Month: June 2021
Despite rising infections, Israel records just 1 COVID death in 2 weeks
Serious cases have also declined during that span, indicating high vaccination rates are helping prevent a major resurgence in morbidity
Read MoreThe Reopening of Springsteen on Broadway Brought Broadway Out of Hibernation—and One Packed Theater Into a Brighter Future
The city that never sleeps is still a little sleepy, unsure of how to move its joints and muscles as it awakens from its forced hibernation. Although Times Square is now almost as brightly lit as ever, it’s remarkably hard
Read MorePittsburgh’s mayor on the city’s startup community and the difficulty of attracting venture capital
This week, TechCrunch is turning its spotlight on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with interviews, profiles, and an event featuring the outgoing mayor, CMU’s President, and local startups. The Rust Belt city has spent much of the past decade working to shed the
Read MoreUS airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq
The airstrikes sparked condemnation from Iraq’s military and calls for revenge by the militias.
Read MoreHow hatred of gays became a key plank in Hungary’s authoritarian turn
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaks at a campaign rally in 2018. | Ferenc Isza/AFP/Getty Images Viktor Orbán’s war on LGBTQ identities is a war on democracy. During last week’s European championship soccer match between Germany and Hungary, the rainbow
Read MoreHeat Wave In Pacific Northwest Roasts All-Time Records – NPR
Heat Wave In Pacific Northwest Roasts All-Time Records NPR Portland, Oregon, sets high-temperature record and Seattle comes close CNN Heat wave simmers the U.S. Pacific Northwest Reuters Portland metro weather: More heat records expected to shatter Monday; ‘cooling’ starts Tuesday OregonLive Our third triple-digit
Read MoreTravelers leaving Israel must pledge not to go to countries with high COVID risk
Form must be completed 24 hours before departure; order goes into effect on Tuesday
Read MoreTunneling Florida rescuers spot voids, search for survivors in building collapse
The death toll rose by just four people Sunday, to a total of nine confirmed dead. But more than 150 people are still missing in Surfside.
Read MoreTesla to Recall Over 285,000 Cars in China on Autopilot Issues
Tesla Inc. plans to recall more than 285,000 electric vehicles sold in China to address risks associated with its autopilot feature after an investigation conducted by the country’s market regulator. The electric car maker will recall 211,256 locally-produced Model 3
Read MoreWATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki is expected to hold a news briefing on Monday.
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