Capitol rioter who breached Senate sentenced to 8 months in prison
A Florida man gets eight months in prison in the first sentencing for a felony charge stemming from the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Nisga'a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG propose new LNG project
Innovative floating LNG design will produce 12 million tonnes per year of low-cost LNG World-leading GHG emissions performance, targeting net zero carbon emissions Strategic access to natural gas supplies and growing global LNG markets GITLAXT'AAMIKS, BC and CALGARY, AB and…
Thailand's capital tightens restrictions to fight COVID-19
BANGKOK (AP) — Officials in Thailand further tightened coronavirus restrictions on Monday in response to an alarming rise in cases and deaths that is stressing the country’s health care system.
EarthX Marks Plastic Free July with Prizes and Programming
DALLAS, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During this year's Plastic Free July, EarthX will be sharing plastic waste trivia on EarthxTV and social media and will round out the month with special programming during its Plastic Free Week, July 19…
UAE's top prince in Saudi Arabia for talks with crown prince
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince visited Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday following weeks of speculation about the growing rift between the two leaders. It came as their nations compete for business, regional investments and prominence.
Florence Unified School District #1 and Great Minds Announce New Partnership
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Florence (Arizona) Unified School District #1 and the nonprofit Great Minds have entered into a five year agreement that will provide all students in San Tan Heights K–8 School access to Great…
Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military reported another successful test launch of a new hypersonic cruise missile on Monday.
Under-fire Olympic composer steps down over past bullying
TOKYO (AP) — Keigo Oyamada, a Japanese composer working on the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, resigned on Monday after coming under fire for bullying classmates during his childhood.
Utility says its equipment may be linked to California wildfire
Pacific Gas & Electric has reported to California utility regulators that its equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in Sierra Nevada.
Virus surge fears, UK leader's quarantine, mar 'Freedom Day'
LONDON (AP) — Corks popped, beats boomed out and giddy revelers rushed onto dancefloors when England’s nightclubs reopened Monday as the country lifted most remaining coronavirus restrictions after more than a year of lockdowns, mask mandates and other pandemic-related curbs on freedom.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Growing Their Business And Their Teams At An Unprecedented Rate
VANCOUVER, BC, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The world's largest junk removal service, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years as they continue to set the bar for customer satisfaction and professional excellence in the junk removal industry. Between…
UN experts alarmed by migrants' hunger strike in Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) — Two United Nations representatives urged Belgian authorities Monday to offer temporary residence permits to several hundred migrants who are on a hunger strike in Brussels, some of whom with failing health.
The Boy Scouts of America and the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Expand Tools to Combat Abuse with Safety Awareness Videos for Teens
IRVING, Texas, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has launched a new series of personal safety awareness videos in partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center as part of ongoing efforts to help keep young…
Greek popular folk singer Tolis Voskopoulos dies at age 80
ATHENS, GREECE (AP) — Tolis Voskopoulos, a popular Greek folk singer, songwriter and actor whose career spanned more than six decades, has died. He was 80.
Myanmar marks anniversary of killing of independence hero
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-installed government and those seeking to topple it on Monday marked the 74th anniversary of the assassination of independence hero Gen. Aung San, the father of the country’s recently ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
With no summit, South Korean president to skip Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in has decided not to visit Japan for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, citing a failure to set up a summit with Japan's prime minister that would produce meaningful results in improving relations.
Nobel Peace Prize winner says Olympics deserves the award
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic movement deserves to win the Nobel Peace Prize, former award winner Muhammad Yunus said Monday.
SweetWater Brewing Company's Flagship 420 Brand Gets Bigger and Bolder with the Launch of 420 Imperial IPA
Iconic craft brew gets imperial treatment with the first line extension off 420 ATLANTA, GA, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC ("SweetWater") has announced the launch of 420 Imperial IPA - the first line extension off of…
Biden administration blames China for Microsoft Exchange email hack
The Biden administration is blaming China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised computers around the world earlier this year.
American father, son get Japan prison terms for Ghosn escape
TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court handed down prison terms for the American father and son accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, escape to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan.
AP Interview: US firms in Hong Kong face risks, says AmCham
HONG KONG (AP) — U.S. businesses operating in Hong Kong should reassess their operations and decide if the risks of operating there are worth the reward, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press.
Bangladesh lifts lockdown to celebrate, exasperating experts
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Waiting among hundreds of fellow travelers to catch a ferry out of Bangladesh's capital, unemployed construction worker Mohammed Nijam knew he was risking catching the coronavirus, but he felt it was even riskier to stay in Dhaka with another lockdown looming.
Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths are increasing, and the vast majority were not vaccinated
The surge in Covid-19 cases fueled by the Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy has…
