The U.N. health agency says there were 8,700 deaths last week, with a 21% jump in the Americas and a 17% increase in the Western Pacific.
June 2022
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Dutch intel agency prevented Russian spy from working at International Criminal Court
The tribunal in The Hague is investigating allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
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Portland looking for alternatives after site targeted for temporary shelter falls through
A city spokesperson said Thursday the location the city and state had been working on fell through due to the requirements of the city’s Green New Deal ordinance.
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Anti-vaccine doctor sentenced to prison for Capitol riot
Dr. Simone Gold of California told the judge she deeply regrets entering the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and didn’t intend to get involved in an event that was ‘so destructive to our nation.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine communities expand Juneteenth holiday events
Organizers hope to build community involvement in the emancipation celebration that became a federal and state holiday in 2021.
Posted inSports
Baseball roundup: Manfred says Tampa Bay and Oakland need to reach new ballpark deals soon
Commissioner Rob Manfred left open the possibility of considering relocation if agreements are not struck.
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U.S. Open notebook: Rahm finishes opening round with adventurous par-birdie
Defending champion Jon Rahm shot a 1-under 69 on Thursday, but his path over the final two holes was somewhat chaotic.
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Sen. King pushes to convert Defense Department vehicles to electricity
The Defense Department is the world’s largest institutional consumer of petroleum.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Dwindling catch puts future of Portland Fish Exchange in jeopardy
Its board is starting a process that could lead to the end of the 35-year-old fish auction on Portland’s waterfront.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Even trace amounts of PFAS chemicals pose health risk, new federal advisory says
Under the new guidance, Maine’s PFAS problem would challenge public water districts that serve hundreds of thousands of customers, not just rural residents and farmers who rely on well water.