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Jul 29, 2021 - World

Rich world’s pandemic selfishness won't be forgotten

Photo illustration of Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerje with a dollar bill and a syringe
Updated Jul 29, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Congress passes $2.1B Capitol security funding bill

Capitol police officers testify about their experiences during the Jan. 6 riot.

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen in 1970s

ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick

For FEMA head, trip to wildfire regions reaffirms drive to address climate change

Fire crews walking.

Women are leading the new Latin American literature boom

Photo illustration of authors Samantha Schweblin, Mariana Enríquez, Fernanda Melchor, and Lina Meruane

Heat dome sends temperatures soaring from Oregon to Louisiana

Weather map with dark red colors showing the hottest temperatures across the U.S.

Biden calls on Congress to extend eviction moratorium as deadline looms

President Joe Biden speaking.
Jul 29, 2021 - Economy

The mental health deal boom

Illustration showing a brain with a dollar bill on it.
Jul 29, 2021 - Health

Israel to offer third COVID vaccine dose to people over 60

Picture of al older woman getting vaccinated
Updated Jul 29, 2021 - Economy

U.S. economy grew at a 6.5% rate last quarter, missing expectations

Contractors work on a home under construction in Sumter, South Carolina, U.S., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Jul 29, 2021 - Sports

U.S. gymnast Suni Lee wins Olympic gold in individual all-around

Suni Lee
Jul 29, 2021 - Economy

Giant earnings growth for the world's largest companies

Illustration of a giant cursor breaking the ground underneath it.

Biden administration outlines goals to slow migration

Kamala Harris
Jul 29, 2021 - Health

Testing our way around the Delta surge

Illustration of a delta symbol being pierced by cotton swabs.
Jul 29, 2021 - Technology

Ad boom rains billions on Big Tech

Jul 29, 2021 - Economy

Get ready for more debt ceiling drama

Illustration of a glass ceiling full to the brim with money.
Jul 29, 2021 - Economy

Olympic athletes see more sponsorship opportunities

Illustration of a quarter as an archery target with an arrow in the center

First look: Biden adviser Donilon touts infrastructure deal

Mike Donilon walks off Marine One
Jul 29, 2021 - Health

The billion-dollar COVID booster discussion

A white Pfizer logo on a computer screen on the Wall Street trading floor.

Robinhood IPO brings meme stock icon into the Wall Street fold

Illustration of the Wall Street sign with a Robinhood sign behind it

Study: Cost of carbon emissions measured in lives lost is high

Chart showing carbon dioxide emissions per capita, as horizontal lines. Industrialized countries have the highest values.
Updated Jul 29, 2021 - Sports

In photos: Tokyo Olympics day 6 highlights

An underwater view of swimmers including Caeleb Dressel (R) in the final of the Olympic Tokyo Games men's 100m freestyle, which the American swimmer won on July 29.
Updated Jul 29, 2021 - Sports

China wins Olympic gold in women's 4x200m freestyle relay, sets world record

Junxuan Yang, Muhan Tang, Yufei Zhang and Bingjie Li of Team China react after winning the gold medal in the Women's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay Final
Updated Jul 28, 2021 - Technology

Google and Facebook offices to mandate vaccines

Photo of entryway at Google office in Mountain View, CA with a climbing wall
Updated Jul 28, 2021 - Sports

Simone Biles reacts to "love and support" over Olympics decision

Simone Biles of Team United States blows a kiss whilst watching the Men's All-Around Final on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold in men's 100m freestyle

Caeleb Dressel of Team United States

First look: Biden meeting with Democrats on DACA

U.S. President Joe Biden walks to the Oval Office

Conservative media's gold diggers

Illustration of a news microphone with a gold nugget for a top

Infrastructure bills face House chaos

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is seen running up the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

By the numbers: Clocking the Senate

Jul 28, 2021 - World

First look: Lawmakers form bipartisan Uyghur caucus

Pro-Uyghur protesters are seen highlighting their cause outside the White House.
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