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The New York Times
- In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air July 24, 2021A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
- Why Some Americans Are Still Hesitant to Get Vaccinated July 26, 2021The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated.
- Photo From The Bootleg Fire: America's Largest Wildfire July 26, 2021Small fires burned inside hollowed-out trees. Smoke rose from the blackened dirt. On the edge of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, firefighters worked to halt the advance of the flames.
- What to Know About the Heat Waves July 29, 2021In most parts of the United States, temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied.
- Afghan Visa Applicants Arrive in U.S. After Years of Waiting July 30, 2021The first group of Afghan interpreters and others who helped Americans during the war will stay on an Army base in Virginia until they are resettled.
- Navy Charges Sailor With Arson in Fire That Destroyed Warship July 30, 2021The sailor, who was a member of the crew when the fire broke out last July, faces a hearing that will determine whether there will be a court-martial.
- Carl Levin, Long-Serving Michigan Senator, Dies at 87 July 30, 2021The longest-serving U.S. senator in Michigan history, Mr. Levin was regarded by colleagues and Washington observers as a paragon of probity.
- Biden Backs Democrats Advancing Immigration Changes Unilaterally July 30, 2021The president said that White House staff were “putting out a message right now” that “we should include in the reconciliation bill the immigration proposal.”
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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- Tokyo 2020 Olympics: tennis, football, rugby sevens and more – live! July 30, 2021Games schedule | Results | Medal table | Full coverageGB’s BMX double as Shriever gets gold and Whyte silverSign up for the Guardian’s daily Olympic briefingEmail Niall, tweet or comment below the line 9.37am BST Archery gold for South Korea! A dramatic finish in the women’s individual final, with An San fighting back to force a tie-break round against ROC’s […]
- Beijing warns of ‘counter-measures’ as Royal Navy sails South China Sea July 30, 2021Strike group led by HMS Queen Elizabeth is sailing through waters that are heavily contested between China and neighbouring countriesChina’s military and state media have warned the UK against provocation as it sent a carrier strike group, led by a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, through the contested South China Sea.A spokesman for China’s Ministry of National […]
- Greece sends police to Covid hotspot islands to step up controls July 30, 2021Party islands Mykonos and Ios could be shut down as Delta variant infection rates surge among young peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGreece has begun deploying police units to holiday island hotspots as the country’s tourism season moves into high gear amid a worrying spread of coronavirus variants.Authorities moved to beef u […]
- Malta government bears responsibility for journalist’s murder, inquiry finds July 29, 2021Inquiry into death of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017 says state had created a culture of impunityAn independent inquiry in Malta into the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has found that the state had to bear responsibility after creating a “culture of impunity”.The 437-page report, conducted by a team of judges and released on […]
- Women participate less at conferences, even if gender-balanced – study July 30, 2021Exclusive: small changes in conference design can make big difference to female inclusion, say researchersWomen are less likely to participate in proceedings at medical and scientific conferences, even with gender-balanced delegates, although simple interventions in conference design sparked a significant improvement in female inclusion, a study has found. M […]
- Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over Black Widow streaming release July 29, 2021The actor claims that the studio breached her contract by releasing her standalone Marvel adventure on Disney+ Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the recent release of Black Widow.The actor is claiming that the studio’s decision to launch her first, and last, Marvel standalone film on Disney+ as well as cinemas is a breach of contract. Continue reading. […]
- Russia rocket mishap briefly nudges International Space Station out of position July 29, 2021After several ‘hiccups’ on the journey to the ISS, the Nauka lab module accidentally fired its rockets after dockingRussia’s troubled Nauka laboratory module has caused a fright when its rockets accidentally fired after docking the with the International Space Station, briefly throwing the station out of position.A few hours after docking, Nauka’s propulsive […]
- Syria: Assad shells former opposition stronghold Deraa July 29, 2021President attempts to crush simmering insurrection with all-day offensive as rebels launch counterattackBashar al-Assad has attacked a former opposition stronghold with missiles and artillery shelling in an attempt to crush a simmering insurrection - an unprecedented development in Syria’s decade-long war.Deraa al-Balad and its surrounds, a district of Deraa […]
The BBC
- Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown July 30, 2021Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.
- Nanjing: New virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, says China state media July 30, 2021Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.
- US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020 July 30, 2021More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.
- Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise July 29, 2021The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.
- Hong Kong: First person jailed under security law given nine years July 30, 2021Tong Ying-kit rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.
- Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station July 30, 2021The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
- Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow July 30, 2021The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.
- Deal agreed for patients and children of fertility doctor who used own sperm July 29, 2021Former fertility doctor Norman Barwin used his own or unknown sperm to impregnate patients.
