China's Didi gears up for NYSE debut
Ride-hailer Didi raised $4.4 billion in the IPO, giving it a valuation of more than $67 billion. CNN's Clare Sebastian reports.
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Reality Check: We need infrastructure to survive the climate crisis
CNN's John Avlon takes a look at the urgent crisis of climate change that is causing rising tides and record setting heat waves and its impact on US infrastructure.
Surgeon General on Delta variant: If you are not vaccinated, you are in trouble
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says he is concerned that the Detla variant of Covid-19 is behind the rise in cases of coronavirus in the US and warned that the unvaccinated are at risk because it spreads faster than any known variant.
Unai Simón on his mistake vs Croatia and the support from the fans
Unai Simón talked about the mistake he made as Spain faced Croatia in the Euro 2020 Round of 16. The Athletic Club goalkeeper said he had watched the move ‘six or seven times’ and highlighted the support he got from the fans short after conceding. Spain went on to win 5-3 after extra time and Simón made some crucial saves.
Sarabia explains his special goal dedication
Pablo Sarabia scored as Spain beat Croatia 5-3 in the Euro 2020 Round of 16 and celebrated it with a military salute. The PSG player explains that it is a dedication to his late father, who was in the army, and his sister, who is in the police.
This pro sports league is 99% vaccinated. Hear how it was done
The WNBA touts a 99% Covid-19 vaccination rate among its players. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains how they reached that number.
Ghana goes digital on national census
Ghana has started its first fully digital national housing and population census as it moves to capture the exact number of populations for national development.
Maguire on a ‘magnificent’ moment for England
Harry Maguire has spoken of a 'magnificent victory and big celebration in the end' as England brought to an end the 55-year wait to overcome Germany in a major knock-out tournament.
Maguire was one of many strong performers on a night which finally put the ghosts of Euro 96 to rest, when now manager Gareth Southgate had his vital penalty saved to gift the Germans victory in the semi-final.
Maguire spoke of Southgate’s strong leadership but pointed out there’s still a long way to go, starting in Rome in Saturday against the Ukraine.
'This is liberating': Mexicans attend drive-in concert
Some Mexicans attended a drive-in concert for the first time since the pandemic began, a sign of Mexico's new Covid-19 reality. With only 20% of eligible people vaccinated in a country of 127 million inhabitants, health officials worry new variants could wreak havoc.
All 27 EU countries to fully recovery from covid crisis in 18 months, says Ursula von der Leyen
The worst of the economic devastation brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic is nearing its end. That was the main message of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the Brussels Economic Forum, an annual economic event that brings together decision-makers, business leaders and prominent academic figures.
See ecstatic fans celebrate England's historic win over Germany
English football fans celebrated wildly after England beat Germany in their Euro 2020 last-16 match to finally end its decades-long inferiority complex against its old, historic rival. Germany hadn't lost a knockout match to England in a major international competition since the 1966 World Cup final.
Record heat wave to break for Northeast
Severe storms usher in cooler/drier air for the Northeast. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast and what to expect with the extreme heat out West.
