Day: July 2, 2021

No Lockdown Plans In Russian Authorities As Virus Deaths Hit New Record

July 2, 2021

MOSCOW — Russian authorities recorded 679 new coronavirus fatalities on Friday, the highest daily death toll in the epidemic for the fourth day in a row. The Kremlin, on the other hand, claimed that no plans for a lockdown are being considered. The previous high was 672 fatalities, which occurred on Thursday. In recent weeks, […]

Army National Guard: Human Error Caused Fatal NY Helicopter Crash

July 2, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The crash of an Army National Guard helicopter during a January training exercise in upstate New York, which killed three troops, was caused by human error, according to National Guard authorities. At a press conference in Rochester on Thursday, Col. Richard Goldenberg, public relations officer for the New York National Guard, stated […]

Olympic Champion Brianna McNeal Loses Appeal Against 5-Year Ban

July 2, 2021

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Brianna McNeal, the American Olympic champion in the 100-meter hurdles, lost her appeal against a five-year ban for breaching anti-doping regulations on Friday, preventing her from defending her title at the Tokyo Olympics. McNeal’s challenge to the suspension issued by track and field authorities for “tampering or attempted tampering with any component […]

American Champion Richardson Will Miss Olympic 100 After Marijuana Test

July 2, 2021

After testing positive for a substance found in marijuana, American champion Richardson will be unable to compete in the Olympic 100-meter dash. On the “Today” show on Friday, Richardson, who won the 100 metres at the Olympic trials in 10.86 seconds on June 19, discussed her ban. Because she tested positive at the Olympic trials, […]

Air Travel Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels For 1st Time Heading Into July 4th Holiday

July 2, 2021

As travelers took to the skies for the July 4th holiday, a key pandemic milestone was reached: air traffic topped pre-pandemic levels for the first time. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported screening 2,147,090 people throughout the country on Thursday, up 58,330 people from the same day last year. It’s a stunning turnaround from the […]

The US Economy Creates Solid 850000 Jobs In June, As It Continues To Grow

July 2, 2021

WASHINGTON — In a promising spurt of hiring, employers in the United States created 850000 Jobs In June, far more than the previous three months’ average and a hint that firms may be finding it easier to fill available positions. The Labor Department’s report on Friday was the latest indication that the economy’s reopening is […]

Special Election To Recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom Set For Sept. 14

July 2, 2021

In a Sept. 14 election, California voters will decide whether to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and replace him with another candidate, according to the lieutenant governor. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis set an election date between 60 and 80 days from the date of certification after Secretary of State Shirley Weber certified the gubernatorial recall […]