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SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but exploded minutes after rising from the launch pad and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.
Doctors ‘Concerned for the Queen’s Health,’ Palace says
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”
Roe V. Wade Overturned — Constitutional Right to Abortion Ends With Supreme Court Ruling
The ruling came more than a month after the stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito.
At least 70 people feared dead in storms, Kentucky Governor Says
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100.
T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach; It’s Not Clear How Many Were Affected
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
Masks Won’t Be Required Indoors for Fully Vaccinated Persons, CDC Says
Masks won't be required in most public places anymore for fully vaccinated persons. The CDC is expected to make the announcement later today.
Broadway To Open at 100% Capacity This September; Tickets Go On Sale This Week
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Broadway theaters can reopen on Sept. 14 and will be allowed to decide their own entry requirements, like whether people must prove they’ve been vaccinated to attend a show.
CDC to Announce New Mask Guidance
U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel Again, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine.
Six Dr. Seuss Books Won’t Be Published For Racist Images
The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy has announced it will stop publishing six titles because of racist and insensitive imagery.