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Africa passes 1M confirmed virus cases; true number far more

Virus talks on brink of collapse, sides still ‘far apart’. Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol Thursday night generated lots of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.

Inside the aftermath of Beirut’s deadly explosion. Grief has turned to outrage following two explosions that wiped out portions of the capital. On Thursday, the death toll climbed to at least 149, with more than 5,000 wounded.

 Turns Out People Don’t Want to Go to Disney World. After a controversial decision to reopen Disney World in mid-July, amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Florida, Disney executives have said fewer people have visited the park than they hoped.

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Britain to Roll Out Five Million Coronavirus Tests That Get Results in 90 Minutes

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Over 1.4M Americans filed for unemployment aid last week ...

 Fewer Americans filing for unemployment aid

NOAA Now Predicts Up To 25 Named Storms In The Atlantic Hurricane Season