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US Senate eyes R&D Bill to counter China and bolster manufacturing
What started as a pragmatic effort to boost scientific research and development has morphed into a sweeping Senate Bill aimed at making the US more competitive with China and other countries
 "US Senate eyes R&D Bill to counter China and bolster manufacturing")
European Union leaders express support for holding Tokyo Olympics 2021
The European Union's two top officials expressed support for holding the Tokyo Olympics 2021 despite growing opposition to the event in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic
 "European Union leaders express support for holding Tokyo Olympics 2021")
China's Sinopharm coronavirus vaccines appear safe, effective: Study
Scientists had been waiting for more details about the two vaccines
 "China's Sinopharm coronavirus vaccines appear safe, effective: Study")
US pipeline operators ordered to increase cyber defenses after hack
This comes after a ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several states this month.
 "US pipeline operators ordered to increase cyber defenses after hack")
UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned the arrest and called for their immediate and unconditional release and the restoration of the civilian-led transition
 "UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military")
US, Chinese trade envoys talk; no sign of negotiations on ending tariff war
U.S. and Chinese trade envoys talked by phone for the first time since President Joe Biden took office, but the two sides gave no sign when negotiations on ending their tariff war might restart
 "US, Chinese trade envoys talk; no sign of negotiations on ending tariff war")
FDA authorises third antibody drug for mild-to-moderate Covid-19 cases
U.S. health officials have granted emergency authorisation to a third antibody drug to help reduce hospitalisations and deaths due to Covid-19
 "FDA authorises third antibody drug for mild-to-moderate Covid-19 cases")
FIFA survey reveals 70% of women's soccer clubs operate at a loss
A comprehensive survey of women's soccer has found that 70% of women's soccer clubs internationally operate at a loss
 "FIFA survey reveals 70% of women's soccer clubs operate at a loss")
Stephen Hawking's archive, office acquired for London's Science Museum
London's Science Museum and the Cambridge University library said they have acquired a large collection of items belonging to late physicist Stephen Hawking
 "Stephen Hawking's archive, office acquired for London's Science Museum")
8th noose found at Amazon construction site despite additional security
Amazon closed the site over the weekend, saying it was putting additional security measures in place after a seventh noose was found last week
 "8th noose found at Amazon construction site despite additional security")
Attorney Dershowitz sues Netflix for $80 mn over Jeffrey Epstein show
Attorney and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz is suing Netflix for USD 80 million over his portrayal in the streaming service's "Filthy Rich" series about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
 "Attorney Dershowitz sues Netflix for $80 mn over Jeffrey Epstein show")
Cyprus health authority says people under 50 should use mRNA-based vaccines
Cypriot health authorities on Wednesday advised people aged under 50 to use the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines that are based on the newer, mRNA technology
 "Cyprus health authority says people under 50 should use mRNA-based vaccines")
Jeff Bezos says will pass baton to new Amazon CEO on July 5
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has picked a date to step down as CEO.
 "Jeff Bezos says will pass baton to new Amazon CEO on July 5")
General Motors' newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for moon
General Motors is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to produce the ultimate off-road, self-driving, electric vehicles for the moon.
 "General Motors' newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for moon")
Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut net carbon emissions by 45%
The Hague court did not say how Royal Dutch Shell should achieve the ordered cutback
 "Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut net carbon emissions by 45%")
Belgium suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine for under 41s after death
This comes after the death of a person who had received the shot.
 "Belgium suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine for under 41s after death")
Tokyo 2020: Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation
Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Wednesday called for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled with the games set to open in less than two months
 "Tokyo 2020: Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation")
European Union takes on AstraZeneca in court over vaccine deliveries
The long-standing dispute drew media attention for weeks earlier this year amid a deadly surge of coronavirus infections in Europe
 "European Union takes on AstraZeneca in court over vaccine deliveries")
Defiant Carlos Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name
Auto magnate-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn is campaigning to clear his name, and hopes a visit by French investigators to his home in exile in Lebanon will be his first real opportunity to defend
 "Defiant Carlos Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name")
GOP senators ready $1 tn infrastructure counteroffer to Joe Biden
Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden's sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with Covid-19 relief money