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More than 2.8 million people in the US have confirmed coronavirus infections since the pandemic began in January, and nearly 130,000 people have died. The United States, which leads the world in coronavirus infections, recorded a one-day record in new cases on Friday. Health experts fear that coronavirus cases will …

The last July trip to “Fight Island” sees a trio of former world champions in action. On the poster for the July 25 UFC event launched this week is the main match between Robert Whittaker and Darren Till, a trilogy between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and Fabricio …

GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly 30% of genome sequencing data from samples of the COVID-19 virus collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) have shown signs of mutation, but there is no evidence that this has led to a more serious illness. The WHO official said Friday. “I think it is …

Lewis Hamilton has avoided a grid penalty for Sunday’s Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix after a hearing from the stewards about two incidents in the final stage of qualifying. Reigning world champion Hamilton qualified second on the grid for the 2020 season opener, narrowly losing to teammate Valtteri Bottas of …

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil was due to top 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday as the virus continues to plague Latin America’s largest country, even as cities reopen bars, restaurants and gyms, raising fears that infections continue to increase. Workers handle a coffin in the warehouse of the …