Victoria records 12 new local COVID-19 cases, all linked to current outbreaks
Of the 12 new local infections, ten were in quarantine throughout their entire infectious period.
Read moreChild dies of plague in Colorado; officials warn of diseased animals in multiple counties
Detection of the bacteria disease plague in six Colorado counties has health officials urging residents to take caution.
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Here are the top stories for Friday, July 23rd: China fires back at U.S. over COVID-19; Firefighters end recovery efforts at collapsed Fla. condo; Bust of Confederate…
Read moreNew York is now the sixth state to ban child marriage
New York Gov. Andew Cuomo signed legislation this week raising the minimum age to be married in the state to 18, banning minors from being married.
Read moreIn a near-empty stadium, Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic flame to open the Tokyo Games
Flagbearers Cate Campbell and Patty Mills led a group of 63 Australian athletes into the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Read moreUS marines accused of sexually assaulting women while stationed in the Northern Territory
EXCLUSIVE: Documents obtained by SBS News have revealed several allegations of sexual assault made against US marines serving in Australia, with investigations into them being shifted overseas…
Read moreAP-NORC poll: Hesitancy rife among unvaccinated
Most Americans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite…
Read moreSchreiber busy with ‘Ray Donovan’ movie, tackling junk sleep
Liev Schreiber recently wrapped the “Ray Donovan” movie. He also stars in a new campaign for SleepScore Labs with the goal of getting better sleep. (July 23)…
Read moreWH aware of ‘frustrations’ over vaccine hesitancy
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said the White House understood the “frustrations” of many governors who are trying to persuade the many holdouts in…
Read moreAmerican families in ‘pain’ as gun violence spikes
Some 316 people are shot every day in America. Families say their loved ones are not just a number. These are some of their stories. (July 23)…
Read moreThe Dixie Fire burns more than 100,000 acres in Northern California
The Dixie Fire in Northern California has grown to more than 100,000 acres forcing evacuations for multiple counties. Video by the California Army National Guard
Read moreShowBiz Minute: Wu, Stage collapse, Rolling Stones
Police: Man defrauded Kris Wu in sex scandal; Giant screen collapses ahead of Rolling Loud music festival; ‘We’re back on the road!’ Rolling Stones relaunch U.S. tour….
Read moreGreat Barrier Reef avoids UNESCO ‘in danger’ listing after Australian lobbying effort
Environmental groups have voiced dismay at the decision, calling it “a victory for one of the most cynical lobbying efforts in recent history”.
Read moreThe Olympics’ refugee team is a ‘symbol of hope’ in Tokyo. Here’s who’s in the squad
Twenty-nine stateless athletes are hoping to raise awareness of the more than 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world when they compete as part of the…
Read moreFlorida, Texas and Missouri account for 40% of new US cases: Latest COVID-19 updates
As the number of coronavirus cases across the country is rising, three states have contributed to over 40% of all new cases. Latest COVID-19 updates.
Read moreA goose was having surgery. His mate tried to ‘break into the clinic’ to be nearby.
A goose who had surgery in Massachusetts last week was joined by his mate – who tried to break into a clinic to comfort her.
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