July 2021

President Joe Biden said July 27 that requiring Covid vaccinations for all federal employees is "under consideration

Biden will announce vaccination requirement across federal government on Thursday

July 28, 2021 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Phil Mattingly and Jason Hoffman, CNN President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday a requirement that all federal employees and contractors be…

Medvedev wants matches to start later in the day.

Daniil Medvedev asks who will take responsibility if he dies in Tokyo Olympics’ heat and humidity

July 28, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN Amid spiking temperatures and humidity at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, tennis player Daniil Medvedev posed an unsettling…

Embers blow across a field as the Sugar Fire

Extreme weather is upending lives in the West. ‘You walk around with this vague sense of terror.’

July 28, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Drew Kann, CNN It was the heat, in part, that pushed Eric Beck to leave Los Angeles. He had built a successful career in the TV and film industry…

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy chose five Republicans to serve on the House select committee.

Republicans’ Jan. 6 counterprogramming filled with falsehoods

July 28, 2021 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand, Tara Subramaniam, Marshall Cohen and Daniel Dale, CNN On the day a House select committee held its first public hearing to glean…

Hospitalizan al actor Bob Odenkirk tras colapsar en el set de ‘Better Call Saul’

July 28, 2021 5:16 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN) — Bob Odenkirk, estrella de los exitosos programas de televisión “Breaking Bad” y “Better Call Saul”, fue…

Francisco Sagasti se dirige a los peruanos por última vez como presidente interino

July 28, 2021 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN Español) — Francisco Sagasti dio su último mensaje a la nación como presidente interino de Perú. Tras una profunda crisis…

Canada now has enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to fully vaccinate all eligible citizens: PM

July 28, 2021 5:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Aiello, CTVNews.ca Producer Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canada…

Sales at US McDonald's stores open at least 13 months jumped 25.9% in the past quarter.

Chicken sandwich and BTS meal helped boost McDonald’s sales

July 28, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business McDonald’s celebrity meal strategy and revamped chicken sandwich lineup is working. Sales at US stores…

COVID-19 linked to ‘significant’ drop in intelligence: research

July 28, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jackie Dunham, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Individuals…

An employee gathers shopping carts at Walmart

Walmart will cover college tuition for its workers

July 28, 2021 5:08 AM CNN

Walmart is expanding its academic program to pay the full college tuition and book costs for its US workers at 10 partner…

America’s largest retailer will cover 100% of college tuition for its workers

July 28, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Walmart will pay for full college tuition and book costs at some schools for its US workers, the latest effort…

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stressed the importance of mask-wearing in recent days.

Tanzania’s President gets coronavirus vaccine live on TV, reversing country’s year-long policy of Covid denial

July 28, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Larry Madowo, CNN Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday launched the country’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign after receiving…

Bicentenario de la Independencia de Perú: las 9 cosas en las que nadie puede superar a los peruanos

July 28, 2021 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN Español) – Perú es un destino para descubrir a cada paso: su gente, su historia, sus sitios ancestrales, su comida y sus…

Democratic caucus members of the Texas House join a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol to support voting rights

‘Time for action:’ Voting and civil rights groups intensify pressure on Biden and Congress to move on federal election bills

July 28, 2021 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN Civil rights activists and voting rights groups this week are intensifying pressure on Congress to advance federal voting…

Kanye West is seen at the "DONDA by Kanye West" listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Kanye West: Mercedes-Benz Stadium is embracing his residency

July 28, 2021 4:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Mercedes-Benz Stadium is Team Yeezy. The official Twitter account for the stadium in Atlanta is currently named DONDA…

Las personas que están vacunadas e infectadas tienen la misma carga viral de la variante delta que las personas no vacunadas, según un estudio aún no publicado

July 28, 2021 4:08 AM CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya (CNN) — Datos inéditos muestran que las personas vacunadas que luego son infectadas con la variante delta del coronavirus pueden…

Este corredor de Guatemala clasificó para los Juegos Olímpicos pero su estatus DACA en Estados Unidos casi lo aleja de su sueño

July 28, 2021 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — Cuando Luis Grijalva cruzó la línea de meta en los campeonatos de pista y campo de la NCAA el mes pasado, supo que…

‘My wife wanted to hug me, and I told her no’: Officer shares emotional testimony

July 28, 2021 3:42 AM CNN

Sergeant Aquilino Gonell shares an emotional firsthand account during a House committee hearing into the January 6th Capitol…

Monsoon rains impact fires out West as hot and humid air hits Central US

July 28, 2021 3:42 AM CNN

Monsoon rains continue to shift north, providing assistance for fires out West. Meanwhile, severe storms and hot, humid air impact the Central US.…

Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer

July 28, 2021 3:42 AM CNN

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…

5 things to know for July 28: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, China, Brexit, Olympics

July 28, 2021 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

By AJ Willingham, CNN Wildfires in the US have burned almost 3 million acres so far this year. That’s more than the size of Delaware and Rhode…

‘It’s like PTSD’: Health care workers struggle with latest Covid surge

July 28, 2021 3:42 AM CNN

With new cases of Covid-19 surging in most of the US — driven by unvaccinated Americans and fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant —…

Raisman shares concern for Biles, calls USA Gymnastics ‘absolute disaster’

July 28, 2021 3:42 AM CNN

Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…

Illinois governor repeals HIV criminalization law and expands infertility coverage for same-sex couples

July 28, 2021 3:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Raja Razek, CNN Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law a legislation package that aims to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals…

Gobierno de Costa Rica decreta estado de emergencia por fuertes lluvias

July 28, 2021 2:32 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN Español) — En tan solo día y medio, Turrialba, uno de los cantones más extensos de Costa Rica, recibió 2,5 veces más…

The Chinese and Hong Kong flags flutter outside the Exchange Square complex

Beijing calls for calm after historic tech stock rout

July 28, 2021 2:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Chinese state media is urging investors to stay calm following a brutal stock market sell-off this week that has wiped…

Canada's Margaret Macneil won the gold medal in the women's 100-meter butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics.

Canadian swimmer’s success throws spotlight on China’s one-child policy

July 28, 2021 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Nectar Gan and Steve George, CNN A gold medal-winning Canadian swimmer has made waves in China for her Chinese heritage, sparking heated…

Hills burn on the Italian island of Sardinia

Wildfires scorch Spain and cause ‘disaster without precedence’ in Sardinia

July 28, 2021 2:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Duarte Mendonca, Nina Avramova, Chris Liakos, Hada Messia and Rob Picheta, CNN Devastating wildfires have spread across parts of southern Europe,…

Wildfires scorch Spain and cause ‘disaster without precedence’ in Sardinia

July 28, 2021 2:11 AM CNN

By Duarte Mendonca, Nina Avramova, Chris Liakos, Hada Messia and Rob Picheta, CNN Devastating wildfires have spread across parts of southern Europe,…

Inundaciones como las de China y Alemania, ¿dónde más podrían suceder?

July 28, 2021 1:59 AM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — Los científicos lo habían advertido una y otra vez: el cambio climático aumenta la probabilidad de eventos…

Joey Jordison, exbaterista de Slipknot, muere a los 46 años

July 28, 2021 1:57 AM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Joey Jordison, fundador de la banda de heavy metal Slipknot, murió a los 46 años, anunció su familia en un comunicado…

Simone Biles withdraws from all-around final at Tokyo 2020 to focus on mental health

July 28, 2021 1:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church and Jill Martin, CNN Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health, USA…

Medvedev: “Terminaré el partido, pero podría morir”

July 28, 2021 1:52 AM CNN Newsource

César López (CNN)– El tenista Daniil Medvedev del Comité Olímpico Ruso (ROC) aparentemente luchó con el calor de Tokio el miércoles…

St. Louis County Council votes to overturn mask mandate imposed by county executive

July 28, 2021 1:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Andy Rose, CNN The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn an indoor mask mandate put in place Monday. The 5-2…

¿Por qué se le llama ROC a Rusia en los Juegos Olímpicos y por qué está sancionada?

July 28, 2021 1:45 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN Español) — El medallero de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 muestra en lo alto nombres de países que habitualmente…

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court is shown on June 28 in Washington

Gallup Poll: Supreme Court approval rating falls to 49% after hitting 10-year high in 2020

July 28, 2021 1:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Americans’ approval of the US Supreme Court fell to 49% this year after hitting a 10-year high in 2020, according to a…

A Covid-19 patient boards a train at Rangsit station on the outskirts of Bangkok to head to her hometown on July 27.

Thailand sends Covid patients home on trains as virus cases and deaths mount in the capital

July 28, 2021 1:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Kocha Olarn, Helen Regan and Sophie Jeong, CNN Thai citizens seeking Covid-19 treatment in Bangkok are being returned to their hometowns by train,…

At least two dead and dozens injured after an acetic acid leak at a facility near La Porte, Texas

July 28, 2021 1:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, CNN At least two people were killed and dozens were injured after an acetic acid leak at the LyondellBasell facility near La Porte,…

Officials issue update on deadly chemical leak in La Porte

July 28, 2021 1:02 AM CNN

WATCH: Officials issue update on deadly chemical leak in La…

Julian Assange raises his fist as he steps out to speak to the media from the balcony of the Embassy Of Ecuador on May 19

Ecuador revokes citizenship of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

July 28, 2021 12:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Maria Fleet and Ana María Cañizares, CNN An Ecuadorian court on Monday ruled in favor of revoking the citizenship of WikiLeaks founder Julian…

Aly Raisman: ‘I can’t imagine what Simone’s going through’

July 28, 2021 12:37 AM CNN

Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman reacts to former teammate Simone Biles pulling out of the Team Gymnastics event at the Tokyo…

Google revenue jumps 62%, fueled by demand for online advertising

July 28, 2021 12:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business This time last year, Google was starting to feel the early pandemic slump as large parts of the global economy shut…

Ex-Nixon WH counsel says he’d pay to handle Donald Trump’s deposition

July 28, 2021 12:35 AM CNN

In an interview with Bill O’Reilly, former President Donald Trump said he would sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter and…

A resident uses a smartphone mapping app to view the latest information about the Bootleg fire in the mountains north of Bly

Wildfires have burned a combined area the size of Delaware and Rhode Island — and then some

July 28, 2021 12:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Wildfires in the US have burned nearly three million acres so far this year — that’s the size of Delaware and…

Fires in the West bring smoke and haze to New England

July 28, 2021 12:34 AM CNN

Fires in the West continue to burn, bringing smoke and haze all the way to parts of New England, but monsoon rains will shift north and bring some…

How do elite athletes conquer their nerves?

July 27, 2021 11:51 PM CNN

How do elite athletes keep calm on the big stage? Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping…

People queue up to register themselves and get inoculated with the Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at a temporary vaccination centre in Thimpu on July 20.

Tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan vaccinates 90% of its population, becoming a beacon of hope for a region struggling with Covid

July 27, 2021 11:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan, CNN Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible adult population in a week with Covid-19 shots, a feat that has been described as…