It’s Pride Month, and gay Americans should have a lot to celebrate: A new president who has pledged to advocate for LGBTQ people, an easing of a pandemic that has disrupted their communal activism, and increasing public acceptance of their basic … [Continue reading] about In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks
Summer camps return but with fewer campers and counselors
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Overnight summer camps will be allowed in all 50 states this season, but COVID-19 rules and a pandemic labor crunch mean that many fewer young campers will attend, and those who do will have to observe coronavirus precautions … [Continue reading] about Summer camps return but with fewer campers and counselors
The Latest: Honolulu eases restrictions as vaccinations rise
HONOLULU—Honolulu is loosening some restrictions on social activity now that more than half its population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The new rules allow outdoor social gatherings of up to 25 people and indoor gatherings of up to 10. … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Honolulu eases restrictions as vaccinations rise
Rocket on pad, China ready to send 1st crew to space station
BEIJING (AP) — The rocket that will send the first crew members to live on China’s new orbiting space station has been moved onto the launch pad ahead of its planned blastoff next week. The three astronauts plan to spend three months on the space … [Continue reading] about Rocket on pad, China ready to send 1st crew to space station
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: ___ A flurry of second-half goals gave Italy a 3-0 win over Turkey in the opening match of the European Championship. Ciro Immobile kicked in a rebound from close range and Lorenzo Insigne added another … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey