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Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defenses, threat worsening
September 1, 2021
Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defenses, threat worsening
TAIPEI, Sept 1 (Reuters) – China’s armed forces can “paralyses” Taiwan’s defenses and are able to fully monitor its deployments,…
Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe
September 1, 2021
Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Flames raced across treetops and through drought-stricken vegetation as firefighters scrambled Wednesday to keep…
In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana
September 1, 2021
In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled for food, gas,…
Australia aims to ‘live with virus’ instead of eliminating it
September 1, 2021
Australia aims to ‘live with virus’ instead of eliminating it
SYDNEY, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Australian authorities on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne for another three weeks, as…
Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns
September 1, 2021
Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns
NEW DELHI (AP) — India has dramatically increased COVID-19 vaccination rates in its vast rural hinterland, where around 65 percent…
Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief
September 1, 2021
Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief
BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered. Just two generations out of slavery, by 1910…
UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall
September 1, 2021
UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall
GENEVA (AP) — Weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more…
A sound bite reexamined: ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
September 1, 2021
A sound bite reexamined: ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
WASHINGTON (AP) — This summer’s coronavirus resurgence has been labeled a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” by government officials from President…
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming a week
August 31, 2021
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming a week
BEIJING (AP) — China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest…
Global shares mostly higher despite continuing virus worries
August 31, 2021
Global shares mostly higher despite continuing virus worries
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday, despite continuing concerns about rising COVID-19 cases in Asia and parts…