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US first lady Jill Biden ends isolation after testing negative for Covid-19
She tested positive for Covid-19 last week and had mild symptoms
 "US first lady Jill Biden ends isolation after testing negative for Covid-19")
Streaming viewership pips cable TV for first time in US: Nielsen report
Streaming viewership has exceeded cable usage for the first time in the US, amid the slowdown of new content on traditional television and reduced sports programming, a new report has shown.
 "Streaming viewership pips cable TV for first time in US: Nielsen report")
US judge leans toward disclosure of document for Trump's Mar-a-Lago search
A federal judge in Florida said he is likely to order the release of a key court document for the search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, despite warnings that it may harm the investigation.
 "US judge leans toward disclosure of document for Trump's Mar-a-Lago search")
Russia expects US to issue visa to Lavrov for UNGA visit: Foreign Ministry
Russia expects that US will issue visas to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his delegation for their participation in the high-level meetings during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.
 "Russia expects US to issue visa to Lavrov for UNGA visit: Foreign Ministry")
US, Taiwan plan to start trade talks, eye growth with shared values
The US and Taiwan have announced trade talks after both sides agreed on improving trade and investment relationships and, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values.
 "US, Taiwan plan to start trade talks, eye growth with shared values")
US Fed indicates further rate hikes as inflation shows no signs of abating
US Federal Reserve officials indicated that further rate hikes could follow as there is "little evidence" that inflation pressures were subsiding, according to the Fed's latest policy meeting.
 "US Fed indicates further rate hikes as inflation shows no signs of abating")
EV owners fed up with the sorry state of public charging stations in US
According to a report, one out of every five respondents ended up not charging their vehicle during their visit to a public charging station
 "EV owners fed up with the sorry state of public charging stations in US")
US: Companies facing first tax on stock buybacks in Joe Biden's bill
Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their just-passed legislation: the creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America that had long seemed untouchable.
 "US: Companies facing first tax on stock buybacks in Joe Biden's bill")
Polio vax boosters offered to children in London: Here's what experts say
In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that polio virus had been detected in sewage in north and east London post which vaccine boosters were offered.
 "Polio vax boosters offered to children in London: Here's what experts say")
India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report
Paints an encouraging picture of economic activity gaining strength, with most GDP constituents exceeding their pre-pandemic levels
 "India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report")
US FAA finds Boeing 787 certification documents incomplete: Report
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified a number of omissions in Boeing's documentation, submitted in late April, and has sent portions of it back to the planemaker, one of the people said
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Global coronavirus caseload tops 517.3 mn, death toll crosses 6.25 mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,863,725 and 997,526, respectively
 "Global coronavirus caseload tops 517.3 mn, death toll crosses 6.25 mn")
US migration policy 'incoherent' and 'differentiated', laments Cuba
Two days before the opening of migration talks between Cuba and the US, which have been paralysed for four yrs, a Cuban official lamented Washington's incoherent and differentiated migration policies.
 "US migration policy 'incoherent' and 'differentiated', laments Cuba")
Ukraine crisis: France freezes $24 bn of Russian Central Bank's assets
France also froze real estate in the country worth half a billion euros, which is about 30 properties and apartments owned by Russian citizens, according to the minister
 "Ukraine crisis: France freezes $24 bn of Russian Central Bank's assets")
US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India
These applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), Culture and extraordinary ability (O, P, and Q visas).
 "US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India")
US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions
Amid increasing China's military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington's support to Taipei
 "US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions")
US completes construction of radar designed to detect missiles from NKorea
US has completed construction of a new long-range radar in Alaska that is designed to give early warnings for incoming ballistic missiles from N Korea and other countries, a top defence official said
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Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat
After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday informed the athletes will still be able to take part in the games
 "Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat")
India's last-minute defence of coal at COP26 hid role of China and US
China, US and India are the three biggest polluters, and all three have now pledged to zero-out their emissions in the decades ahead.
 "India's last-minute defence of coal at COP26 hid role of China and US")
US allows automatic job authorisation for spouses of H1-B visa holders
This may be applicable to L2 visa holders as well
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