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U.S. employers wrestle with COVID vaccine requirements in regulatory “hairball”

The Great Reboot · 10:33 AM UTC

America's largest garlic farm needs 1,000 workers to harvest its annual crop, but faces an unexpected hurdle in this year's recruitment drive: it now must document and track the COVID-19 vaccine status of these seasonal laborers.

Middle EastPresident-elect Raisi backs nuclear talks, rules out meeting Biden
SportsUp to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo 2020 venues, despite warnings
TechnologyBitcoin tumbles 10% in wake of deepening China crackdown
Retail & ConsumerBig U.S. retailers line up deals to take on Amazon Prime Day frenzy
Aerospace & DefenseAmerican Airlines to cut 1% of July flights as travel rebound strains operations
Middle EastDubai's Latifa appears to have degree of freedom, says lawyer for campaign group
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ICYMI

British supermarket group Morrisons rejected a $7.6 billion buyout offer from private-equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, saying it’s far too low … U.S. auto safety regulators opened 30 investigations into Tesla crashes involving 10 deaths in which advanced driver assistance systems might have been in use … And Ikea was fined $1.2 million for spying on its French employees 

Sustainable Business

Sustainable Business · 11:23 AM UTCWhat’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals

Scientists say the world needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 to have any hope of meeting Paris Agreement targets for the middle of the century and averting catastrophic warming.

Sustainable BusinessJapan pledges $10 bln financial support for Asia's energy transition
Sustainable BusinessIKEA, Rockefeller foundations to pledge $1 bln in clean energy push
Sustainable BusinessEquinor CEO says govts need to open more offshore wind areas
Sustainable BusinessSwiss wealth manager Pictet appoints first female partner in 200-year history

Europe

Europe · 1:31 PM UTCEU measures to 'tighten thumbscrews' on Belarus

The European Union will impose travel bans and asset freezes on 86 Belarusian people and companies on Monday and is preparing economic sanctions that Austria said would "tighten the thumbscrews" on President Alexander Lukashenko.

EuropeSpain to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders on Tuesday
EuropeSweden faces political uncertainty as PM Lofven ousted by parliament
EuropeFrench far right irked by election results, southern region in play
EuropeKey dates in Catalonia's independence bid

Americas

AmericasAnother pink tide? Latin America's left galvanized by rising star in Peru
AmericasBolivian opposition leader fears arrest, blames ex-president Morales
AmericasBrazil reports 44,178 new coronavirus cases, 1,025 deaths
Americas'Girl from Rio' Anitta joins Nubank to target low-income clients

U.S.

U.S.U.S. Senate Democrats aim to advance contentious federal voting rights bill
U.S.Biden eager to continue infrastructure talks with lawmakers -Psaki
U.S.Thunderstorms batter Chicago area, leave thousands in the dark

Severe thunderstorms tore through the Chicago area on Sunday night after the National Weather Service said a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" had touched down in a western suburb of the city, causing damage.

U.S.Republican Party outspends Democrats in May in bid to retake U.S. Congress

Business

BusinessInvestors eye a high mark in U.S. profit growth as inflation fears deepen
BusinessAnalysis: Fed’s “big tent” framework may fray under inflation surge
BusinessBitcoin tumbles 10% in wake of deepening China crackdown
BusinessMorrisons leaps after $7.6 bln private equity offer rejected

Africa

AfricaEthiopians vote in what government bills as first free election
AfricaWTO head says South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda and Nigeria considered as vaccine production hubs
AfricaU.N. rights chief deplores abuse reports in Ethiopia's Tigray
AfricaU.N. special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootGlobal banks in Hong Kong push to get staff back to office
The Great RebootU.S. employers wrestle with COVID vaccine requirements in regulatory “hairball”
The Great RebootIndia’s roadside restaurateurs count cost of pandemic
The Great RebootStung by pandemic and JBS cyberattack, U.S. ranchers build new beef plants

UK

UKUK must expect travel hassle and delays, PM Johnson says
UKTesco old boys square up in U.S. bid for Morrisons
UKUK health minister says looking at removing self-isolation for double-vaccinated
UKMorrisons leaps after $7.6 bln private equity offer rejected

Energy

EnergyGulf states will take at least 10 years to end oil dependence - Moody's
EnergyChina cuts second batch of crude oil import quotas for private refiners - document, sources
EnergyAs demand accelerates, BofA expects oil to reach $100/bbl next year
EnergyJapan pledges $10 bln financial support for Asia's energy transition

Sports

SportsUp to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo 2020 venues, despite warnings
SportsBromell clinches men’s 100m, Felix punches ticket to fifth Olympics
SportsRahm thanks Harrington, Faldo for advice on handling adversity
SportsMLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber belts 3 homers in Nationals' win

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