Scott Neuman
Stories
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Technology
Hacks Are Prompting Calls For A Cyber Agreement, But Reaching One Would Be Tough
The recent ransomware attacks on U.S. industries have sparked renewed talk of an international cyber agreement that could set rules for what's permissible, and spell out sanctions for violators.
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National
The Pacific Northwest Has Limited A/C, Making The Heat Wave More Dangerous
The brutal heat wave is worse for some residents in the region who live in areas where relatively mild summers have meant that many homes don't have air conditioners.
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Sports
German Stadiums Will Show Their Rainbow Colors To Support Hungary's LGBTQ Community
After a decision by UEFA to deny Munich's plan to light up its arena to protest a new Hungarian law seen as homophobic, other stadiums across the country said they would go ahead anyway.
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National
Federal Officials Can't Be Sued For Clearing Protesters Near White House, Judge Says
A district court judge has dismissed claims that former White House officials conspired to forcibly remove peaceful protesters last year from Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Square.
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World
Where No Plywood Has Gone Before: A Space Agency Will Launch A Tiny, Wooden Satellite
In Europe, engineers are planning to send a plywood-sheathed satellite into orbit to test how well the venerable construction material holds up in space.
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National
The U.S. Has Hit 600,000 COVID Deaths, More Than Any Other Country
The latest toll from Johns Hopkins University comes nearly four months after the nation crossed the half-million mark for deaths from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Politics
America's Top Evangelical Group Is Deciding If They're Further Right Than Trump
The Southern Baptist Convention meets this week in Nashville, bringing to the fore a host of controversial issues that threaten to cause a rift among the faithful.
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World
Muslims Mark End Of Ramadan, But COVID Subdues Celebrations For A Second Year
Some 1.8 billion faithful around the world are marking Eid al-Fitr, but in many places, COVID-19 restrictions and concerns over the spread of virus were putting a damper on festivities.
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Business
FAA OKs Fix For Electrical Issue That Grounded Some Boeing 737 Max Jets
The issue temporarily took more than 100 newly built 737 Max planes out of service last month, but is unrelated to the flight control system problem blamed for two fatal crashes.
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National
CDC Advisers Say Kids As Young As 12 Can Get The Covid-19 Vaccine
The recommendation follows the FDA's extension of its emergency use authorization to children 12 to 15 of age earlier this week. The CDC is expected to quickly approve use.