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Hit by COVID-19, EU population shrinks for second year running

July 11, 2022

Hit by COVID-19, EU population shrinks for second year running

The European Union's population shrank for a second year running last year, according to Eurostat. The region has suffered from over two million deaths from the coronavirus.

$15M in American Rescue Plan funds went to ‘anti-racism,’ ‘social activism’ programs for kids

July 11, 2022

$15M in American Rescue Plan funds went to ‘anti-racism,’ ‘social activism’ programs for kids

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded over $15 million in American Rescue Plan funds to programs pushing "anti-racism education" and "social activism."

Chinese bank depositors face police in angry protest

July 10, 2022

Chinese bank depositors face police in angry protest

Chinese bank depositors faced off against security and plain clothed police as they protested for access to accounts that had been frozen and locked away.

John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic should play US Open despite COVID vax status: 'This is ridiculous'

July 10, 2022

John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic should play US Open despite COVID vax status: 'This is ridiculous'

Novak Djokovic's status for the U.S. Open is unclear because he's not vaccinated against COVID. He may not be able to close out the year playing in a Grand Slam.

Mets’ Buck Showalter talks with Chris Bassitt after COVID-19 testing comments: 'Free to express himself'

July 9, 2022

Mets’ Buck Showalter talks with Chris Bassitt after COVID-19 testing comments: 'Free to express himself'

New York Mets' manager Buck Showalter sid Friday that the team spoke to Chris Bassitt about his remarks regarding MLB's COVID-19 protocols but added that he's "free to express himself."

Pompeo blasts Pentagon as 40,000 unvaccinated guardsmen barred: Putin and Xi 'aren't worried about vaccines'

July 9, 2022

Pompeo blasts Pentagon as 40,000 unvaccinated guardsmen barred: Putin and Xi 'aren't worried about vaccines'

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called out Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Biden over their coronavirus vaccination mandate's repercussions.

Tucker Carlson: No group benefited more from COVID than Communist China

July 8, 2022

Tucker Carlson: No group benefited more from COVID than Communist China

Fox News host Tucker Carlson voices his concerns over the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and explains no one benefited more from the pandemic than China.

Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves

July 8, 2022

Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves

The US Army said that roughly 57,000 National Guardsmen and Reservists who have yet to get the vaccine will lose their pay and benefits.

Mets' Chris Bassitt regrets informing team of positive COVID test: 'I should’ve never said anything'

July 8, 2022

Mets' Chris Bassitt regrets informing team of positive COVID test: 'I should’ve never said anything'

Chris Bassitt, who tested positive for COVID on July 1, expressed regret in telling the New York Mets that he tested positive.

Shanghai reopens cinemas but COVID risks 'relatively high'

July 8, 2022

Shanghai reopens cinemas but COVID risks 'relatively high'

Shanghai reopened most cinemas on Friday, in an attempt to resume daily activities while balancing efforts to contain a resurgence of COVID-19 infections.