Photos and impressions from the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Opening Ceremony. / The Japan Times A Spanish swimmer wanted her nursing baby in Tokyo, but the rules are so "drastic," she chose to leave him home. / The Washington Post Kurt Streeter: The Olympics rely on, but don'
Over the past two weeks, Covid cases in the US have nearly tripled. / Associated Press Success in driving down new Covid cases may have caused many Americans to forego vaccination. Unfortunately, it might take a new surge in deaths to make them reconsider. / The Atlantic "The FDA's
Yesterday, the UK reopened with "freedom day," even as new Covid cases surged by 41%. / The Guardian, NPR Also yesterday: The US State Dept. and CDC told Americans they should avoid traveling to the UK due to Covid infections. / Reuters With new Covid cases spreading across the US,
Journalists from multiple news groups present evidence of industrial-scale spying that targets reporters activists, politicians, and business executives around the world. / The Washington Post Here is an overview of the findings thus far. / PBS Oregon’s Bootleg fire grew to more than 476 square miles over the weekend, an
The combination of more Delta and more unmasked, unvaccinated people means "your vaccine-induced immunity is challenged more often." / STAT Fewer than half of people in the U.S. ages 18 to 24 are fully vaccinated. / NBC News Rescuers race to find survivors of floods that have killed
The US surgeon general has published an advisory warning that vaccine misinformation is a "serious threat to public health." / CNN As coronavirus cases surge, Los Angeles County once again will require masks to be worn indoors. / Los Angeles Times After allegedly destroying a "Back the Blue"
One week before the Olympics, Tokyo reports its highest number of new Covid cases in almost six months. / ABC News A record number of French people sign up for vaccinations after being told they'll need them to return to cafés. Restaurant workers aren't thrilled about doing
Canada and Thailand defend mixing Covid vaccines after the World Health Organization's chief scientist calls the strategy "chaotic." / The Washington Post See also: Weed becomes the latest giveaway for vaccines in Long Beach. / The Long Beach Post Because they won't have to deal with
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is loath to lock down ahead of fall elections, creating a Covid doom loop. / Foreign Policy David Wallace-Wells: Now is the time to rethink COVID safety protocols for children. / New York Magazine One couple's way of traveling (more) safely this
Asthma attacks plummeted during the pandemic, and researchers are now reconsidering the most common triggers. / The Atlantic Crypto traders are running into a big problem in trying to sue Binance for losses during a service outage: The company has no headquarters. / The Verge With his Wimbledon win yesterday, Novak Djokovic
