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@guardianworld shared
On Jul 14, 2021
Coronavirus live news: South Korea tightens curbs again amid record cases; interest in Tokyo Olympics ‘muted’ https://t.co/9y12XIkPCd
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Coronavirus live: Netherlands cases rise by more than 500% after reopening; South Korea tightens curbs

Coronavirus live: Netherlands cases rise by more than 500% after reopening; South Korea tightens curbs

South Korea reports 1,615 new cases as distancing rules tightened for most of country; Japanese among most uninterested in Olympics

@AP shared
On Jul 14, 2021
Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing. https://t.co/9td76sVNPx
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Going abroad? US government says passport waits top 3 months

Going abroad? US government says passport waits top 3 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. The State Department said Wednesday that the wait for a ...

@cnnbrk shared
On Jul 15, 2021
Los Angeles County will reinstate its mask mandate regardless of vaccination status starting this weekend amid a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations https://t.co/JVrCqXVAmB
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July 15 coronavirus news

July 15 coronavirus news

Los Angeles County will reinstate its mask mandate regardless of vaccination status starting 11:59 p.m. Saturday night amid a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. 

@AP shared
On Jul 14, 2021
The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Joe Biden that could have political ramifications. https://t.co/FsSCglVORt
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Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president

Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president

WASHINGTON (AP) — They are two tiny Caribbean states whose intractable problems have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are suddenly posing a growing challenge for ...

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On Jul 15, 2021
The federal child tax credit has been around for years, but millions didn't qualify because they didn't owe income taxes. That restriction has been lifted, and monthly payments of up to $300 per child are now being deposited in parents' bank accounts. https://t.co/5HPb52oP8F
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Child tax credit starts hitting US families’ bank accounts

Child tax credit starts hitting US families’ bank accounts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel.

@Reuters_Health shared
On Jul 16, 2021
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: https://t.co/zZMna6muZI
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

@nytimes shared
On Jul 15, 2021
See map and case counts in California by county here. https://t.co/YIK5WuTqMP
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Tracking Coronavirus in California: Latest Map and Case Count

Tracking Coronavirus in California: Latest Map and Case Count

See the latest charts and maps of coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations in California.

@bbchealth shared
On Jul 14, 2021
US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic https://t.co/xtHt7q0udS
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US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.