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U.S. teachers protest school reopenings, coronavirus cases down in South, West
Teachers at dozens of school districts protested from their cars on Monday over plans by some U.S. governors to resume inclass instruction during the coronavirus pandemic, while Arizona, Florida, California and Texas saw declines in new cases.
Storm Isaias set to strengthen into hurricane as it moves up U.S. East Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias was expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday as it barreled down on the Carolinas before heading up the U.S. East Coast toward Washington, Philadelphia and New York, the National Hurricane Center said.
Humpback whale injures 2 swimmers off Australian coast
Two women have been injured by a humpback whale while swimming with the giant mammals off the northwest Australian coast, media reported on Tuesday.
Google unveils budget Pixel phone as pandemic curbs spending
Google has started selling a longdelayed budget smartphone boasting the same highquality camera and several other features available in fancier Pixel models that cost hundreds of dollars more.
House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays
The House Oversight Committee has invited the new postmaster general to appear at a hearing next month to examine operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service that are causing delays in mail deliveries across the country.
Isaias due to hit Carolinas, expected to regain hurricane strength
Tropical Storm Isaias was expected to regain hurricane strength on Monday as it moved up the U.S. East Coast, threatening a deadly storm surge before making landfall in North Carolina or South Carolina by Monday night.
American football: Dwayne Johnson, Garcia and RedBird buy XFL for $15 million
Former wrestler and Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson teamed up with exwife Dany Garcia and investment company RedBird Capital Partners to buy the XFL for $15 million, hours before the bankrupt American football league was set to be auctioned.
Ten Members of Maharashtra MLA's Family Test Positive for Coronavirus
The MLA's mother, his son and a daughter, sister,son-in-law and four other relatives tested positive while the Rana couple has tested negative," district civil surgeon Dr Shyamsunder Nikam.
OPINION | A Transition to Greater Grassroots Democracy: How J&K Changed After Abrogation of Article 370
For the first time, grassroots democracy was significantly strengthened by the Narendra Modi government thanks to the conduct of local body elections.
Isaias expected to regain hurricane strength, make landfall in Carolinas
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to regain its hurricane strength on Monday as it moves up the East Coast of the United States and could make landfall in North Carolina or South Carolina by Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said.
Europe cushions workforce as U.S. lifeline runs threadbare
While millions of U.S. workers thrown into unemployment by the coronavirus pandemic fret about feeding their families, idled German airline purser Marco Todte is mainly concerned about his next vacation.
Wockhardt Signs Deal with UK Govt to Manufacture and Supply Covid-19 Vaccines
As per the terms of the agreement, the company has reserved the manufacturing capacity to allow for the supply of multiple vaccines to the UK government in its fight against Covid-19.
Gold pulls back from record high on profit-taking, dollar strength
Gold prices retreated from a record high on Monday after investors booked some profits and the dollar rose, although concerns over rising coronavirus cases and its impact on global economy limited bullion's losses.
U.S. manufacturing activity near 1-1/2-year high - ISM
U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated to its highest level in nearly 11/2 years in July as orders increased despite a resurgence in new COVID19 infections, which is raising fears about the sustainability of a budding economic recovery.
Cheaper cocoa may not be a recipe for lower chocolate prices
Chocolate fans will not necessarily benefit from predictions of a fall in cocoa prices this year. A Reuters poll of London cocoa futures published on Monday forecast cocoa would cost 10% less at the end of the year because of rising production and a hit t...
Death Toll Climbs to 105 as 1 More Dies Due to Spurious Liquor in Punjab; Oppn Slams Govt
The maximum 80 deaths have been reported from Tarn Taran district, followed by 13 in Gurdaspur’s Batala and 12 in Amritsar. The tragedy has been unfolding since Wednesday evening.