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First on CNN: Biden unveils unprecedented government-wide strategy to encourage US citizenship

July 2, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is introducing an unprecedented effort to encourage eligible immigrants to apply for US citizenship, according to a US Citizenship and Immigration Services official. The effort stems from one of President Joe Biden’s early executive orders that called on federal agencies to develop “welcoming strategies that promote integration, inclusion,

The Biden administration is introducing an unprecedented effort to encourage eligible immigrants to apply for US citizenship. An immigrant is seen during a naturalization ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday

First on CNN: Biden unveils unprecedented government-wide strategy to encourage US citizenship

July 2, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is introducing an unprecedented effort to encourage eligible immigrants to apply for US citizenship, according to a US Citizenship and Immigration Services official. The effort stems from one of President Joe Biden’s early executive orders that called on federal agencies to develop “welcoming strategies that promote integration, inclusion,

Those annoying robocalls aren’t going to stop today. But they could slow down soon

July 2, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business The scourge of obnoxious robocalls has resumed after a brief dip during the early months of the pandemic. But a new prevention program developed by the Federal Communications Commission — which officially went into effect this week — could begin to offer some relief later this year. The program, called

"Stir/Shaken" is a set of technical standards that mobile carriers are required to adopt to help prevent call "spoofing."

Those annoying robocalls aren’t going to stop today. But they could slow down soon

July 2, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business The scourge of obnoxious robocalls has resumed after a brief dip during the early months of the pandemic. But a new prevention program developed by the Federal Communications Commission — which officially went into effect this week — could begin to offer some relief later this year. The program, called

Man with Alzheimer’s falls in love with wife all over again

July 2, 2021 6:49 AM CNN

One Saturday evening, as Peter and Lisa Marshall cuddled on the couch watching their favorite television show, Peter looked at Lisa and asked if she would marry him. What Peter didn’t remember was that they were already married.

Peter and Lisa during their vow renewal.

A man with Alzheimer’s forgot he was married, and fell in love with his wife all over again

July 2, 2021 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN One Saturday evening last December, as Peter and Lisa Marshall cuddled on the couch watching their favorite television show, Peter looked at Lisa and asked if she would marry him. What Peter, 56, didn’t remember was that they were already married. Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s three years ago, Peter had begun

Man with Alzheimer’s falls in love with wife all over again

July 2, 2021 6:49 AM CNN

One Saturday evening, as Peter and Lisa Marshall cuddled on the couch watching their favorite television show, Peter looked at Lisa and asked if she would marry him. What Peter didn’t remember was that they were already married.

Man airlifted to hospital after three-wheeler goes airborne in Miller County

July 2, 2021 6:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

A man from Rolla was seriously injured in a crash Thursday night.

President Joe Biden hosts Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in the Oval Office at the White House June 25.

A ‘gut decision’: Inside Biden’s defense of Afghanistan withdrawal amid warnings of country’s collapse

July 2, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, Natasha Bertrand, Jeremy Herb, Zachary Cohen and Oren Liebermann, CNN Sitting alongside Afghanistan’s President in the Oval Office last week, President Joe Biden didn’t try to sugarcoat the situation: Things were not looking great for his guest’s country. “Every time I think I’ve got a tough job,” Biden said ruefully, gesturing toward

Richard Branson: ‘Really doesn’t matter’ if I beat Jeff Bezos to space

July 2, 2021 6:28 AM CNN

British billionaire Richard Branson plans to beat fellow billionaire and rival Jeff Bezos to space. Branson’s company, Virgin Galactic, made a surprise announcement that he will attempt to fly in Virgin’s rocket-powered plane on July 11 — nine days before Bezos’s planned July 20th launch.

Richard Branson will attempt to beat Jeff Bezos to space

July 2, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jackie Wattles and Rachel Crane, CNN Business British billionaire Richard Branson plans to beat fellow billionaire and rival Jeff Bezos to space. Branson’s company, Virgin Galactic, made a surprise announcement Thursday that he will attempt to fly in Virgin’s rocket-powered plane on July 11 — nine days before Bezos’s planned July 20th launch. The

Take it slow, be OK with saying no and other expert advice for safely celebrating Fourth of July

July 2, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, many people are attending small backyard barbecues, pool parties and bigger celebrations like large gatherings or firework displays. What safety precautions should people keep in mind, especially with the more contagious Delta variant on the rise? What are the risks to vaccinated

Take it slow, be OK with saying no and other expert advice for safely celebrating Fourth of July

July 2, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, many people are attending small backyard barbecues, pool parties and bigger celebrations like large gatherings or firework displays. What safety precautions should people keep in mind, especially with the more contagious Delta variant on the rise? What are the risks to vaccinated

Establishing a global minimum tax has been a top priority for President Joe Biden.

Global tax plan wins support from 130 countries

July 2, 2021 6:21 AM CNN

The OECD’s tax reform overhaul includes a global minimum tax of at least 15% on multinational companies. CNN’s Christine Romans reports.

Global tax plan wins support from 130 countries

July 2, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

The OECD’s tax reform overhaul includes a global minimum tax of at least 15% on multinational companies. CNN’s Christine Romans reports.

Global tax plan wins support from 130 countries

July 2, 2021 6:21 AM CNN

The OECD’s tax reform overhaul includes a global minimum tax of at least 15% on multinational companies. CNN’s Christine Romans reports.

Emerging from pandemic isolation can be a difficult adjustment for your kids.

Many kids are struggling as they come out of pandemic isolation. Experts advise what may help with the transition

July 2, 2021 6:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Kari Cobham, CNN I tapped gently on the driver’s window while my toddler pressed his back to the passenger door inside the car. “I don’t want to go!” he wailed. We were just over a week into day care drop-off, and the excitement of new people and spaces had worn off. A disorienting world

Many kids are struggling as they come out of pandemic isolation. Experts advise what may help with the transition

July 2, 2021 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Kari Cobham, CNN I tapped gently on the driver’s window while my toddler pressed his back to the passenger door inside the car. “I don’t want to go!” he wailed. We were just over a week into day care drop-off, and the excitement of new people and spaces had worn off. A disorienting world

An American in Greece: Travel to Europe is no easy feat this summer

July 2, 2021 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Seligson, CNN What awaits American visitors to Europe this summer is a byzantine and constantly-changing array of Covid-related restrictions and registration requirements. It’s sort of like shifting mask mandates in the US, just with lots of paperwork and foreign languages thrown in. This is what I discovered on my Kafkaesque odyssey to Greece

John Roberts takes aim at the Voting Rights Act and the political money disclosures.

John Roberts takes aim at the Voting Rights Act and political money disclosures, again

July 2, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has hollowed out the historic Voting Rights Act, curtailed regulation of big political donors and limited challenges to partisan gerrymandering. The final two decisions of the court session on Thursday continued this trend of Roberts’ stewardship that

Month: July 2021