US agency assessment backing Covid lab leak theory raises more questions than answers — and backlash from China | CNN

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A severe thunderstorm outbreak threatens 45 million across the South Thursday, packing damaging winds and possible strong tornadoes | CNN

CNN  —  An outbreak of intense severe weather packing damaging winds and strong tornadoes looms over…

After 959 days, this city is no longer imposing $1,000 fines for not wearing a mask | CNN

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Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan goes before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Here’s what borrowers need to know | CNN Politics

Washington CNN  —  Millions of student loan borrowers could see up to $20,000 of their debt…

Covid shrunk the restaurant industry. That’s not changing anytime soon | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  It’s never been easy to operate a restaurant, and in recent years…

Cancer screenings could be back to normal after millions missed during Covid-19 pandemic | CNN

CNN  —  Millions of people across the United States missed routine cancer screenings during the second…

Some airfares are up by 50%. Here’s how to find savings | CNN

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Why Japan has so many ‘never travelers’ | CNN

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How the pandemic killed off 64 airlines | CNN

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At least $191 billion in pandemic jobless benefits improperly paid, watchdog tells Congress | CNN Politics

CNN  —  At least $191 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits could have been improperly paid, with…