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US economy grows 6.4% in Q1 and it's likely just the start, say experts
The US economy grew at a solid 6.4 per cent rate in the first three months of the year, setting the stage for what economists believe may be the strongest year for the economy in about seven decades.
 "US economy grows 6.4% in Q1 and it's likely just the start, say experts")
Angela Merkel: Europe 'on thin ice' amid delta virus variant rise
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Europe is on thin ice in its battle against Covid, as the highly contagious delta variant threatens to undo progress made in reducing infections
 "Angela Merkel: Europe 'on thin ice' amid delta virus variant rise")
Oh no! Euro 2020 racking up own-goals at a wild pace
The own-goals at this year's European Championship are coming at a blistering and record-breaking pace.
 "Oh no! Euro 2020 racking up own-goals at a wild pace")
Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020
After helping Spain avoid elimination at the European Championship, Sergio Busquets had to pause for a moment while talking about his time away from the squad because of the coronavirus.
 "Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020")
Danish health officials: Delta variant reported during Euro 2020
Danish health officials have urged soccer fans who attended the Euro game between Denmark and Belgium on June 17 to be checked for the coronavirus
 "Danish health officials: Delta variant reported during Euro 2020")
A look at travel rules in popular European destinations
Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions. But travelers will need patience to figure out who's allowed into which country, how and when
 "A look at travel rules in popular European destinations")
Well-drilled Sweden proving to be no pushover at Euro 2020
With a few minutes remaining in Sweden's chaotic European Championship match against Poland, Janne Andersson decided to have some fun in the technical area.
 "Well-drilled Sweden proving to be no pushover at Euro 2020")
Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020
Kylian Mbapp scored the most goals in France last season, and Harry Kane did likewise in the Premier League.
 "Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020")
UEFA abolishes away-goals rule in club competitions
The away-goals rule was abolished on Thursday by UEFA after 56 years as a fundamental way of deciding matches in its European club competitions.
 "UEFA abolishes away-goals rule in club competitions")
Japanese emperor 'extremely concerned' about Olympics amid pandemic
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is "extremely worried" that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus
 "Japanese emperor 'extremely concerned' about Olympics amid pandemic")
Eli Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer's drug
Shares of Eli Lilly and Co. jumped more than 8%, or $18.59, to $235.69 at the opening bell Thursday.
 "Eli Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer's drug")
Last print edition of Apple Daily newspaper sold out across Hong Kong
Across Hong Kong, people lined up early Thursday to buy the last print edition of the last remaining pro-democracy newspaper
 "Last print edition of Apple Daily newspaper sold out across Hong Kong")
Philippine democracy scion, former president Benigno Aquino dies
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple dictator Ferdinand Marcos and had troublesome ties China, died Tuesday, a cousin and public officials said
 "Philippine democracy scion, former president Benigno Aquino dies")
Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden
Robert Lewandowski had just headed the ball off the crossbar twice in as many seconds when it landed back at his feet
 "Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden")
Bipartisan senators reach tentative framework on infrastructure deal
A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on an infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House
 "Bipartisan senators reach tentative framework on infrastructure deal")
Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020 championship
A bizarre blunder by the goalkeeper helped Spain find its scoring touch at the European Championship
 "Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020 championship")
Failure to raise debt limit would be 'catastrophic': US Treasury Secretary
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a congressional panel that failing to raise the federal debt ceiling would have catastrophic consequences that could bring on a financial crisis
 "Failure to raise debt limit would be 'catastrophic': US Treasury Secretary")
Joe Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post
President Joe Biden is nominating Cindy McCain to be the US representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, one of 17 nominations announced
 "Joe Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post")
US House panel pushes legislation targeting Big Tech's market power
A House panel pushed ahead with ambitious legislation that could curb market power of tech giants Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple
 "US House panel pushes legislation targeting Big Tech's market power")
Britney Spears asks judge to free her from court conservatorship
Britney Spears asked a judge to end court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008
 "Britney Spears asks judge to free her from court conservatorship")