Month: June 2021
Two-week lockdown imposed in Sydney as Australia battles new COVID outbreaks
Australians have been warned they face the most “serious crisis” in the COVID pandemic since last February/March as health officials battle to contain new outbreaks of the virus.
Read MoreUnprecedented Heat Wave Builds in the Northwest U.S. as Temperature Records Fall
PORTLAND, Ore. — Intense. Prolonged. Record-breaking. Unprecedented. Abnormal. Dangerous. That’s how the National Weather Service described the historic heat wave hitting the Pacific Northwest, pushing daytime temperatures into the triple digits, disrupting Olympic qualifying events and breaking all-time high temperature
Read MoreVietnamese investment app Infina lands $2M seed round
The pandemic has spurred interest in saving and investment apps around the world, especially ones geared toward newer investors. In Southeast Asia, startups in this space that have raised funding over the past few months include Ajaib, Bibit and Stashaway—and
Read MoreOutbreaks emerge across Australia in ‘new phase’ of pandemic – Yahoo News
Outbreaks emerge across Australia in ‘new phase’ of pandemic Yahoo NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
Read MoreVirus experts urge vigilance: Bring back Green Pass now, maybe more rules soon
As cabinet decides against fresh restrictions, research group says government should start once again limiting some venues to the vaccinated, but no need for panic yet
Read MoreU.S. Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Militias in Syria and Iraq
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military, under the direction of President Joe Biden, conducted airstrikes Sunday against what it said were “facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups” near the border between Iraq and Syria. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the
Read MoreLe Pen’s far-right party beaten in French regional elections
Anti-immigration National Rally fails to win any of mainland France’s 12 regions, gaining only 20% of the vote nationally
Read MoreAmerican Jewish leaders laud President Rivlin at NYC farewell event
Speakers hail his ability to navigate all facets of Israeli society ‘with a dancer’s grace;’ Rivlin headed to DC where he’ll raise opposition to Iran deal in meeting with Biden
Read More‘We’re going to have to get used to this’: Pacific Northwest scorched in dangerous, record-breaking heatwave – USA TODAY
‘We’re going to have to get used to this’: Pacific Northwest scorched in dangerous, record-breaking heatwave USA TODAY Portland, Oregon, sets high-temperature record and Seattle comes close CNN Weather forecast: Triple-digit heat to start the week but we cool down by night KOIN
Read More4 More Victims Identified In Florida Condo Collapse
The official death toll is nine, with 152 people still unaccounted for. The mayor urged family members of those missing to have their DNA swabbed so that it can be matched with any remains found. (Image credit: Chandan Khanna/AFP via
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