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Rising coronavirus cases fuel resurgence fears as Biden ramps up vaccination push

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 12:23 AM UTC

Swiftly rising coronavirus cases across the United States and abroad fueled fears of a pandemic resurgence on Monday and sent shockwaves through stock markets as the highly contagious Delta variant appeared to be taking hold.

Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsU.S. states to unveil $26 billion opioid settlement with drug distributors, J&J - sources
Asia PacificAnalysis: Caught between China and the U.S., Asian countries stockpile missiles
AmericasEXCLUSIVE U.S. expected to take initial steps soon in aftermath of Cuba protests
AmericasPeru socialist Castillo confirmed president after lengthy battle over results
United StatesU.S. House Minority Leader McCarthy picks five Republicans for Jan. 6 panel
United StatesProud Boys leader pleads guilty to weapons charge, destroying Black Lives Matter flag
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China

China · 12:27 AM UTCDevoured: How sand mining devastated China's largest freshwater lake

Over two decades, dredging ships have sucked massive amounts of sand from the bed and shores of Poyang Lake in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi, drastically altering the ability of its ecosystem to function.

ChinaUK says it and allies blame Chinese-backed actors for Microsoft hacking
ChinaU.S. charges four Chinese nationals charged in global hacking campaign
ChinaChina frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
ChinaFrance, South Pacific nations to combat 'predatory' fishing as China extends reach

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificAnalysis: Caught between China and the U.S., Asian countries stockpile missiles
Asia PacificAustralia's COVID-19 lockdowns expand as Delta variant spreads
Asia PacificU.S. Defense secretary to visit Vietnam, Philippines
Asia PacificTokyo bourse overhaul spurs prime market push for Japanese firms

United States

United StatesU.S. recession ended in April 2020, making it shortest on record
United StatesProud Boys leader pleads guilty to weapons charge, destroying Black Lives Matter flag
United StatesSchumer sets procedural vote for $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
United StatesU.S. House Minority Leader McCarthy picks five Republicans for Jan. 6 panel

Olympics

OlympicsOlympic sponsor Toyota passes on Games TV commercials in Japan amid lacklustre support there
OlympicsIOC's Bach lauds medical workers, says Games will send powerful message of peace
OlympicsIOC's Bach says he didn't know how complex it would be to stage the Games

International Olympic Commission (IOC) President Thomas Bach said he did not know "how complex this would be" to stage the Tokyo Games, which start later this week.

OlympicsSoftball-Japan, Australia to meet for first event of Tokyo Games

Energy

EnergyBiden clean energy plan key to restoring industry job losses, says U.S. official
EnergyEXCLUSIVE U.S., Germany to announce deal on Nord Stream 2 pipeline in coming days -sources
EnergyBritain eyes new body to run its energy systems and meet climate targets
EnergyChina frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets

Technology

Technology'Not really nervous': Billionaire Bezos girds for inaugural space flight
TechnologyIsrael says spyware exports are for lawful use only
TechnologyBiden softens tone on Facebook, urges action on vaccine misinformation
TechnologyYellen urges quick U.S. adoption of stablecoin rules

Finance

FinanceRobinhood seeks up to $35 bln valuation in mega U.S. IPO
FinanceBill Ackman rejigs Universal deal after regulators probe SPAC plan
FinanceUBS brokerage pays $8 million to settle U.S. SEC charges, SEC says
FinanceBiden to nominate ex-Senate banking panel lawyer to senior Treasury post

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessSustainable investments account for more than a third of global assets
Sustainable BusinessRussia's central bank advises companies to disclose ESG agenda
Sustainable BusinessPivot Bio, a startup using microbes to replace synthetic fertilizer, raises $430 mln
Sustainable BusinessIsrael seeks to tax disposables to reduce plastic use

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