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U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant, White House says

United States · 7:10 PM UTC

The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions "at this point" due to concerns over the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases, the White House confirmed on Monday.

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Business

BusinessTesla beats profit and revenue estimates, delays Semi launch
BusinessIntel to build Qualcomm chips, aims to catch foundry rivals by 2025
BusinessS&P 500 edges up as investors eye key earnings, Fed meeting
BusinessAon, Willis halt $30 bln merger over monopoly concerns, delay

U.S.

U.S.Fresh squabbles slow U.S. Senate bipartisan infrastructure talks
U.S.Biden nominates top prosecutors, including one to oversee Jan. 6 riot cases
U.S.Trump ally Barrack pleads not guilty in UAE lobbying case
U.S.New York City, California order government workers to get COVID vaccine

Olympics

Olympics · 5:31 PM UTCSchoolgirl scoops skateboarding gold as Japan warms to the Games

Japan struck more gold on Monday to lead the medals table as sentiment towards the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics appeared to shift, and local fans defied organisers to grab a glimpse of the Games.

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Europe

EuropeSouthern Europe battles wildfires as north cleans up after floods
EuropeGreek tourism faces tense 'summer of patience'
EuropeGerman business morale down on supply shortages, virus fears
EuropeDutch ease EU COVID-19 travel restrictions, extend festival ban

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootDisabled workers fear COVID-19 silver lining to fade as 'old normal' returns
The Great RebootAnalysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials
The Great RebootEverybody take the week off, Wall Street firm tells staff
The Great RebootFrom 'congratulations' to 'fully canceled': California cafe owners hit roadblock

China

China'The sky has fallen': Chinese farmers see livelihoods washed away by floods
ChinaIn 'frank' talks, China accuses U.S. of creating 'imaginary enemy'
ChinaChina's new private tutoring rules put billions of dollars at stake
ChinaChina reports most COVID-19 cases since end-Jan, Nanjing starts 2nd mass testing

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificPakistan reopens Afghanistan border crossing held by Taliban
Asia PacificPhilippines' Duterte taunts ICC, saying war on drugs far from over
Asia PacificSoutheast Asia's COVID-19 cases hit new highs, Malaysian doctors protest
Asia PacificAustralia sees COVID-19 cases climb, police warn against protest repeat

Environment

EnvironmentStrained G20 climate talks could yet deliver progress on coal
EnvironmentU.S. EPA to tighten requirements on toxic waste from coal plants
EnvironmentRecord-smashing heat extremes may become much more likely with climate change -study
EnvironmentBack to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals

Media

MediaFacebook and tech giants to target attacker manifestos, far-right militias in database
MediaUrban legend: Why Alibaba’s John Caplan is bullish on cities
MediaTokyo Olympics opening draws 16.7 million U.S. TV viewers, a 33-year low
MediaChina criticises NBC Olympics broadcast for 'incomplete map'

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessAnalysis: Regulators turn spotlight on company sustainability ratings
Sustainable BusinessRegulators to unlock 'black box' of ESG corporate ratings
Sustainable BusinessLawyer who sued Chevron over Ecuador pollution found guilty of contempt
Sustainable BusinessSubway: Time to end 'outrageous' lawsuit over its tuna

Energy

EnergyChevron Phillips Chemical failed to report imports of 18 toxic chemicals, letters show
EnergyTexas power grid sees record-breaking demand during heatwave
EnergyMSC, Fincantieri and Snam to assess hydrogen cruise ship feasibility
EnergyShell greenlights Gulf of Mexico 'Whale' oilfield project

Lifestyle

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