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Delta variant surges across U.S. South; political leaders clamp down again

United States · August 2, 2021 · 11:44 PM UTC

The U.S. states of Florida and Louisiana were at or near their highest hospitalization numbers of the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, driven by the still-spreading Delta variant, as one doctor warned of the "darkest days" yet.

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United StatesU.S. Treasury suspends government retirement, health fund payments as debt limit resets
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Middle EastIran warns of response if security threatened after ship attack -TV
AmericasLatin America's resurgent left and Caribbean spurn U.S. policy on Cuba

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Business

BusinessU.S. manufacturing growth cooling; bottlenecks starting to abate
BusinessChina quietly sets new 'buy Chinese' targets for state companies - U.S. sources
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Americas

AmericasLatin America's resurgent left and Caribbean spurn U.S. policy on Cuba
AmericasAttacked by Bolsonaro, Brazil's top judges say electronic voting is free of fraud
AmericasMexico referendum on ex-leaders falls short of turnout target
AmericasFrustrated with Biden, pro-migrant groups ask court to block border expulsions

Energy

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EnergyU.S. natgas gains as forecasts project hotter weather

U.S. natural gas futures rose on Monday as forecasts predicted hotter weather over the coming weeks than previously expected, which is likely to boost demand for cooling.

Environment

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EnvironmentPolice clear climate activists from Zurich financial zone
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