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Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears

Sports · 2:16 AM UTC

The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics began on Wednesday with Japanese women's softball pitcher Yukiko Ueno getting Games competition underway in what the head of the World Health Organization said was needed as "a celebration of hope".

United StatesWestern wildfire smoke causes cross-country air pollution
United StatesTrump ally Barrack arrested on foreign lobbying charges -U.S. Justice Department
Asia Pacific'We lost': Some U.S. veterans say blood spilled in Afghanistan was wasted
Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsDelta variant behind more than 80% of U.S. cases, Fauci says
Asia PacificHong Kong begins talks on controversial 'anti-doxxing' privacy bill
United StatesHow safe is the U.S. president's 'nuclear football'? Pentagon watchdog to find out
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Business

BusinessNetflix to add mobile video games as subscriber growth slows
BusinessAMC Entertainment shares up almost 25% as trading volume climbs
BusinessTesla plans to open its charging network to other EVs later this year
BusinessModerna dominates Wall St trading ahead of S&P 500 debut

Health

HealthWhite House says in regular contact with Fox News over vaccine messaging
HealthDelta variant behind more than 80% of U.S. cases, Fauci says
HealthFormer FDA adviser calls for wider probe into Biogen Alzheimer's drug approval
HealthNew York, drug distributors reach $1.18 bln opioid settlement as national deal looms

Environment

Environment · July 20, 2021 · 2:53 PM UTCKnee-deep in sewage: German rescuers race to avert health emergency in flood areas

Red Cross volunteers and emergency services in Germany deployed emergency stand-pipes and mobile vaccination vans to flood-devastated regions on Tuesday, attempting to avert a public health emergency.

EnvironmentBipartisan U.S. bill aims to eliminate corn ethanol volume mandate
EnvironmentWestern wildfire smoke causes cross-country air pollution
EnvironmentRich nations 'must consign coal power to history'-UK COP26 president
EnvironmentEXCLUSIVE White House delays biofuel mandates due to political concerns -sources

United States

United StatesMan linked to Oath Keepers admits joining U.S. Capitol attack
United StatesU.S. infrastructure deal teeters after Republicans reject IRS funding
United StatesHarvey Weinstein extradited to Los Angeles to face second rape trial
United StatesHow safe is the U.S. president's 'nuclear football'? Pentagon watchdog to find out

United Kingdom

United KingdomWe discussed ousting Johnson, ex-adviser to UK prime minister says
United KingdomUK tells EU to think again over bloc's plan for Gibraltar talks
United KingdomUK recovery cools in June despite hospitality surge - Lloyds
United KingdomUK home secretary outlines steps to tackle violence against females

Olympics

OlympicsBiles pushes her limits by doing the 'unimaginable'
OlympicsWho can beat Simone Biles? Only Simone Biles
OlympicsSwimming-Six Polish swimmers sent home from Japan after admin blunder
OlympicsTriple trouble? Hassan's agenda raises eyebrows

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessIn push to supply Tesla, Piedmont Lithium irks North Carolina neighbors
Sustainable BusinessRich nations 'must consign coal power to history'-UK COP26 president
Sustainable BusinessShell confirms plan to appeal landmark Dutch climate ruling
Sustainable BusinessSOS: Stranded and shattered seafarers threaten global supply lines

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificBritain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters
Asia PacificHong Kong begins talks on controversial 'anti-doxxing' privacy bill
Asia PacificAsian shares, U.S. yields rise as investors reassess rout

Asian shares and U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, clawing back some of the week's losses as investors reassessed economic worries, but the dollar was firm on concerns over the impact of a fast-spreading coronavirus variant.

Asia PacificBOJ's Amamiya voices hope of stronger recovery driven by vaccinations

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said the economy may enjoy a stronger-than-expected rebound if coronavirus vaccinations speed up, offering an upbeat view on the country's recovery prospects even as the pandemic weighs on consumption.

Americas

Americas'Change is coming': Peru's Castillo faces a divided nation after election battle
AmericasHaiti appoints new prime minister in wake of president's assassination
AmericasBrazil's Bolsonaro says he will veto lawmakers' $1 bln electoral fund
AmericasMexico's Veracruz state votes to allow abortion, joining three other regions

Energy

EnergyIn push to supply Tesla, Piedmont Lithium irks North Carolina neighbors
EnergyU.S., Germany to vow action on Russia in Nord Stream 2 deal -sources
EnergyRich nations 'must consign coal power to history'-UK COP26 president
EnergyHalliburton tops earnings estimates, forecasts stronger demand

Technology

TechnologyTesla plans to open its charging network to other EVs later this year
TechnologyInstagram to let users control how much sensitive content they see
TechnologyPressure on Big Tech builds as Biden picks another critic for key Justice post
Technology'Road to space': billionaire Bezos has successful suborbital jaunt

Lifestyle

LifestylePioneering female aviator Wally Funk is 'America's new sweetheart'
LifestyleUK's swan-uppers take to the Thames to check on queen's birds
LifestyleBrazilian sets burpee Guinness Record in Singapore
LifestyleBarcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves

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