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Simone Biles said she had 'the twisties.' Here's what that means July 29, 2021
You can learn a lot about a subculture by the slang it develops. Gymnastics has a lot of slang around fear: the twisties, headcasing, mental block, bailing, balking.
Why Olympians bite their medals and what they do with them July 29, 2021
This Australian won two gold medals in Tokyo. Why she won't look at social media July 28, 2021
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who won two Olympic gold medals at Tokyo 2020 in the 200m and 400m freestyle, talks about why she deleted every social media app on her phone to avoid "external pressure."
China breaks world record in women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay
Outspoken Chinese billionaire sentenced to 18 years in prison July 29, 2021
Billionaire Sun Dawu, a vocal critic of the Chinese government, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Wednesday for "picking quarrels and provoking troubles," according to an official statement posted by the court.
Tsunami warning in effect for parts of Alaskan coast after 8.2 earthquake July 29, 2021
Parts of Alaska are under tsunami warnings after a 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, according to preliminary data from the US Geological Survey.
Beijing reports first Covid case in 179 days as alarm grows over Nanjing Delta cluster July 29, 2021
Beijing recorded its first Covid-19 case in nearly six months on Wednesday, as Chinese authorities scramble to prevent the spread of the Delta variant amid an outbreak linked to an airport in the populous eastern city of Nanjing.
Officer at Capitol riot responds to questions of credibility: 'I can't put a Band-Aid on my emotions' July 29, 2021
A US Capitol Police officer who was the target of racist slurs during the January 6 insurrection rebuked questions about his credibility from conservative critics Wednesday evening, stating, "I can't put a Band-Aid on my emotions."
Kinzinger says 'a lot' of Republicans have privately conveyed support for his January 6 stance July 29, 2021
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of just two Republicans on the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, said Wednesday that "a lot" of GOP lawmakers have privately conveyed support to him, as he stressed that "nobody actually believes" the election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.
Infrastructure deal is a mirage of hope in a poisoned Congress July 29, 2021
For the briefest moment, amid an inferno of fury, mistrust, stunts and ill-faith, Congress actually worked.
Chinese officials and Taliban meet in Tianjin as US exits Afghanistan July 29, 2021
China's Foreign Minister met with senior leaders of the Taliban in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Wednesday in the latest sign of warming ties between Beijing and the resurgent Islamist group.
After historic protests, defiant Cubans face mass trials July 29, 2021
Following the most widespread protests since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, Cubans are now bracing themselves for a new aftershock poised to shake the communist-run island: Mass trials of those who dared to take to the streets calling for change.
US returning to early pandemic surges and restrictions. It's time to compel people to do the right thing, expert says July 29, 2021
'I'm confused': Dr. Wen discusses mixed messaging on masks July 28, 2021
Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC's updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with "substantial" and "high" transmission of Covid-19, saying that it is mostly the right policy, but criticizing its communication.
These are the new UNESCO World Heritage Sites July 28, 2021
A prehistoric solar observatory in the middle of a desert. A decades-old railway that bisects two soaring mountain ranges. Striking art etched into rocks that dates back 7,000 years.
Suspect arrested in movie theater shooting that wounded TikTok star and killed teen July 29, 2021
A man is in custody in connection with the shooting at a California movie theater Monday night that left a woman dead and a well-known TikTok user in critical condition, police said Wednesday.
Thailand builds Covid-19 hospital in Bangkok airport amid surge in cases July 29, 2021
Thai volunteers on Wednesday turned a cargo warehouse at Bangkok's Don Muang Airport into a 1,800-bed field hospital for Covid-19 patients with less severe symptoms, as the country deals with its biggest outbreak to date.
Tunisia's Saied moves on economy and Covid-19 after dismissing government July 29, 2021
Tunisia's president said on Wednesday he was addressing the country's dire economic and Covid-19 situation, and probing widespread corruption after invoking emergency powers on Sunday to seize control of government in a move his foes called a coup.
A man was charged with hate crimes for attacks on Muslims in New York City July 29, 2021
A man accused of anti-Muslim attacks in New York City was charged Wednesday with hate crimes by the Queens District Attorney's Office.
Disney World and Disneyland to again require masks indoors July 29, 2021
Disney World and Disneyland, the two crown jewels of Disney's parks unit, will again require masks indoors.

Scientists Call for Urgent Climate Change Action, Citing ‘Tipping point’ July 29, 2021
The California Climate Insurance Working Group has released 40 state and local policy recommendations focused on reducing damage and improving recovery following a wildfire, extreme heat wave, or flood. The report “Protecting Communities, Preserving Nature, and Building Resiliency; How First-of-Its-Kind …
Don Jergler
Labor Commissioner Cites Three California Grocers $447K over COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave July 29, 2021
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited three El Super grocery stores in Southern California for failing to provide or delaying supplemental paid sick leave or other benefits to 95 workers impacted by COVID-19. Some of the workers were reportedly forced …
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California, Nevada Governors Tour Site of Massive Wildfire July 28, 2021
The governors of California and Nevada called for more federal firefighting assistance Wednesday as they toured a region blackened by one of several massive wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in the West. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and California …
Don Jergler
Deadline Nears for FEMA Aid Applications in SW Louisiana July 28, 2021
Southwest Louisiana residents and businesses have only a few more days to apply for federal disaster assistance because of property damage or other eligible losses in May due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. FEMA said homeowners, renters or business …
Stephanie K. Jones
Regulators to Fine North Dakota Pipeline Operator $93K for Safety Issues July 28, 2021
Federal regulators say they plan to fine the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline $93,200 over pipeline safety violations. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration says the violations pertain to physical aspects of the pipeline and monitoring systems. There …
Stephanie K. Jones
Keystone Agency Investors Partners with 2 Midwest Agencies July 28, 2021
Keystone Agency Investors (KAI), a private equity backed investment firm that is a majority owner of independent insurance agencies, entered into equity partnerships with Arachas Group LLC in Bartlett, Illinois, and Mason McBride Inc. in Troy, Michigan. Arachas Group is …
Stephanie K. Jones
Texas Insurance Department Warns of Fake Text Scams July 28, 2021
The Texas Department of Insurance said fake text messages claiming to be from the agency have been reported. Texas residents should beware of these text messages, TDI said. Scam artists can make phone numbers appear to be from agencies, legitimate …
Stephanie K. Jones
COVID Outbreak Shuts Down Kansas Summer Camp July 28, 2021
A suburban Kansas City summer camp has been shut down after eight COVID-19 cases were reported, and hospitals were raising alarms about a rise in infected patients. The Kansas City Star reports that the camp, which was put on by …
Stephanie K. Jones
Hendricks, President of Texas’ Specialty Insurance Managers, to Retire July 28, 2021
Sherri Hendricks, a Texas insurance professional with an extensive career in the industry and current president of Austin-based Specialty Insurance Managers, is retiring. In 1980, Hendricks began her career in insurance in Corpus Christi working for Holland and Associates, a …
Stephanie K. Jones
Elderly Colorado Man Tasered Says Cop Put Knee on Neck in Lawsuit July 28, 2021
A 75-year-old man who suffered a cascade of health problems after a police officer used a Taser on him in his home without warning filed a lawsuit accusing the officer of also putting a knee on his neck and causing …
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California Requiring Vaccine or Testing for State Workers July 28, 2021
California will require millions of health care workers and state employees to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly, announcing a broad measure this week to try to slow rising coronavirus infections in the nation’s most populous …
Don Jergler
University Study Posses Possible Future for Western Wildfires as a Decade-Long Burst, Followed by Gradual Decline July 28, 2021
Newswise — In recent years, wildfires on the West Coast have become larger and more damaging. A combination of almost a century of fire suppression and hotter and drier conditions has created a tinderbox ready to ignite, destroying homes and …
Don Jergler
Bayer Will Appeal U.S. Court Ruling on PCBs If Necessary July 28, 2021
German chemicals maker Bayer said on Wednesday it may appeal an order in a U.S. legal case to pay $185 million to four staff members of a school in the state of Washington over exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, …
Don Jergler
Chubb Is ‘Firing On All Cylinders,’ Says CEO Greenberg After Record Results for Q2 July 28, 2021
Chubb released positive second quarter results, driven by gains in its commercial property/casualty business and related rate hikes in the sector. The company called it a “record quarter” with “robust” numbers. The company said it had its best property/casualty premium …
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Acrobat Injured After Fall at Barnstable County Fair in Massachusetts July 28, 2021
An acrobat has been hospitalized following injuries sustained in a fall at the Barnstable County Fair Wednesday. The man fell about 20 feet to the ground while he was performing on a large, spinning structure called the wheel of death. …
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Maryland Investigators Say Three Fires on Same Street Intentionally Set July 28, 2021
Three fires just days apart at homes on the same street on the Eastern Shore were set intentionally, Maryland fire investigators said. The first fire broke out Wednesday on Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury and two more broke out Friday night …
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The Hilb Group Acquires Massachusetts’ MillBrook Benefits and Insurance Services July 28, 2021
The Hilb Group has acquired Massachusetts-based MillBrook Benefits and Insurance Services LLC, strengthening its presence throughout New England. Based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, MillBrook specializes in customized benefits solutions for businesses and their employees. Agency Principal Pete Miller and his …
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States Braced for a Wave of COVID Lawsuits. It Never Arrived. July 28, 2021
In a legislative flurry, 30 states instituted liability protections in late 2020 and early 2021 designed to protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits, out of fear that companies would be sued for exposing workers, clients or vendors to the swiftly spreading, …
Andrew G. Simpson
Aon Launches New Executive Committee Following Decision to Terminate Willis Merger July 28, 2021
Aon plc has introduced a new Aon Executive Committee (AEC), following the broker’s recent decision to terminate its $30 billion acquisition of Willis Towers Watson. The AEC will be comprised of four solution lines, five regions and five shared service …
L.S. Howard
Businesses Show They’re in No Rush to Resume Busy Travel Schedules July 28, 2021
Of the 2 million people clogging airport security lines and gate areas again each day, one crowd is still largely missing: business travelers. Their absence is noteworthy because they are a key source of revenue and profit, underpinning a record-breaking …
Andrew G. Simpson