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New York AG says Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, broke laws

United States · 4:00 PM UTC

A five-month investigation has found that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and violated federal and state laws while creating a "climate of fear" in the workplace, New York state Attorney General Letitia James said on Tuesday.

United StatesNew York becomes first U.S. city to mandate COVID vaccines to enter restaurants, gyms
BusinessHow Amazon interfered with Alabama union election -NLRB official
OlympicsBiles back with brave bronze as records fall, IOC probes Belarus
EuropeHead of Belarusian exile group found hanged in Ukraine, police open murder case
Change SuiteTencent vows fresh gaming curbs after 'spiritual opium' attack zaps $60 billion
ScienceSystem glitch prompts Boeing to postpone test space flight

Olympics

Olympics · 3:08 PM UTCAthletics-Teenager Mu ends long American wait for 800m gold

Athing Mu of the United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women's 800 metres final on Tuesday, her country's first victory in the event in more than half a century, as her compatriot Raevyn Rogers grabbed bronze.

OlympicsGymnastics-Fearless Biles a winner after capping comeback with beam bronze
OlympicsIOC awaiting report from Belarusian Olympic committee
OlympicsAthletics-Namibian sprinters resurrect 'paradox' of DSD rules
OlympicsSurfing, skating buoys viewership while ratings suffer
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United States

United StatesU.S. congressional elections in Ohio test Trump clout, progressive influence
United StatesU.S. bread, donut makers urge Biden to roll back biofuel requirements
United StatesNew York becomes first U.S. city to mandate COVID vaccines to enter restaurants, gyms
United StatesU.S. donates more than 110 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House

Business

BusinessSolid U.S. factory orders, business spending on equipment point to enduring manufacturing strength
BusinessEli Lilly bets on Alzheimer's disease drug data as it chases Biogen
BusinessWall St falls as Delta worries outweigh earnings, M&A cheer
BusinessHow Amazon interfered with Alabama union election -NLRB official

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootMcDonald's makes masks mandatory for some U.S. customers, staff (Aug. 2)
The Great RebootUAE lifts ban on transit flights including from India and Pakistan
The Great RebootU.S. automakers mandate masks at all plants but not requiring vaccines
The Great RebootMeatpacker Tyson Foods mandates vaccines for workers

United Kingdom

United KingdomUK reports 138 COVID-19 deaths, 21,691 new cases
United KingdomWe're on your side, UK PM Johnson tells Belarus opposition leader
United KingdomScotland's Sturgeon says expects advice on vaccinating children this week
United KingdomBP shares climb after payout boost, energising transition

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificTop Japan medic urges nationwide state of emergency amid COVID surge
Asia PacificSydney's ticket out of COVID lockdown? Six million shots
Asia Pacific'Recovery bus' provides cool relief for S.Korea's COVID-19 testers
Asia PacificN.Korea wants sanctions eased to restart talks with U.S., S.Korea says

Middle East

Middle EastIran official says Tehran to drop prisoner swap plans with U.S. - report
Middle EastUAE lifts ban on transit flights including from India and Pakistan
Middle EastSome officials saw risk of Beirut blast, did not act - HRW report
Middle EastIraq says U.S. to return 17,000 ancient artifacts looted after invasion

Energy

EnergyU.S. bread, donut makers urge Biden to roll back biofuel requirements
EnergyDemocrats aim to boost solar roof tiles in U.S. budget bill
EnergyCATL's new sodium ion battery to help ease lithium shortages
EnergyOil falls in volatile session on concerns over COVID spread

Environment

EnvironmentSpanish, Croatian planes join battle against Turkish wildfires
EnvironmentBritain's cost curb measure in CO2 scheme will not be triggered until November
EnvironmentPlastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds: sustainability at Tokyo 2020
EnvironmentBolivia's lake Poopo dries up and scientists fear refill unlikely

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessHow Amazon interfered with Alabama union election -NLRB official
Sustainable BusinessKenya's growing taste for specialty coffee seen spurring output
Sustainable BusinessCATL's new sodium ion battery to help ease lithium shortages
Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE ADB, Citi, HSBC, Prudential hatch plan for Asian coal-fired closures -sources

Lifestyle

LifestyleU.S. comedian and non-smoker Kathy Griffin to undergo surgery for lung cancer
LifestyleAmazon's pricey 'Lord of the Rings' TV series to launch Sept 2022
LifestyleFuneral service for rapper Biz Markie held in New York
LifestyleItalian brand sues Kendall Jenner over breach of modelling contract

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Olympics

Medal counts, schedules and explainers