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Indoor mask mandate may be reinstated in Los Angeles County amid high Covid-19 transmission level

Los Angeles County is maintaining a high Covid-19 community level, which means a universal indoor masking mandate could be enacted as soon as next week, health officials say.

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More than 40% of parents of young kids say they will not get their child a Covid-19 vaccine, survey finds

New survey results published Tuesday by the Kaiser Family Foundation indicate that 43% of parents of children under 5 in the US say they will not get their child vaccinated against Covid-19, the highest percentage in the year that KFF's Vaccine Monitor survey has been asking the question.

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Future or fantasy? Designs unveiled for one-building city stretching 106 miles in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has unveiled designs for its ambitious urban project "The Line," touted as a one-building city in the desert which will stretch over 106 miles and ultimately house 9 million people.

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Where state abortion bans stand amid legal challenges

In more than a dozen states, legal fights are underway over abortion bans and other laws that greatly limit the procedure after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to an abortion on June 24. On July 26, the Supreme Court entered its judgment in the case, taking the procedural step that will start the process for some states to implement their so-called trigger bans on the procedure.

Asia's richest woman lost more than half her fortune in China's property crunch

Yang Huiyan, Asia's wealthiest woman, has seen her wealth fall to $11 billion from nearly $24 billion this year as China's property crisis escalates, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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What's in the Manchin-Schumer deal on climate, health care and taxes

The Democrats' budget reconciliation package has gained more heft after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin agreed to add back several climate and tax provisions.

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Uvalde school district reveals new security plans during tense school board meeting as parents voice frustration and anger

Uvalde officials are working to improve school security for when classes resume, including installing bulletproof windows, a school board meeting revealed Monday -- nearly two months after the horrific massacre at Robb Elementary School left 21 people dead, including 19 children.

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Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer known as the 'Merchant of Death', touted for US prisoner swap?

The future of two American citizens detained in Russia could hinge on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer, nicknamed the "Merchant of Death" by his accusers, whose life story inspired a Hollywood film.

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Rookie Football Star Missing NFL Season Due to Leukemia Diagnosis

Some young men spend most of their childhood dreaming of playing in the NFL. Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III had similar dreams, but had those dreams sidelined due to an unseen illness. Metchie has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia — a rare form of the disease — and will not play the 2022 season, he announced Sunday. The Texans have officially placed him on the active/non-football illness list.

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If it looks like a recession and quacks like a recession...

Is the United States heading for a recession? Or is the economy already in one? It -- almost -- doesn't matter. For many Americans, it already feels like a recession. Soaring prices for, well, just about everything, make it tougher to pay for everyday expenses and monthly bills. The stock market has tanked this year. Home sales have started to slip. Consumer confidence is low.

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Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles

Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. Coca-Cola said Wednesday it's changing the packaging from green to clear plastic beginning August 1 as part of broader efforts to become more environmentally responsible. Sprite's current plastic contains green polyethylene terephthalate (PET), an additive that can't be recycled into new bottles, a key initiative for the company as it looks to reduce plastic waste.

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FTC files to block Facebook-parent Meta from buying a VR app

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday moved to block Facebook-parent Meta from acquiring virtual reality company Within, offering the clearest signal yet that the agency could take a tougher stance on Silicon Valley deals involving newer technologies.

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TikTok pledges more transparency for researchers amid renewed scrutiny

TikTok on Wednesday said it would share more data with certain researchers to study activity on the platform amid renewed scrutiny of the short-form video app's impact on society and its ties to Beijing.

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CNN Exclusive: Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan

After months of internal debate, the Biden administration has offered to exchange Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year US prison sentence, as part of a potential deal to secure the release of two Americans held by Russia, Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, according to people briefed on the matter.

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Mary J. Blige's Apple Music Live Performance Streaming Tonight Only On Apple Music

Apple Music Hits Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of Blige’s ‘What’s The 411?’ Album With a Full 'Mary J. Blige Day’ Programming Takeover

Mary J. Blige’s one-night-only performance at New York City’s historic United Palace will be available to stream tonight on Apple Music as part of Apple Music Live, the exclusive live performance series on Apple Music giving the biggest stars in music a global platform to connect with audiences around the world. The Grammy award-winning and Academy award nominated artist, actress, producer and entrepreneur’s performance will feature a career-spanning setlist and reflections from her unparalleled career in music.

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Houston man who masterminded the hiding of 5-year-old Sierra Patino’s body sentenced to 40 years in prison

A Houston man who worked to hide the body of his girlfriend’s dead 5-year-old daughter has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.

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Fed makes history with second massive rate hike in as many months

What seemed unfathomable just six months ago -- a 75-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve -- has now happened twice in a row.

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See the powerful first trailer for 'Till'

Emmett Till's life and and his and his mother's fight for justice are shown in the powerful new trailer for the movie "Till."

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Desus and Mero: Why they split and why it's hard to see their show go

The recent announcement that both the series "Desus & Mero" and the partnership between the two co-hosts is no more was met on the internet with the type of grieving usually reserved for a celebrity death.

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House Oversight Committee chairman says she will subpoena Smith & Wesson for documents

House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney said Wednesday she intends to subpoena the gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson for documents related to the sale and marketing of the company's AR-style semiautomatic rifles and similar firearms.