Law enforcement examine a vehicle in connection with the pursuit of Bobby Crimo, the person of interest in the shootings at the parade in Highland Park, Ill
A 22-year-old person of interest has been apprehended in connection with a mass shooting Monday at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, police said. Police said they apprehended Robert "Bobby" Crimo III following a vehicular pursuit Monday evening after an hours-long manhunt.
Highland Park shooting person of interest Robert Crimo posted videos appearing to preview attack - Washington Examiner
The person of interest in the deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, appears to have shared public videos that preview his desire to commit acts of violence, including one video showing himself driving along the parade route where the mass shooting took place...
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July 4 Highland Park parade shooting: Remembering the victims 1 year later
Seven people were killed in the 2022 mass shooting in Illinois.
Russia hails capture of Luhansk region, but big Ukraine battles lie ahead
Though Russia can claim a prize with its capture of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region, it is far from Moscow's ambitious early war aims and does not deal Kyiv a decisive military blow.
Suspect arrested in Illinois Fourth of July parade shooting that killed 7 people
Live updates on the deadly shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
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In rural West, more worries about access to abortion clinics
Across the U.S. West, rural residents have historically faced barriers in accessing abortion, such as long travel distances and lack of transportation.
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July 4, 2022 Highland Park, Illinois, parade shooting | CNN
A suspect is in custody, police say, after at least six people were killed in a shooting in downtown Highland Park, Illinois, in the area of a July 4th parade. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
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Highland Park shooting witnesses describe shock and horror
Chaos and confusion seized the crowd at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, after a gunman opened fire Monday.
Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend ends
The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
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Highland Park shooting person of interest Robert Crimo captured after manhunt
The accused gunman who attacked a July 4th parade in a Chicago suburb was captured Monday after a manhunt involving several law enforcement agencies.
Analysis: July 4 parade slaughter again shows nowhere is safe from America’s mass killing contagion | CNN Politics
America’s latest mass shooting turned a cherished July Fourth parade from a scene of patriotic joy into one of fear and death.
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Ukraine-Russia latest updates: Donetsk governor urges evacuation
Ukraine news from July 5: Governor says mass evacuation will save lives and enable Ukraine to better fight Russians.
Kemp racing to stay competitive with Abrams in fundraising
The two candidates for Georgia governor are stuffing their campaign war chests for what is expected to be an expensive rematch.
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Uneasy US tries to fete a July 4 marred by parade shooting
Independence Day celebrations in the United States have been rattled by a shooting that left at least six people dead at a parade in Illinois.
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Analysis: ‘A recipe for a lot of suffering’: How abortion bans may strain the red states | CNN Politics
The central paradox of the abortion debate is that the red states racing to outlaw or severely limit the procedure may be the places least prepared to deal with the practical consequences of the new restrictions. And that, experts project, could mean significantly more infant and maternal deaths...
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Mass shootings in the U.S. from Club Q to Pulse nightclub
A 22-year-old gunman opened fire at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs on Saturday night, killing five people and injuring 18 others before he was stopped by heroic patrons at Club Q.
These celebrities are ‘canceling’ July 4 over the Roe. v Wade repeal
Multiple celebrities are protesting the Fourth of July this year in the wake of the bombshell Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which had protected women’s right to abortion for…
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Opinion: Republican politicians are evading accountability on abortion
"Both Paul LePage and Bruce Poliquin still say they’re pro-life but LePage now proclaims 'I don't think a governor should take a position on a social issue.'”
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Highland Park shooting person of interest left online trail of violent imagery
Social media profiles show he performed as a rapper who went by the name “Awake,” whose recent music videos included depictions of mass murder.
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Australia floods worsen as thousands more flee Sydney homes
Torrential rains kept battering Australia's east coast on Tuesday, intensifying the flood crisis in Sydney as thousands more residents were ordered to leave their homes after rivers swiftly rose past danger levels.
Ukraine war: What is Putin's plan now Luhansk has fallen?
The fall of the city of Lysychansk means the whole Luhansk region is now under Russian control.
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Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces undeterred; Russia hails Luhansk victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday his armed forces were undeterred in their efforts to "break" Moscow's will to pursue a nearly five-month war, while Russia's Vladimir Putin hailed his military's victory in the grueling battle of Luhansk.
Swipe right (wing): Former Trump aides seek singles for Thiel-backed dating app
At a hip basement bar in Washington’s Shaw neighborhood on a recent Thursday night, singles from conservative nonprofits, GOP Capitol Hill offices and right-leaning media groups sipped craft cockta…
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July 4th politics: Hassan charges her GOP challengers in battleground New Hampshire are ‘extreme opponents’
Democratic Sen. Hassan of New Hampshire charges in a Fox News interview that her Republican challengers in the crucial battleground state are ‘extreme opponents’
Sydney floods burden 50,000 around Australia's largest city
Hundreds of homes have been inundated in and around Australia's largest city in a flood emergency that was causing trouble for 50,000 people.
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Bidens ‘shocked’ by Highland Park shooting as White House marks July Fourth | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden began Independence Day by sharing a message that looked to the country’s future, but quickly had to respond to another mass shooting in the United States.
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Before July 4th mass shooting, federal officials warned of 'heightened threat environment'
Before the Highland Park, Illinois, parade shooting, federal law enforcement officials had again been on alert because of a "heightened threat environment"
July 4, 2022 Highland Park, Illinois, parade shooting | CNN
A suspect is in custody, police say, after at least six people were killed in a shooting in downtown Highland Park, Illinois, in the area of a July 4th parade. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
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On July 4, Biden says freedoms under assault; urges 'principled patriotism'
Celebrating U.S. Independence Day, President Joe Biden on Monday said freedoms in America were under assault and urged citizens to engage in "principled patriotism" while the country faced economic challenges and national divisions.
President Joe Biden touts ‘principled patriotism’ in July Fourth speech at White House - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden spoke of “principled patriotism” in remarks at a July Fourth event with military families at the White House.BIDEN SAYS HE 'SURGED' FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HELP SEARCH FOR JULY FOURTH PARADE SHOOTERThe commander in chief talked about his belief of what the United States is...
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White House: Biden has read Griner letter pleading for help
Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not “forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
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Canada says its officials were denied access to trial of billionaire in China
Chinese authorities have blocked Canadian government representatives from attending the trial of Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, the Canadian embassy said on Tuesday.
GOP group working to elect Republicans at state level says economy remains focus for voters ahead of midterms
A GOP group working to elect Republicans at a state level insist economic woes will be the main focus for voters in the upcoming midterm elections.
'Something different': California GOP's bid for governor
Brian Dahle, the Republican Party’s longshot hope to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom in California, knows that to win in his progressive home state he can’t allow Democrats to label him as an election denying, abortion-hating, gun-loving, bombastic right-winger. Whether voters believe he is what he...
Pa. Senate race between Fetterman, Oz may break advertising spending records
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Insiders expect the U.S. Senate race between Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman to be one of the most expensive of all time in Pennsylvania — perhaps even
Witnesses describe terror and ‘horrific injuries’ after rooftop shooter opened fire on July 4 parade
A doctor said he saw "the kind of injuries you’d probably see in wartime, the kind of injuries that only probably happen when bullets can blow bodies up."
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Couple fined $1,500 for parking in own driveway
A San Francisco couple was fined over $1,500, with the threat of more fines, if they didn't stop parking in their own driveway.
Philadelphia shooting: 2 police officers shot during Fourth of July celebration
Two officers were shot during a Fourth of July gathering in Philadelphia. Police are still searching for the suspect.
High court ruling impacts Massachusetts gun licensing rules
Massachusetts police chiefs should no longer deny or impose restrictions on licenses to carry a gun just because the applicant doesn’t have a “good reason” to carry, the state’s attorney
‘I’m terrified I might be here forever’: Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to Biden | CNN Politics
WNBA star Brittney Griner, in a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden, said she fears she will be detained in Russia indefinitely and pleaded with the President not to forget about her and other American detainees.
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Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting
A gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade near Chicago, killing six people.
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'Ready for Ron': Political action committee seeks to draft DeSantis to run for president in 2024
Political veteran forms committee to raise money and seek information from supporters to "draft" Gov. DeSantis for 2024 presidential run.
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How a well-heeled Brooklyn enclave could decide New York's hottest congressional primary
Nearly 60 percent of voters in the newly drawn district are white, highly educated and clustered in tony Brooklyn neighborhoods, where select candidates in the crowded field have long-standing ties.
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Highland Park, Illinois, experienced an antisemitic incident earlier this year
A gunman opened fire Monday during a July Fourth parade, killing at least six. Police have not addressed or confirmed a possible motive in the shooting.
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US judge finds for 3 drug distributors in WVa opioid lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three major U.S. drug distributors in a landmark lawsuit filed in West Virginia
How the fall of Roe v. Wade could impact abortion access around the world
Abortion rights activists say the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade will reverberate around the world, possibly restricting access to the procedure in other countries and weakenin…
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Macron’s Failed Promises on Lebanon
France’s position regarding accountability after the Beirut port's blast almost two years ago has been particularly troubling. President Macron needs to send a clear message to Lebanon’s political class that violating international human rights law with impunity is a thing of the past.
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.
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With no fuel and no cash, Sri Lanka grinds to a halt
Less than a day’s worth of fuel remains, says the energy minister, as the cash-strapped nation extends school closures.
GOP Illinois governor hopeful apologizes after calling for people to ‘move on’ after shooting
Darren Bailey, an Illinois state senator and the Republican nominee for governor, apologized Monday after saying that people should “move on” from the deadly Highland Park shooting earlier in the d…
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Missing Canadian girl is found in Oregon; suspect arrested
Officials say a 13-year-old Canadian girl who was missing for more than a week has been found in Oregon and that a man accused of kidnapping her is detained
Katy Perry, Bette Midler and Jessica Chastain lead online Independence Day protests: 'July 4th canceled'
Katy Perry, Bette Midler and Jessica Chastain protested against Independence Day and claimed women's rights were stripped after Supreme Court decision.
Sen. Mitt Romney Warns Of Dire Threats To A Blind Nation 'In Denial'
"A classic example of denial comes from Donald Trump: 'I won in a landslide,'" the senator noted, quoting the former president.
‘That’s not what they died for’: WWII vet turns 100, cries over state of US - Washington Examiner
Former United States Marine and World War II veteran Carl Spurlin Dekel cried over the current state of his country as he celebrated his 100th birthday on June 29. The Florida native reflected on his life, saying, "I've lived a good life. I've had a lot of love, happiness, smiling, telling...
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Mexican bishops to put photos of dead priests in churches
Mexico's Roman Catholic Council of Bishops is calling on parishes throughout the country to put photos of dead nuns and priests in their churches this Sunday and to hold Masses for all those killed in gang-fueled violence
Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa directs military officials, ISI to stay away from politics
Earlier, Pakistan`s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were strictly directed to stay away from politics. The ISI DG Lt Gen had directed officials of the intelligence agency that no interference into politics and political matters would be tolerated. Pakistan media reports said the unauthorized...
Ukraine reconstruction cost estimated at $750 billion – some could come from seized Russian assets: July 4 recap
Russia's increasing use of outdated weaponry may be evidence its military lacks more precise modern weapons, military analysts say.
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El Salvador woman's 50-year jail sentence outrages abortion rights group
A woman in El Salvador has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for aggravated homicide in a controversial case in which authorities argued she had killed her baby after giving birth, while her defenders said she had suffered a miscarriage.
Ukraine round-up: Putin vows to continue war and the mood in a shelled Russian city
Russia's president urges troops to build on the capture of Lysychansk, as residents of Belgorod live in fear and denial.
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Take a number, sit in line: Canada troubleshoots passport line chaos with a bulk order for chairs
‘I will continue to direct staff to do all they can to create a more hospitable environment,’ Minister of Children, Families and Social Development Karina Gould said last week.
www.politico.comArmy Bases That Honor Confederate Traitors Could Soon Be Renamed for These Heroes
WASHINGTON — During the Jim Crow era, nine Southern Army bases were named for treasonous Confederate generals who fought to preserve slavery and white supremacy. Now a commission established by Congress has suggested new names for the bases that “embody the best of the United States Army and...
Federal judge rules in favor of drug distributors in West Virginia opioid case
A federal judge ruled in favor of three drug distributors on Monday in a lawsuit accusing them of being responsible for the opioid epidemic in certain communities in West Virginia. Judge David Fab…
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Teen will lose leg after brother rescued her from shark attack in Florida
Addison Bethea was scalloping along the gulf coast with her older brother, a firefighter, when a 9-foot-long shark latched onto her thigh.
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UK risks Chinese anger over trade talks with Taiwan
Beijing issues warning over London’s talks with Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator.
July 4th politics: Hassan charges her GOP challengers in battleground New Hampshire are ‘extreme opponents’
Democratic Sen. Hassan of New Hampshire charges in a Fox News interview that her Republican challengers in the crucial battleground state are ‘extreme opponents’
Harry Styles Copenhagen concert canceled following mall shooting
Harry Styles has canceled an upcoming Copenhagen concert following a mall shooting that left three people dead and three others critically wounded, he announced Sunday on Twitter. A 22-year-old Dan…
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Kansas voters have said no to Kris Kobach twice over the past four years. If he wins the Aug. 2 primary, an anticipated GOP tide in November may be enough to lift even wobbly candidates. “I decided to run for attorney general the day that President Biden was sworn into office,” Kobach said in...
Taiwan’s Foxconn raises full-year outlook on strong tech demand
Taiwanese firm reports sales jumped 31 percent from a year earlier despite severe chip shortages.
Trump Knows Rigged Election Claim Is 'A Lie,' Says Ex-Insider Anthony Scaramucci
Information about Donald Trump's state of mind leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection could be critical if any charges are filed against him.
Michael Moore's July 4 message: 'Cannot in good conscience' continue to accept 'full citizenship' privileges
Michael Moore published a "declaration" on the Fourth of July revealing why he can no longer accept the "privileges of full citizenship" in the United States.
Russian hockey player detained in Russia for allegedly evading military service, per reports | CNN
Russian goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov was detained in St. Petersburg on the request of the military prosecutor’s office on Friday for evading military service, according to reports from Russian media outlets.
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Ethiopia’s Abiy reports new civilian killings in Oromia
Prime minister accuses OLA rebels of a ‘new massacre’ as survivor says as many as 300 people may have been killed.
Supreme Court urges MD, VA officials to enforce anti-picketing laws on abortion ruling protests outside justices' homes
An armed man last month allegedly made threats against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh near the justice's suburban Washington, D.C., home.
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Daughter of Blue Jays coach dies in boating accident
Julia Budzinski, 17, died in a boating accident in Virginia and her father, Toronto Blue Jays coach Mark Budzinski took a leave of absence from the team.
Opinion | How the Founders Intended to Check the Supreme Court’s Power
The president and Congress can check SCOTUS' power when they believe the justices have exceeded their mandate. This might be the best way to save the court from itself.
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Saving the lives of millions of children not just a ‘political victory’
Last week the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a number of rulings reaffirming an originalist interpretation of America’s Constitution and its federalist assumptions.
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Parliament an unsafe workplace due to sexual misconduct by MPs, say unions
Political parties cannot be trusted to deal with misbehaviour by their own MPs, claim general secretaries
Anti-abortion group claims SA politicians pledged to ‘take forward’ bill reversing new medical laws
Labor and Liberal members deny making any such agreement with Enid Lyons List, a group with stated aim of getting more “pro-life” women into parliament
No party divisions on Poland's security says president
Politicians from all parties see eye to eye about Poland's security, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, said after a National Security Council (RBN) meeting on Monday.
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Once a Crucial Refuge, ‘Gayborhoods’ Lose L.G.B.T.Q. Residents in Major Cities (Published 2022)
Many are choosing to live elsewhere in search of cheaper housing and better amenities. They are finding growing acceptance in other communities after decades of political and social changes.
German leader gathers employers, unions to tackle inflation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has gathered top employer and labor union representatives at his Berlin office to seek ways of addressing the impact of rising prices while preventing a spiral
New BA.5 COVID Subvariant: What to Know
BA.5, the newest COVID subvariant of the omicron family, comes with a new problem.
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North Korea suggests balloons flown from South to blame for Covid-19 outbreak
The highly questionable claim that "alien things" were responsible appeared to be an attempt to hold its rival responsible amid increasing tensions over its nuclear program.
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One in 10 Army National Guard soldiers unvaccinated as deadline passes
Defense Secretary Austin said soldiers who were unvaccinated could face “separation,” or expulsion from the service. But can the military afford to do that as recruiting slumps?
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Macau COVID outbreak hits more than 900 as infections spread
Macau reported 89 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total to more than 900 infections since mid-June, as authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub race to contain its largest outbreak since the pandemic began.
China’s Covid Outbreak Flares, Fueling Fears of Wider Spread
China reported more Covid-19 infections in its current epicenter, putting pressure on authorities to tame the outbreak before it spills over into some of the country’s most economically important areas.
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Long COVID: New evidence for 'viral reservoirs', biomarker in body
A pre-print study suggests that the SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen could be a biomarker of long COVID, pointing to a persistent reservoir of active virus.
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Coronavirus India News Highlights: India records 16,159 fresh Covid-19 infections, up from yesterday’s 13,086; active cases cross 1.5 lakh mark
Coronavirus India, Covid-19 News Highlights, July 06, 2022: In other news, Canada is going to throw out about 13.6 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine because it couldn't find any takers for it either at home or abroad.
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Study looks at pneumococcal carriage among over 60's during COVID pandemic
In a recent article posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States analyzed the pneumococcal carriage in older adults in the Greater New Haven Area, United States (US), during the implementation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation strategies.
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Vaccine doses for 'everyone' this fall, B.C. minister says as next COVID-19 wave approaches
With researchers anticipating another COVID-19 wave this summer, B.C. health officials are once again urging the public to get vaccinated – especially the 1.3 million residents sitting on unused booster invitations.
Queenslanders in hospital with COVID rise by more than 100 in a day
An infectious diseases expert says new sub-variants are driving the rising case numbers and even people who had recently contracted COVID are not fully protected from the new strains.
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Here’s how long-COVID is impacting some groups in Michigan
A new joint study finds it’s more prevalent among women, Hispanics, and those over 75 years old. Long-COVID is also hitting people with less than a high school education and incomes less than 50 thousand a year. Plus, 27% of those with pre-existing conditions like cancer, heart disease, or other...
'It's the real deal': Doctors warn about future wave fuelled by Omicron variants
COVID-19 cases are rising again in Canada, with the two fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants known as BA.4 and BA.5 to blame. CTVNews.ca has a guide to what you need to know about the new variants.
LA County reports 15,413 new COVID cases over holiday weekend
The county’s daily test positivity rate, on a seven-day average, was 13.7% as of Monday, up from 12.2% last Tuesday.
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COVID-19 has 'crushed' Canada's health-care system, warns doctor
Chronic staff shortages in Canada's health-care system have been exacerbated by waves of COVID-19 infections, and are pushing the system to the brink, warns a medical advocate for Doctors Manitoba.
Florida tops 71,000 COVID-19 cases for fifth straight week
The number has risen over the last two months due to spread of subvariants of the coronavirus. The state has topped 60,000 new cases every week since the week of May 13-19.
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N.J reports 1,385 COVID cases, no deaths. Numerous indicators suggest virus is spreading again.
New Jersey's rate of transmission ticked up to 1.05 Monday.
