‘Exclusive Jurisdiction’ of House, Speaker Tells Court
OTTAWA—A federal attempt to shield documents related to the firing of two scientists is a violation of parliamentary privilege and must be
CSIS Warns of Increasingly Sophisticated State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Elections
OTTAWA—The Canadian Security Intelligence Service warns that it sees steady, and in some cases increasing, foreign interference by state actors against
Former UN human rights chief to head probe of alleged crimes in Israel-Hamas conflict
The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday announced that former UN Rights chief Navi Pillay will chair a three-person commission investigating “alleged violations and abuses” in Israel and Israeli-occupied territory. According to The Associated Press, the
Doctors treating COVID-19 patients arrested in Myanmar
Doctors treating patients for the coronavirus are being arrested in Myanmar, colleagues and local media say, Reuters reported. As hospitals are being overrun due to a surge of infections in the country, some doctors have independently taken the initiative to
Texas Begins Jailing Border Crossers On Trespassing Charges
Texas is beginning to arrest migrants on
CIA Chief Claims Russia 'Could Be' Behind Havana Syndrome, But He Has No Evidence
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - CIA Director William Burns in an interview with NPR said that Russia could be behind the so-called Havana syndrome affecting the health of US diplomats in Cuba but there are no definitive conclusions and various possibilities. ...
NSA Whistleblower Says All Telecom Imports Must Be Scanned for Pegasus-Like Implants
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - All communications
GOP's vaccine push comes with strong words, few actions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican politicians are under increasing pressure to speak out to persuade COVID-19 vaccine skeptics to roll up their sleeves and take the shots as a new, more contagious variant sends caseloads soaring. But after months of ignoring — and,
Man faces court after woman's body found in box in Brisbane
A man extradited from NSW after a woman's body was found inside a box on the balcony of a Brisbane apartment will face court after being charged with murder. Qiong Yan. Source: Queensland
Mississippi attorney general urges Supreme Court to overrule Roe v. Wade abortion decision
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The attorney general in southern U.S. state Mississippi on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overrule Roe v. Wade when reviewing the state's ban on virtually all abortions after
China rebuffs WHO’s terms for further COVID-19 origins study
A senior Chinese health official says China cannot accept the World Health Organization’s plan for the second phase of a study into the origins of COVID-19. ...
Victoria Covid-19 exposure sites: full list of Melbourne and regional Vic coronavirus hotspots and case ...
Here are the current coronavirus hotspots and Tier 1, 2 and 3 Covid-19 public exposure site locations in Victoria and Melbourne, and what to do if you’ve visited them Victoria’s Covid lockdown restrictions explained Follow our Covid live blog for the latest
Low-key US-China meeting will address high tensions in relationship
Visit by deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman on Sunday follows reported standoff over diplomatic protocol Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, the US deputy secretary of state, Wendy Sherman, will travel to China this Sunday to meet with senior Chinese
Teen girls bash sexual predator with bats after despicable abuse
Warning: This article deals with sexual abuse. Helplines can be found at the bottom of the page. Two teenage girls stormed the house of a sexual predator and beat him up with his own bats until he begged them, "I'll do whatever you want." Brenton George
UN council rejects Russian bid to get rid of Bosnia high rep
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday rejected a resolution put forward by Russia and China that would have immediately stripped the powers of the international high representative overseeing implementation of the 1995 peace agreement
Mercedes sketches out all-electric scenario by decade’s end
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG’s luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz says it is stepping up its transition to electric cars, doubling the share of sales planned by 2025 and sketching out a market scenario in which new car sales would “in essence” be
Violence overshadows memorial Mass for slain Haitian leader
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (AP) — A priest told mourners at a memorial service Thursday for slain President Jovenel Moïse that too much blood is being shed in Haiti as authorities warned of more violence ahead of his funeral. The Rev. Jean-Gilles Sem spoke to dozens
Judge Tosses Suit by Candace Owens Over Facebook Fact Checks
A Delaware judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by conservative political commentator Candace Owens against USA Today and another media organization over fact-checking coronavirus posts she made on Facebook. The judge ruled earlier this week that Owens had
World Vision Kenya Annual Report 2020
It is with humility and thanksgiving that we reflect on the year that was (Financial Year 2020), which was a busy time for the Board. It was the year when the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed the world and consequently affected World Vision Kenya’s Area
FAST leader says Tuilaepa wrong on seasonal work claim
The leader of Samoa's FAST Party has dismissed a claim by the caretaker prime minister that her party would stop Samoans going overseas for seasonal work. FAST's Fiame Naomi
U.S. raps China for shunning WHO plan for further COVID origin probe
The U.S. government on Thursday expressed strong dismay toward China for rejecting the World Health Organization's proposal for a second phase of an investigation into the origin of the novel coronavirus, calling the country "irresponsible." "We are deeply
Violence in Afghanistan displaces over 36,000 families in four months
Read full article ANI 23 July 2021, 12:06 am·1-min read Representative image Kabul [Afghanistan], July 23 (ANI): Amid the recent increase in the Taliban offensive, more than 36,000 families have been internally displaced in Afghanistan over the past four
Sluggish start for stocks after climb in unemployment claims
Stocks were slightly lower Thursday after a surprise increase in the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits gave investors pause. All three major indexes are still on pace to end the week higher after the strong gains Tuesday and Wednesday. The
Justice Department says it won’t investigate how Pa. handled nursing homes during pandemic
HARRISBURG — The Justice Department told Gov. Tom Wolf’s office on Thursday that it has decided not to open an investigation into whether Pennsylvania violated federal law by ordering nursing homes to accept residents who had been treated for COVID-19 in a
Bin there, done that: Cockatoos learn to lift trash lids
WASHINGTON (AP) — A few years ago, a Sydney scientist noticed a sulfur-crested cockatoo opening his trash bin. Not every resident would be thrilled, but ornithologist Richard Major was impressed by the ingenuity. It’s quite a feat for a bird to grasp a bin lid
Ransomware victim Kaseya gets master key to unlock networks
BOSTON (AP) — The Florida company whose software was exploited in the devastating Fourth of July weekend ransomware attack, Kaseya, has received a universal key that will decrypt all of the more than 1,000 businesses and public organizations crippled in the
Officials in Michigan County Used Virus Money for Bonuses
Elected officials in a Michigan county gave themselves $65,000 in bonuses with federal relief money related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money, described as “hazard pay,” included $25,000 for Jeremy Root, chairman of the Shiawassee County Board of
POST Board passes new policies on officer misconduct, protest response
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's police
21-year-old woman’s remains found near human foot, FBI says. Her death is a mystery
Hikers discovered a pair of red Nike shoes and a human foot in a Maryland national park in June. Now the FBI has identified the woman who died. The foot ...
Wuhan virus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?
What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci? ...
Ecuador reports 1,169 new daily COVID-19 cases
QUITO, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador reported 1,169 new COVID-19 infections and 21 more deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 479,784 cases and 21,428 deaths, the Ministry of
Pelosi says ‘deadly serious’ Jan. 6 probe will go on without Republicans
The Republicans' House leader, Kevin McCarthy, called the committee a 'sham process' and suggested that Republican lawmakers who take part could face consequences. ...
Vaccinations rise in some states with soaring infections
Coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters that several states with the highest proportions of new infections have seen residents get vaccinated at higher rates than the nation as a whole. ...
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia have all surpassed India’s peak per capita death rate as a new coronavirus wave, fueled by the virulent delta variant, tightens its grip on the region. ...
LPBW: Isabel Roloff opens up about pregnancy experience so far
Isabel Roloff is opening up about her pregnancy. Pic credit: @isabelsofiarock/Instagram Former Little People, Big World star Jacob Roloff and his wife Isabel are expecting a baby boy this year, and Isabel opened up about her experience with pregnancy so far.
Launched Recent Air Strikes In Afghanistan To Repel Taliban Offensive: US
The United States recently carried out air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said Thursday, with the withdrawal of international forces from the... ...
The Latest: White House says no change to mask mandate
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials signaled Thursday they’re hunting ways to quickly learn if a third COVID-19 vaccine dose might better protect organ transplant recipients and other patients with weak immune systems. While the vaccines are strongly
EXPLAINER: As wildfire smoke spreads, who’s at risk?
BILLINGS, Mont. — Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent, including thousands of miles away on the East Coast. And experts say the phenomenon is becoming more common as human-caused global warming stokes bigger
Man with coronavirus disguises as wife on Indonesian flight
TERNATE, Indonesia — An Indonesian man with the coronavirus has boarded a domestic flight disguised as his wife, wearing a niqab covering his face and carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test result.
Analyst explains why Intel stock is down despite market-beating results
Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) stock slipped about 4% in after-hours trading on Thursday as the company reported market-beating quarterly results, but its future guidance came in only marginally above the Wall Street expectations. Financial performance Intel
Here’s why SNAP jumped about 15% in after-hours trading on Thursday
Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) said on Thursday its revenue jumped over 100% in the fiscal second quarter as the advertising market continued to recover. Shares of the company jumped roughly 15% in extended trading on better-than-expected Q2 results. Financial
'Time does not heal all wounds': Norway marks 10 years since 77 killed in extremist attack
Church bells rang out across Norway on Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the country's worst peacetime mass killing as leaders called for renewed efforts to fight the extremism behind the attack that left 77 people dead. ...
Oil Price Affecting South Korea’s Trade Balance
South Korea’s trade deficit for the first 20 days of
German Finance Ministry expects continuing strong summer recovery
Germany’s tax revenues recovered substantially in June
Mississippi asks US Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights ruling
The southern US state wants the Supreme Court to reverse the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling — which legalized abortion nationwide — and let states regulate abortion. ...
Mississippi asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade in abortion case
Mississippi asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, raising the stakes in a polarizing clash the justices are set to hear in the term that will start in October. In a court filing Thursday, Mississippi
