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Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example
August 4, 2021
Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. Both are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a global…
This year’s summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places
August 4, 2021
This year’s summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places
As the world staggers through another summer of extreme weather, experts are noticing something different: 2021′s onslaught is hitting harder…
Olympics Latest: Russian karate athlete positive for COVID
August 4, 2021
Olympics Latest: Russian karate athlete positive for COVID
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay…
Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist to Tokyo diplomatic drama
August 4, 2021
Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist to Tokyo diplomatic drama
TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Tokyo for Austria on Wednesday, adding another dramatic twist to…
Malaysia PM defies calls to quit, says commands majority
August 4, 2021
Malaysia PM defies calls to quit, says commands majority
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Wednesday he continued to command majority support…
India’s female labor participation rate falls to 16.1 percent as pandemic hits jobs
August 3, 2021
India’s female labor participation rate falls to 16.1 percent as pandemic hits jobs
NEW DELHI, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Female labor participation rate in India fell to 16.1 percent during the July-September 2020…
More than 110M COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, US says
August 3, 2021
More than 110M COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, US says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than…
China quietly sets new ‘buy Chinese’ targets for state companies – US sources
August 3, 2021
China quietly sets new ‘buy Chinese’ targets for state companies – US sources
WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) – China’s government quietly issued new procurement guidelines in May that require up to 100% local…
Police officers become candidates as policing debate rages
August 3, 2021
Police officers become candidates as policing debate rages
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In his first campaign ad as a Republican candidate for Nevada governor, Joe Lombardo picks up…
Clean, repeat: At Tokyo Games, virus is Olympians’ chief foe
August 3, 2021
Clean, repeat: At Tokyo Games, virus is Olympians’ chief foe
TOKYO (AP) — Holding each other tighter than lovers, the wrestlers smear each other with sweat, spittle and — when…