WSJ Opinion: Groupthink Prevents Coronavirus ‘Lab Leak’ Origin Probe
www.wsj.com -As China’s propaganda machine pushes to draw attention away from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Americans who dismissed the lab-leak theory have a conflict of
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This Steak Salad With Blue Cheese and Green Beans Is a Summery Twist on the Classic Wedge
www.washingtonpost.com -Crunchy iceberg lettuce, blistered green beans and fresh tomatoes take this riff on a wedge salad to new heights.
Tokyo Olympics: Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan Win Gold in Double Sculls
www.thetimes.co.uk -After they crossed the finish line Fintan McCarthy threw his arms in the air, and from 100 metres away, we could hear him roar: once, twice. In the other seat Paul O’Donovan’s head was bowed with
How Hollie Davidson’s Olympic Dream Came True - as a Referee
www.thetimes.co.uk -Hollie Davidson has this week made yet more history by becoming the first Scottish woman to referee rugby sevens at the Olympics.The 28-year-old from Aboyne was chosen to officiate the women’s
U.S. Economy Tops Pre-Covid Level After GDP Surges by a 6.5% Pace in the Spring
www.marketwatch.com -The U.S. economy grew at a blistering pace in the spring and repaired most of the damage caused by the pandemic thanks to widespread coronavirus vaccinations…
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall After Hitting Two-Month High
www.marketwatch.com -Initial jobless claims declined by 24,000 to 400,000 in the week ended July 24, the Labor Department said Thursday, retreating from a two-month high in the…
Lithia Motors Looks to Increase Profitability as Auto Sales Boom
www.wsj.com -Lithia Motors, which owns car dealerships across the U.S., is taking steps to boost its profitability, building out its e-commerce platform and expanding further into consumer lending, its…
Analysis | 2021 NBA Mock Draft: Strong Top Tier Includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley
www.washingtonpost.com -The post-Blake Griffin Detroit Pistons, post-James Harden Houston Rockets and post-LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for some hope.
He’s the Most Interesting Man in Olympic Basketball. And the Most Improbable.
www.wsj.com -It took a win on “Family Feud,” a cold email to a foreign country and many unlikely twists of fate for this finance major to make the lowest-ranked team in Tokyo.
Hideki Matsuyama’s Olympic Homecoming to the Course That Launched His Career
www.wsj.com -Hideki Matsuyama plays for Olympic gold at Kasumigaseki Country Club, where he already secured one of the victories that helped launch him to stardom.
U.S. Women’s Soccer’s Next Headache: The Most Lethal Scorer in the Olympics
www.wsj.com -Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema, the most lethal scorer in the Olympics, aims to deny Team USA a first Olympic soccer gold since 2012.
Michael Andrew Does Everything Differently. He Might Win Gold Because of It.
www.wsj.com -Michael Andrew is perhaps the most unconventional swimmer to make his way onto Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics.
Tunisia, Sole Survivor of Arab Spring, Risks Sliding Back to Autocratic Rule
www.wsj.com -The country whose protest movement promised to transform the Middle East a decade ago is in turmoil after its president suspended parliament and seized executive power, stirring concerns that…
Feel Free to Enjoy That Coffee Without Worrying About Your Heart, New Research Says
www.washingtonpost.com -A study of more than 380,000 people found that coffee consumption was not associated with a higher risk of an abnormal heartbeat, according to results published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Carlyle’s Quarterly Earnings Jump on Strong Investment Performance
www.wsj.com -The growth in the value of the firm’s private-equity portfolio outpaces the broader market.
London Stock Exchange Suffers Indigestion From Refinitiv Deal
www.wsj.com -The U.K. stock exchange operator’s $15 billion acquisition of Refinitiv is proving more difficult to integrate than expected, and shareholders are paying an early price.
Brace for Higher Prices for Ice Cream, Beer and Bottled Water
www.wsj.com -Nestlé, Diageo, AB InBev and Danone all said that sales were rising as key markets rebound from the pandemic, but that the recovery was also leading to rapidly increasing costs for…
What to Watch: Seven Movies and Shows to Stream This Week
www.wsj.com -Emily Mortimer’s three-part miniseries “The Pursuit of Love” comes to Amazon Prime Video, the Rock rides Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” to the screen and Kevin Smith brings He-Man to Netflix.
Upgrading Your Patio? Why It’s More Expensive This Summer
www.wsj.com -Shipping bottlenecks and commodities costs are helping drive inflation in the U.S. WSJ visits a patio-furniture factory in China to see why refurbishing your backyard could be pricier this…
Surfside Condo Collapse Lawsuits Are a Fight Over Just $50 Million
www.wsj.com -The limited pool of funds is pitting Champlain Tower residents who suffered only property damage against those who lost loved ones or suffered injuries that could have long-term consequences.
New Transit-Oriented Apartment Building With Affordable Rents Opens in Arlington
www.washingtonpost.com -TOWN SQUARE | The apartments include fully equipped kitchens with Energy Star-certified appliances, ceiling fans and large closets. Up to two cats are allowed per unit.
How Athlete Candor on Mental Health Is Changing the Game
www.wsj.com -Simone Biles’s withdrawal from competitions at the Tokyo Olympics has put renewed focus on mental health in sports. WSJ looks at how the stigma and treatment for athletes’ state of mind has…
Luxury Home Sales Hit New Highs Despite Pandemic Worries
www.washingtonpost.com -The wealthy benefit from a surging stock market and mortgage rates near record lows.
WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Plans Sanctions Against Iran’s Drones and Guided Missiles
www.wsj.com -Western security officials say they now view Iranian precision-strike capabilities as a more immediate danger to Middle East stability than Iran’s sanctioned nuclear-enrichment and…
Delta Variant Rekindles Face-Mask Fights
www.wsj.com -In St. Louis County, Mo., and elsewhere, local governments are tussling over whether to reimpose rules requiring people to wear masks again.
These Countries Stifled Covid-19. Now the Delta Variant Has Left Them Vulnerable.
www.wsj.com -The Delta variant has backed many Asia-Pacific countries into a corner, short of vaccines and left with strategies that worked in the past but appear insufficient against this highly…
The Best Things to Do in the D.C. Area the Week of July 29-Aug. 4
www.washingtonpost.com -This week’s highlights include the reopening of one of the Smithsonian’s most popular museums and an outdoor singalong viewing of “The Sound of Music.”
Amazon’s Profit-Run Poised to Continue
www.wsj.com -The e-commerce giant has benefited from an increase in online shopping and growth of cloud computing.
AstraZeneca Loses Money on Covid-19 Vaccine for Second Straight Quarter
www.wsj.com -The British-Swedish drugmaker narrowed losses from its Covid-19 vaccine in the second quarter, but the shot continued to weigh on the drug giant’s earnings.
More Than 11,000 Customers in Northern Virginia Without Power After Overnight Storm
www.washingtonpost.com -Forecasters say more severe weather is possible Thursday in the late afternoon.
Earnings Live Updates: Comcast, Mastercard, Yum Brands and More
www.wsj.com -Some of the U.S. and Europe’s biggest companies are reporting earnings Thursday. Follow the results and analysis.
D.C.-area Forecast: Steamy With Chance of Severe, Late-Day Storms; Cool Front Lowers Humidity Friday
www.washingtonpost.com -Saturday is a real winner.
China Tech Stocks Rebound, but Investors Remain Cautious
www.wsj.com -The Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 8% after Chinese authorities swung into damage-control mode, but investors remain wary about heightened regulatory pressure.
WSJ News Exclusive | Didi Global Considers Going Private to Placate China and Compensate Investors
www.wsj.com -The ride-hailing giant has been in discussions about how it could resolve some of the problems that emerged after it listed on the NYSE on June 30, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stocks Creep Up After GDP Data
www.wsj.com -Share benchmarks edged up after fresh data on economic growth and the labor market provided insight into the state of the recovery, amid a flurry of corporate results.
Jobless Claims Resumed Decline Last Week
www.wsj.com -Workers’ filings for new unemployment benefits resumed their decline last week and remain near a pandemic low as the labor market continues to recover from the pandemic, economists say.
U.S. Economy Grows Beyond Pre-Pandemic Level
www.wsj.com -Slower economic growth is expected in coming months, with the Delta variant of Covid-19, and materials and labor disruptions clouding the economic outlook.
Two NYPD Officers Said They Were Mentoring a ‘Troubled’ 15-Year-Old Girl. A Judge Determined They Raped Her.
www.washingtonpost.com -Both officers raped her when she was 15 and incapable of consenting to sex, an NYPD assistant deputy commissioner determined.
Tsunami Alerts Canceled After 8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Off Alaska Coast Sparked Concerns
www.washingtonpost.com -Scientists say a magnitude-8 or higher earthquake only occurs once a year anywhere in the world, on average.
Bagdad Cafe Review — Emma Rice’s Colourful Staging Adds Sparkle to the Original Film
www.thetimes.co.uk -★★★★☆A whimsical arthouse film becomes almost a musical. The German director Percy Adlon’s 1987 movie about two women who strike up a friendship at a scruffy diner-cum-motel in the Mojave Desert has
Oleanna Review — Thrilling Revival for David Mamet’s 1990s Campus Drama
www.thetimes.co.uk -★★★★★I used to think that David Mamet’s campus drama was an exciting but rigged fight between a smug but fairly decent middle-aged male arts professor and the failing female student who has a point in
Mexico Declares $3 Billion U.S. Security Deal ‘Dead,’ Seeks Revamp
www.washingtonpost.com -The Merida initiative has failed to reduce drug trafficking, addiction or violence. Mexican officials are calling for an overhaul.
At Least 60 Afghans Killed by Flooding in Taliban Contested Area, Officials Say
www.washingtonpost.com -Government officials said they hope the militants will allow rescuers workers to use the few navigable pathways to reach civilians.
Israeli Health Ministry Approves Covid Booster Shot for Elderly Population
www.washingtonpost.com -The move kick-starts a third-dose inoculation campaign for adults over 60 that will launch on Sunday.
Analysis | the Cybersecurity 202: Combating Ransomware’s a Top Priority for the Senate Homeland Security Committee
www.washingtonpost.com -The efforts reflect a growing appetite across Congress to tackle big cyber problems.