Mississippi urges masks, more vaccinations
State of Mississippi continues to confront vaccine hesitancy as it urges people to get vaccinated against the COVID-19; state officials warn of Delta variant spread. (July 20)
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Sean Hannity makes an unexpected statement live on Fox
Fox News host Sean Hannity encouraged his audience to consult with their doctors about the Covid-19 vaccines and even said he believes in vaccine science, despite several hosts on the network consistently pushing vaccine disinformation.
'You do not know what you're talking about': Fauci excoriates Rand Paul
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Dr. Anthony Fauci got into another heated exchange at a Senate hearing over Dr. Fauci's past testimony over gain-of-function research.
See the moment Blue Origin spacecraft touches down
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin spacecraft touches down safely after a successful flight to space.
Jeff Bezos reveals the priceless items his crew brought to space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his crew discuss the priceless objects they brought along for their historic spaceflight, including Amelia Earhart's flight goggles.
Jeff Bezos reveals most surprising part of space mission
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos speaks to CNN's Anderson Cooper following his historic spaceflight aboard his Blue Origin rocket ship.
Thousands pack Indonesia mosque for Eid prayers despite Covid surge
Banda Aceh (Indonesia) (AFP) – Thousands of Muslims pack the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, in Indonesia's Sumatra island, to hold prayers to mark the Eid al-Adha festival, despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in the Southeast Asian country.
Boxing proves a lifeline for women from Nairobi slums
Nairobi (AFP) – Inside the rundown building in Kariobangi-North, it's almost entirely women and girls, all training under the watchful eye of boxing coach Alfred Analo Anjere — founder of BoxGirls Kenya. In 14 years, more than 3,000 girls and women have taken up the sport at the centre.
Mumbai streets flooded and waterlogged after heavy rain
Days of heavy rain in monsoon season flooded the streets of Mumbai, India’s financial capital, with residents complaining about the fact that the floods “happen every year”. Several homes were crushed by a collapsed wall and the deluge triggered a fatal landslide.
Boxing proves a lifeline for women from Nairobi slums
Nairobi (AFP) – Inside the rundown building in Kariobangi-North, it’s almost entirely women and girls, all training under the watchful eye of boxing coach Alfred Analo Anjere — founder of BoxGirls Kenya. In 14 years, more than 3,000 girls and women have taken up the sport at the centre. All started out for the same reason — wanting to defend themselves in their gritty neighbourhoods, which are harsh worlds where poverty prevails and it is survival of the fittest.
Mumbai streets flooded and waterlogged after heavy rain
Days of heavy rain in monsoon season flooded the streets of Mumbai, India's financial capital, with residents complaining about the fact that the floods "happen every year". Several homes were crushed by a collapsed wall and the deluge triggered a fatal landslide.
Boycotting Olympic Games damages opportunities for athletes: former champion
The Olympic Games are opportunities for athletes around the world and any politically motivated boycotts are a violation of their rights, said a Chinese former Olympic champion.
