Pine Island Glacier ice shelf crumbles faster than before
New satellite data show Pine Island Glacier’s protecting ice shelf retreating 12 miles between 2017 and 2020 as three large breakups produced multi mile long icebergs. Glaciologist Ian Joughin notes 12 percent faster ice flow toward the sea since 2017, signaling accelerated loss linked to climate change.
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Biden Europe trade ties ease but China clash remains
The EU may join U.S. efforts on China but remains wary of a full trade war. Biden faces pressure from unions and producers to keep tariffs on steel and aluminum as talks with the EU and Boeing Airbus dispute move toward a July resolution and a potential tariff rollback by December. Cecilia Malmstrom notes 17 years of Boeing Airbus tension and cautions EU patience on a broader stand against Beijing.
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Peterson Institute For International Economics
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Immunity mix shapes U.S. covid trend says experts
Health officials warn natural immune protection may wane and vaccination remains crucial. Mississippi reports 28 percent fully vaccinated with declining case averages. national experts note warmer weather and prior exposure reduce cases while urging vaccination to bolster waning natural immunity.
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Queen Meets Biden on Windsor Visit and Tea
President Biden and the first lady joined the Queen on the Windsor dais for a military march and tea. Biden called the Queen very gracious and said she invited him to the White House after discussing Putin and Xi Jinping. The Queen has hosted four other U.S. presidents and had recently isolated at Windsor during the pandemic.
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