Biden pushes varied incentives to boost vaccination uptake
President Biden unveils a "month of action" with incentives from free beer to sports tickets to entice America to get COVID-19 shots before July fourth. The plan expands hours, on site clinics, and partnerships with Barbershops and child care centers while Harris leads a vaccination tour focused on low-uptake regions.
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Netanyahu foes strike deal to form new government in Israel
In Jerusalem opposition leader Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett announced a deal to create a broad coalition that could oust Benjamin Netanyahu after a midnight deadline. The plan awaits Knesset approval early next week, amid regional tensions and economic strain from the Gaza conflict and Covid crisis.
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Iranian Navy's Kharg Warship Catches Fire and Sinks
The 207 meter Kharg, largest Iranian naval ship, caught fire around 2:25 am and sank in the Gulf of Oman near Jask after attempts to salvage failed. About 400 sailors and cadets were aboard. 33 injured, others evacuated. Satellite and media images showed smoke and a spreading blaze beginning before dawn.
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Prosecutors seek 30 year term for Chauvin in Floyd death
Prosecutors ask for a 30 year sentence for Derek Chauvin in George Floyd murder case, while defense urges probation and time served. Chauvin faces sentencing June 25 after murder and manslaughter convictions. judge can exceed guidelines with aggravating factors.
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JBS Back Online After Major Global Cyberattack
After a weekend cyberattack on the Brazil based meat processor JBS SA the company says most production is restored. FBI ties the raid to the REvil Russian speaking gang, noting the attack hit North American and Australian servers and that no customer supplier or employee data was compromised.
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