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So far government offices, retail, health care, education, restaurants and other service industries require their employees to be vaccinated. Starting on Monday, patrons of restaurants will also need to be vaccinated. The regions also accept those who have recovered from COVID in the past six months or those who can provide a negative test from within the previous 72 hours. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below:...

Sargent, who left O’Fallon, Missouri, to join Bremen last winter, scored after Davy Klaassen sent a pass into the penalty area from 30 yards that was toe-poked by Martin Harnik. The ball bounced off a shoulder of goalkeeper Michael Rensing, and Sargent raced in to nod the ball into the goal from 1 yard. “Beginners luck,” Sargent tweeted. Sargent also scored in his U.S. debut, a May 28 friendly against Bolivia, and became the first American since at least 1990 to score in his national team and professional club debuts, according to the U....

No doubt he'll be asked about it again, because Sampson is back in college basketball — the new coach at Houston, a source close to the search told SN. Houston basketball, irrelevant for nearly three decades, incompetent for most of that time, is about to get really good. Because Sampson is that kind of coach. How good is he? He won at Washington State, people. Everyone else who coached at WSU since he left in 1994 either failed, or was named Bennett (Dick, Tony)....

These players didn’t just represent the USA. They might as well have been the Space Jam team fighting for Planet Earth. Absolutely nobody could have foreseen the astronomical level of popularity these 12 men enjoyed. The Olympics almost became a sideshow in their wake. It wasn’t just the fans, athletes from other disciplines were equally star struck by this unprecedented collection of hall of fame athletes. Here are 6 fascinating and intriguing stories about the greatest basketball team ever assembled:...

It wasn’t that long ago that 1Password 8 arrived for macOS, bringing a refined look and more familiar interface—but there was no love for mobile devices. Apparently, 1Password 8 for Android and iOS wouldn’t work as a direct update and needed to be an entirely new app instead. 1Password 8 on mobile offers more customization options, so you can decide what you want to see most often and where you want it to appear on your Home screen....

Nottingham, Jul 12 (PTI) Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav bamboozled England batsmen with a mesmerizing spell before Rohit Sharma’s sublime century saw India cruise to a eight-wicket victory in the first ODI here today. Kuldeep’s career-best figures of 6 for 25 allowed England to only score a modest 268 on good batting conditions. The chase was a stroll in the park for as the runs were knocked off in only 40.1 overs courtesy Rohit’s (137 no off 114 balls)....

The Equal Justice Initiative said that thousands of black people continued to be the targets of racially motivated attacks and killings between 1865 and 1876—a period known as the Reconstruction Era, when the country attempted to address the issues surrounding the slave trade the nation’s laws and constitution were rewritten. The “staggering figure” follows on from a previous report by the EJI, published in 2015, which found more than 4,400 victims documented of lynching between 1877 to 1950....

The politically conservative Doug Dubitsky and Craig Fishbein have become a commonly sought pairing for groups looking to challenge Connecticut’s pandemic guidelines, filing roughly a half-dozen lawsuits against the state and some municipalities. Their arrangement has sparked some criticism from Democrats who say legislators shouldn’t lead lawsuits against their own state, but ethics officials who reviewed the situation confirmed that their actions don’t breach Connecticut’s laws, AP reported. Officials said that as long as their involvement in the state’s legislature remains a part-time gig, they are allowed to seek out other jobs on the side....

Well, this was one of the edgiest segments we saw on WWE TV this year, and it will definitely have a follow up on the next episode of SD Live. The way this feud develops will be very exciting, as it has been a long time since we got a mixed tag team feud in the WWE. Mandy Rose can easily play the role of a heel in this feud, and with the Usos without a storyline currently, Jimmy can be utilised in this rivalry between Naomi and the Golden Goddess....

Below, Newsweek presents 20 excellent movies, currently available on Netflix, that have their origins in true stories. Take a look through and discover more by typing 3653 in theNetflix search bar. Mank (2020) 12A | Drama/Comedy | 2h 11m A golden age of film is filtered through the eyes of legendary screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (portrayed by Gary Oldman) as he scrambles to complete Citizen Kane. This critically-acclaimed biographical drama and comedy gathers an ensemble cast to recount a classic Hollywood tale....

While it will likely be a yuletide like no other, it’s still nice to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate loved ones during a difficult year. Newsweek has compiled 20 Christmas quotes from Wikiquote, BrainyQuote and Country Living to help you get in the holiday spirit. “Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance—each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon."—Deborah Whipp “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind....

The storm hit Tuesday and made roads impassible, washed out bridges and flooded homes and businesses. Another death was reported earlier in the week in Florida when a driver hydroplaned and his car flipped into a flooded ditch. “Our search crews are actively working, searching for more victims and more survivors,” said Travis Donaldson, emergency services director for Haywood County, North Carolina. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

In a country of such beauty and variety, where do people pick for their vacation? Handily, TripAdvisor has named the destinations that most-frequently top travelers’ wish lists. The company said the rundown was “based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings from Tripadvisor travelers for accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations worldwide over a 12-month period (December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020).” Here are its top 20 destinations for 2021…...

To celebrate, Newsweek has compiled 20 quotes from Good Housekeeping, BrainyQuote, and Wikiquote in honor of mothers across the country. “He didn’t realize that love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark."-J.K. Rowling “Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary — it’s an act of infinite optimism."-Gilda Radner “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother....

The type of reboots we are getting differ widely. They include prequels (to The Lord of the Rings and Grease), reboots (of Cheaper By the Dozen and Father of the Bride), spin-offs (Daria sequel Jodie), and new adaptations of previously filmed books (like The Man Who Fell to Earth and Firestarter.) These are just some of the movies and TV shows we are getting new versions of this year. Read on for 20 upcoming projects, plus release dates for the ones that have been confirmed....

Many of the indie games on the list have previously been showcased as part of the ID@Xbox program. For example, 12 Minutes, the violent murder mystery where time repeats itself, and Shredders, the visually impressive snowboarding game, have both been previously highlighted. But it’s each game’s console exclusivity on Xbox that’s the key part of this announcement. RELATED: Xbox Promises Over 100 Games for Series X at Launch There’s no other common thread between the indie games, outside of them being Xbox console launch exclusives....

Another option is probiotic drinks, like kombucha or kefir. Charcoal Plus Actidose-Aqua Mylanta Gas-X Mylicon Gelusil Beano and BeanAssist are available as tablets or drops. Lactaid Dairy Ease. Avoid eating 3 large meals a day, and try not to eat a big meal right before you go to bed. Try to eat breakfast about an hour or hour and a half after waking up. Then, eat meals once every 3-4 hours with snacks in between....

Alternately, you can put on a scary costume and then shine a flashlight onto your face from across a dark room, so your sister really freaks out!

Authorities at Miramar High School searched and detained the 16-year-old junior because of his demeanor and for bringing a small bag to class with him Friday that wasn’t permitted during testing, Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues said. After they found a loaded handgun in the bag, they charged him with possessing a firearm on school grounds. Rues said that it is not yet clear why the student brought the firearm to school and that he is not cooperating with detectives....

Police arrested one 16-year-old boy late Friday and two more on Sunday, The Sentinel reported. All three face charges of first-degree attempted murder. Friday’s shooting at Hinkley High School in Aurora injured two boys, ages 16 and 17, and a 17-year-old girl, police said. Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson told reporters that the three injured students are expected to survive, and at least one received a tourniquet at the scene, The Sentinel reported....