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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed challenge to Obamacare

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 6:38 PM UTC

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican bid backed by former President Donald Trump's administration to invalidate Obamacare, preserving the landmark healthcare law for the third time since its 2010 enactment.

United StatesBiden signs Juneteenth bill, creating holiday marking U.S. slavery's end
WorldAnalysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner
BusinessNasdaq closes up on tech stocks strength, as hawkish Fed limits S&P
United StatesU.S. Supreme Court backs Catholic group that shunned gay foster parents
United StatesSenate Democrats 'encouraged' on voting rights bill, McConnell opposed
SportsOsaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics
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U.S.

U.S. · 7:55 PM UTCU.S. Justice Dept calls state laws restricting trans rights unconstitutional

The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday made its most forceful statement against a wave of Republican-backed state laws that restrict transgender rights, saying measures introduced in West Virginia and Arkansas should be struck down in the courts.

U.S.O’Rourke to host Texas voting rights rally as U.S. Democrats push reforms
U.S.U.S. Supreme Court rules for Nestle, Cargill over slavery lawsuit
U.S.Temperatures soar again in U.S. Southwest heatwave, misery spreads east
U.S.U.S. motor vehicle travel jumped by 55% in April over 2020 levels

Business

BusinessAnalysis: As Fed wakes sleeping dollar, jolted bears may bolster gains
BusinessU.S. labor market healing despite unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims
BusinessNasdaq closes up on tech stocks strength, as hawkish Fed limits S&P
BusinessU.S. Black workers still earning less than whites -report

Technology

TechnologyU.S. senators propose 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing
TechnologyMajor Australian banks, U.S. airlines briefly hit by widespread internet outages
TechnologyApple awards grants for computer chip courses to historically Black schools
TechnologyFacebook launches ads globally for Instagram Reels

UK

UKBritain, pressed by airlines, may ease rules for vaccinated travellers
UKEngland invites all adults to get their COVID-19 vaccines
UKUK's Sunak refuses help for businesses hit by extended COVID-19 restrictions -FT
UKLeader of Northern Ireland's DUP steps down after just three weeks

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootStung by pandemic and JBS cyberattack, U.S. ranchers build new beef plants
The Great RebootTogether again: Elderly New Yorkers rejoice as senior centers reopen
The Great RebootLufthansa to allow check-in with digital vaccine pass
The Great RebootFormer Swiss "Magic Mountain" TB clinics treat COVID to stay relevant

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessReinsurers look at dumping coal from bulk-buy policies in green gambit
Sustainable BusinessMajority of Delta shareholders vote for disclosure of climate lobbying efforts
Sustainable BusinessBank of England halves carbon emissions in 2020/21
Sustainable BusinessU.S. Black workers still earning less than whites -report

Energy

EnergyAnalysis: Biden may hinder oil and gas drilling even after court loss
EnergyU.S. refiners amass over $1 bln biofuel liability as Biden admin mulls relief
EnergyOil falls from multi-year highs on firmer dollar, hike in UK COVID cases
EnergySpain's Acciona seeks $11.6 bln valuation with renewables IPO

Sports

Sports · 8:23 PM UTCU.S. name experienced Kelter, Doyle in women's Olympic sevens squad

USA Rugby named its squad for the women's Olympic rugby sevens on Thursday, with two veterans from the Rio Games among those hoping to bring home the Stars and Stripes' first-ever Olympic medal in the event.

SportsNadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to prolong career
SportsMLB roundup: Mets top Cubs despite Jacob deGrom's exit
SportsThiem withdraws from Tokyo Olympics with eye on defending U.S. Open crown
SportsHoulihan can compete at U.S. trials despite ban - USTA

Americas

AmericasVeering from democracy, Nicaragua defies U.S. rebukes
AmericasTemptation everywhere: Mexican children struggle with obesity
AmericasWorld Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation
AmericasU.S. issues new guidance to ease COVID-19 assistance to countries hit by sanctions

The United States on Thursday issued guidance easing the way for delivery of products such as face masks, ventilators and vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic to heavily sanctioned countries like Iran, Venezuela and Syria.

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