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

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · June 17, 2021 · 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, asks U.S. to reflect on slavery’s ‘terrible toll’
TechnologyEXCLUSIVE Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order -sources
WorldAnalysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner
Middle EastIran election set to hand presidency to hardline judge
United StatesSenators cobbling together bipartisan U.S. infrastructure proposal
United StatesU.S. Supreme Court backs Catholic group that shunned gay foster parents
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U.S.

U.S. · June 17, 2021 · 10:57 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 enacted in West Virginia and Arkansas should be struck down in the courts.

U.S.St. Louis couple who brandished guns at protesters plead guilty
U.S.Senate Democrats 'encouraged' on voting rights bill, McConnell opposed
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

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

TechnologyEXCLUSIVE Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order -sources
TechnologyU.S. senators propose 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing
TechnologyU.S. House panel to vote Wednesday on bills targeting Big Tech
TechnologyU.S. FCC votes to advance proposed ban on Huawei, ZTE gear

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 BusinessNew Maine law marks U.S. first on fossil fuel divestment
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 BusinessSome Sumitomo shareholders back resolution on climate change

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 · June 17, 2021 · 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.

SportsTokyo 2020 president considering cap of 10,000 spectators -newspaper
SportsHenley grabs U.S. Open clubhouse lead, Mickelson struggles
SportsNadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to prolong career
SportsMLB roundup: Mets top Cubs despite Jacob deGrom's exit

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
AmericasPeru's electoral board says it is working at top speed to resolve election questions

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