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Undetected Variants, Cryptic Lineages: Wastewater Probe Raises New Covid Mystery
Researchers in New York suspect that a they may have found a variant, first seen in wastewater, which went undetected as it was not reported in humans
Pakistan on High Alert Day After 7 Soldiers, 13 Insurgents Killed in Attacks on Balochistan Security Posts
Sources told News18 that Pakistan’s Interior Ministry fears more attacks of the kind carried out on security posts in Balochistan’s Panjgur and Noshki districts.
Broome Carries Morehead State Over Tennessee Tech 75-68
Johni Broome had a seasonhigh 25 points plus 14 rebounds as Morehead State got past Tennessee Tech 7568 on Thursday.
West Africa Bloc To Deploy Stabilizing Force To Bissau After Coup Attempt
West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Thursday it will deploy troops to GuineaBissau to help stabilise the country following a failed coup early this week.
U.S. Warns Chinese Firms Against Helping Russia Against Potential Ukraine Sanctions
The United States warned Chinese firms on Thursday they would face consequences if they sought to evade any export controls imposed on Moscow in the event of Russia invading Ukraine.
Pulisic Responds To US Benching With Goal Vs Honduras
Christian Pulisic received startling news from Gregg Berhalter: The U.S. coach benched Americas top player for what was essentially a must-win World Cup qualifier against Honduras.
Chargers Hire Ryan Ficken As Special Teams Coordinator
Ryan Ficken has been hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as special teams coordinator after he spent the past 15 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
ECOWAS Asks Burkina Faso Junta For Election Date Proposal
West African regional leaders refrained Thursday from imposing sanctions against the new military junta in Burkina Faso, instead requesting that the new rulers propose a firm date for returning the country to democratic rule.
Upper House Of Austrian Parliament Approves Vaccine Mandate
Austrias planned COVID19 vaccine mandate was approved by the upper house of parliament Thursday evening, clearing one of the final hurdles before it can take effect.
Russia and China May Sign Energy, Other Deals Amid Moscow Tensions with West
China is Russia’s top export market after the European Union. Russian imports to China were worth $79.3 billion in 2021.
South Korea Expands Rapid Testing Amid Record Covid Infections
The new testing regime that started Thursday expands the use of rapid testing and is aimed at saving PCR lab tests for high-risk groups.
Ottawa's Top Cop: Police Likely Can't End Vaccine Protests
The police chief of Canadas capital said Wednesday there is likely no policing solution to end a protest against vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions that has snarled traffic around Parliament.
Recruiting Wars: A&M's Fisher Says Rumors Are 'GarbaGe'
After Texas A&M added yet another blue-chip prospect to the highest-rated recruiting class in college football Wednesday, coach Jimbo Fisher went off about rumors that booster-funded endorsement deals were fueling the Aggies' success.
Saints GM Compliments Flores As Coaching Search Continues
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the club remains in the middle of its coaching search after interviewing three candidates including former Miami coach Brian Flores whom Loomis described as all very impressive in their own right.
Ovechkin To Miss All-Star Game After Entering Protocols
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss the NHL AllStar Game in Las Vegas on Saturday after entering the league's COVID19 protocols Wednesday.
US To Modernize, Speed Up Work On Puerto Rico Power Grid
Three federal agencies promised Wednesday to help modernize Puerto Ricos outageplagued power grid and speed up efforts to strengthen it more than four years after Hurricane Maria razed it.