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July 19, 2022

Bennie Thompson tests positive for COVID-19; Jan. 6 hearing to proceed

Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.

July 19, 2022

San Diego school board president says students must wear mask or don't bother returning to school

The school board president at San Diego Unified district said students who are uncomfortable wearing masks should not return to school, noting that there will be online options.

July 19, 2022

Chinese authorities apologize for COVID-19 break-ins

Chinese leaders show remorse on behalf of police and health workers who have broken into homes in order to enforce the country's COVID-19 policies. Break-ins were seen on social media

July 18, 2022

Betsy DeVos calls for the Department of Education to be abolished

Former education secretary Betsy DeVos said that the Department of Education should be abolished during the Moms for Liberty conference in Tampa, Florida.

July 18, 2022

North Korea claims near victory over COVID, WHO casts doubts on claim

North Korea's news agency claims that the vast majority of COVID patients in the country have recovered, even as other Asian countries are battling a wave of Omicron cases.

July 18, 2022

Fauci: I guarantee I'm out by 2025, but outside 'pressures' have nothing to do with decision

Dr. Anthony Fauci shared his retirement plans during an appearance on CNN and denied that outside "pressures" or "nonsense" would play into his decision.

July 18, 2022

Some China areas extend their lockdowns and testing amid COVID-19 omicron variant spread

Major Chinese cities, including Shanghai, have re-implemented mass testing sites and lockdown measures as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.

July 18, 2022

Fauci makes 'startling admission' that 'we're going to be living with' COVID for years to come: Politico

Dr. Anthony Fauci made what Politico called a “startling admission” as he acknowledged the coronavirus can't be eradicated any time in the near future.

July 18, 2022

Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served under seven different presidential administrations, is to retire by the end of President Biden's term, a report says.

July 18, 2022

UEFA Women's Championship: Netherlands, Sweden both secure spots in quarterfinals

The Netherlands scored three goals late to beat Switzerland 4-1 while Sweden cruised to a 5-0 victory as both teams advance to the quarterfinals.