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Ed-tech giant Byju's eyes $1 billion revenue in US in three years
Byju's has quietly moved into other global markets such as the UK, Australia and New Zealand
 "Ed-tech giant Byju's eyes $1 billion revenue in US in three years")
Tokyo Olympics: Athing Mu wins gold for US in women's 800 meters
Athing Mu has won the 800-meter gold medal for the United States in her first Olympics after leading almost from start to finish. Mu was never seriously challenged down the home straight as she strode away to win in 1 minute, 55.21 seconds. Britain's Keely Hodgkinson won the silver medal in 1:55.88 and Raevyn Rogers came from nowhere to clinch the bronze on the finish line and give the Americans a double celebration at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. The result confirms the 19-year-old Mu as the new star of the women's 800.
 "Tokyo Olympics: Athing Mu wins gold for US in women's 800 meters")
US hits 70% Covid-19 vaccination goal amid resurgence of new cases
Seventy per cent of US adults have had at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine amid an ongoing resurgence of new cases attributed to the highly transmissible Delta variant, according to CDC
 "US hits 70% Covid-19 vaccination goal amid resurgence of new cases")
Facebook asks US employees to wear masks at offices as Covid cases surge
Facebook has asked all its employees in the US to wear masks at offices as the country witnesses a surge in covid cases.
 "Facebook asks US employees to wear masks at offices as Covid cases surge")
US lawmaker who named rape accuser says she did nothing wrong
A US lawmaker accused of violating ethics rules by publicising the name of an alleged rape victim in disparaging social media posts refused to answer questions during an ethics hearing
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Amazon union election should be re-run, recommends US labor official
After losing the election in April, the Union appealed the outcome to the NLRB, setting in motion a contentious hearing in May that was presided over by NLRB hearing officer Kerstin Myers
 "Amazon union election should be re-run, recommends US labor official")
Taliban violence: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee programme
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States to include current and former employees of US-based news organizations
 "Taliban violence: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee programme")
The 150-year trend that could help
Commercialisation of leisure could be the solution to many economic problems
 "The 150-year trend that could help")
More 'pain and suffering' ahead as Covid cases rise, says Dr Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, has warned that more "pain and suffering" is on the horizon as Covid-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots
 "More 'pain and suffering' ahead as Covid cases rise, says Dr Anthony Fauci")
US, Russia, China, and Pakistan to discuss Afghan crisis in Doha next month
Representatives of the "Troika plus" comprising the US, Russia, China, and Pakistan have planned to hold a meeting in Doha next month, to discuss the war-torn situation of Afghanistan.
 "US, Russia, China, and Pakistan to discuss Afghan crisis in Doha next month")
US wants Pakistan to play positive role in de-escalating Afghan violence
As Taliban terrorists intensified their offensive across Afghanistan, the United States called on Islamabad to play a positive role in de-escalating violence
Justice Department says Russians hacked several federal prosecutors
The department said 80 per cent of Microsoft email accounts used by employees in four US attorney offices in New York were breached.
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Biden nominates Indian-American as 1st Muslim religious freedom ambassador
Rashad Hussain is Director for Partnerships and Global Engagement at the National Security Council.
 "Biden nominates Indian-American as 1st Muslim religious freedom ambassador")
United States sets new Cuba sanctions as Biden meets Cuban-Americans
The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Friday against Cuba's national revolutionary police
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US regulators step up scrutiny of IPO hopefuls from China before listing
Chinese companies hoping to sell their shares in the United States must start making more disclosures about their potential risks before US regulators will allow them to list their stock
 "US regulators step up scrutiny of IPO hopefuls from China before listing")
In boost for Indian IT, US to conduct rare 2nd lottery for H-1B applicants
The move would provide another chance to hundreds of Indian IT professionals who could not make it in the first random selection
 "In boost for Indian IT, US to conduct rare 2nd lottery for H-1B applicants")
Delta variant of coronavirus as contagious as chickenpox, says CDC
The variant was also more likely to break through protections afforded by the vaccines, but the health authority said such incidents were very rare
 "Delta variant of coronavirus as contagious as chickenpox, says CDC")
US regulator freezes Chinese company IPOs over risk disclosures: report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stopped processing registrations of U.S. initial public offerings (IPOs) and other sales of securities by Chinese companies
 "US regulator freezes Chinese company IPOs over risk disclosures: report")
Amazon's recent numbers don't look good: should investors start worrying?
E-commerce sales are clearly slowing, foreshadowing more lackluster revenue results the rest of the year
 "Amazon's recent numbers don't look good: should investors start worrying?")
Biden says federal workers must be vaccinated or submit to Covid-19 testing
US President Biden on Thursday (local time) directed all federal employees to declare that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear masks and be regularly tested
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