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Jess Smith


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Study Finds Remdesivir Effective in Stopping Virus Spread; Effective Against COVID-19’s Vital Enzyme

A study confirmed that a drug used in treating patients with hepatitis C and other cold-like viruses also interfered with one of the vital COVID-19 enzymes, preventing it from increasing its numbers.
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Team USA Bows to France; French Team Reminds Americans Who the Gold Medal Favorite Is

France overpowered Team USA, snapping their 25-game Olympic winning streak in the Olympic opener, 89-79, Sunday.
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Team USA Climbs Back to Leaderboards on Day 2 of Tokyo Olympics After Medal-Less Opening Day

After a disappointing opening day, Team USA climbed back to the leaderboards as they finished Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics with dominating performances.
El Salvador to Seek International Help to Locate Ex-President Salvador Sanchez Ceren Wanted on Corruption, Money Laundering Charges

El Salvador to Seek International Help to Locate Ex-President Salvador Sanchez Ceren Wanted on Corruption, Money Laundering Charges

After years of investigation, the attorney general of El Salvador issued an arrest warrant for the country's former president Salvador Sanchez Ceren.
California Man Arrested in Massive $27 Million PPP Fraud Scheme

California Man Arrested in Massive $27 Million PPP Fraud Scheme

A California man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a fraud scheme to obtain $27 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Mexican Golfer Gaby Lopez Carries Mexico’s Flag in Tokyo Olympics’ Opening Ceremony; Fabrizio Zanotti Raises Paraguay’s Flag

Mexican Golfer Gaby Lopez Carries Mexico’s Flag in Tokyo Olympics’ Opening Ceremony; Fabrizio Zanotti Raises Paraguay’s Flag

Mexican golfer Gaby Lopez fulfilled one of her dreams, and that's to represent her country in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Los Angeles Offers Reimbursement Options to El Segundo Residents Affected by Millions of Gallons of Sewage

After the sewage spill at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant resulted in environmental damages and an unbearable odor, Los Angeles offered El Segundo residents reimbursement options for hotel room or air condition units through July 29 while damages were being treated.
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LeBron James Becomes First Active Player in NBA History To Reach $1 Billion Earnings

The face of the NBA, LeBron James, cemented his name in NBA history after he became the first active NBA player to reach the billion-dollar mark.
Cartel Wives: How Kingpins' Wives Operate in Mexico's Notorious Sinaloa Cartel

Cartel Wives: How Kingpins' Wives Operate in Mexico's Notorious Sinaloa Cartel

Recent arrests revealed how Mexico's notorious Sinaloa Cartel relied on the bosses' wives to keep its operations going, a report said.
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Mexico Beats France, 4-1; Second Half Goals Save Mexican Soccer Team

The 2012 Olympic men's soccer gold medalist team, Mexico, unfolded its Olympic campaign with a statement, overpowering France, 4-1, orchestrating a second-half run Thursday at Tokyo Stadium.
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Brazil's Football Legends Marta and Formiga Acquire Olympic Record Glory at Tokyo

After finishing their opening match at the 2020 Tokyo Games, Brazil's football legends Marta and Formiga created history at the Olympics.
Final Preparations Are Made Ahead Of The Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics: Organizer Fires Opening Ceremony's Director Over Old Holocaust Skit

After having a decades-old comedy skit referencing the Holocaust, the director for the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony has been fired by organizers Thursday.
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President Joe Biden Optimistic at the Possibility of Vaccination for Kids Under 12

During a televised town hall in Cincinnati Wednesday, United States President Joe Biden expressed optimism regarding the possible COVID-19 vaccinations of young American kids.
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Federal Agents' Dallas Raid Leads to Recovery of $1.6M Cash, Cocaine, Guns

A drug bust this month did not only led to the arrest of two individuals responsible for selling drugs but also the recovery of more than $1.6 million in cash, drugs, and 14 firearms in a Dallas residence, federal officials stated.
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Florida Tourism's Possible Comeback Depends on Canadian Border

After Canada relaxed its COVID-19 border restrictions, Florida economists expressed on Tuesday their optimism regarding the number of tourists already recovering would increase faster than expected from international travelers.
U.S. Customs And Border Protection Agents Train For Possible Immigrant Caravan

Border Patrol Agents Seize $530K Cocaine at International Bridges in Two Separate Field Operations

Agents of the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry seized during their enforcement actions not less than $530,000 of alleged cocaine in two separate incidents.
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Australian Athlete Tests Positive for Using Cocaine; Equestrian Rider Banned From Olympics for Drugs

After a drug test conducted by the SPI or Sport Integrity Australia, an Australian equestrian rider was suspended from Tokyo Olympics for testing positive for cocaine.
The Greek Freak: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50-Point Performance Ends Milwaukee Bucks’ 50-Year NBA Title Drought

The Greek Freak: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50-Point Performance Ends Milwaukee Bucks’ 50-Year NBA Title Drought

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped a 50-point performance in the 2021 NBA Finals Game 6 vs. Phoenix Suns, ending the 50-year title drought of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Peru Gets New President and It's Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo as Keiko Fujimori Concedes

After six weeks of election conflict with rival Keiko Fujimori, rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo was declared the new president of Peru.
California to Feed More Than 6 Million Students in Largest Free School Lunch Program in U.S.

California to Feed More Than 6 Million Students in Largest Free School Lunch Program in U.S.

All 6.2 million public school students in California will have the option to eat school meals for free when classrooms reopen for the fall term.

Jeff Bezos to Blast Off to Space Aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard

The mission will be New Shepard’s 16th flight, but this will be the first time that it would carry humans aboard. The mission dubbed the ‘First Human Flight’ will carry Bezos along with three other civilians and would blast off at 9:00 AM EDT from the company's Launch Site One near Van Horn, Texas.

Biden Administration Moves Its First Detainee Out of Guantánamo Bay; Turns Over Detainee to Moroccan Government

On Monday, the administration of President Joe Biden turned over its first detainee out of Guantánamo Bay to the Moroccan government with security assurances.
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TikTok Campaign Leads to California Murder Suspect's Arrest; Tips Direct California Authorities in Mexican Resort

After a 19-year old woman was stabbed to death outside her family's Southern California apartment in February, the main suspect was finally arrested with the help of video sharing site TikTok
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Costa Rican Authorities Seize 4.3 Tons of Colombia-Produced Cocaine; Drug Bust Considered 2nd-Biggest in Costa Rican History

Authorities in the Central American nation seized 4.3 tons of cocaine which were originally produced by drug cartels in Colombia, Costa Rican authorities stated on Sunday.

Team USA Rallies Back Against Spain, Secures Final Exhibition Game Before Tokyo Olympics

After dropping their first two of its exhibition game, Team USA left their best performance for the last, capping off their exhibition schedule in Las Vegas with an 83-76 win over the reigning World Champions, Spain.
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