Almanac highlights births and record cold in Antarctica
Today marks the 202nd day of 2021 with notable birthdays including Ernest Hemingway and Robin Williams. Erden Eruc completed the first solo human powered global circumnavigation in 2012 after 41 196 miles in 1026 days. The record low Antarctic temperature reached 128.6 F at Vostok Station in 1983. Moon phase spans between July 17 first quarter and July 23 full moon.
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The Corona virus Games open amid a pandemic fear
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson warns the Tokyo Olympics could become a disaster as delta driven infections rise. Positive tests among alternates and other athletes spark quarantine concerns and debate vaccination, with low local inoculation rates and no universal masking.
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Letters to the editor guidelines for Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines rules for submitting letters to the editor. Submissions should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification.
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To Tell the Truth style take on pandemic experts
Cal Thomas critiques repeated expert certainty during the pandemic noting altered stances by Fauci Ghebreyesus and Walensky and questions the trustworthiness of officials and social media platforms amid evolving guidance. He imagines a TV panel with top figures to reveal truth behind conflicting statements.
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Reichstag moment shadows American democracy
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank argues that the United States faces a 2024 risk of democratic erosion akin to 1933 Weimar and 1923 Germany. He cites Yale historian Timothy Snyder and Gen. Mark Milley warning of an attempted power grab, voter suppression, and potential violence if elections are undermined.
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