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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

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The 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

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Pittsburgh’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

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US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq

The airstrikes sparked condemnation from Iraq’s military and calls for revenge by the militias.

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How 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

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Heat 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

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Travelers 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

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Tunneling 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.

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Tesla 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

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WATCH 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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