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TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 / ZUL-QAADAH 19, 1442 AH emergency number 112 NO. 17726 16 PAGES 150 FILS ASSAILANT DIES AFTER SHOOTOUT WITH SPECIAL FORCES Amir condoles family in brutal stabbing death of traffic officer

Photos by Mahmoud Jadeed Prayers being said over the body of the slain police officer Abdulaziz Al-Rasheedi.

Syrian had earlier killed mother

By Saeed Mahmoud Saleh and Munaif Nayef For his part, His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also addressed Arab Times Staff and Agencies a cable of condolences to the officer’s family, expressing sincere consolation for the loss of their loved one, praying to His Almighty to embrace his soul with mercy and wishing his family patience and consolation. KUWAIT CITY, June 28: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Meanwhile, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a cable of identical content to the bereaved family. Al-Sabah on Monday cabled family of the deceased police officer Abdulaziz Al-Rasheedi Ministry of Interior (MoI) expressed grief over the death of the police officer. In a statement, the General Department of who died while performing his duties with utter faithfulness and devotion. Relations and Security Media at the Ministry, mourned martyr of duty Al-Rashedi and offered condolences to the deceased’s His Highness the Amir invoked Almighty Allah to bestow mercy and forgiveness upon the soul of the lost of- family, praying to Allah Almighty to bless his soul with mercy in Paradise and bring solace to his relatives. ficer and wished his bereaved family patience and solace. In the early hours of Monday, June 28, a 1992-born Syrian national Ahmed Hamad Al-Alwash stabbed to death his Ku- waiti mother in her house in Qusour area, and a traffic officer Abdul Aziz Al-Rasheedi who was on duty in Mahboula area. The assailant later succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a gun battle that took place Opinion between him and Special Forces officers in Wafra Ag- ricultural Area. According to security sources, when the Operations Room of Ministry of Interior received a report about a murder in a house in Qusour area, policemen and para- Abyssinian Nile, Houthi Yemen, medics were dispatched to the location. They found the corpse of a 1967-born Kuwaiti woman who was stabbed multiple times. The victim’s son informed Persian Wahrez, Hassan Irlou policemen that his brother was the one who commit- ted the heinous crime and had fled from the scene, and gave them the suspect’s description and other information necessary to locate him. The officers im- By Ahmed Al-Jarallah Revolutionary Guards led by a shadow ruler, mediately embarked on a search to find the runaway Editor-in-Chief, the Arab Times Tehran’s ambassador in Sana’a, and the Per- suspect. sian Wahrez of this era, Hassan Irlou. Not long after, the Operations Room of the Minis- JUST as the Abyssinians are the common de- Perhaps many observers do not pay atten- try of Interior received another report of a police of- nominator in the issue of the Nile River, so are tion to the Iranian-Ethiopian relations, and the ficer who was run down and stabbed at a roundabout the Persians in the Yemen issue. The two sides role of Iranian companies in the projects sup- between Mahboula and Abu Halifa areas. Policemen meet at a suspicious intersection regarding Ye- porting the Renaissance Dam, which the intel- rushed to the scene and realized that the attack was men, due to which it did not come as a surprise ligence is using as a cover to implement its committed by the same individual who stabbed his that the history of expansionism and dominance scheme in Africa starting from Addis Ababa. mother in Qusour area. They were informed that the is repeating itself, that is, the Nile and Yemen, This is happening at a time when both parties suspect fled from the scene in a white SUV. but this time with different tools and characters. An intensive search operation ensued, especially af- are working to achieve a strategic goal, which ter receiving information that the suspect fled to Wafra The story of Abyssinian interference in Ye- is to undermine the Arab national security, men dates back to the year 533 AD when they Agricultural Area. A wide alert was sent to patrol of- based on individual interests. ficers about the suspect, describing him as armed and invaded and occupied it. As a result, there The Iranians are seeking to control the Arab dangerous, and warranting “shoot to kill” orders. were several attempts to get rid of their rule, neighborhood as their backyard under the slo- The late police officer Abdulaziz Al-Rasheedi. Policemen along with officers of the Special Forces but the Yemenis failed. gan of “exporting the revolution”, and impos- rushed to the area. Upon their arrival at the location of It happened after Saif bin Dhi Yazan allied ing a narrow sectarian culture. On the other the assailant, a gun battle ensued between them and himself with the Persians, who dispatched 800 hand, the Ethiopians are working to make the suspect, during which the latter was shot and inca- soldiers led by a general called Wahrez. His Egypt and Sudan thirsty by imprisoning the Newswatch pacitated. This enabled the officers to arrest him. Due troop consisted of prisoners who were on the Nile waters in an effort to weaken them so that to the injuries he sustained, they rushed him to Adan deathrow for committing criminal offenses at it becomes easier to penetrate into the strategic Hospital under heavy security guard. However, he eventually succumbed to those injuries, and his body that time. That force defeated the Abyssinian African continent. KUWAIT CITY: The Kuwaiti Cabi- ing Kuwait by posting a clip in the army by killing its leader. Immediately after, At this point, the interests of the Mullahs net decided on Monday to allow di- social media and the other for harass- was referred to the Forensics Department. Yemeni leader Saif bin Dhi Yazan realized the regime converge with Addis Ababa. From rect air fl ights to Bosnia-Herzegovi- ing young women, reports Al-Anba Several members of the public raised questions dilemma he got himself into, especially when na, Britain, Spain, the United States daily. about the fact that the “martyr of duty”Abdulaziz Al- there begins the so-called distribution of roles, Rasheedi was stabbed by the suspect several times in the Iranian general refused to enter through which is in fact a replica of what happened in of America, Holland, Italy, Austria, A security source said immediately the Sanaa gate, which was somewhat low, be- France, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, after the clip was posted commenting public and no one intervened, especially since two pa- the sixth century AD, as well as during Vice- on the dust storm which recently hit trol cars were apparently present at the location at the cause he did not want to lower his head while roy Ismail’s campaign against Abyssinia in Greece and Switzerland. Offi cial Twitter account of the the country using vulgar phrases or- time of the incident. he was on the horse. Saif bin Dhi Yazan then the nineteenth century, and the Persian support ders were issued for the man’s arrest. In response, security sources told Al-Seyassah daily ordered the demolition of the gate, and this Government Communication Center for the Abyssinians at the time. said the decision would be effective After he confessed to posting the clip, that an officer was present at the location but he was represented the first step of Persian hegemony Currently, this intersection of suspicion is as July 1 (Thursday), noting that “any an administrative order was issued for sitting in a patrol car to report that the suspect was in before Yemen fell completely in the grip of being observed at every turn in the develop- rule that contradicts with this decision his deportation from the country. possession of the victim’s weapon. these murderous prisoners. ment of events, either in Yemen or in the is- is no longer valid.” ❑ ❑ ❑ Investigations are underway with the officer to de- Later, the Abyssinians and Persians allied sue of the Renaissance Dam, especially after The Kuwaiti Cabinet also decided DUBAI: Police in Kuwait have ar- termine his exact location when the crime occurred. for a short period, but the expansionist tenden- some Iranian energy companies announced on Monday to allow citizens and rested a resident an Egyptian man National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim cies of both parties led to the outbreak of a war the launch of implementation of projects on close relatives as well as accompany- for posting a video online in which and several MPs have commented on the murder of between them. the sidelines of the dam in Ethiopia. ing house maids who had taken the he rants about bad weather and dust traffic officer Abdulaziz Muhammad Al-Rasheedi. During that period, the Persians started fi rst jab of the anti-covid vaccine to storms. The arrest underscored the The murder took place early morning Monday when Based on this fact, it is possible to look at pass through land and maritime exits turning their eyes towards Egypt, which repre- the Persian-Abyssinian threats to Arab nation- country’s restrictions on expression Al-Rasheedi stopped a Syrian who violated traffic rules. as of tomorrow (Tuesday). and drew criticism on social media However, the Syrian stabbed the officer with a knife sented a vital area for the Abyssinians for cen- al security, and deal with them on the basis Twitter offi cial account of the Gov- turies, especially after their first war with the Monday over his detention. when the latter issued a citation for the traffic violation. of the fact - What threatens the Kingdom of ernment Communication Center said Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said Al-Ghanim attended the funeral of Al-Rasheedi pharaohs during the rule of the twenty-third Saudi Arabia threatens Egypt and other Arab the decision would be valid until July Sunday the person behind the “offen- who was buried at Sulaibikhat graveyard on Mon- dynasty. On that day, they took the Nile as a and North African countries. What affects 31 (2021). sive” video was arrested and referred to day. He expressed condolences to the victim’s family, weapon to threaten the Egyptians, but were Egypt’s security, economy and water source It added that the cabinet decided authorities, which would “take the nec- stressing that the horrible crime affected all Kuwaiti defeated in that war, after which they aban- can be considered an aggression against other to open the land and sea borders for essary legal action against him.” (AP) families, not only the family of the victim. He asked doned their expansionism ambitions. Arab countries. those who had taken the two jabs of ❑ ❑ ❑ the Ministry of Interior to take the necessary measures Paradoxically, today the two sides return the accredited vaccines, Pfi zer, As- to prevent the recurrence of such crimes. traZeneca and Moderna, or one jab WASHINGTON: The US military, to the forefront of the expansionist quest and Email: [email protected] under the direction of President Joe MP Ahmed Al-Hamad urged the ministry to develop of the vaccine Johnson and Johnson its system in order to provide more protection for secu- agree on the same old vital areas of influence, Follow me on: effective August 1 (2021). (KUNA) Biden, carried out airstrikes against through the heir of the Persian agent Abdul ❑ ❑ ❑ what it said were “facilities used by ritymen. He argued the ministry’s decision to dispatch a Malik Al-Houthi, who is in fact more mean in Iran-backed militia groups” near large number of securitymen in various establishments his dealings with his Iranian master than Saif KUWAIT CITY: Two Egyptians the border between Iraq and Syria, to ensure strict compliance with the directive to ban bin Dhi Yazan, as he became a puppet of the [email protected] have been referred to the Deportation drawing condemnation from Iraq’s the entry of unvaccinated individuals to commercial Center for immediate deportation to military and calls for revenge by the complexes and other establishments should not lead to their country – one of them for insult- militias. (AP) lesser security presence in other areas. ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 2

Marie Orfali, 76, and her husband Raymond, share a moment in their apartment in Beirut, Lebanon, on June 15, 2021. Tiny and bowed by age, Orfali makes the trip fi ve times a week from her Beirut apartment to the local church, a charity and a nearby soup kitchen to fetch a cooked meal for her and her 84-year-old husband. (AP) In times of crises, Lebanon’s old must fend for themselves Please don’t tell him … I have no money for clothes

iny and bowed by age, Marie Orfali makes the trip fi ve times a week from population stood, temporarily or permanently displacing them. Ther Beirut apartment to the local church, a charity and a nearby soup kitch- The government is struggling to provide for a population where now 55% en to fetch a cooked meal for her and her 84-year-old husband, Raymond. live under the poverty line since the crisis began in late 2019. The World Bank Their only support — Raymond’s $15,000 one-time end-of-service payment has given Lebanon a loan of $246 million to offer cash assistance to about from when he retired more than 20 years ago — long ago ran dry. 160,000 Lebanese families — but disbursement has been delayed. The fi nan- They have since depended on charity to cover almost everything: rent, clean- cial institution said it had no data for how many of the elderly are under the ing supplies, pain killers and food for their white dog Snoopy. But charity cov- poverty line. ers less and less as Lebanon’s currency collapses. The cash they get from a As the economy falters, more young Lebanese are migrating, leaving behind benefactor and the church every month, once amounting to $400, is now barely aging parents. worth $40. The UN estimates that by 2030, those above 65 may make up more than 15% The 76-year-old Marie broke down in tears when asked how she’s doing. of Lebanon’s population, a trend that could be accelerated with the brain drain “I’ve become scared, I’ve become jittery,” she said. “I sit and cry and think, I and a deteriorating health care system. want money. I want to get stuff for the house.” “The elderly and those with disabilities are remaining. If society is not aware With virtually no national welfare system, Lebanon’s elderly are left to fend of this problem, I think we’re heading toward more crises,” said Mustafa Hel- for themselves amid their country’s economic turmoil. In their prime years, weh, head of Social Services Medical Association, a rehabilitation hospital and they survived 15 years of civil war that started in 1975 and bouts of instabil- nursing home in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. ity. Now, in their old age, many have been thrown into poverty by one of the Thousands of foreign domestic workers — the backbone of the elderly care world’s worst fi nancial crises in the past 150 years. system — left as dollars became scarce. The overwhelmed health care system Lebanon has the greatest number of elderly in the Middle East — 10% of is no longer considered reliable. the population of 6 million is over 65. Around 80% of the population above the At the height of the pandemic, nursing homes were considered a high risk age of 65 have no retirement benefi ts or health care coverage, according to the around the world. In Lebanon, some families saw them as the answer. U.N.’s International Labor Organization. Helweh’s 104-year-old facility accommodates up to 300, a mix of elderly, Family members and charities, traditionally the prime source of support, are mentally ill and people with disabilities. It halted admissions and visits at the struggling with increasing needs as unemployment rises. start of the pandemic. Any dollar savings the elderly had from a lifetime of work are locked up in When it reopened six months later, 42 new patients were admitted, an unex- banks, inaccessible in the banking crisis. The savings lost nearly 90% of their pected rush. With currency depreciation, a private room now costs the equiva- value as the local currency collapsed against the dollar. Imported medicine and lent of only about $100 a month. The facility is refi tting part of the basement for basic goods are in jeopardy, and a once reliable health care system is crumbling. more rooms, but a plan for a 72-bed annex never took off. Foreign funds were “I don’t have money to buy clothes or shoes,” Marie said, whispering. She stuck in the bank, and bureaucracy delayed government approval. didn’t want Raymond to hear her complain. He recently went through a COV- Private donations made up for shortages, though families were asked to look ID-19 infection and brain surgery and gets agitated, and it’s only worsened by for medicines in short supply or bring in adult diapers, now fi ve times more lockdowns and the fi nancial crisis. Above: A homeless Lebanese man sleeps on a refrigera- expensive. Nurses looked for jobs elsewhere as salaries couldn’t keep up with Raymond worked for 26 years as an orderly at one of Beirut’s hospitals, and tor inside an old deserted house in Beirut. Below: A nurse infl ation. Marie as a custodian at a university. pushes an elderly woman in a wheelchair at the Social Suleiman Ali Yousef, an 81-year-old merchant, arrived nearly two months Now they live among piles of their belongings in a rented apartment in east Services Medical Association. (AP) ago. Beirut, trinkets fi lling the shelves and pictures of Jesus and the holy family Yousef and his wife contracted coronavirus together last year. Unlike eve- adorning every wall. The black suits that Raymond once wore to parties — he rything they did together the past 50 years, she passed away alone. His health was a lively dancer — still hang over his bed. A bag of bread is under the bed weak, Yousef needed care. His children admitted him. for easy access. He moves around the apartment with a walker. Their fi ve chil- A self-made man, Yousef said he survived the treacherous business world dren are struggling as well and can’t help. with quick wits and good connections. He imported cheap goods from Europe Over the past two years, more elderly have taken to the streets, searching during the civil war. through trash or begging, said Joe Taoutel, who runs Rafi q el-Darb, or Friends His wife managed the savings, and they lived well, never needing fi nancial until the End, the charity where Marie gets some of the meals each week. help from family. He only stopped working because of a stroke two years ago. Taoutel delivers home meals to more than 60 elderly families, up from fi ve Now half his savings are stuck in the bank. The other half is merchandise before the crisis. stored at a warehouse. He has no social insurance. “Those who used to give are now in need,” said Taoutel. “At fi rst, groups “I never cost the state anything in my life. I worked and paid for everything,” would help their sects. Now, needs have increased, and no one can replace the he said from his bed. “It must offer me a service. I am sick.” state.” He despairs at fi nding himself alone and in need. “I don’t want to go back to Lebanon is one of only 16 countries in the world with no pension scheme being a young man. No, thank you! But I want to take care of myself.” for private sector workers in case of old age, disability and death, according Back in the Orfalis apartment, Raymond said he can’t afford to hire help. He to the ILO. The national social security program covers only 30% of the labor can barely afford his pain killers. force, mainly giving one-time payments at retirement, and is dangerously un- His equally aging wife is his only caregiver. She changes his diapers and derfunded. responds to his bell rings in the middle of the night from the room next door. To rub salt in the wound, a massive explosion in Beirut last summer devas- “She is suffering with me. I don’t want her to suffer,” he said, weeping. “I tated parts of the city where hundreds of homes of Lebanon’s older Christian have nothing. Just God. May He take me back and relieve me.” (AP)

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Weather Expected weather for the next 24 By Night: Hot to rather hot and Kuwait Airport 49 32 Prayer Timings hours: relatively humid specially over Abdaly 50 30 By Day: Very hot and relatively coastal areas with light to moderate Jahra 52 33 Fajr ...... 03:16 Asr ...... 15:25 humid specially over coastal areas south easterly wind to light variable Salmiyah 39 30 Sunrise .. 04:51 Maghrib .. 18:51 with light variable wind to light to wind with speeds of 08-28 km/h and Ahmadi 43 32 Zohr ...... 11:51 Isha ...... 20:24 moderate south easterly wind with some high clouds will appear. Wafra 49 32 speeds of 08-32 km/h and some Station Max Exp Min Rec Salmy 48 35 scattered clouds will appear. Kuwait City 46 36 Jal Aliyah 49 31

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Boubyan Bank gains 9 fils, Humansoft Holding slips Kuwait stock market trudges higher in volatile session By John Mathews mansoft Holding slipped 10 fi ls to KD 3.740 Top gainer of the day, NCCI rallied 9.54 pct lowed suit to end at 216 fi ls. Ahli United Bank and Boursa Kuwait Securities gained 19 fi ls. to 62 fi ls while Sokouk Holding darted 7.9 Kuwait tripped 1 fi ls. ■ UUS$/KDS$/KD 0.30100/100.30100/10 Arab Times Staff Gulf Insurance Group soared 50 fi ls whereas fi ls to stand next. Inovest skidded 7.69 pct, Kuwait Investment Co ticked 1 fi l down to KUWAIT CITY, June 28: Kuwait stocks Tamdeen Investment dropped 9 fi ls to 260 fi ls. the steepest decliner of the day and Mazaya 303 fi ls whereas Kuwait Investment Co dialed ▼ Euro/KD 0.3593 trudged higher on Monday extending last ses- Zain climbed 6 fi ls to 597 fi ls on back of Holding topped the volume with 61.3 million up 2 fi ls. International Financial Advisors add- sion’s gains. The All Shares Index climbed 3.3 million shares and Ooredoo dialed down 2 shares. ed 1 fi l whereas KMEFIC slipped 6 fi ls to 160 ■ Yen/KD 0.0027 12.65 pts in volatile session to 6,477.69 pts fi ls. stc climbed 7 fi ls to 854 fi ls whereas logis- Despite the day’s gains, the market was fi ls. led by blue chips even as the overall mood re- tics major Agility was down 6 fi ls at 944 fi ls. heavily skewed towards the losers. 34 stocks Kuwait Cement Co inched 1 fi l higher to 251 ▼ British £/KD 0.4182 mained soggy. KIPCO eased 1 fi l and National Investment advanced whereas 83 closed lower. Of the 139 fi ls whereas Kuwait Portland Cement fell 4 fi ls. The Premier Market scaled 21.46 points to CO dialed down 1 fi l each whereas Mabanee counters active on Monday, 22 closed fl at. HEISC and Shuaiba Industrial dialed down 2 ■ Indian Rs/KD 0.0040 close at 7,050.08 pts while Main Market gave Co stalled at 731 fi ls. 13,796 deals worth KD 65 million were trans- fi ls each while Kuwait Foundry Co was down up 7.54 pts. The BK Main 50 index dipped National Industries Group inched 1 fi l higher acted during the session. 5 fi ls at 379 fi ls. ACICO Industries eased 1 fi l ■ Philippines Peso/KD 0.0062 23.47 pts to 5,603.39 points. The volume turn- to 229 fi ls on back of 8.2 million shares while Mezzan Holding erased 3 fi ls before settling to 130 fi ls after pushing 3.6 million shares and over meanwhile saw a modest rise for the sec- Gulf Cable dialed up 2 fi ls. Boubyan Petro- at 637 fi ls and Integrated Holding gave up 4 Sultan Centre slipped 8 fi ls to 202 fi ls. Auto- ond straight session. Over 389 million shares chemical Co clipped 2 fi ls and Al Qurain Pet- fi ls. Aznour tripped 1 fi l and NAPESCO shed mated Systems Co paused at 117 fi ls. ▼ FTSE -63.10 pts at 18:50 hrs June 28 changed hands – up 8 percent from the day rochemical Co stood pat at 392 fi ls. Jazeera 12 fi ls to close at 890 fi ls. United Projects Co Kuwait and Gulf Links Transport Co ticked before. Airways eroded 3 fi ls to close at 650 fi ls and scaled 13 fi ls to close at 293 fi ls. 0.3 fi ls higher to 57.9 fi ls and Arabi Group ▼ Nikkei The sectors closed mostly in red turf. Insur- ALAFCO gave up 3 fi ls. Educational Holding In the banking sector, Gulf Bank was un- Holding added 4 fi ls following last session’s -18.16 pts at closing June 28 ance sector outshone the rest with1.58 percent Co shed 20 fi ls partly erasing last session’s ro- changed at 253 fi ls with a volume of 2.6 mil- steep drop. Burgan Company For Well Drilling gain whereas Energy shed 1.11 pct, the biggest bust gains. lion shares and Burgan Bank too did not budge dipped 9 fi ls to 180 fi ls with a volume of over 3 ▼ Gold $1774.25 per oz (London) loser of the session. Volume wise, Financial The market opened fi rm and ticked up briefl y from its earlier close of 229 fi ls. Kuwait Inter- million while Combined Group Contracting Co Services topped with 166 million shares while in early trade. The main index fl ipped direction national Bank paused at 224 fi ls after pushing closed 2 fi ls in green. Egypt Kuwait Holding Banking sector was ahead in value over KD and headed south to plumb the day’s lowest 3.8 million shares. Kuwait Finance House gave gained 15 fi ls and Inovest was down 10 fi ls at ▼ NYMEX crude $73.04 per barrel 20 million. level of 6,459 points. It rebounded thereafter up 2 fi ls to settle at 774 fi ls. 120 fi ls. OSOS Holding Group dialed up 2 fi ls. Among the notable movers, National Bank amid fresh buying some of the heavyweights Warba Bank eased 1 fi l to 255 fi ls whereas The market has been trending higher so far ▼ Brent crude $75.01 per barrel of Kuwait rose 4 fi ls to 862 fi ls on back of 7.7 and peaked at 6,485 pts past the mid-session. Ahli United Bank BSC gained 4 fi ls with brisk during the week climbing 17 points in last two million shares and Boubyan Bank sprinted 9 fi ls It sagged slightly in the fi nal minutes before trading. Commercial Bank was unchanged at sessions. It has rallied 255 points from start of LIBOR rate 0.14600% to 744 fi ls extending last session’s gains. Hu- ending with small gains. 500 fi ls with thin trading and Al Ahli Bank fol- the month and is up 915 points year-to-date. Ban does not apply to co-ops, markets

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KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The The ministries of Health and Social Af- fairs also issued a decision regarding the decision to prevent unvaccinat- resumption of the operation of nurseries ed people from entering cer- — unvaccinated parents should not enter tain public places, which took the nurseries with their children; stressing that parents should be vaccinated or they effect on Sunday, does not ap- are among the groups exempted from vac- ply to cooperative societies and cination in order to be allowed entry to the parallel markets measuring nurseries. Ministry of Education Undersecretary Dr less than 6,000 square meters, Ali Al-Yacoub has confi rmed the formation reports Al-Qabas daily quoting of a working team tasked to prepare about a reliable source. 1,000 schools for the safe resumption of traditional classes in the next school year The source confirmed that unvacci- 2021/2022; indicating the resumption will nated individuals are allowed to enter co- be full provided the Ministry of Health ap- operative societies; parallel markets and proves or as it deems appropriate in Septem- food outlets (fish, vegetables, slaugh- ber, reports Al-Rai daily. terhouses); and the cooperatives’ com- Al-Yacoub disclosed the team “will fol- low up all the needs of schools such as plexes provided these establishments books, furniture, maintenance and air condi- measure less than 6,000 square meters. tioning.” He said the educational bodies will As for the supermarkets inside the com- work towards covering these needs during mercial complexes, the source clarifi ed that Photo by Mohammad Morsi the summer vacation. He affi rmed these The empty corridors of the Avenues Mall. The government is strictly implementing the decision to prevent people from going into malls if they unvaccinated individuals will not be al- were the points discussed in his recent meet- are not vaccinated. lowed to enter the supermarkets inside com- ing with the Financial Sector and concerned mercial complexes covered by the decision. entities in bid to consider the related tenders Unvaccinated individuals can enter only the currently available at the ministry. external or independent branches, the source Meanwhile, Al-Yaqoub assured those Municipality out to relieve MoH pressure added. residing in Khairan that “the ministry will The sports clubs for children have re- open all closed schools in the area at the be- ceived instructions to prevent unvaccinated ginning of the new academic year accord- Many malls visited parents from entering the waiting rooms ing to the number of students.” He said the Cargo in passenger planes nod with their children; as sports clubs are ministry requested for a report on the num- among the facilities covered by the recent ber of students; so “we will look into the KUWAIT CITY, June 28, (KUNA): The Director-General decision of the Cabinet to ban the entry of possibility of opening one or two schools, MoH, Nice university ink contract of Kuwait Municipality, Engineer Ahmad Al-Manfouhi, unvaccinated people to certain places, re- or perhaps, all four schools that need main- said that the Municipality’s goal as a governmental body is ports Al-Qabas daily. tenance.” to spread knowledge, explain laws by its inspectors, and sup- to allow Kuwaitis study medicine port the Ministry of Health to relieve pressure on the health system. Austria opens from July 1 KUWAIT CITY, June 28, (Agencies): This came in a statement to Kuwait News Agency Kuwait Institute for Medical Special- Easier reach (KUNA) on Monday, on the sidelines of an inspection tour ization (KIMS) signed an agreement of one of the complexes to implement the Cabinet’s decision ‘Jazeera’ hunts for more destinations with Nice university in France to allow to prevent non-vaccinated people from entering commercial New centers open complexes, salons, restaurants, cafes and health clubs, which KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Chief Ex- He noted the market share that the com- Kuwaiti doctors study medicine and re- came into effect on Sunday. ecutive Offi cer (CEO) of Jazeera Airways pany at the moment stands at 22 percent ceive Fellowship in different medical KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Min- Al-Manfouhi stressed that the main goal of the committee Rohit Ramachandran said in an exclu- and aims gradually to increase it to 65 specializations. istry of Health has increased the is not only to follow up on the implementation of health re- sive statement to Al-Anba daily that the destinations over the next 3 years. The agreement came after two years number of vaccination centers to quirements in order to prevent infection, but also economic, company has submitted a request to the Meanwhile, the government authorities of efforts between the two sides, said 10 to vaccinate the people with the as the increase in the number cases leads to more economic Directorate-General of Civil Aviation in Austria announced the opening of its KIMS’ Secretary General Dr Fawaz Al- ‘Pfi zer’ -- two centers in each health closures. (DGCA) to fl y to eight destinations from borders to travelers from many countries, Rifae on Monday. region instead of one, reports Al- He stated that the Ministry of Health authorized the Fol- Aug 1, 2021, including Egypt, Antalya including those coming from the Gulf The fi ve-year agreement, which came Anba daily quoting informed health low-up Regulations Committee to take advantage of Law and Kiev whose fl ying time do not exceed Cooperation Council countries includ- into effect today, involves sending sources. No. 8 of 1969 on health precautions to prevent communi- fi ve hours, reports Al-Anba daily. ing Kuwait from July 1, reports Al-Anba The daily quoting the same cable diseases, which stated, “Any violation of the provi- 50 Kuwaiti doctors on scholarships to sions of this law or the decisions implementing it shall be He said this on the sidelines of the com- daily. Nice, a number that could increase in sources said this is done to relieve pany’s launch of its fi rst fl ights to Tash- The Austrian government sources said the pressure on the Kuwait Vacci- punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding three the coming years, he noted. months and a fi ne not exceeding fi ve thousand dinars or one kent in Uzbekistan, with two fl ights per this is an important step towards imple- nation Center and to make it easier week. menting the country’s post-Covid-19 KIMS’ delegation had visited the for people to receive the vaccines in of these two penalties.” university’s hospital prior to signing the Meanwhile, on the first day of implementing the decision to Ramachandran said the company cur- strategy to restore social and economic their respective areas. rently fl ies to more than 35 destinations, activities while at the same time keeping agreement to learn of its international The sources indicated ‘Health’ prevent non-vaccinated people from entering cafes and restau- standards, he said. rants, many of them adhered to the government decision but and began operations to 10 new destina- in line with safety protocols issued by the has approved the the following seemed almost empty of customers, reports Al-Rai daily. tions during the Corona pandemic. health authorities. On her part, French Ambassador to Ku- centers -- Musaed Hamad Al-Saleh wait Anne-Claire Legendre affi rmed that One of the workers of a cafe in Marina Mall revealed that he Health Center in Al-Shaab, Abdul- had never witnessed such calmness in the last three years, indi- medical development and cooperation is lah Al-Majri Health Center in Al- cating that the reason could be the high temperature. However, most needed in the age of the coronavirus. Khalidiya, the Al-Siddiq and Abdul he was quick to add that there have been hotter days in the coun- She added that she had closely moni- Rahman Al-Zayed health centers try, but things never reached this point of calmness. tored the efforts of Kuwaiti Minister in the Hawalli Health District, Al- Meanwhile, the main partner in the Mughal Mahal Res- of Health in fi ghting the COVID-19 to Shalahi Health Center and Al-Nah- taurants Company Ashok Kalra affirmed that all branches of protect the lives of citizens and expats. da Health Center in the Al-Farwani- the Mughal Mahal restaurant in all parts of Kuwait are com- Meanwhile, head of international ya Health District. mitted to the decisions of the Kuwaiti government aimed to health affairs in the Ministry of Health The sources reported this is in ad- preserve the health of citizens and residents in Kuwait. Dr Rehab Al-Wutayan told KUNA that dition to the Al-Masail and Sharq He indicated that a mechanism has been established to the agreement is part of the ministry’s Al-Ahmadi health centers in theAh- monitor all their customers before they enter the commercial madi Health District, and Al-Nas- complexes and check if they are vaccinated. efforts to develop its services in coop- Kalra said, “It is a government decision due to which it eration with prominent international eem and Jaber Al-Ahmad Centers (1) in the Jahra Health District. must be respected and implemented. However, if we look at health institutions. the economic aspect, the restaurant sector will suffer a loss The agreement was signed with pres- because families are the ones who usually frequent the res- ence of Health Minister Sheikh Dr Ba- safe transport of goods while adhering taurant but some of their members have not yet been vacci- sel Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. to the procedures laid down by aircraft nated. This will negatively affect the customer base in most The Directorate General of Civil Avi- manufacturers. of the major complexes”. ation (DGCA) has allowed some local Due to disruptions caused by the coro- ❑ ❑ ❑ companies to transport goods through navirus, some airlines decided to use the Ambulances tender: The Ministry of Health has awarded the passenger planes for three months passenger planes for transporting goods a tender to the second lowest bidder for the supply of 79 due to the exceptional circumstances or mail. Operators have evaluated the ambulances. The contract is worth 6.4 million dinars, reports caused by the coronavirus pandemic, reconfi guration of the passenger plane by Al-Anba daily. reports Al-Qabas daily quoting a reli- removing some seats to increase the space Reliable sources said the Central Tenders Committee able source. for goods, the source revealed. (CTC) has the approval of the Central Agency for Public The source told the daily that a com- The source said the International Air Tenders (CAPT), and that the signing of the contract will be pany has been given the go signal to ‘soon’, and that the ambulances will be distributed to various Transport Association (IATA) issued health areas. transport goods through the passenger guidelines last year for the operators to The same sources stated the ambulances will be equipped planes from July 1 to Sept 30 in line guarantee the safety of using aircraft de- with all the materials and supplies to needed by the patients with the new regulations on loading and signed for transporting people to trans- in case of emergencies. The vehicles are expected to be transporting goods, affi rming that the port goods, including those containing pressed into service immediately after they are handed over risks have been evaluated to ensure the dangerous materials and others. to the ministry. ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 LOCAL 4 Panel discusses ‘proposal’ to amend law on Israel boycott

Parliamentary committee to prepare report

KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Com- mittee yesterday con- tinued its discussions on the proposals sub- KUNA photo mitted to amend some HH the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince (center) with Fahad Al-Othman and Tareq provisions of Law No. Al-Othman. 21/1964 regarding the unified law for boy- HH Deputy Amir receives AUM board’s chief cotting Israel, which was approved in prin- His Highness the Deputy Amir and Board of Trustees of the American Uni- Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal Al- versity of the Middle East (AUM) Fahad ciple by the parlia- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Ibrahim Al-Othman and Tareq Fahad ment in a special ses- Bayan Palace Monday Chairman of the Al-Othman. (KUNA) sion held on May 27, reports Al-Seyassah ‘Arab Excellence Medal’ daily. In this regard, parliamen- tary sources said the gov- ernment side affirmed its Speaker Al-Ghanim ‘congratulates’ adherence to the 1964 law KUNA photos regarding the prohibition of his Saudi counterpart over award Foreign minister during his talks with his Canadian counterpart. normalization with the Zion- ist entity, and considered it KUWAIT CITY, June 28, (KUNA): Ku- Saudi Shura Council Abdullah Bin Mo- sufficient without the need to wait’s National Assembly Speaker Mar- hammad Al Al-Shaikh on the occasion amend it. zouq Al-Ghanim on Sunday sent a cable of being awarded the Arab Excellence They indicated that the of congratulations to the chairman of the Medal by the Arab Parliament. committee will prepare its re- port on the law and its amend- ments which will be submit- ted to the parliament, and that the final opinion in this regard will be of the latter. During the 27th session in May, the parliament had unan- imously approved in principle FM with his Luxembourg’s counterpart. FM with his Danish counterpart. the proposal of a law to amend some provisions of Law No. 21/1964 regarding the unified law for boycotting Israel, and referred it to the relevant com- mittee for redrafting. The proposed law prohibits all forms of dealing, normal- ization of ties, and conclusion of any agreements, protocols, and meetings of any nature with the Zionist entity or any its organizations around the Municipal Council’s technical committee meeting in progress. world either directly or in- directly. It prohibits citizens FM with his Portuguese counterpart. FM with his Finnish counterpart. and residents from sympathiz- Panel views letter from KSE ing, participating, or calling Foreign ministers discuss mutual issues for dealing or normalization through any means or insinu- Council delays decision on MPW’s ation that calls for coopera- Kuwait FM meets his foreign counterparts in Rome tion, communication, contact, participation, or dealing with request over seaport boundaries KUWAIT CITY, June 28, DAESH’s foreign ministers, held to discuss bilateral ties and issues the Zionist entity and its orga- (KUNA): Minister of Foreign in Rome. of common interest. nizations. By Abdel Nasser Al-Aslami specifi cations for the construction of model Affairs and Minister of State for The two sides discussed topics of The meetings were on the side- It criminalizes travel to Is- Al-Seyassah Staff housing and private housing. rael either with a passport or Meanwhile, the committee approved the Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad mutual concern and bilateral rela- lines of a ministerial meeting of the KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Technical without a passport, as well proposal submitted by a member of the Mu- Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah tions. international coalition combating Committee of the Municipal Council post- nicipal Council, Maha Al-Baghli, regarding met with his Canadian counter- Also, Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser so-called Islamic State (IS) which as all kinds of support, glori- poned, during its meeting yesterday, to take the use of smart traffi c signal system, which part Marc Garneau on Monday, met with his Danish counterpart is being held in the Italian capital, fication, promotion or propa- a decision on the request which has been sub- is characterized by linking all signals to one on sidelines of the meeting of the Jeppe Kofod on Monday, on side- Rome. ganda for any cultural, media, mitted by the Ministry of Public Works, to system, M2 adjacent to plot 117 and the Di- Global Coalition Against DAE- lines of the meeting of the Global Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser also religious, social and other approve the boundaries and use of land sur- rect Investment Promotion Authority has re- SH’s foreign ministers, held in Coalition Against DAESH’s for- met on Monday with Finland’s business transactions under rounding the site designated for the Mubarak quested the approval of the fi nal master plan Rome. eign ministers, held in Rome. Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, any other name in covert or Al-Kabeer seaport on the Bubiyan Island. for the Abdali Economic Zone, and a request explicit dealings with the Zi- However, the committee has included in to add to plot 1 of the organizational chart in The two sides discussed topics of The two sides discussed topics of to discuss bilateral relations as well its agenda the proposal submitted by member mutual concern and bilateral rela- mutual concern and bilateral rela- as issues of common interest. onist entity by any means. plot 15 in Qibla. Misha’al Muhammad Al-Haddan regarding The committee also agreed to allocate 3 tions. tions. The meeting took place on the The proposed law punishes the allocation of beaches for swimming which sites in Al-Shaddadiya within the Jahra Gov- Meanwhile, Sheikh Dr Ahmad Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser met sidelines of a ministerial meeting those who violate its provi- are covered by the maintenance contracts and ernorate, to establish housing complexes for Nasser met with his Luxembourg’s Monday Norwegian and Portu- of the international coalition com- sions with imprisonment for a look into the security and safety aspect. expatriate workers, and the proposal submit- counterpart Jean Asselborn on guese Foreign Ministers, Ine Marie bating so-called Islamic State (IS) period between one year and The committee also viewed the letter from ted by the member Abdul-Wahab Bouresli Monday, on sidelines of the meet- Eriksen Soreide and Augusto Er- which is being held in the Italian three years and/or a fine of the Kuwait Society of Engineers regard- regarding naming all Kuwait’s parks after the ing of the Global Coalition Against nesto dos Santos Silva respectively, capital, Rome. maximum KD 5,000. ing the amendment of the requirements and martyrs. MPs propose July 1 session Special session eyed to discuss bills regarding ‘constituencies’ By Saeed Mahmoud Saleh Arab Times Staff KUWAIT CITY, June 28: 11 MPs have submitted a proposal to hold a special session at the National As- sembly on July 1, 2021 to discuss the following: • Proposal to amend Law Number 20/1981 on the es- tablishment of the Administrative Section in the First Instance Court and add an article to Decree Number 23/1990, • Proposal to amend Law Number 35/1962 to nullify the stipulation on disqualifying candidates convicted of offending the Amiri entity and preventing them from exercising their political rights, • Report Number 23 of the Interior and Defense Af- fairs Committee regarding the proposal to amend Law Number 42/2006 on organizing constituencies. MP Saadoun Hammad also proposed holding a special session to deliberate on bills regarding the amendment of constituencies. One of these bills stipulates maintaining the current number of Con- stituencies (Five), but the number of voters should be equally distributed — around 130,000 per con- stituency. He suggested transferring some voters registered in the Fifth and Fourth Constituencies to the Second and Third constituencies to ensure equal distribution of voters. Hammad said the other bill stipulates increasing the number of constituencies to 10 and distributing equal number of voters in each constituency. He then urged the government to attend the special session, consider- ing the need to ratify a number of important bills. MP Osama Al-Shaheen has proposed the establish- ment of the Moral Council to monitor and follow up investments and loans that Kuwait has granted to oth- er countries. He disclosed this is similar to the Moral Council in Norway; indicating that the proposed coun- cil shall prevent investments in entities and companies proven to have violated human rights, as well as those involved in wars and manufacturing of nuclear weap- ons. In 2014, Moral Council in Norway prevented in- vestment in Zionist companies which violated its prin- ciples, he added. ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 LOCAL 5 diwaniya A DIGEST OF PUBLIC OPINION

‘Need to invest in human resources ... projects never see day of light’

“THE report about the unbelievable cost of the new zoo in the country “Such being the case, the delay in implementing and the completion of of nationalism, we would like to point out that the latter is an example of indicates that KD 112 million will be spent on this project. This does the costly projects in due course, does not only mean double the cost, but loyalty and obedience to the homeland, as such acceptance of Abdullah not surprise me because this was expected by anyone who is involved sometimes this delay makes the project unfeasible. Al-Roumi to the ministerial post falls within his keenness and interest in in following up the implementation of the new projects in the country,” “The most signifi cant thing shows that our developmental plans con- the homeland motivated by his desire for reform, and not to destroy the columnist Asrar Jawhar Hayat wrote for Al-Qabas daily. centrate on the ‘concrete’ buildings without taking into account the devel- homeland and crying on its ruins.” “By the time the new projects are implemented the cost is likely to dou- opment of the human factor and how to invest in the same.” ❑ ❑ ❑ ble by virtue of the prospective changes in the projects as this happened with most of our ‘development’ projects, or rather Also: “Recklessness and negligence while driving could be due to motorists all of them. “In the wake of the MPs occupying the chairs of ministers they seem to not abiding by the traffi c rules and decisions on safe driving. Sometimes, “Anyway, I don’t care whether the cost of the zoo be asking a lot of questions, questions which look very strange,” column- recklessness is caused by offi cials in institutions who were appointed is correct or not since it has been denied by the same ist Mubarak Mezyed Al-Moasherji wrote for Al-Rai daily. through nepotism. This leads to more institutional and societal repercus- offi cial who disclosed the cost, rather I would like to “Take for example, MP Saad Al-Khanfour, who has called for hiring sions than driving on the road, both of which may cause many complica- go on record, like as any other citizen who is jealous Kuwaiti imams in mosques and also the muezzins (prayer callers). tions for everyone,” columnist Hind Al-Choumar wrote for Al-Anba about the interest of their country, particularly since “For his part, MP Ahmad Al-Hamad wonders about the tasks of the daily. the country was young when it was seeking distinc- Technical Committee to verify the certifi cates of physicians. However, “I wish the State Audit Bureau, Civil Service Commission and other tion in every fi eld throughout the past century, but we support the accuracy process in light of forged certifi cates which are oversight bodies will control such cases and hold those behind them ac- now the country has become old and is eagerly look- detected from time to time and this constitutes a danger to the lives of countable, including personally bearing the compensation for which judi- ing for development and spending a lot of money in people, as such this issue cannot be ignored. cial rulings are issued due to unjust and wrong decisions. “Meanwhile, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Higher “The danger of recklessness in institutions is more severe than the vain to achieve this dream. Asrar Hayat “In this context, we elucidate that most of our Education Dr. Ali Al-Mudhaf, in turn formed a committee to investi- danger of recklessness on the road, because its repercussions are much projects cost millions or billions of dinars – double the money than our gate the classifi cation of the Kuwait University. On the other hand, the greater than what happens on the road. However, how can these cases counterparts in other countries spend but, ironically, we see our budget honorable MP Marzouq Al-Khalifa calls for the formation of an inves- be stopped and those responsible at all levels held accountable without exhausted but nothing is produced on the ground. tigation committee to probe this classifi cation, but he did not wait for mediation or courtesy? “Speaking of the delay in the implementation of the projects, we see the formation of this committee although he had called on the Minister “The administrative system has many fl aws. It must be opened wide to the cost of our projects becoming more than double the original estimated to form this committee, or read the comment of his colleague the MP fi nd radical solutions and treatments to protect the integrity of societies cost but the concerned project is seldom completed, given the fact we will Hamad Al-Matar who gave his opinion in this respect. On the other and achieve justice and equality. be lucky if this project reaches completion, thanks to the intervention of hand, MP Al-Matar had requested the pro government MPs to establish “One of the most important solutions is to require an offi cial to undergo the Amiri Diwan. a government committee to organize and supervise the Kuwaiti invest- psychological and cognitive tests before giving him a certifi cate of fi t- “For example we have been hearing about the Kuwait University in ments. ness to sit on the leadership seat. This is in addition to requiring him to Al-Shaddadiya since the 1980s until we entered 2004, but nothing was “It is surprising, we have a number of authorities and institutions and undergo periodic examinations. achieved on the ground except the signing of some contracts. The cost all employees working for these institutions are ‘lucky’ because they are “In case there are many judicial rulings to bring justice to the oppressed during that time was KD 500 million but our children entered the campus showered with rewards and increases in salaries, and all that they do is during his reign, he must be excluded and changed so that the institution only in 2019 when the cost had reached KD three billion. Sad to say the just write reports and submit proposals which more often than not collect does not lose in these cases due to lack of justice for the employees in ac- project is still being implemented and the colleges have still to see the dust in the drawers. This happens at a time when we warn of government cordance with the decisions and laws regulating the work. In this manner, daylight although many decades have passed since for the project. The ‘failures’ to pay employees salaries in future. justice prevails in the institution and cooperation prevails among every- same can be said of most of our projects. “Here, I would like to ask the MP and the Professor of Political Sci- one, so the number of desired achievements increases. “In spite of the above, the Secretariat General of the Supreme Coun- ence at the Kuwait University Dr. Hassan Jowhar about his political “Recklessness in driving on the road may cause accidents or deaths for cil for Planning and Development has lost its vision in following up the history in comparison to that of the reverend politician, former MP and some road users. As for recklessness in the institution, it harms all mem- projects in terms of delivery on time as set up by the relevant executing current Deputy Premier Mr. Abdullah Al-Roumi, although all of us bers of society and the country as a whole. authority. In other words, it seems the role of the Secretariat has been know that ministers are supposed to show solidarity with the govern- “I ask all regulatory institutions to effi ciently play their role in accord- confi ned to postponing the expected completion date. ment during the voting on proposals and decisions submitted in the Na- ance with the laws and decisions without overstepping and without favor- “In this connection, we wonder how many projects got extension for tional Assembly but isn’t it reasonable to see the deputy prime minister ing certain interest over public interest, so we can achieve the vision of the future for Kuwait.” completion but none of those who were behind the delay have regretted supporting the grilling motion and no-confi dence motion fi led against over disbursing money or about the doubling the cost of exhausting public his premier. funds. “However, Dr. Bu Mahdi (Dr Hassan Jowhar), with regard to the issue — Compiled by Zaki Taleb

Interior ministry raises awareness, Other Voices launches campaign to battle drugs Cryptocurrency and crimes By Ahmad alsarraf Almost two months ago, the world’s largest meat company was ‘Parents must talk, warn children on scourge’ rothers Amir and Rais Kaji subjected to a similar operation and Bfounded a platform in Johannes- was forced to pay a ransom to release burg, to speculate in cryptocurren- its records upon the advice of its law- cies, such as Bitcoin. yer to avoid a halt in the delivery of KUWAIT CITY, June 28: Director-General The two brothers have vanished orders around the world. for Relations and Security Media depart- with $3.6 billion owned by users of A month ago, the Brazilian inter- ment at the Ministry of Interior Brigadier their platform. Although suspicions national company JBS was subjected of their actions surfaced last April, to cyber-attack on its records and dis- Tawhid Abdullah Al-Kandari said based on the investors’ lawyer did not inform ruption of its entire business, forcing the awareness and guidance role played by the authorities for fear that this would it to pay a large ransom to protect cli- the department to raise the level of aware- affect the speed of recovery of the ents of the company from great risks. stolen funds, Colonial Pipeline, the operator of ness and seriousness of the scourge of drug especially since America’s largest fuel pipeline was consumption, especially among the youth, in the South Af- also blackmailed, forcing it to pay cooperation with the General Department for rican govern- 75 bitcoins to a group of Russian ment does not hackers and the authorities were Drug Control (GDDC), the Interior Ministry recognize cryp- subsequently able to recover some has activated the drug prevention initiatives tocurrencies of the ransom. through continuous campaigns which culmi- and their disap- These hackers know very well pearance is not that through such operations, and nated in the launch of the ‘National Project a clearly stated demand for ransom in the form for Drug Abuse Prevention and Policy Man- crime. of cryptocurrency, they can make The drugs brought from Iran neatly packed in chocolate packets. agement’, in cooperation between the Minis- The sum of alsarraf great fortune in ways that are dif- 200 million ficult to detect. They can also use Drugs found in chocolate bars try of Interior, the General Secretariat of the Canadian dollars from the rights of these currencies to purchase their Supreme Council for Planning and Develop- investors, placed in cryptocurren- various needs and this is the source cies, disappeared with the death of its of the greatest danger that these Customs officers of the Air Cargo In- found hidden inside 16 boxes. ment and the United Nations Development founder in India allegedly from Coro- currencies pose as criminals can spection Department at the Kuwait In a related context, Shuwaikh na, and the code was buried with him. International Airport thwarted an at- port customs officers impounded Program (UNDP), reports Al-Anba daily. often escape punishment, therefore tempt to bring in 5.4 kilos of pure this morning a cargo of potatoes and Brigadier Al-Kandari indicated this awareness In April 2021, a report showed these cryptocurrencies will remain alum, which was hidden inside choco- bread coming from Iran and seized campaign coincides this year with the celebration of that the 80 largest cyber thefts of attractive especially to outlaws late bars, coming from Iran, reports 6 kilos of drugs hidden inside bread the past decade resulted in collec- as large sums can be transferred Al-Rai daily. bags. the International Day for Drug Control, which falls tive losses of $2.5 billion, and I from one account to another, kept The daily added, the alum was hid- The cargo belongs to an unidenti- on June 26 of each year. was personally a victim of one of in electronic form, and spent when den inside 5 parcels containing 18 box- fied company. Personnel from the The Directorate-General of Public Relations and Security them. The records of a company needed, and their owners cannot be es of chocolate bars and after careful Criminal Investigation Department Media Department of the Interior Ministry will launch the ac- I run were subjected to hacking, inspection, 5.4 kilos of pure alum was (CID) are investigating. reached because their real address- tivities of the campaign under the slogan ‘Your Closeness to which resulted in the freezing of es are withheld and their names are them … Protecting Them’ in cooperation with GDDC and the the entire company’s accounts, unknown. Grass Volunteer Team. preventing access to it, stopping all According to the latest estimates, He stressed the family has a great role in educating the chil- sales lines, and putting us in a seri- software theft and ransom schemes News in Brief dren about the dangers of drugs and raising their level of aware- ous trouble that did not end until reaped nearly $370 million in cryp- ness about this deadly scourge, in addition to the importance of two hours later when an unknown tocurrency in 2020, more than positive dialogue with them, listening to them, and following person called via e-mail asking for threefold increase from the previ- a ransom in exchange for lifting Care for elderly: Assistant Un- Farwaniya Governorate will be com- up their movements in order to protect them from bad com- ous year. This number is expected to dersecretary for Social Welfare at pleted soon. panions. the freezing. double this year. the Ministry of Social Affairs and ❑ ❑ ❑ Brigadier-General Al-Kandari called on all media, includ- We agreed to his request immedi- * * * Societal Development Musallam Al- ing the social media to support the campaign and contribute to ately, hoping to obtain information MP Hamad Al-Matar, or anyone Subaie said the Social Welfare Sector Indian commits suicide: An In- that would help arrest him, but he dian committed suicide by hanging raising awareness to curb the scourge of drugs among all the else, did not fi nd a way to attack me is keen on providing the highest qual- was smart as he asked us to transfer other than describing me as sectarian ity of care for the elderly, serving the from the ceiling of his rented room, segments of society. reports Al-Rai daily. the ransom in an encrypted currency despite all my shortcomings; there- biggest number to his account, and this was done im- of elderly citi- The incident was reported to the fore, I will not give him the honor of authorities by the owner of the house. mediately because we needed to lift replying. zens through the freezing due to work pressure and the mobile ser- The security authorities are investi- Court rejects appeals, ❑ ❑ ❑ vice centers for gating the death. it was almost impossible to delay elderly care, The corpse has been referred to Fo- customers’ orders. e-mail: [email protected] reports Al-Rai rensics department. daily. ❑ ❑ ❑ upholds 3 sentences In a state- Kuwaitis attacked: Police are By Jaber Al-Humoud ment to the looking for two bedoun for attacking Bribe attempt detected daily, Al-Sub- two Kuwaiti brothers in Sabah Al- Al-Seyassah Staff aie disclosed Nasser, reports Al-Rai daily. the sector’s The daily added, the bedoun al- KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Court of Cassation head- policy is based Al-Subaie legedly attacked the brothers with a ed by Counselor Ahmad Al-Ajeel sentenced a Kuwaiti Lawyer, client jailed for 5 years on the concept knife and an axe following a dispute identifi ed only as KH to 10 years in jail and upheld the of simplifying procedures to better between them and went into hiding. serve the elderly. imprisonment verdict of 3 others, whose identities have KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Criminal yer and his client when they attempted to The daily said the one of the broth- not been given, who are sentenced to terms after rejecting He confi rmed the formation of a ers was injured in the nose and the Court sentenced an unidentifi ed Kuwaiti bribe an employee in the departures hall committee, whose members are from other in the hand. Both brothers have their appeals. lawyer and his Arab client to fi ve years at the Kuwait International Airport to the ministries of Social Affairs and been admitted to a hospital and a case The court also rejected requests to refrain from pun- imprisonment each with hard labor for help the client escape the country since Health, tasked to issue car plate num- has been fi led at the area police sta- ishing them and instead stressed that they are guilty of attempting to bribe an employee at the he was wanted by law. bers for the elderly to benefi t from the tion. money laundering, fraud and forgery. Kuwait International Airport, reports Al- The arrest came after the female em- parking spaces allotted to them. ❑ ❑ ❑ Anba daily. ployee informed senior offi cials and the He said the committee holds on- The main accused was operating from inside the line meetings to discuss each case Reckless driver held: Traffi c po- According to the verdict the lawyer offi cials informed the Money Crimes In- prison cell, impersonating prominent people from the has been barred from practicing law for vestigation Department and the suspects and then issue the car plate numbers lice offi cers have arrested an unidenti- ruling family and business figures and was able to de- accordingly, in addition to the home fi ed Kuwaiti for reckless driving and 10 years and the Arab client has been were caught in the act. delivery of car plate numbers. endangering the lives of motorists in a ceive celebrities and Fashionistas and was able to book ordered deported after serving the jail The lawyer was charged with at- He added the parking area for the suburb of Sulaibikhat, reports Al-Rai a private plane for a woman he had promised to marry term. tempting to bribe a government em- elderly at the mobile service center in daily. as well as giving her valuable gifts, with the help of The incident dates back to last Febru- ployee to help a man wanted by law to his assistants. ary, when securitymen arrested the law- escape from the country illegally. ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 LOCAL 6

ASCC representing Kuwait at ‘Oscars for Museums’ Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre nominated for LCD Berlin Awards KUWAIT CITY, June 28: Multi award-winning Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre is proud to announce that it has been nominated for the LCD Berlin Awards for 2021 under the category of ‘New Cultur- al Desination of the Year’(Middle East/Africa). The award recognizes the Centre as a cultural icon of inno- vation and unique experiences that serves as a leading destination for local communities and travellers. Organised by LCD Berlin, a part- nership between Leading Culture Destinations and visit Berlin, the elected nominees represent 39 cul- tural destinations from 21 countries who will compete to win the pres- tigious accolades which will be an- nounced during the last quarter of the year at the “Oscars for Museums” awards ceremony. The 6-month digi- tal-fi rst campaign will accommodate online visitors the chance to explore wherein communities are more than The LCD Berlin Awards for the places they will want to visit in ever, grateful for outstanding urban 2021 feature 13 awards across the the future and enable destinations to destinations and its place in the future following sections; New Culture reach those audiences. of cultural identity and historic pres- Destinations of the Year (with fi ve Refl ecting the Amiri Diwan of ervation. 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The Centre Dr. Christian Wacker, Director of cultural destination in Kuwait.” The LCD Berlin Awards nomi- Awards 2021 | Trailer, please Since its inauguration in 2018, the has since, facilitated the exchange Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural The LCD Berlin award platform nees are shortlisted by a team of visit:https://www.youtube.com/ centre has embraced and showcased of knowledge and continues to pro- Centre said: “The LCD award is one embraces an evolution in the way LCD ambassadors, research and watch?v=qnVdZub0G9g the rich diversity of the world’s mote critical, creative, and interpre- of the most recognized awards in people perceive, appreciate and en- recommendations from the world’s To learn more, please visitwww. fi nest cultural achievements, with tive thinking within Kuwaiti society cultural tourism worldwide. ASCC joy travel and cultural experiences leading cultural experts. The winners ascckw.com the scale, shapes and shades of the through world-class exhibitions and is delighted to be shortlisted for this around the world. The pandemic are selected by an esteemed interna- For more inquiries, please email buildings designed to convey a sense educational public programmes. award underlining our importance as has given rise to a shift in behavior tional jury. at: [email protected] KRCS opens mobile health center Embassy of Germany Entry regulations & visa to serve ‘125,000 people’ in Syria application for Germany KUWAIT CITY, June 28: As of Bid to strengthen health care capabilities June 25th 2021, Germany has opened its borders to fully vac- By Arwa Al-Wugayan cinated people. Entry from third ter with the Syrian Medical Association for Syrian Expatriates countries is generally permitted (SEMA) is part of KRCS aid to the Syrian people, and to allevi- again from 25 June 2021. The trav- KUWAIT CITY, June 28, (KUNA): Kuwait Red ate their suffering. eler must have received the last Crescent Society (KRCS) opened Monday a mobile It operates in the Aleppo, Al-Bab and Dowaibeq, Al-Enezi said, adding that vaccination dose that is necessary health center to serve more than 125,000 people in many displaced Syrians in Aleppo suffer from lack of medical centers. for full vaccination (in the case of The number of monthly benefi ciaries is about 3,000 patients, at an aver- a person who has recovered from northern Syria, and aim to strengthening health care age of 36,000 patients annually, he added. coronavirus only one dose is nec- The center includes dental clinic, reproductive and women’s health clin- essary) at least 14 days before the capabilities and improve patient’s experience in re- date of travel and the vaccine the ceiving treatment. ic, general medicine clinic and children’s clinic, and leishmaniosis clinic, in addition to laboratory, pharmacy and a fi rst-aid room for emergency cases, person has received must currently In a statement to KUNA, KRCS Director of Medical Services be either Al-Enezi said. • BioNTech/Pfi zer Department Manhal Al-Enezi, said that the recently opened cen- Kuwait has provided aid and support over the past years to the Syrian • Moderna people, as Kuwait and KRCS al- a single dose of a vaccine is suffi - • AstraZeneca cient. A proven record (PCR-Test) ways been and will continue to sup- • Johnson&Johnson (1 dose) of a COVID-19 infection between port them and will spared no effort • a combination of Astra-Zeneca 28 days and six months before the to provide aid, he said. and Biontech/Pfi zer vaccination must be provided. Last week, Kuwait Red Crescent • a combination of Astra-Zeneca Children under the age of 12 Society donated clothes to 4,000 and Moderna and who are not yet vaccinated needy families in Kuwait and who People who have been vac- may enter the country with proof are registered in KRCS. cinated in accordance with these of a negative test (PCR test or anti- KRCS Deputy Chairman Anwar requirements may enter Germany gen test) when accompanied by at for any travel purpose. least one fully vaccinated parent. Al-Hasawi told KUNA, the aid Please note: This does not apply comes annually within the KRCS Children under the age of 6 do not to entry from countries categorized require proof of a negative test. interest in providing a helping hand as areas of virus variants of concern; and support to families in need in Travelers, who do not require a restrictions on entry or transport visa, may prove their vaccination Kuwait for Eid Al-Adha. from areas of virus variants of con- status with the IMMUNE app- or Al-Hasawi said the KRCS as- cern also apply to fully vaccinated the KUWAIT MOBILE ID app. sists families in need inside Kuwait people. The State of Kuwait is not For non-vaccinated persons which includes widows, orphans, categorized as an area of virus vari- travel to Germany is currently not divorcees, people with special ants at the moment. possible, since all other earlier re- needs, and sick, elderly and low- From 28th of June 2021 our visa strictions are still in place. income people. application center VFS Global A detailed list of criteria can be The project of distributing cloth- (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/kwt/ found on the website of the Ger- ing to families in need continues en/deu/) will be open for visa-ap- man Embassy https://kuwait.diplo. with the support of Kuwaiti private plications. de/kw-en/-/2467640 sectors, he added. Third country nationals may Applications should be made as apply if their return to Kuwait is early as possible, at least 15 days scheduled after August 1 2021. prior to travelling. 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Search on for survivors Florida condo bldg rescuers spot voids SURFSIDE, Fla., June 28, (AP): Rescue workers digging feverishly for a fi fth day Monday stressed that they could still fi nd survivors in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo building, a hope family members clung to even though no one has been pulled out alive since the fi rst hours after the structure fell. The death toll rose by just four people Sunday, to a total of nine confi rmed dead. But more than 150 people are still missing in Surfside. Their families rode buses to a site close enough to watch the intense rescue effort, in- cluding fi refi ghters, sniffer dogs and search experts em- ploying radar and sonar devices. Early Monday, a crane lifted a large slab of concrete from the debris pile, enabling about 30 rescuers in hard hats to move in and carry smaller pieces of debris into red buckets, which are emptied into a larger bin for a crane to re- move. The work has been compli- cated by intermittent rain showers moving through the area, but at least the fi res that hampered the initial search have been extinguished. Andy Alvarez, a deputy incident Alvarez commander with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Monday that rescuers have been able to fi nd some voids inside the wreckage, mostly in the basement and parking garage areas. Crews work in the rubble at the Champlain Towers South Condo, Sunday, June 27, in Surfside, Fla. Many people were still unaccounted for after Thursday’s “We have over 80 rescuers at a time that are breaching fatal collapse. (AP) the walls that collapsed, in a frantic effort to try to rescue those that are still viable and to get to those voids that we typically know exist in these buildings,” Alvarez said. America Frantic “We have been able to tunnel through the building,” Alvarez added. “This is a frantic search to seek that hope, that miracle, to see who we can bring out of this building Bid to change fi libuster rules alive.” He said rescuers, like the families, are still hoping for good news. “You’ve gotta have hope and you’ve gotta have faith,” he said. Senators to watch as Dems debate Others who have seen the wreckage up close were daunted by the task ahead. Alfredo Lopez, who lived with WASHINGTON, June 28, (AP): would be open to that option, and en- entire Congress and watch President Looming over Senate Democrats this acting it could prove complicated. Biden’s agenda blocked, so I think this his wife in a 6th fl oor corner apartment and narrowly es- year is a decision that could funda- Sinema has said it is time to debate is an important moment of decision for caped disaster, said he fi nds it hard to believe anyone is mentally change Congress: whether to the legislative fi libuster. But she has Republicans.” alive in the rubble. change or eliminate the rules of the fi li- also made a persuasive case against One of the quieter and more policy- “I just can’t see anybody, you know - I hope to God buster to enact President Joe Biden’s eliminating it. focused members of the Senate, Reed that they’re going to fi nd somebody, but man, you know, agenda. Narrowly elected in 2018 to rep- has said very little about the fi libuster if you saw what I saw: nothingness and then, you go over Liberal advocates have pushed hard resent her swing state, Sinema has rules. In a statement, he was not fully there and you see, like, all the rubble. How can somebody for the change, urging the Senate to vowed to be independent-minded and forthcoming on the issue but hinted survive that?” Lopez told The Associated Press. modify or eliminate rules that now re- to work with Republicans. She wrote that he’s in line with other Democrats Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai, head quire a vote by 60 of the 100 senators in a Washington Post op-ed this month who have said it is a last resort. of a humanitarian delegation from Israel that includes to advance most bills. Many Demo- that bipartisan cooperation is the best A shrine has been setup outside St. crats are on board, arguing that Repub- way to achieve lasting results, and that Focused several search-and-rescue experts, said the professionals Joseph Catholic Church, in Surfside, licans are determined to block almost eliminating the fi libuster would enable “I’m focused on the Senate pass- have told him of cases where survivors were found after Fla., Monday, June 28, 2021, near the every one of their priorities in the 50- temporary victories that would be con- ing legislation that addresses the pan- 100 hours or more. collapsed building for the Guara fam- 50 Senate even though Democrats hold stantly reversed when the other party demic, the economy, our defense and “So don’t lose hope, that’s what I would say,” he said. ily, Marc and Ana and their children Congress and the presidency. But oth- takes power. our environment,” he said. “The onus Some families had hoped their visit to the site near the Lucia and Emma. They are four of at ers in the party are wary, fearing it will She said removing the fi libuster is on Senate Minority Leader (Mitch) 12-story building would enable them to shout messages least a dozen parishioners missing or end bipartisanship in the Senate. could increase “the likelihood of re- McConnell. He can either be a con- to loved ones possibly buried deep inside the pile. As they killed. (AP) Yet most of the skeptical Demo- peated radical reversals in federal pol- structive part of that effort or create a returned to a nearby hotel, several paused to embrace as cratic senators say they are ultimately icy, cementing uncertainty, deepening wall of partisan obstruction and further they got off the bus. Others walked slowly with arms open to some changes to the rules if divisions and further eroding Ameri- threaten the Senate’s traditions.” around each other back to the hotel entrance. Republicans won’t negotiate on their cans’ confi dence in our government.” Kelly, who won a special election “We are just waiting for answers. That’s what we major policy goals, particularly leg- to replace the late Sen. John McCain in islation - fi libustered by Republicans Reluctant 2020, must run for reelection in 2022 want,” said Dianne Ohayon, whose parents, Myriam just last week - that would overhaul Carper, a 20-year veteran of the and will face inevitable comparisons and Arnie Notkin, were in the building. “It’s hard to go elections and make it easier to vote. Senate, has been reluctant to consider to Sinema. through these long days and we haven’t gotten any an- The two biggest Democratic obsta- nixing the fi libuster and has repeatedly He told NBC News last week that swers yet.” cles to fi libuster changes, for now, are pointed to bipartisan successes to ar- he is open to looking at any changes in The building collapsed just days before a deadline for Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia gue for keeping it. But he said in an in- the rules, and he will ultimately make condo owners to start making steep payments toward and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. Both terview with The Associated Press on a decision based on what is in the best more than $9 million in repairs that had been recom- have reiterated their opposition in re- Thursday that “it could be an option.” interest of Arizona and the country. mended nearly three years earlier, in a report that warned cent weeks. A simple majority can Carper said senators should not be “And I’m not looking for something of “major structural damage.” Colbert lollia change the Senate’s rules, but getting able to “phone it in” when they want to that is in the best interest of just Demo- all 50 Democrats to agree could prove block a bill, like they can now. Sena- crats,” he said. Identifi ed diffi cult. tors should have to “actually stand Feinstein, who has been in the Sen- Authorities on Sunday identifi ed the additional four News in Brief Changes won’t come easily, and it there and fi libuster,” he said. ate for nearly three decades, has long people that had been recovered as Leon Oliwkowicz, could be months or more before Dem- For now, he says, he’s following ne- been a champion of bipartisanship and ocrats decide what to do. gotiations on the elections bill to see has opposed eliminating the fi libuster. 80, and his wife Christina Beatriz Elvira Oliwkowicz, Some senators to watch as Demo- if there can be compromise. But he But that is out of line with her deeply 74; and Ana Ortiz, 46, and her son Luis Bermudez, 26. Portugal limits UK travel: Portugal’s crats ponder a consequential vote: says that if something “that important” blue state. The number of people left unaccounted for was 152, falls apart in the end, “and we’re un- In recent comments, she has said she battle to contain the surging COVID-19 del- Defender said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. The last ta variant has prompted it to put the United able to make progress to better ensure may be open to changes. live person rescued was on Thursday, just hours after Kingdom on its red list for travel, speed up Manchin has been a defender of the people’s ability to vote and register to “I’ve received many calls and letters the collapse. vaccinations in Lisbon and cancel school fi libuster for many years, and he has vote,” then the Senate might have to from constituents and groups that are Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah ex- classes in the southern Algarve region, its stuck to that position as many of his change the rules. frustrated by the lack of action in the plained that conditions at the site - the building pancaked main tourist destination. Senate colleagues have shifted on the “But that would not be my fi rst op- Senate on important issues, and I agree when it fell - have frustrated crews looking for survivors. Portugal has in recent days been reporting issue. Manchin said in an op-ed in the tion, that would be my last option,” with them,” she said in a statement. “I Alan Cominsky, chief of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue the highest number of daily new coronavirus Charleston Gazette-Mail earlier this Carper said. “But it could be an option.” understand their concern and I’m giv- cases since February. Though hospitals are month that he could not explain to vot- Coons has made a name for himself ing the matter a lot of thought. I look Department, said his team is holding out hope of fi nd- comfortably coping with new virus admis- ers in his state, increasingly dominated by touting bipartisanship, though he forward to continued discussions with ing someone alive, but must continue to move slowly and sions, offi cials say the increase of about 30% by the GOP, why he was “blowing up rarely bucks his party. my colleagues on how to solve prob- methodically. over the past week was a worrying trend. the Senate rules to expedite one party’s In recent interviews, he has argued lems for the American people.” “The debris fi eld is scattered throughout, and it’s com- On Monday, the number of coronavirus agenda.” both sides of the fi libuster question. Shaheen, a former New Hampshire pact, extremely compact,” he said, noting that teams must patients in hospital surpassed 500 for the Still, he has not completely ruled He told NPR last week that “we governor who often works across the fi rst time since early April. out changes. Earlier this year, he sug- have to strike a balance” and noted that aisle, said on a New Hampshire radio stabilize and shore up debris as they go. The country’s 14-day cumulative COV- “We can’t just go in and move things erratically, be- ID-19 case notifi cation rate per 100,000 peo- gested he might be open to the “talking Republicans did not change the legis- show Friday morning that she thinks cause that’s going to have the worst outcome possible,” ple, meanwhile, rose to 162 - the highest of- fi libuster,” requiring senators to slow lative fi libuster rules on legislation the fi libuster should be reformed but he said. fi cially recorded since early March. Lisbon, a bill by holding the fl oor, but then when they controlled Congress and the “I have reservations about eliminating Among the tools rescuers used was a microwave radar the capital, is one of Portugal’s hot spots, grants a simple majority vote if they presidency just four years ago. it.” She did not say what reforms she device developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and the with a case rate of 438. (AP) give up. It’s unclear if other senators But, he said, “I won’t stand by this favors. Department of Homeland Security that “sees” through up ❑ ❑ ❑ to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of solid concrete, according Black activist fi ned: A French court on sives-laden drones were used to attack an air remained on high alert. (AP) Forecasters gave it a 70% chance of to Adrian Garulay, CEO of Spec Ops Group, which sells Monday convicted and fi ned a Black rights base in the disputed region. ❑ ❑ ❑ strengthening into a cyclone, saying it could them. The suitcase-size device can detect human respira- activist for defacing a statue he sees as an The military said troops around midnight soon become a tropical depression or tropi- tion and heartbeats and was being deployed Sunday by insult to democracy and to the descendants spotted two drones separately fl ying over Storms form off Georgia: Forecasters cal storm. of slaves. are watching a weather a system they say has a seven-member search-and-rescue team from Mexico’s Kaluchak military base on the outskirts of The fast-moving system could reach the Franco Lollia’s lawyer accused France’s a good chance of strengthening and dropping Georgia and South Carolina coasts as early Jewish community. justice system of being apologists for slav- Jammu city. large amounts of rain on the Georgia and “Immediately, high alert was sounded as Monday night, forecasters said. The speed Levine Cava said six to eight teams are actively search- ery and trying to make his client “look like South Carolina coastlines. of the system means that if tropical storm ing the pile at any given time, with hundreds of team a delinquent” instead of a fi ghter for racial and Quick Reaction Teams engaged them The well-defi ned area of low pressure warnings are issued, residents might have members on standby ready to rotate in. She said teams justice. with fi ring,” the military said in a statement. was about 190 miles (306 kilometers) east relatively short notice to prepare. (AP) have worked around the clock since Thursday, and there The court stuck to the incident in ques- “Both the drones fl ew away.” of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on ❑ ❑ ❑ tion, and convicted Lollia on Monday of Troops launched search operations in the Monday morning, the National Hurricane was no lack of personnel. defacing property. In June 2020, the French area, the statement said, adding that troops Center said. 3 killed after train hits vehicle: Two President Joe Biden said in a statement he spoke with activist had painted and sprayed “State Ne- adults and a child were killed after a Metra FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about efforts on grophobia” in red paint on a statue of Jean- train struck their vehicle Sunday in Chicago, the ground after Criswell visited the site. Biden said his Baptiste Colbert, a 17th-century royal offi cials said. administration is prepared to provide assistance and sup- minister who helped write rules governing A train heading north into the city struck port. slaves in French overseas colonies. (AP) a vehicle just after 5 p.m. on the city’s Far ❑ ❑ ❑ South Side and pushed it a half-mile before “This is an unimaginably diffi cult time for the fami- coming to a complete stop, Chicago fi re of- lies enduring this tragedy,” Biden said. “My heart goes Man wounded by stray bullet: A man fi cials told the Chicago Sun-Times. out to every single person suffering during this awful who was reportedly visiting New York City The force of the impact caused the train’s moment.” with his family was shot and wounded in front car to partially derail and the vehicle Crews spent Saturday night digging a trench that Times Square by a stray bullet during gun- caught fi re, according to Metra spokeswom- stretches 125 feet long, 20 feet across and 40 feet deep fi re from a possible dispute between ven- an Meg Reile. dors, authorities said. ❑ ❑ ❑ (38 meters long, 6 meters across and 12 meters deep), The 21-year-old victim was shot in the which, she said, allowed them to fi nd more bodies and back about 5:15 p.m. Sunday, police said. Blast kills 7 in Bangladesh: At least human remains. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of seven people died and dozens were injured Earl Tilton, who runs a search-and-rescue consulting what were described as non-life-threatening in an explosion in Bangladesh’s capital Sun- injuries. day. fi rm in North Carolina, said rushing into the rubble with- But authorities could not determine the out careful planning and execution would injure or kill A family member plucked the bullet out of the victim’s back and gave it to an of- nature of the explosion that damaged vehi- rescuers and the people they are trying to save. fi cer, police said. No one else was hurt in the cles and surrounding buildings, the police “Moving the wrong piece of debris at the wrong time shooting. (AP) and fi re department said. could cause it to fall” on workers and crush them, he said. ❑ ❑ ❑ The explosion took place in the evening But Tilton agreed families were not wrong to continue at a building in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area, 2 drones intercepted in Kashmir: In- and rescuers reached the scene, said Faisalur holding out hope. During past urban rescues, he said, res- dia’s military said it thwarted a major threat Kayakers and boaters ply the waters of Elliott Bay with the Seattle skyline be- Rahman, a fi re control room offi cial. cuers have found survivors as long as a week past the when it intercepted two drones fl ying over hind during a heat wave hitting the Pacifi c Northwest, Sunday, June 27, 2021. At least seven buildings were damaged initial catastrophe. an army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir The day before set a record high for the day with more record highs expected because of the force of the explosion, Rah- early Monday, a day after suspected explo- today and Monday. (AP) man said. (AP) Teamsters aims to step up efforts to unionize Amazon workers

The International Brotherhood of “There is no clearer example of istential threat that is Amazon.” It Korgan, the Teamsters’ National This fi le photo Teamsters, a union that repre- how America is failing the work- declined to say how much money Director for Amazon, wrote in shows Amazon sents 1.4 million workers, is set- ing class than Amazon,” says the it will spend on the efforts. Salon earlier this month that tractor trailers line ting its sights on Amazon. resolution that will be voted on by Any attempt to unionize Ama- unionizing one facility at a time up outside the On Thursday, it will vote on representatives from 500 Team- zon is likely to be an uphill battle. doesn’t work because com- Amazon Fulfi ll- whether to make organizing sters local unions. None has been successful in the panies like Amazon have the ment Center in Amazon workers its main priority. The resolution is expected to company’s 26-year history, in- money and legal resources to the Staten Island borough of New The Teamsters accuse the na- be approved and would allow the cluding the most recent one at an squash those efforts from the in- York. (AP) tion’s second-largest private em- Teamsters to “fully fund and sup- Alabama warehouse where work- side. Instead, Korgan wrote that ployer of exploiting employees by port” efforts to unionize Amazon ers overwhelmingly voted against organizing Amazon workers will paying them low wages, pushing workers and create a division to joining a union. take “shop-fl oor militancy,” such them to work at fast speeds and aid them and “protect the stand- But the Teamsters said it will as strikes in warehouses and in offering no job security. ards in our industries from the ex- try a different strategy. Randy city streets. (AP)

Market Movements 28-06-2021 Change Closing pts Change Closing pts SINGAPORE - Straits Times STI +5.28 3,126.88 SAUDI - Tadawul -9.64 10,957.07 JAPAN - Nikkei -18.16 29,048.02 UK - FTSE 100 -63.10 7,072.97 EUROPE - Euro Stoxx 50 -30.75 4,089.91 UAE - DFM -30.72 2,839.97 EGYPT - EGX 30 -31.10 10,273.02 PHILIPPINES - All Shares -12.55 6,937.96 Business US May consumer spending fl at Incomes fall and prices jump

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2% target for annual price increases. Core infl ation, which excludes vola- (AP): Consumer spending tile food and energy costs, rose 0.5% in was fl at in May with in- May and is up 3.4% over the past 12 comes dropping for a sec- months, the biggest jump since 1991. These sharp price gains have raised ond month as the impact worries that runaway infl ation could of the government’s pan- become a threat, something not seen in demic stimulus payments this country since the oil shocks of the 1970s. waned. Infl ation, however, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome posted a sizable gain with Powell, however, told Congress earlier prices excluding food and this week that he still believes the cur- rent spike in infl ation is transitory and energy jumping by the being caused primarily by momentary largest amount in nearly problems in re-opening the economy such as supply-chain bottlenecks. three decades. There were major changes in the The fl at reading for consumer composition of consumer spending in spending in May represented a May with the purchase of goods, which marked slowdown following gains had been driving the recovery, falling of 0.9% in April and a 5% surge 1.3% while spending on services in- in March, the Commerce Depart- creased by 0.7%. Services spending has ment reported Friday. The spend- been held back because of the pandemic ing surge in March had been fueled shutdowns of restaurants and the sharp declines in travel-related spending. by distribution of payments of up “Consumers have used their stimu- to $1,400 per individual from a lus payments to buy big-ticket items $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, the Com- like cars, appliances and building ma- merce Department reported Friday. terials. Now that the economy is reo- With those payments winding down, pening, they are shifting their spending incomes fell by 2% in May after an to services that they have not been able even bigger drop of 13.1% in April. to enjoy during the pandemic like din- Wages and salaries, the key component ing out and travel,” said Gus Faucher, of income, were up 0.8% in May, re- chief economist at PNC Financial. fl ecting rising employment levels. Consumer spending is closely Infl ation tied to a gauge of consumer watched since it accounts for more A customer wears a mask as she waits to get a receipt at a register in Target store in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Sunday, May 23, 2021. Consumer spending spending that is closely watched by the than two-thirds of economic activity. was fl at in May while incomes dropped for a second month as the impact of the government’s individual impact payments waned. (AP) Federal Reserve increased 0.4% in May Even with the slowdown in the growth and is up 3.9% over the past 12 months. of spending seen in May, economists That was the largest 12-month increase remain optimistic that consumers will Supreme Court ruling gives the president greater power since 2008 and well above the Fed’s power a strong rebound this year. EU to sign air transport deal ‘Mortgage overseer structure unconstitutional’ WASHINGTON, June 28, (AP): The White House press secretary Jen shareholders asked and set aside the tection Bureau, which is the govern- Supreme Court gave the president Psaki told reporters after the Supreme entire 2012 agreement. ment’s consumer watchdog agency. It with Qatar, the ‘fi rst’ in Gulf greater power to fi re the head of the Court decision that the president would The “FHFA’s structure violates the was created by Congress in response to agency that oversees mortgage giants nominate a new head of the FHFA, but separation of powers, and we remand the same fi nancial crisis. BRUSSELS, June 28, (KUNA): The portunities for both consumers and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ruling she did not give a timeline. for further proceedings to determine In the case involving the bureau, the European Union Monday gave the go- operators. Through more effi cient that the agency’s structure violates The justices sent the case involving what remedy, if any, the shareholders court struck down restrictions Con- ahead for the signing of three neigh- connectivity, they will promote trade, separation of powers principles in the FHFA, which was created during the are entitled to receive on their consti- gress imposed that said the president bourhood aviation agreements with tourism, investment and economic and Constitution. 2008 fi nancial crisis, back to a lower tutional claim,” Alito wrote. could only fi re the bureau’s director Ukraine, Armenia and Tunisia as well social development, it said. Writing for a majority of the court, court for additional proceedings. The justices noted that the agree- for “ineffi ciency, neglect of duty, or as an air transport agreement with Qa- “The Council is now ready to sign Justice Samuel Alito said that as the Shareholders of the two companies ment the shareholders complained malfeasance in offi ce.” tar. four important aviation agreements justices explained in a case last year, had argued that the FHFA’s structure about was entered into by an acting Just as the bureau’s leader was, the The agreement with Qatar will open that will improve market access for “the Constitution prohibits even ‘mod- was unconstitutional and that the jus- director of the agency, who was re- director of the FHFA is nominated the market equally with all 27 EU airlines and enhance connectivity and est restrictions’ on the President’s tices should set aside a 2012 agreement movable by the president for any rea- by the president and confi rmed by member states, upgrading the rules and freedom of movement for citizens. At power to remove the head of an agency under which the companies have paid son. The justices said that conclusion the Senate to a fi ve-year term. In the standards that currently exist for fl ights the same time, they will ensure the with a single top offi cer.” the government billions. That money “defeats the shareholders’ argument FHFA’s case, the director was only re- between Qatar and the EU. highest level of safety and security The ruling paves the way for is compensation for the taxpayer bail- for setting aside” the agreement in its movable by the president “for cause.” This is the fi rst such agreement be- and provide for a level playing field” President Joe Biden to remove Mark out that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac entirety. In a statement issued after the ruling tween the EU and a Gulf country, noted said Pedro Nuno Santos, Portuguese Calabria, who was nominated to head received following the 2008 fi nancial The case is in many ways similar Calabria, the current FHFA director, an EU statement. Minister for Infrastructure and Hous- the Federal Housing Finance Agency crisis. The 2012 agreement has since to one the justices decided last year called the job the honor of a lifetime These agreements will open up the ing whose country holds the current in 2019 by then-President Donald been replaced by a new one. involving the FHFA’s companion and said he respected the decision and air transport market, offering new op- EU Presidency. Trump. The justices declined to do what agency, the Consumer Financial Pro- the authority of the president. First major update in 6 years Microsoft debuts Windows 11 NEW YORK, June 28, (AP): Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, called Windows 11, that has sleeker visual features and is more open to third-party apps. The newest version of Microsoft’s fl agship operating sys- tem announced will be a successor to today’s Windows 10, which the company introduced in 2015. In a challenge to rival Apple, the company also announced that it won’t force app developers to pay fees to Microsoft for using its app store; and that Google’s popular Android apps will run on its new system. Windows 11 is expected to become available later this year on new computers and other devices and as a free update for those with Windows 10. It includes a host of cosmetic up- grades, such as a new Start button, a revamped task bar and sounds, and under-the-hood features designed to boost speed and effi ciency. While opening more doors to third-party developers, it also further entrenches Microsoft’s workplace chatting tool Teams by making it easier to contact people when starting up. Forrester analyst J.P. Gownder said the aesthetic, user- friendly improvements refl ect CEO Satya Nadella’s prom- ise to build products that people will “love,” not tolerate, though Gownder questioned whether Windows 11 is truly a new generation of software. The fact that it is built on the same core code base as Windows 10 might actually be a good thing, he added, because it could avoid the technical glitches that plagued the release of Windows Vista in 2007. Microsoft’s virtual announcement event was itself affected by technical diffi culties Thursday, forcing the company to recommend some viewers watch it on Twitter instead.

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UAW leaders pick Ray Curry to run union

United Auto Workers Secre- navirus pandemic, in which the that begins at one of the De- website. He also led the un- tary-Treasurer Ray Curry has union agreed to keep auto fac- troit automakers. He joined the ion’s move into casinos in 2015 In this fi le photo, Ray been elected president of the tories running with numerous UAW in 1992 as an assembler when the UAW successfully or- Curry, a regional director union. safety precautions. He was the at Freightliner Trucks in Mount ganized workers at the Horse- of the United Auto Work- Curry, 55, was picked by the union’s fi rst Black president, Holly, North Carolina, and shoe Casino in Baltimore. ers, speaks in Chatta- union’s International Execu- and Curry will be the second. worked his way up to regional Curry was named secretary- nooga, Tenn. On Monday, tive Board on Monday. He will Curry will be replaced as director in the South. treasurer at the union’s con- June 28, 2021, Curry was replace Rory Gamble, who re- secretary-treasurer by Frank He negotiated new labor vention in 2018, replacing Gary elected president of the tires on Wednesday. Stuglin, 61, who now is director contracts with numerous auto Jones, who became president union. (AP) Gamble led the of a union region covering the parts makers, and helped to and earlier this month was sen- 397,000-member union Detroit area. organize Freightliner factories tenced to 28 months in federal through a bribery and embez- Curry doesn’t come from in North Carolina, according prison in the embezzlement zlement scandal and the coro- the traditional leadership path to his biography on the union’s scandal. (AP) Wall Street mixed after last week’s gains

Part of campaign against labor abuse US bars Chinese solar panel materials

WASHINGTON, June 28, (AP): A root out forced labor and we are go- lance intended to force them to assimi- Chinese company that produces a key ing to use alternative products that are late into the dominant Han culture. ingredient in solar panels will be barred manufactured legitimately in keeping Members of Congress have for from the U.S. market as part of a broad- with our values and our commitment to months urged the U.S. to ban Xinjiang- er effort to halt commerce tied to the a fair market place.” sourced polysilicon, which is used to country’s repressive campaign against CBP found evidence that workers manufacture the cells that are assem- Uyghurs and other minorities, the there intimidated, threatened and their bled into solar panels, and some type of Biden administration said Thursday. movement was restricted in its inves- enforcement action was expected. U.S. Customs and Border Protection tigation of the of the polysilicon indus- CBP is still investigating the extent will immediately halt shipments from try in Xinjiang, offi cials said at a news of Hoshine’s involvement in the U.S. the Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd. conference. market but direct shipments over the and its subsidiaries under a law that The U.S. previously banned cot- past 2 1/2 years totaled about $6 mil- bans the import of goods produced ton and tomato imports from Xinjiang lion while fi nished goods that include with forced labor. amid evidence of forced labor as part material from the company were about In addition, the Commerce Depart- of China’s forced assimilation cam- $150 million, said Ana Hinojosa, who ment will add six Chinese entities in- paign targeting predominantly Muslim runs the agency’s trade enforcement volved in the production of raw ma- minorities in the region, which the Chi- team. terials and components for the solar nese government has denied. That’s a relatively small amount. So- industry to a blacklist restricting their The effort to put increased economic lar panel imports totaled about $7 bil- access to the American market, the ad- pressure on China over the situation in lion last year, comprising about three- ministration said. Xinjiang has been gaining momentum quarters of the overall U.S. market, The moves target a relatively small in recent months. Canada and Britain according to the Solar Energy Indus- slice of the U.S. import market, but it have moved to restrict imports over tries Association. is notable given the administration’s the issue and the Group of Seven major Chinese panel manufacturers have renewable energy goals. It also refl ects industrial nations agreed at its recent largely been shut out of the U.S. market an escalation of efforts to use economic summit to ensure global supply chains by tariffs. Imports predominantly come leverage to pressure China over its use are free from goods made under condi- from Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam of forced labor as part of its campaign tions that are akin to modern slavery. and Thailand. Those panels, however, against ethnic minorities in the coun- China denies allegations that it uses could still include wafers made with try’s far western Xinjiang region. forced labor in Xinjiang or elsewhere polysilicon from Xinjiang, though the “Our environmental goals will not and has broadly rejected the consistent industry has been working to audit be achieved on the backs of human be- and well-documented reports that Uy- and remove the material from the sup- A woman cycles past an electronic stock board of a securities fi rm in Tokyo, Monday, June 28, 2021. Asian stock ings in a forced labor environment,” ghurs and other minorities have been de- ply chain, said John Smirnow, general markets declined Monday after Wall Street hit a new high as investors looked ahead to manufacturing indicators Homeland Security Secretary Alejan- tained under brutal conditions, subjected counsel and vice president of market from Japan, China and South Korea. (AP) dro Mayorkas said. “We are going to to indoctrination and intensive surveil- strategy for the association. Investors to focus on additional economic data

NEW YORK, June 28, (AP): Stocks concerns for investors, but I would remind them delayed until the afternoon due to a weather alert. that we are still early in a cycle,” said Brian Levitt, The Kospi in Seoul shed less than 0.1% to were mixed to slightly lower in morn- global market strategist at Invesco. “I would expect 3,301.89. The ASX-S&P 500 in Sydney was un- ing trading Monday, as traders reas- this to play out over time.” changed at 7,307.30. sessed their investments after the Economic growth will eventually slow as the India’s Sensex lost 0.3% to 52,764.13. New Zea- recovery progresses, Levitt said, and markets are land, Bangkok and Jakarta also declined. Singapore market’s big gains the prior week. already looking ahead to that scenario in 2022 and advanced. Investors will be turning their atten- beyond. Investors are looking ahead to monthly surveys tion to additional economic data, in- Bond yields were lower. The yield on the bench- of manufacturing activity in Japan, China and mark 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.47% from South Korea. cluding Friday’s jobs report. 1.53% on Friday. That weighed on banks, which Production is recovering from last year’s plunge The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged as of benefi t from higher yields that allow them to charge but faces shortages of processor chips and other 11:23 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial more lucrative interest on loans. M&T Bank fell disruptions. Average fell 187 points, or 0.5%, to 34,246, 2.7%. Markets have swung between optimism about dragged lower by Boeing and UnitedHealth Energy companies also fell as crude oil prices economic recovery supported by the rollout of Group. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.7%, slipped 1.1%. Chevron fell 2.6%. coronavirus vaccines and unease that the Fed and lifted by big technology companies like Mi- The big economic data point this week will be other central banks might feel pressure to pull back Friday’s jobs report. Economists are expecting that stimulus to cool rising infl ation. crosoft and Apple. U.S. employers created 685,000 jobs in June, an The Fed, which says it believes U.S. price surges Most companies within the S&P 500 index were improvement from the 559,000 jobs that were cre- are temporary, surprised traders by saying it might slipping, but gains from technology stocks helped ated in May. The unemployment rate is expected to start raising rates by late 2023, earlier than the pre- temper the losses. Utilities also made solid gains. fall to 5.6%. vious 2024 target. Markets sank but have recovered The last two weeks have been a bit of a see- On Friday, Wall Street’s S&P 500 index turned most of their losses. saw for investors, as Wall Street tries to navigate in its biggest weekly gain in four months. On Friday, the Commerce Department said one the potential threat of infl ation along with the That gain “is generally telling of improving sen- infl ation measure closely watched by the Fed in- strong U.S. economic recovery that’s coming as timent,” said Mizuho Bank in a report. creased 0.4% in May and is up 3.9% over the past the pandemic wanes. Two weeks ago, markets fell Investors have been encouraged by progress in 12 months, well above the Fed’s 2% target. sharply after Federal Reserve offi cials signaled to Washington on an infrastructure spending plan, Also Friday, President Joe Biden and a group of investors that they planned to raise interest rates which followed a recovery from the jolt to markets senators agreed on a $973 billion, fi ve-year plan for as soon as 2023, much earlier than the market has last week when the Federal Reserve said it might spending on roads, railways and ports. anticipated. start raising interest rates sooner than expected. In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude lost 12 Last week investors got data that showed infl a- In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London lost cents to $73.93 per barrel in electronic trading on tion being relatively under control. Investors were 0.4% to 7,106.95 and the DAX in Frankfurt was the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract also encouraged by progress in Washington on an unchanged at 15,609.20. The CAC 40 in Paris sank rose 75 cents to $74.05 a barrel Friday. Brent crude, infrastructure spending plan, which helped the mar- 0.3% to 6,605.40. the basis for international oil prices, shed 19 cents ket recover most of the previous week’s losses. In Asia, the Shanghai Composite Index declined to $75.19 per barrel in London. It gained 62 cents Much of the choppiness in the markets is a re- less than 0.1% to 3,606.37 and the Nikkei 225 in the previous session to $76.18. sult of the speed at which the economy has bounced Tokyo shed less than 0.1% to 29,048.02. The dollar fell to 110.72 yen from Friday’s back from its pandemic slump. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong closed down less 110.84 yen. The euro advanced to $1.1935 from “When you come out of it rapidly it starts to raise than 0.1% at 29,268.30 after the start of trading was $1.1932. OPEC oil price ‘up’

VIENNA, June 28, (KUNA): The OPEC basket of crudes rose 10 cents per barrel (pb) during Friday’s trading sessions to close at USD 74.19 pb compared with USD 74.09 pb Thurs- day, the organization said on Monday. The annual price average of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Coun- tries (OPEC) basket in 2020 was USD 41.47 pb OPEC had indicated in its last periodic report that the price of the crudes basket achieved strong demands in May by six percent, as it settled at its highest level recorded in several months. OPEC basket increased by 5.8 percent to settle at USD 76.63 in May to reach an average of US 66.61 pb, which is the highest level it reaches since May of the year 2019. OPEC prices sta- bilized at USD 39.65 during the fi rst fi ve months of 2020. A ministerial meeting of the alliance of OPEC coun- tries and independent pro- ducers, or OPEC+, on June 1st affi rmed commitment to a stable market that serves the interests of producers and consumers alike. The OPEC+ ministers stressed the importance of the continuous positive con- tributions of the countries. Nigerian IT worker charged in multistate unemployment fraud

A Nigerian information technology worker U.S. were unclear. Onyegbula works for ness Administration paid out $54,000 in Abidemi Rufai, 42, a suspended Nigerian been seeking to make sure he remains in has been indicted on federal wire fraud Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria Lim- COVID-19 economic disaster claims fi led government offi cial, has been accused custody, saying he poses a severe fl ight and identity theft charges, after authori- ited, according to the Seattle U.S. Attor- by Onyegbula and his co-conspirators, of fi ling $350,000 in fraudulent claims risk, is facile with fake identities, and that ties said he and his co-conspirators fi led ney’s Offi ce. Court documents did not list prosecutors said. in Washington and other states, with he’s unlikely to ever be extradited if he false claims for pandemic-related unem- an attorney who might comment on his Washington state was severely victim- $288,000 making it into a bank account makes it back to Nigeria. ployment benefi ts in 17 states. behalf. ized by fraudulent claims for pandemic-re- he controlled. He also sought to bilk the A hearing is set for Friday to determine Chukwuemeka Onyegbula, using the Washington, Arizona, California, Colo- lated benefi ts. It likely paid out more than Internal Revenue Service of nearly $1.6 whether Rufai might be released pending name “Phillip Carter,” was linked to at rado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massa- $647 million in such fraudulent claims, million, according to federal prosecutors. trial. In a court fi ling Wednesday, assis- least 253 fraudulent fi lings for unemploy- chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, though $370 million was recovered, ac- Rufai was arrested May 14 as he tried tant U.S. attorneys said that a recorded ment benefi ts, according to an indictment Montana, Ohio, Nevada, Rhode Island, cording to state offi cials. to travel from New York to Nigeria. A fed- conversation between Rufai and his unsealed Thursday in Seattle. Texas and Wisconsin paid out a total of Onyegbula is the second Nigerian na- eral court in New York ordered him re- brother revealed that Rufai did not really Onyegbula has been detained in Nige- nearly $290,000 on claims related to the tional charged with such fraud in U.S. leased on bond pending trial, but federal know a woman who had offered to act as ria, but prospects for his extradition to the case. Additionally, the federal Small Busi- District Court for western Washington. prosecutors in western Washington have his custodian should he be released. (AP)

Airlines, unions demand crackdown on unruly passengers As passengers return to air travel, bad behavior skyrockets By David Koenig ir travel can be diffi cult in the best of times, Awith cramped planes, screaming babies, fl ight delays and short tempers. Throw in a pandemic, and the anxiety level can rise quickly. That has led to confrontations with fl ight at- tendants and other unruly behavior, including occasional fi ghts that get captured and replayed endlessly on social media. Airlines have reported about 3,000 cases of disruptive passengers since Jan. 1, according to a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, which began tracking it this year. About 2,300 of those incidents involved passengers who refused to obey the federal requirement to wear a face mask. Over the past decade, the FAA investigated about 140 cases a year for possible enforcement actions such as fi nes. This year, it was nearly 400 by late May. Things have gotten so bad that the airlines and unions for fl ight attendants and pilots sent a letter to the U.S. Justice Department on urging “that more be done to deter egregious behavior.” “The federal government should send a strong and consistent message through criminal enforcement that compliance with federal law and upholding aviation safety are of paramount importance,” the letter said, noting that the law calls for up to 20 years imprisonment for pas- sengers who intimidate or interfere with crew members. Trade group Airlines for America sent a sep- arate letter to the Federal Aviation Administra- tion acknowledging that the “vast majority of passengers” comply with the rules but “unfor- tunately, we continue to see onboard behavior deteriorating into heinous acts, including as- saults, threats and intimidation of crewmem- bers that directly interfere with the performance of crewmember duties and jeopardize the safety and security of everyone onboard the aircraft.” Zero-tolerance The FAA announced a “zero-tolerance” poli- In this fi le photo, a passenger wears a face mask to help prevent the spread of the new that the airlines, fl ight attendants and pilots sent a letter to the U.S. Justice Department on cy against disruptive behavior on fl ights back in coronavirus as he waits for a Delta Airlines fl ight at Hartsfi eld-Jackson International Airport Monday, June 21, urging ‘that more be done to deter egregious behavior.’ Inset: A pas- January. The agency is attempting to levy fi nes in Atlanta. Airlines have reported about 3,000 cases of disruptive passengers since Jan. senger wears a face mask as she travels on a Delta Air Lines fl ight after taking off from that can top $30,000 against more than 50 pas- 1, according to a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. It has gotten so bad Hartsfi eld-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. (AP) sengers and has identifi ed more than 400 other cases for possible enforcement. U.S. airlines have banned at least 3,000 pas- ‘It’s like crowdsourcing fi nancial advice’ sengers since May of last year, and that doesn’t include two of the largest, American and South- west, which decline to provide fi gures. Airlines have stripped some customers of frequent-fl yer benefi ts, and in rare cases pi- Should you take money advice from Reddit? lots have made unplanned landings to remove unruly passengers. Pilots and fl ight attendants By Laura McMullen As for the advice - it’s a ‘mixed bag’ now routinely make pre-fl ight announcements NerdWallet The r/personalfi nance “Wiki” page is on to remind passengers about federal regulations Reddit but separate from the forum. It’s against interfering with crews. hould you take money advice from a stran- stuffed with useful, sound guidance on topics “All of that is helpful, and if we didn’t have Financial vital signs Sger on the internet? In Reddit’s r/person- like how to budget and much more. Eble con- that I can only imagine how much worse it alfi nance channel, anonymous users exchange sulted it as she began building her emergency would be,” said Sara Nelson, president of the tips on buying homes, choosing insurance fund and learning about 401(k)s. Association of Flight Attendants, “but this is plans and managing very personal, nuanced As for the posts and replies, the quality of clearly not taking care of the whole problem. money situations. (Think: “How do I handle advice is a “mixed bag,” says Jeff Ledford of We have to do a lot more. I have never, ever my dying dad’s debts?”) Arlington, Virginia. He frequently browses to monitor right now “It’s like crowdsourcing fi nancial advice,” and replies to r/personalfi nance posts and is seen an environment like this.” Mike Oemichen has been a fl ight attendant says Dana Eble , a public relations specialist also a certifi ed government fi nancial manager. for seven years and he, too, says he has never Flexible Savings Accounts based in Detroit, who regularly browses r/per- Ledford says some posters must be profes- By Liz Weston sonalfi nance. sionals because their tips are “spot on.” But seen so much bad behavior on board. He re- NerdWallet Congress more than doubled how much counted a recent incident in which he and other employees can contribute to fl exible spending If you’re not a “Redditor” like Eble, think “there’s also a lot of advice out there that’s midyear fi nancial review is often a good accounts for child care in 2021. Workers can of the site like an old-school online forum. better off ignored.” fl ight attendants had just completed the safety After signing up for free, you can share text, briefi ng for passengers and were preparing for Aidea. This year, it’s almost essential. put in a maximum of $10,500, up from $5,000 Curtis Bailey, a Cincinnati-based CFP , has With people going back to offi ces, travel in 2020. The limit for health care FSAs re- links and photos with an anonymous user- also seen solid advice on the r/personalfi nance takeoff when a fi ght broke out between two name. You can also upvote, downvote or re- subreddit, particularly when it comes to basics men and a woman accompanying one of them. resuming and Congress making signifi cant mains $2,750. changes to various laws affecting your fi nanc- This year, you’re also allowed to make mid- ply to other people’s content. Posts and replies like managing debt and cash fl ow. But he’s “After 20 or 30 seconds we were able to with the most upvotes rise to the top. also seen misinformation, about taxes, for ex- get the two male passengers away from each es, consider taking some time to check in on year changes to your contributions to either your money. You might be able to make some account, something that normally requires a Reddit is organized by communities, called ample. other, and we tried to calm everyone down,” subreddits, based on interest. The r/personalfi - So it’s hard to tell which advice is worth Oemichen said. “Then we went back to the gate smart moves to refl ect the new realities. change in life circumstances such as marriage Budgeting nance subreddit is home to 14.6 million mem- following, and which is, well, garbage. In fact, and had the passengers removed.” or having a child. Preston Cherry , a Green Bay, Wisconsin- See where your money is going now. Using Your employer must opt in to these changes, bers. Here’s what to consider if you’re one of Oemichen suffered a concussion when he those millions. based CFP, describes Reddit’s r/personalfi - hit his head against an overhead bin during the a budgeting app or taking a close look at re- but if it has and you can increase your contri- cent bank and credit card statements can help. How Reddit Can Motivate and Encour- nance as an unfi ltered “data dump” with “a lot melee. butions, you could save signifi cantly on taxes. age of unverifi ed information.” “We never fi gured out what they were fi ghting Then think about expenses you may face in Frequent Traveler Programs the near future. Being active and intentional with money Cherry points out that the country has a low over,” said Oemichen, who spoke on condition Last year airline, hotel and rental car com- helps you make the most of it. But for many, fi nancial literacy rate, which is likely refl ected that his airline not be named. He also handles If you’re using your car more, for example, panies softened the rules for their loyalty pro- you might already be paying more for gas money is confusing to manage and uncom- in a community-based platform. So the com- grievances for union members at his airline. grams to refl ect pandemic travel restrictions. fortable to discuss. munity aspect of Reddit “lowers the quality of The fear among fl ight attendants is that things and insurance, but you also could face higher Many extended the expiration deadlines for costs for maintenance Scrolling through other people’s questions, information,” he says. will get worse this summer, as travel continues points, miles and free hotel night certifi cates. So should you follow advice from r/per- or repairs. If you have problems and advice can make the topic feel to increase and planes get more crowded. The But the pause on expirations won’t last forever. more normal and less scary. sonalfi nance? airline industry passed a milestone earlier this kids, you might plan for Check your rewards programs and make plans Aim to use r/personalfi nance more as a back-to-school costs, The subreddit can even be motivating, par- month when the Transportation Security Ad- to use your rewards before they disappear. ticularly for those just starting to think about source of motivation than concrete advice. In sports equipment and Similarly, you may have credits from addition to the fact that much of the channel’s ministration announced that more than 2 mil- activity fees. Vacations, fi nancial decisions, says Logan Murray, a lion people streamed through U.S. airport se- canceled travel that also will expire if you Tempe, Arizona-based certifi ed fi nancial advice is unverifi ed, Cherry points out that travel, weddings and don’t use them. If you can’t use those in time, “personal fi nances are in fact personal.” curity checkpoints for the fi rst time since early other celebrations may planner. March 2020. request an extension. “Seeing peers move on with their fi nances What works for one Redditor won’t neces- need to be budgeted for, Health Insurance sarily work for you, given that your circum- as well. may encourage you to do the same,” he says. Mask-wearing If you buy your own insurance, you may “It can get the wheels turning.” stances and experiences are different. It can make sense to get a better deal on the Affordable Care Act As Murray concludes: “You’re responsible Airline bookings have been picking up since trim some costs so you Murray also likes r/personalfi nance for ex- exchanges now that Congress has expanded changing ideas, like brainstorming passive- for your own decisions and to do your own around February, as more Americans were vac- can afford these resur- Weston the subsidies, reducing costs for most peo- cinated against COVID-19. Falling infection income opportunities. With this strategy, he research.” gent expenses. One ple. If you don’t already have ACA coverage, says, “people can choose what resonates with If you’re considering taking advice from rates could, however, make it much harder for possibility: Rotate your streaming services there’s currently a special enrollment period fl ight attendants to enforce the federal mask- them.” Reddit, fi rst try to verify it elsewhere. Start and other subscriptions. These may have sus- that ends Aug. 15. If you get unemployment Millions of people sharing their money ex- with a Google search and look for web pages wearing rule, which isn’t due to expire until tained you during lockdowns, but you could benefi ts at any point during 2021, you can mid-September. periences may also help you feel less alone. that cite the source of the information or ad- put some on pause now to save money while qualify for a zero-premium comprehensive After all, Eble says, the r/personalfi nance vice, Bailey says. For example, the page may Some security experts think lifting the mask you continue to enjoy others. policy. COBRA coverage to extend an em- requirement will remove a key source of ten- subreddit is a positive community with “no describe a study supporting the advice, show a Perhaps you have more income: You’re ployer health insurance plan is also free from shaming.” calculation, or quote an expert or organization. sion - one with political overtones in a politi- back to work after being unemployed, or April to September. cally divided nation. But it could also raise the She remembers the post of a distraught and Try other sources of help you’re a parent about to get the fi rst of six Retirement Planning embarrassed 20-something who had accumu- If you’re struggling with covering bills or anxiety of people who worry about sharing monthly child tax credit checks from the IRS. Companies with 401(k)s are now required space with strangers while we’re still in a pan- lated tons of debt and had to fi le for bankrupt- managing debt, these websites may be more (These payments will be up to $300 per eli- to let part-time workers contribute if they have cy. The top reply was from someone saying helpful than Reddit: demic. gible child starting July 15). Making a plan worked more than 1,000 hours in one year or ■ 211.org : Get connected with resources “People on both sides of the issue are acting how they had to do the same in their 20s and for this income can ensure it goes where you 500 hours over three consecutive years. Con- that it will be OK. and programs designed to help you cover ba- badly,” Nelson said. want, rather than dribbling away in unplanned tact your employer for details. sic needs. Airline unions have asked for a variety of purchases. Congress eliminated the age limit for mak- ■ NFCC.org (The National Foundation for measures including more air marshals, limits Debt Forbearance ing contributions to IRAs, so you can contrib- Credit Counseling): Find more than a dozen on alcohol sales on planes and in airports, and Forbearance on federal student loans is ute past age 70 ½ as long as you have earned fi nancial calculators and other tools, like a more sharing of information among airlines scheduled to end this fall, with monthly pay- income such as wages, salary, commissions monthly budget planner. about disruptive passengers. They are also ments resuming in October. If those payments or self-employment income. Also, the age ■ AFCPE.org (The Association for Finan- fl oating the idea of a new government-main- would be a hardship, contact your lenders to that typically triggers required minimum dis- cial Counseling & Planning Education): Reg- tained list of banned passengers - but one that see if income-driven repayment plans or other tributions from retirement accounts has been ister for free virtual fi nancial counseling and would be less restrictive than the no-fl y list for measures would help. moved from 70 ½ to 72 for people born after coaching sessions. suspected terrorists. If you requested forbearance on your June 30, 1949. To simply learn more about personal fi - It’s not clear why there is so much air rage. mortgage payment or other debt, that has an If you’re feeling generous, though, the age nance, Bailey recommends taking your read- Airline employees and outside experts offer ex- expiration date, as well. 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Variant rises in US Vaccine plan targets the ‘movable middle’

WASHINGTON, June 28, (AP): Thrown off-stride to reach its COVID-19 vaccination goal, the Biden administration is sending A-list offi cials across the country, devising ads for niche markets and enlisting community organizers to per- suade unvaccinated people to get a shot. The strategy has the trappings of a political campaign, complete with data crunching to identify groups that can be won over. But the message is about public health, not ideology. The focus is a group health offi cials term the “movable middle” — some 55 million unvaccinated adults seen as persuadable, many of them under 30. “We’re not just going to do the mass vaccination sites,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. “It’s door to door. It’s mobile clinics. We’re doing vaccinations at church, the PTA meeting, the barber shop, the grocery store.” Offi cials have seized on a compel- ling new talking point, courtesy of the coronavirus. The potent delta variant that has ravaged India is spreading here. Now accounting for about 1 in 5 Biden virus samples genetically decoded in the US, the more transmissible muta- tion has gained a foothold in Mountain West and heartland states. Many of those infected are young and unvaccinated. The White House has lent its top names to the vaccine push. Michele Hall stands with her husband, Doug, (in their backyard) June 24, in Bradenton, Fla. Hall, 54, diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s last year, calls the new drug President Joe Biden visited a mobile vaccination site in Aduhelm ‘the first tiny glimmer of hope’ she’ll get more quality time with her husband and their three adult children. (AP) Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday. Earlier in the day, fi rst lady Jill Biden held the hand of a woman at a drive-thru vac- cination site in Kissimmee, Florida. Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Har- Health ris, has racked up thousands of frequent fl yer miles, visiting at least 18 or 19 states by his count. The administration also has recruited celebrities and ath- letes, including country music star Brad Paisley and the Tam- pa Bay Lightning hockey team. It has teamed up with Twitch Hopeful patients bombard doctors with queries and Riot Games to reach online gamers and with Panera and Chipotle to offer free food to those getting a shot. The message, as Surgeon General Vivek Murthy put it: “If you are vaccinated, you are protected. If you are not, the Alz’s drug stirs hope and worry threat of variants is real and growing.” Vaccination NEW YORK, June 28, (AP): In the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug It’s unclear how well the levers of persuasion are function- was approved, hopeful patients have ing. Vaccination rates have dropped below 1 million a day, bombarded Dr Alireza Atri with calls Lilly to seek FDA approval for and there’s no sign yet of a turnaround. The administration and emails about a treatment that has has acknowledged that it will fall short of its goal of having sparked both excitement and skepti- 70% of adults vaccinated by July Fourth. cism. a potential Alzheimer’s drug At this point, about 170 million American adults have re- They want to know if the drug might ceived at least one vaccine dose, representing roughly two- be right for them. Like many physi- INDIANAPOLIS, June 28, (AP): Eli 272 patients with an early form of thirds of those 18 and older. An Associated Press analysis cians, Atri has no easy answers. Lilly is nearly ready to take another the disease. Researchers said don- suggests that Biden’s self-imposed goal may not be reached “It’s not a simple yes or no,” said the shot at getting approval for a pos- anemab showed signs of slowing a until late July at current rates of vaccination. neurologist at the Banner Sun Health sible Alzheimer’s drug. decline in cognition and daily func- Analysts at HHS have developed a rough sketch of those Research Institute in Arizona. The drugmaker said Thursday tion for patients who took it com- in the movable middle. They tend to be younger, mainly 18- It probably won’t be for a while. that it plans to submit its potential pared to those who took a placebo 29. Most are not college educated, and political independents Doctors across the country are still try- treatment donanemab to the Food or fake drug. and Drug Administration later this The FDA gave donanemab a predominate. Black and Latino adults are more likely to fall A bed is rolled out from an emer- ing to fi gure out who should receive the drug called Aduhelm, which, at year. “breakthrough therapy” designation, in this category than people of other backgrounds. gency tent erected to accommodate The announcement comes a which is intended to speed the de- It can be a hard sell. After Jill Biden’s visit to Mississippi a surge of COVID-19 patients at a best, slows the fatal disease margin- few weeks after the FDA approved velopment and review of drugs that earlier in the week, Gulf Coast resident Sherie Bardwell was hospital in Bekasi, West Java, Indo- ally. Other drugs for Alzheimer’s dis- a treatment from rival Biogen, de- show signs of being an improve- unimpressed. She said Biden’s comment that “vaccines might nesia, June 28. (AP) ease only temporarily ease symptoms spite warnings from the agency’s ment over established treatments. feel like a miracle, but there’s no faith required,” sounded to like memory problems, insomnia and independent advisers that it hasn’t Lilly may be able to file its appli- her like a dig at people with Christian beliefs. depression. been shown to help slow the brain- cation for approval in the next two “She said shots are miracles that don’t require faith. The While some clinics have already destroying disease. or three months since the drug- Bible says just live by faith,” said Bardwell, who followed Discovery started giving the drug, many provid- The agency approved Biogen’s maker appears to have all the data news about the fi rst lady’s visit. Bardwell said both she and ers say it will take weeks or months be- Aduhelm based on study results it needs, said Dr. Vamil Divan, an her husband had COVID-19 and she was hospitalized. fore they are ready. Insurers - includ- showing it seemed “reasonably analyst who covers the company ing the biggest bill payer for this drug, likely” to benefit Alzheimer’s pa- for Mizhuho Securities USA. “My thoughts are, if you’ve already had the coronavi- ‘Cutting methane quickly’: Cutting rus, why do you need the vaccine?” asked Bardwell. “If the Medicare — still need to determine tients. It’s the first new Alzheimer’s The Indianapolis company also the super-potent greenhouse gas methane which patients to cover for a treatment drug in nearly 20 years and the only will examine the drug in a larger, vaccine was the ‘miracle,’ then why are you still at risk of quickly and dramatically is the world’s therapy that U.S. regulators have late-stage study. A spokeswoman contracting the virus after receiving the shot? It just doesn’t that could cost more than $50,000 a best hope to slow and limit the worst of year. And doctors worry that emotions said can likely alter the course of said Lilly plans to complete enroll- make sense to me.” Doctors advise recovered patients to get global warming, a new United Nations the disease, rather than temporarily ment in that study by the end of the vaccinated so as to maintain protection. report says. will affect decisions by patients and families in seeking the drug. ease symptoms like thinking prob- year, and an 18-month treatment Privately, some White House offi cials fret that the persuad- If human-caused methane emissions lems, memory lapses and anxiety. period will follow. able universe may be shrinking. are cut by nearly in half by 2030, a half “People are desperate. It’s a really Both Aduhelm and Lilly’s poten- Biogen said Wednesday that Early success with vaccination has paradoxically made degree (0.3 degrees Celsius) of warming horrible disease,” said Stanford Uni- tial treatment, donanemab, help another experimental Alzheimer’s can be prevented by mid-century, accord- versity’s Dr Michael Greicius. clear a protein called beta-amyloid treatment it developed with Japan’s things more diffi cult. Now that cases and deaths have Karl Newkirk hopes to start taking dropped to levels not seen since the onset of the pandemic, ing to report by the United Nations Envi- from the brain. Eisai Co. also received a break- ronment Programme. Aduhelm if his doctor gives the OK Lilly said Thursday that it will through therapy designation from offi cials say it’s become harder to convince Americans of because he doesn’t see any other treat- the urgency of getting a shot — particularly younger people The report said the methane reduc- seek approval for donanemab the FDA. Researchers are examin- tion would be relatively inexpensive and ments worth trying. based on results from a mid-stage ing that drug, lecanemab, in a late- who already knew they were at low risk of serious compli- could be achieved — by plugging leaks “It looks like the only star in the clinical study of the drug involving stage study. cations. in pipelines, stopping venting of natural sky,” said the 80-year-old Sarasota, Biden offi cials say they recognize that it’s going to take gas during energy drilling, capturing gas Florida, resident, who has early-stage more than celebrity pitches to close the deal. In Knoxville, from landfi lls and reducing methane from Alzheimer’s. that was marred by hard-to-interpret volves regular brain scans. That’s on Tennessee, a retired hospice and home care administrator belching livestock and other agricultural Newkirk’s doctor confi rms he’s a results. The data were so murky that top of a different type of scan to tell if has become a volunteer COVID-19 response organizer in sources, which is the biggest challenge. good candidate for the drug. While the FDA ultimately granted the drug patients have the brain plaque targeted the Black community. Cynthia Finch is one of many around Because methane helps make smog, the retired technology consultant is conditional approval based on a dif- by the drug. Running all those tests the country to whom federal health offi cials have turned as cutting annual emissions of the gas by still fi t enough to ride roller coast- ferent measure: it’s ability to get rid of could easily approach $10,000 the fi rst “trusted messengers.” 45% or nearly 200 million tons (180 mil- ers with his grandchildren at nearby harmful clumps of plaque in the brains year, according to physicians. Finch dubbed her local vaccine strategy the “3 V’s.” She lion metric tons) could potentially prevent about 250,000 deaths a year worldwide Busch Gardens, he struggles with of patients with early forms of the dis- Insurers will likely require prior started with what she calls “vaccine partners,” such as local short-term memory loss. He wants to ease. approval of those scans, which could hospitals and universities, to create a framework. Then she from pollution-triggered health problems, the UN said. try Aduhelm, even though he’s aware The FDA approval isn’t limited delay care. And depending on cover- organized volunteers to give shots by working with profes- “It is absolutely critical that we tackle of the drug’s limits. to those early patients. Anyone with age, patients still might be liable for sional groups including a Black nursing sorority. Finally, she methane and that we tackle it expeditious- Michele Hall, 54, of Bradenton, Alzheimer’s — at least theoretically thousands of dollars annually from the reached out to pastors and community organizations to pro- ly,” United Nations Environment Pro- Florida, also is eager to discuss the — could get prescribed the drug. But scans and treatments due to deducti- vide venues where people could come to get their vaccines. gramme Director Inger Andersen said. drug at her next appointment with an advocacy groups like the Alzheimer’s bles and other out-of-pocket costs. Finch estimates those efforts have led to thousands of people Andersen said without both methane Alzheimer’s specialist. Association and many doctors say Biogen says about 900 sites in the getting fully vaccinated. and carbon dioxide reductions the world A former government attorney, Hall the focus should be patients with an US have the equipment and expertise cannot achieve the goals in the 2015 Paris had to quit her job after struggling with early diagnosis, like those helped in to immediately begin giving the drug, Experiments climate agreement. Study lead author once-simple tasks like spelling, public the study. which requires monthly IVs. She said she is used to dealing with skepticism, particular- Drew Shindell, a Duke University Earth speaking and remembering deadlines. The private Michigan Institute for ly given the history of substandard care in minority commu- sciences professor, said recent accelera- She was diagnosed with early Alzhei- Effects Neurological Disorders has already nities and the use of Black patients in medical experiments tion of methane pollution “is really taking mer’s last November by doctors at the “I don’t want to see people pull their started treating early-stage Alzhei- without their consent. She tries to listen carefully to objec- us far far off” the Paris goals. Mayo Clinic. mothers from nursing homes to get this mer’s patients. The institute said it will tions and concerns, and respond with factual information Princeton University climate scientist Hall calls Aduhelm “the fi rst tiny treatment,” said Dr. Babak Tousi, a pick up most of the cost if an insurer that’s on point. Michael Oppenheimer, who wasn’t part glimmer of hope” that she’ll get more Cleveland Clinic geriatrician who con- ultimately denies coverage “because of the report and co-wrote a study last quality time with her husband and their sulted with Biogen and helped run one it’s a therapy we believe in,” a spokes- “When you start telling them things they can relate to, it week on the gas, called methane “the best kind of calms them down,” she said. three adult children. of the testing sites for Aduhelm. woman said. dial we can turn to slow the rate of warm- Safety will be a key consideration, Meanwhile, Stanford’s Greicius, a Her own motivation is personal. Finch said a close friend ing.” “When you get that diagnosis, you lost two brothers days apart to COVID-19, and that motivates Methane reduction can provide short- really wake up every morning and go according to Dr Ronald Petersen at the neurologist and Alzheimer’s special- her to keep working. “People are still dying,” she said. term help in the long effort to curb global ‘Here I am, it’s ticking away and I’m Mayo Clinic, which is coming up with ist, has no plans to prescribe Aduhelm. While applauding the Biden administration’s efforts to get warming because it’s more potent yet just waiting,’” she said. “Well, now its own use guidelines for the drug. “I don’t think there’s suffi cient evi- Americans vaccinated, some public health experts say there shorter-lived than carbon dioxide, said you have something to look forward “We want to be conservative here,” dence that it works, and there’s plenty are limits to what persuasion can achieve. Shindell. (AP) to.” said Petersen, an Alzheimer’s special- of evidence that it can harm patients,” The administration has ruled out vaccine passports that ❑ ❑ ❑ Biogen’s Aduhelm is the fi rst Alz- ist who has consulted with most ma- he said. could become a ticket to benefi ts such as international trav- heimer’s medication in nearly 20 jor drugmakers in the fi eld, including He said he plans to lay out a “com- Grasshoppers threaten rangeland: years. Its Food and Drug Administra- Biogen. pelling and compassionate” case for el. But Dr. Leana Wen, a former Baltimore health commis- A punishing drought in the US West is sioner, said a federal verifi cation system that people could tion approval earlier this month trig- About 40% of patients getting the why he doesn’t want to give patients drying up waterways, sparking wildfi res gered a swift backlash from many full drug dose in Biogen’s studies had the medicine. But he worries that some use to prove their vaccination status could still be an incen- and leaving farmers scrambling for water. tive. experts, including the agency’s own swelling or tiny bleeds in the brain. patients may simply turn to a doctor Next up: a plague of voracious grasshop- outside advisers who had warned that While the side effects usually resolved, who will provide it. “Setting an aspirational goal of 70% was the right goal for pers. in rare cases they led to more severe The Cleveland Clinic’s Tousi said the Biden administration, but I wish they had not been so Federal agriculture offi cials are launch- its supposed benefi t relied on fl imsy data. Three resigned over the FDA’s bleeding that could potentially cause talking about expectations, cost and hesitant about vaccination requirements,” she said. ing what could become their largest grass- brain injury or other dangerous com- the side effects may counter some “We are going to be in a position where the majority of the hopper-killing campaign since the 1980s decision. amid an outbreak of the drought-loving Aduhelm does not reverse mental plications. emotional pressure to give the drug to country is going to be vaccinated,” said Wen. “Why should Monitoring patients on the drug in- patients not suited for it. they be held hostage by a minority of the population, who are insects that cattle ranchers fear will strip decline. It only slowed it in one study potentially endangering everybody else?” bare public and private rangelands. Administration offi cials show no signs of budging in their In central Montana’s Phillips County, more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) from position. “The federal government is not planning to create a the nearest town, Frank Wiederrick said database of people who have been vaccinated,” Murthy said. large numbers of grasshoppers started Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the US now are in people change shifts rainfall patterns, scientists Agriculture offi cials had seen this showing up on prairie surrounding his said. year’s infestation coming, after a 2020 who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how ranch in recent days. Already they’re be- effective the shots have been and an indication that deaths per To blunt the grasshoppers’ economic survey found dense concentrations of ginning to denude trees around his house. damage, the US Department of Agricul- adult grasshoppers across about 55,000 day — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if “They’re everywhere,” Wiederrick square miles (141 ,000 square kilometers) everyone eligible got the vaccine. said. “Drought and grasshoppers go to- ture this week began aerial spraying of An Associated Press analysis of available government data gether and they are cleaning us out.” the pesticide difl ubenzuron to kill grass- in the West. A 2021 grasshopper “hazard from May shows that “breakthrough” infections in fully vac- Grasshoppers thrive in warm, dry hopper nymphs before they develop into map” shows densities of at least 15 insects cinated people accounted for fewer than 1,200 of more than weather, and populations already were adults. Approximately 3,000 square miles per square yard (meter) in large areas of 853,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations. That’s about 0.1%. up last year, setting the stage for an even (7,700 square kilometers) in Montana are Montana, Wyoming and Oregon and por- bigger outbreak in 2021. Such outbreaks expected to be sprayed, roughly twice the tions of Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Ne- could become more common as climate size of Rhode Island. (AP) Andersen Oppenheimer braska. 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Music

Wilson on 1st solo ‘Eddie’s acoustic broke my heart’ By John Carucci hen Nancy Wilson be- Wfriended Eddie Van Halen, she learned the famed musician never played acoustic guitar. So she gifted him one. Wilson said Van Halen called her the next morning to say he stayed up all night and penned a song with it. Jennifer Hudson arrives at the “It just broke my heart,” Wil- BET Awards. (AP) son said. After the guitar virtuoso suc- cumbed to cancer last year, Wil- son thought it was fi tting to honor him on her new album. “4 Edward,” inspired by Quavo, (from left), Takeoff and Offset, of Migos, perform at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP) that fi rst song he played for her on acous- tic guitar, is the closing Wilson track on Wil- son’s fi rst solo album “You and Me,” re- leased last month. As for the album, the Heart guitarist and co-founder had not considered doing a solo re- cord in the past but being stuck at home during the pandemic changed things. Kirk Franklin arrives at the BET “It was kind of a forced op- Awards. portunity to actually do the solo record,” she said. While most of the songs on the album were written by Wilson, she recorded a few covers, including Simon and Queen Latifah accepts the lifetime achievement award at the BET Burna Boy, of Nigeria, accepts the best international act award as his Garfunkel’s “The Boxer” and Awards. mother Bose Ogulu looks on from left. (AP) Bruce Springsteen’s “The Ris- ing.” The album also has col- laborators like former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan. In an interview with The As- sociated Press, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer spoke about her solo album, her day job in Heart and her friendship with Van Halen. Remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity. AP: Something special hap- pened when you toured with Van Halen, right? Marsai Martin arrives at the BET Wilson: I gave him his fi rst Awards. acoustic (guitar). He said, “You play great acoustic,” and I go, “Why don’t you play acous- An image of the late rapper DMX appears on screen as rappers perform Jazmine Sullivan accepts the album of the year award for ‘Heaux Tales’ tic guitar?” He’s like, “I don’t a tribute in his honor. as her mother Pam Sullivan looks on at right. (AP) have one.” Well, so here it is. You do now. And I always love to tell the story because later, at the crack of dawn, he called my hotel room on the actual analog hotel phone in the day and said, “Listen, listen, listen. I wrote the song all night.” And he played me this beautiful piece of music on this guitar, this acoustic. It just broke my heart. It was so beautiful. AP: How did “4 Edward” come about? Wilson: After he left us just recently, I was like, “Oh, I’m making an album. I’m going to write an acoustic instrumental for Eddie.” It’s a minute-and- a-half that ends the record. But Andra Day arrives at the BET Bruno Mars, (left), and Anderson H.E.R. accepts the best female Ashanti, (left), and DJ Cassidy Lil Baby accepts the best male it’s my take on what his thing Awards. (AP) .Paak, of Silk Sonic, accept the best R&B pop artist award at the BET present the viewer’s choice award hip hop artist award at the BET sounded kind of like with a bit group award at the BET Awards. Awards. at the BET Awards. Awards. of classical to start, a little bit of rock in the middle, and like a beautiful sort of sweet classical ending for him. AP: What made this the right Music time for your fi rst solo album? Wilson: It’s been a long time since I was off the road. I’ve been on the road since my early Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Ludacris to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 20s. And so, you know, being on the road with Heart has been the main job for decades in my life. And having had the shut- Guitarist quits Mumford & Sons to ‘speak’ on politics down happen, for me was actu- ally such a blessing in disguise. LONDON, June 28, (AP): Winston Marshall, a cal extremism could bring them trouble. My loy- Jazz & Heritage Festival, which returns this fall AP: What’s the biggest chal- founding member of folk-rock group Mumford & alty and love for them cannot permit that.” after a one-year hiatus brought on by the corona- lenge when doing a solo re- Sons, announced Thursday that is leaving the band Marshall said he plans to undertake new crea- virus pandemic, organizers said Thursday. cord? so that he can “speak freely” about political issues. tive projects, “as well as speaking and writing on The 2021 festival is scheduled to run Oct. Wilson: One of the Hard- Marshall took a break from the band in March a variety of issues.” 8-10 and Oct. 15-17. est things about writing songs after sparking a social media storm by tweeting Earlier this year Marshall co-founded Hong “We were determined to put on this festival for me is to feel like you don’t admiration for “Unmasked,” a book by right- Kong Link Up, a charity that works to integrate in October,” said Quint Davis, chief executive suck. The review board in your wing writer-activist Andy Ngo that attacked far- Hong Kongers settling in Britain because of in- of Festival Productions Inc., which produces the head that’s going to say, “Oh, Singer-songwriter Bruce Springs- left militant groups collectively known as antifa. creasing political repression in the semi-autono- event. “There were challenges in doing that but no, no, no, no, no, that’s not teen exits out the stage door after Marshall was accused online of endorsing the mous Chinese city state. “We wish you all the we don’t mind challenges.” good enough,” you know. So, the ‘Springsteen On Broadway’ re- far right, but said Thursday that “nothing could be best for the future, Win, and we love you man,” The festival usually runs the last weekend of just kind of grappling with the opening night performance at the further from the truth. I condemn unequivocally all the three other band members — Marcus Mum- April and the fi rst weekend of May, but Davis bravery of trying to write new St. James Theatre on Saturday, political extremism, be it of the Right or Left.” ford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane — wrote on said he doesn’t think the change in the calendar songs outside of the context of June 26, 2021, in New York. (AP) Marshall, who plays guitar and banjo with the Instagram in response to the announcement. will stop longtime festivalgoers from returning. the Heart framework was re- Details on Page 12 group, said his bandmates had “invited me to “I think people have come to realize how ally, you know, a lesson in sur- continue with them,” but he had decided to leave Also: much the festival means to them,” he said. “And vival and a lesson in character so that he could “speak freely without them suf- NEW ORLEANS: Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Demi I think people are bursting to come, not only study of my own original self, fering the consequences.” Lovato, Ludacris, The Isley Brothers, Melissa from New Orleans and Louisiana but from out- if that makes any sense. Variety Marshall said that “as long as I am a member of Etheridge and Trombone Shorty are among the side. We’re hearing that hotels are booking up AP: What’s the status of your the band, speaking my mind on the evils of politi- acts slated to take the stage at the New Orleans and fl ights into the city are booking up too.” day job, you know, in Heart? Wilson: There’s an offer LOS ANGELES: John Langley, who from Live Nation for a Heart was the creator of the long-running TV tour, which would be 2022 series “Cops,” has died during a road most likely, probably not until race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman had shopped the idea for years, and enced in fi lms, TV shows and songs. internationally in syndication. said. found a home for it on the fl edgling It ran on Fox until 2013, when Langley was born in Oklahoma the spring. So that offer is still Fox network. Viacom-owned Spike TV, later re- City and raised in Los Angeles. He on the table and I hope it stays Langley died in Baja, Mexico, of an apparent heart attack Saturday during The show was famous for follow- branded as The Paramount Network, graduated from California State Uni- there before everybody else, the Coast to Coast Ensenada-San Felipe ing police, from deputies in the Deep picked it up. versity, Dominguez Hills, and served like, sweeps it up before we can 250 off-road race, family spokeswoman South to offi cers from big city police It came under criticism for what in the US Army in the early 1960s. get it. ...I would love to get back Pam Golum said. He was 78. departments, on long, boring nights in was considered a slanted, pro-police Langley was also a producer on the onstage with my sister because “Cops” was among the fi rst reality patrol cars or in fevered foot chases. perspective, and was permanently 2009 fi lm “Brooklyn’s Finest,” directed we’re a really good band to- series on the air when it debuted in Its quirks, including its often shirt- pulled from the air by Paramount last by Antoine Fuqua and starring Rich- gether and we have some good 1989, and it would become an institu- less suspects and its reggae theme song year during worldwide protests over ard Gere and Don Cheadle, and on the songs that people love. (AP) tion through 32 seasons. Langley and “Bad Boys,” were frequent fodder for the killing of George Floyd. non-fi ction series “Jail,” “Vegas Strip” production partner Malcolm Barbour standup comics and were often refer- Langley Gere Some versions of the show still air and “Anatomy of a Crime.” (AP) ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 SPORTS 14

Sabalenka and Muguruza advance at Wimbledon Djokovic overcomes wobbly start to win, Tsitsipas ousted WIMBLEDON, England, June 28, na Halep and four-time major champ (AP): Wimbledon returned Monday Naomi Osaka pulled out - advanced after being called off in 2020 because with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over qualifi er of the pandemic, and so much felt rath- Monica Niculescu. Other winners in- er familiar at the All England Club, cluded 2017 champion Garbiñe Mugu- from the rain that disrupted the sched- ruza, No. 23 Madison Keys and No. 32 ule to the victory for Novak Djokovic. Ekaterina Alexandrova. Much like the delays to competition The tournament referee began an- around the grounds - it took about 4 nouncing postponements at about 3 1/2 hours to begin play on the outside p.m., including matches involving courts; more than a dozen matches fi ve-time Wimbledon champion Venus were postponed entirely - Djokovic Williams, French Open semifi nalist got off to a slow start in his bid for a Maria Sakkari and seeded men Denis record-tying 20th Grand Slam title and Shapovalov and Alex de Minaur (who sixth at Wimbledon. is supposed to face up-and-coming The defending champion dropped American Sebastian Korda). the opening set against Jack Draper, a Still, at least there was tennis being 19-year-old wild-card entry from Eng- played at the venue that hosts the old- land who is ranked 253rd, before even- est Grand Slam tournament. tually showing his best tennis under the Centre Court roof and winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 with the help of 25 aces. Djokovic is halfway to a calendar- year Grand Slam, after trophies at the Australian Open in February and the French Open two weeks ago. The man he came back to defeat in the fi nal at Roland Garros after dropping the fi rst two sets, No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, quickly was bounced out of the All England Club, losing to 57th-ranked Frances Tiafoe of the United States 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in just over two hours at No. 1 Court. TENNIS

Tiafoe had been 0-11 against oppo- nents ranked in the Top 5. “That guy is special. He’s going to do a lot of great things. Win a ton of Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka cel- Grand Slams,” Tiafoe said about Tsit- ebrates winning the first round sipas, then broke into a wide smile and women’s singles match against added: “But not today.” Romania’s Monica Niculescu on In the fi rst women’s match complet- day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Britain’s Jack Draper during their first round men’s singles match on day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Cham- ed, Aryna Sabalenka - who is seeded Championships in London, on June pionships in London, on June 28. (AP) No. 2 after defending champion Simo- 28. (AP) Japan ‘backs off’ on forecast of Korda wins Women’s PGA 30 gold medals at Tokyo Games TOKYO, June 28, (AP): Japan is back- Japan is likely to rely on seven core ing off a forecast of how many gold sports - swimming, judo, badminton, medals it will win at the pandemic- track and fi eld, gymnastics, table ten- delayed Tokyo Olympics that are set nis, and wrestling. It will also hope to to open next month. score in the fi ve sports added for To- Predicting performance in Tokyo kyo: baseball, softball, sports climb- to move to No. 1 in world could be a problem for many countries, ing, karate, and skateboarding. not only Japan. The pandemic has dis- The offi cial cost of the Tokyo Olym- rupted qualifying events, thrown train- pics is $15.4 billion, although govern- ing into turmoil, and raised questions ment audits have said it’s much higher. English beats Hickok to claim Travelers title about worldwide tests for doping. All but $6.7 billion is public money. The Japanese Olympic Committee The pressure to hold the games dur- said 30 gold medals was the target just a ing the pandemic is largely fi nancial JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June off and Jessica was making the turn - co-winners by mutual agreement due few months before the pandemic hit. The for the Switzerland-based Interna- though the older sibling had another to darkness; four other events have president of the Japanese Olympic Com- tional Olympic Committee, a nonprofi t 28, (AP): Nelly Korda pow- reason to celebrate. She easily held reached an eighth playoff hole. mittee now says that is no longer the goal. but highly commercial body that earns ered her way to her first down the fourth American spot for the The eight-hole playoff was a record “In regard to whether it’s important 91% of its income from selling broad- major championship with Olympics in Japan for the tournament, which went seven to achieve 30 (gold) medals, I would cast rights and sponsorship. Estimates The Korda sisters each have six holes in 1961 (Ted Kroll) and again in have to answer clearly ‘no,’” Yasuhiro suggest a cancelation could cost the a performance worthy of LPGA Tour victories. Their younger ’62 (Bob Goalby), when it was known Yamashita said IOC $3 billion to $4 billion in broad- her new status as the No. 1 brother, Sebastian, is at Wimbledon as the Insurance City Open. at a news confer- cast rights income. player in women’s golf. this week as the 50th-ranked player in It was the second win this year and ence on Monday. men’s tennis and has a chance to join the fourth career victory for English, He said the fo- Korda nearly holed out with a them in Tokyo for the Olympics. Their who fi nished third at the U.S. Open cus is now off the OLYMPICS 7-wood from 243 yards for a tap-in father is Petr Korda, who won the Aus- last week - and fourth in the pandemic- number of med- eagle, and the 22-year-old Ameri- tralian Open in tennis in 1998. delayed U.S. Open in September. als. Japan has attributed about 14,500 can seized control by using her In Akron, Ohio, Steve Stricker “I think it is a deaths to COVID-19, good by world length from that graceful swing won the Bridgestone Seniors Players common under- standards but worse than many Asian GOLF Championship at diffi cult Firestone for standing (at the neighbors. About 9% of Japanese have for another eagle that sent her to Japanese Olym- been fully vaccinated with the rollout victory in KPMG Women’s PGA his second victory of the year and third Nelly Korda of the U.S. kisses the In Cromwell, Conn., Harris Eng- major title. pic Committee) Yamashita getting faster in the last few weeks. Championship. trophy after winning the KPMG lish birdied the eighth hole of sudden Eight strokes ahead in the third that we want to Primer Minister Yoshihide Suga was She fi nished with a 15-foot par putt Women’s PGA Championship golf death to win the Travelers Champion- round and four in front entering the have each athlete be able to do their at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Monday for a 4-under 68, giving her a three- tournament, on June 27, in Johns ship, beating Kramer Hickok after both fi nal round, Stricker closed with an best and do their utmost,” he added. to focus attention on border protocols shot victory over Lizette Salas at the Creek, Ga. (AP) birdied the fi nal hole of regulation to even-par 70 for a six-stroke victory The United States and China are for athletes and others entering Japan Atlanta Athletic Club. At 19-under force the playoff. over defending champion and Wiscon- predicted to fi nish fi rst and second in for the Olympics and Paralympics. 269, she tied the Women’s PGA re- putt, a three-shot swing when Salas It matched the second-longest sud- sin friend Jerry Kelly. the gold-medal standings, as they did About 15,400 athletes will arrive for cord to par last matched by Inbee Park - who had to lay up on the hole - hit den-death playoff in PGA Tour his- With wife Nicki working as his in Rio and London. China topped the both events, in addition to tens of thou- at Westchester Country Club in 2015. wedge over the green into a bunker and tory. caddie, Stricker finished at 7-under United States in the gold-medal tally at sands of others from more than 200 na- Korda won for the second straight made bogey. Salas closed with a 71. English shot a 5-under 65 to fi nish 273 on the South Course. The U.S. the 2008 Beijing Olympics. tions and territories. week on the LPGA Tour - her third this Korda’s older sister, Jessica, was at 13 under, then made a 16-foot putt Ryder Cup captain opened with a 63, Japan was aiming very high looking A member of the Ugandan Olym- year - and it was enough to become the among the fi rst to embrace her on the on the seventh trip down the 18th hole shot 68 in the second round and 72 for 30 gold. pic contingent tested positive for fi rst American at No. 1 in the women’s 18th green as the tears began to be- of the day. Hickok missed a 36-foot in the third. Five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, Ja- coronavirus last week upon arrival world ranking since Stacy Lewis in low, and before long the newest ma- birdie putt on the fi nal hole. Stricker has has seven senior victo- pan won 12 gold medals, and its best at Tokyo’s Narita airport. The re- 2014. Jin Young Ko had held the No. 1 jor champion was doused with cham- The tour record for a sudden death ries after winning 12 times on the PGA was 16 in 2004 at Athens and in 1964 mainder of the team was allowed to spot for nearly two years. pagne. playoff is 11 holes in the 1949 Mo- Tour. He earned a spot in The Players when Tokyo was also the venue. travel to a training camp near Osaka, Korda seized control with an iron Jessica Korda fi nished much earlier tor City Open, when Lloyd Mangrum Championship at the TPC Sawgrass Countries generally get a medal where another member of the party into the par-5 12th for the 8-foot eagle - they shared a hug as Nelly was teeing and Cary Middlecoff were declared next March. bounce from being the host nation. also tested positive. ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 SPORTS 15

Dallas pip Revolution 2-1 Stuver makes 6 saves, Mariners split DH with White Sox Austin FC, Crew draw AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, (AP): Brad Stuver had six saves and expansion Austin FC played the defending champion Columbus Crew to a 0-0 tie. Stuver, a 30-year-old who made just nine combined appearances over his fi rst eight MLS season, has two straight shutouts and three in the last four, games. Stuver, who has played every minute this season for Austin, leads MLS with 54 saves and is tied for the shutouts leads. Austin (2-5-4), which has scored a league-low six goals this season, is scoreless over its last three games and has just one goal in its last seven. Eloy Room had five saves for Columbus (4-3-3). FC Dallas 2, Revolution 1 In Frisco, Texas, Ricardo Pepi had his fi rst multi- goal game in MLS, Jimmy Maurer made four saves and FC Dallas beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday night.

SOCCER

The 18-year-old Pepi went into the game with four career goals, including two this season. Dallas (2-4-4) snapped a six-game winless streak. Gustavo Bou scored for Eastern Conference-leading New England (7-2-2). NYC FC 2, D.C. United 1 Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia, (left), forces out Seattle Mariners’ Kyle Seager at second during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a double- In Harrison, N.J., Keaton Parks and Thiago scored header in Chicago, on June 27. (AP) late goals to help New York City FC beat D.C. United 2-1. The 20-year-old Thiago outran Donovan Pines MLB Soccer Results/Standings Red Sox hammer Cole, rout Yanks 9-2 for 3-game sweep down the right side, cut back to evade the defender and then rolled in a left-footer that defl ected off the CHICAGO, June 28, (AP): a two-run homer in the sixth against goalkeeper to give New York City (5-3-2) the lead in WASHINGTON, June 28, (AP): Results and standings from Seattle reliever Hector Sandy Alcantara to break the game the fi fth minute of stoppage time. the MLB games on Sunday. open. The Nationals earned a split of Boston 9 NY Yankees 2 Santiago became the first their four-game series. Parks tied it in the 84th on header off Maximiliano Toronto 5 Baltimore 2 Moralez’s corner kick. LA Angels 6 Tampa Bay 4 player to be ejected as part Scherzer (7-4) struck out seven and Nigel Robertha scored in the ninth minute for D.C. Detroit 2 Houston (10 innings) 1 of Major League Baseball’s lowered his ERA to 2.14. Minnesota 8 Cleveland 2 Padres 5, Diamondbacks 4 United (4-6-1). Texas 4 Kansas City 1 new foreign substance pro- Red Bulls 0, Atlanta United 0 Seattle 3 Chic. White Sox (1st game) 2 In San Diego, Fernando Tatis Jr. Oakland 6 San Francisco 2 tocols when he was thrown hit a go-ahead double during San Di- In Atlanta, Bradley Guzan had four saves and At- Chic. White Sox 7 Seattle (7 inn 2nd game) 5 ego’s three-run rally in the seventh in- Washington 5 Miami 1 out of 3-2 victory over the lanta tied New York. Atlanta 4 Cincinnati 0 ning, and the Padres took two of three Guzan had his third shutout of the season United Philadelphia 4 NY Mets 2 Chicago White Sox. against the team with baseball’s worst (2-2-6). Carlos Coronel made three saves for the Red Pittsburgh 7 St Louis 2 record. Milwaukee 5 Colorado 0 Santiago was checked by the Bulls (4-5-1). San Diego 5 Arizona 4 umpires as he exited in the fifth Arizona routed San Diego 10-1 on LA Dodgers 7 Chicago Cubs 1 inning. His glove was confiscated, Saturday to snap its record 24-game American League road losing streak. The Diamond- East Division and it was later announced that backs were looking to win consecutive W L Pct GB Santiago had been ejected. games for the fi rst time since May 10- Boston 47 31 .603 _ Crew chief Tom Hallion told a pool Tampa Bay 47 32 .595 -1/2 Boston Red Sox’s Eduardo Rodri- 11 and take their fi rst series win since Toronto 40 36 .526 6 reporter that Santiago was ejected for the season’s fi rst month. New York 40 37 .519 6-1/2 guez delivers a pitch against the “having a foreign substance that was New York Yankees in the first in- Baltimore 24 54 .308 23 sticky on the inside palm of his glove.” Brewers 5, Rockies 0 Central Division ning of a baseball game on June In Milwaukee, Keston Hiura hom- W L Pct GB The 33-year-old left-hander said what 27, in Boston. (AP) Chicago 45 32 .584 _ the umpires found was a combination ered, doubled and drove in three runs Cleveland 41 33 .554 2-1/2 of rosin and sweat. also homered for the Red Sox. Eduar- to back a sharp performance by Eric Detroit 34 44 .436 11-1/2 Taylor Trammell homered twice for do Rodriguez (6-4) was solid in earn- Lauer, and Milwaukee beat Colorado Kansas City 33 43 .434 11-1/2 for its fi fth consecutive victory. Minnesota 33 43 .434 11-1/2 Seattle in the resumption of Saturday’s ing his fi rst win in nine starts. West Division suspended game. Paul Sewald (5-2) Boston outscored New York 18-7 in Lauer (2-3) struck out six over six W L Pct GB the three-game series at Fenway Park, innings of two-hit ball. Houston 48 30 .615 _ got one out for the win, and Kendall Omar Narváez also went deep as the Oakland 47 33 .588 2 Graveman worked the ninth for his improving to 6-0 against the Yankees Seattle 41 38 .519 7-1/2 NL Central-leading Brewers complet- seventh save. this year and moving a season-best 16 ed a three-game sweep and improved Los Angeles 37 40 .481 10-1/2 games above .500. Texas 30 48 .385 18 The White Sox rebounded in the to 26-9 in day games, the best mark in National League scheduled series fi nale, winning 7-5 Dodgers 7, Cubs 1 the majors. East Division behind Zack Collins’ four RBIs. Aar- W L Pct GB In Los Angeles, Clayton Kershaw Phillies 4, Mets 2 New York 40 33 .548 _ on Bummer (1-4) pitched an inning for racked up a season-high 13 strikeouts Washington 37 38 .493 4 the win, and Liam Hendriks got two In New York, Zack Wheeler threw over eight dominant innings, and Zach seven scoreless innings against his Atlanta 37 40 .481 5 outs for his 20th save. McKinstry hit a grand slam in the sec- Philadelphia 36 39 .480 5 Mitch Haniger hit a three-run homer former team, and the Phillies beat the Miami 33 44 .429 9 ond inning as Los Angeles beat Chi- Mets for a split of their four-game se- Central Division for Seattle in the second game. Rob- cago. W L Pct GB ert Dugger (0-2) got the loss, allowing ries. Milwaukee 45 33 .577 _ two earned runs in 2 2/3 innings. Wheeler (6-4), who signed a fi ve- Chicago 42 36 .538 3 BASEBALL year deal worth $118 million in De- Cincinnati 38 38 .500 6 Red Sox 9, Yankees 2 St Louis 37 41 .474 8 cember 2019 after spending his fi rst Pittsburgh 29 47 .382 15 In Boston, Kiké Hernández and Ra- seven seasons with the Mets, allowed West Division fael Devers homered in the fi rst inning Cody Bellinger homered in his sec- four hits, walked two and struck out W L Pct GB as the Red Sox hammered Gerrit Cole, ond straight game and drove in three eight. Archie Bradley worked the ninth San Francisco 50 27 .649 _ routing the Yankees to complete a sec- runs in the Dodgers’ third consecu- for his fi rst save of the season. Los Angeles 47 31 .603 3-1/2 tive win over Chicago after four Cubs Austin FC defender Matt Besler (5) and Columbus Crew San Diego 47 33 .588 4-1/2 ond straight sweep of their longtime Braves 4, Reds 0 forward Gyasi Zerdes (11) vie for the ball during an MLS Colorado 31 47 .397 19-1/2 rivals. pitchers combined for a no-hitter in the Arizona 22 57 .278 29 series opener Thursday. In Cincinnati, Atlanta’s Kyle Muller soccer match, on June 27, in Austin, Texas. (AP) J.D. Martinez and Christian Vázquez earned his fi rst career victory, and Athletics 6, Giants 2 Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley In San Francisco, Cole Irvin struck went deep for the Braves. Cindric wins 4th Xfinity Series race of season out eight in eight innings to remain un- Muller (1-1) who was recalled from beaten in fi ve June starts, and Oakland Triple-A Gwinnett before the game, avoided a three-game sweep. cruised through fi ve innings, allowing Matt Chapman had two hits and two one hit with a career-high nine strike- Busch ends Hendrick win streak at Pocono RBIs for the A’s. Aramís García added outs. a pair of RBI singles. LONG POND, Pa., June 28, (AP): Buster Posey and Darin Ruf had two Blue Jays 5, Orioles 2 hits apiece for the Giants. San Francis- In Buffalo, N.Y., Toronto star Vlad- Kyle Busch came through in the clutch. Aces beat Storm 95-92 in OT imir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs to Even when he raced without one. co missed a chance to move 25 games over .500 for the fi rst time since 2012. raise his major league-leading RBI to- Busch busted Hendrick Motor- tal to 66. sports’ winning streak and denied Angels 6, Rays 4 The Blue Jays tallied 12 hits in clos- the organization a shot at NASCAR Bonner, Sun pound Sky, end In St. Petersburg, Florida, Shohei ing out a four-game series with their history when he raced to his sec- Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove seventh win in eight games. Five of ond vicrory of the season at Pocono in three runs, and the Angels stopped those victories came against the Ori- Raceway. Chicago’s 7-game win streak a fi ve-game losing streak. oles, who have dropped 16 of 18. He needs to give credit to his tag- Ohtani hit an opposite-fi eld shot to Ross Stripling (3-4) earned his fi rst team partner. Busch, runner-up in UNCASVILLE, Conn., June 28, rebounds for Connecticut (10-5). left in the ninth against Pete Fairbanks. win in four starts, allowing two runs and Saturday’s Pocono race, led a few (AP): DeWanna Bonner hit four The Sun limited Chicago to its He also had a run-scoring double in the six hits in fi ve-plus innings. Jordan Ro- laps early until a leak in No. 18 Toy- 3-pointers and finished with 23 lowest scoring output of the season sixth and a tying RBI triple during Los mano got three outs for his sixth save. ota’s transmission left the car stuck points, Brionna Jones added 21 on 33.3% shooting overall and 5 Angeles’ two-run seventh inning. Pirates 7, Cardinals 2 in fourth gear. Busch had a Joe Gibbs points and nine rebounds, and the of 24 (20.8%) from 3-point range. Phil Gosselin put the Angels up 5-4 In St. Louis, Pittsburgh’s Max Kranick Racing crew member jump into his Connecticut Sun cruised to a 74-58 Connecticut had nine steals and with his leadoff homer in the eighth pitched fi ve perfect innings in his major against Matt Wisler (1-3). car and work on the shift stick. win over Chicago in a Commis- forced 18 turnovers. league debut before a 64-minute rain de- sioner’s Cup game, snapping the Aces 95, Storm 92, OT Twins 8, Indians 2 lay forced him from the game. Sky’s seven-game win streak. In Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Nelson In a season in which there have al- CAR RACING In Las Vegas, Chelsea Gray Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly af- ready been a modern-day record seven Jasmine Thomas had 18 points scored 15 of her 21 points after the ter Cleveland right fi elder Josh Naylor no-hitters, Kranick (1-0) made a bid Kyle Busch raises the trophy after and three steals and Beatrice Mom- third quarter, including a go-ahead was carted off the fi eld following a for perhaps the most unlikely premiere The 2 1/2-mile tri-oval wreaked premier grabbed a season-high 11 jumper with 10.6 seconds left and havoc on fuel and William Byron and winning a NASCAR Cup Series frightening collision with a teammate. pitching performance of all-time. auto race at Pocono Raceway, on the Las Vegas Aces beat the Se- Cleveland manager Terry Francona The 23-year-old righty, who had Denny Hamlin all saw their shot at the June 27, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP) attle Storm 95-92 in overtime in a said Naylor had suffered a broken never pitched above the High-A lev- checkered fl ag disappear over the fi nal Gibbs over the fi nal two laps. The scariest moment came 25 Commissioner’s Cup game. bone, but didn’t say which one, and els of the minors until this season, set fi ve laps when they ran out of gas. Philadelphia. was being treated at a hospital. down all 15 batters he faced against Hamlin faded to 14th. laps into the race when Justin Haley, Breanna Stewart had 35 points, The Philly-based program that cre- 11 rebounds and three blocks for Nationals 5, Marlins 1 a Cardinals lineup that included All- Kyle Larson, whose blown tire on schedule to race later in the Cup race, Stars Nolan Arenado, Paul Gold- ates opportunities in racing for minori- hit the outside wall, skidded across Seattle (12-4). Mercedes Rus- In Miami, Washington ace Max the last lap cost him a win Saturday, ties developed a deeper relationship schmidt and Yadier Molina. was second for Hendrick Motors- the track and slammed into the inside sell tied her season highs with 12 Scherzer allowed one run in six in- with Larson after he was suspended nings and passed two umpire inspec- Rangers 4, Royals 1 ports. Hendrick had won six straight last season for using a slur during an wall. Haley’s Chevrolet shot into the points and 11 boards. track and took a stiff shot from Ryan tions without a fuss. In Arlington, Texas, Joey Gallo Cup races, including Alex Bow- iRacing event. Larson often calls or Mercury 88, Sparks 79 Trea Turner and Josh Bell each hit homered and Jordan Lyles pitched sev- man’s victory Saturday in the fi rst Zooms with the students and bought Vargas. Haley instantly climbed out In Phoenix, Diana Taurasi en strong innings after getting bumped race of Pocono’s doubleheader. the school racing simulators. the window and lay down on the scored 25 points and became the from the rotation for one start, helping Hendrick was trying to become NASCAR heads to Road America track. The race was red-fl agged and first player in WNBA history to Texas fi nish a three-game sweep. the fi rst team since NASCAR’s in rural Wisconsin, one of the new Haley soon walked to an ambulance. score 9,000 career points in her re- The last-place Rangers have won modern era began in 1972 to win road course events on the 2021 Vargas was collateral damage in turn from a five-week absence as three consecutive games for the fi rst seven straight races. schedule. the wreck. He took it hard as he was the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los time since sweeping Houston at home Bowman started the streak in May Meanwhile, Austin Cindric won racing in the memory of Brian Lear, Angeles Sparks 88-79. from May 21-23. at Dover and Chase Elliott followed his fourth Xfi nity Series race of the a car chief for the team, who died in Whit Merrifi eld had an RBI single the next week at Texas. Larson then season, holding off Ty Gibbs full of May. among three hits as the Royals lost ripped off three straight points vic- NASCAR ran a Truck Series race BASKETBALL their fi fth straight on a 10-game trip big hits at Pocono Raceway. that matches their longest of the sea- tories at Charlotte, Sonoma and last Cindric, the reigning champion in and Cup race on Saturday and the second Cup race was set to follow son. Brady Singer (3-6) allowed two week at Nashville - and squeezed in NASCAR’s second-tier series, won the earned runs in fi ve innings. the $1 million All-Star race for four later in the day, making Pocono the Taurasi, the league’s all-time season opener at Daytona and added leading scorer, had been out with wins, total - all while Hendrick Mo- victories at Phoenix and Dover to grab busiest race weekend on the season Tigers 2, Astros 1, 10 Innings torsports became the winningest or- the points lead. The 22-year-old Cin- schedule. a fractured sternum. The 39-year In Detroit, Robbie Grossman’s ganization in NASCAR history. Sam Mayer, who turned 18 on old guard was fouled as she made squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in dric has this fi nal season before mov- the winning run, and Detroit beat Hous- Brad Keselowski was third, Kevin ing next year to Cup to drive for Wood Saturday, fi nished 18th in his highly a driving layup and converted the three-point play to reach the ton for a split of their four-game series. Harvick fourth and Bubba Wallace Brothers Racing. anticipated debut. In the Houston 10th, Gregory Soto was fi fth in his best fi nish of the sea- Gibbs was second, followed by Cindric, Allmendinger, Allgaier, 9,000-point plateau. No other play- Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna er in WNBA history has scored as Bonner, (right), struggles to regain (4-1) walked leadoff hitter Chas Mc- son for Michael Jordan’s 23IX team. Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson and Jeb Burton and Myatt Snider have control of the ball under pressure Cormick with automatic runner Abra- Larson met with 40 students at AJ Allmendinger. all clinched berths in the Xfi nity many as 7,500 points and only from Chicago Sky forward Kahleah ham Toro on second. Jason Castro the Urban Youth Racing School and Cindric won his 12th career Xfi n- playoffs. Tina Thompson (7,488) and Tami- Copper during a WNBA basketball sacrifi ced the runners over, but Jose he announced plans to race in the ity race, his 3-second lead down the Cindric made it six different win- ka Catchings (7,380) have reached game, on June 27, in Uncasville, Altuve popped out and Myles Straw school’s go-kart race in August in stretch clipped to a half-second by ners in six Xfi nity races at Pocono. the 7,000-point mark. Conn. (AP) grounded out. ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 16

Spain’s Cesar Azpilicueta, (right), scored against Croatia during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Croatia and Spain, at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. (AP) Sports Latest sports scores at — http://sports.arabtimesonline.com Hazard scores winning goal as top-ranked team reach quarters Belgium keep Ronaldo in check, end Portugal title defense

SEVILLE, Spain, June 28, (AP): Bel- gium stopped Cristiano Ronaldo on one end, and had just enough attacking power on the other. The top-ranked Belgians held Ron- aldo scoreless and held onto a fi rst-half lead to beat Portugal 1-0 and advance to the quarterfi nals of the European Championship. Ronaldo, who threw his captain’s armband to the ground in de- spair after the fi nal whistle, is still one goal shy of becom- ing the all- time men’s top scorer in inter- national soccer. He came into the match tied Hazard with former Iran striker Ali Daei at 109 goals. Belgium, which have never before won a major soccer title, will next face Italy on Friday in Munich. Belgium’s potent attack, led by Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku, also struggled, but Thorgan Hazard scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute with a swerv- ing shot from outside the area. Portu- gal goalkeeper Rui Patrício was left wrong-footed and was late to swat the ball away. Belgium played most of the second half without De Bruyne, who had to be substituted after being tackled from Belgium’s Thomas Vermaelen, (left), and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo challenge for the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between Belgium and Portugal at the behind and injuring his left ankle. De La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain. (AP) Bruyne missed the team’s fi rst game at Euro 2020 while recovering from a fa- six in total and scored the only time it matches so far at Euro 2020 and won was off target with a free kick in the teammates, with Diogo Jota misfi ring aldo inside his own area. The forward cial injury sustained in the Champions hit the target. all 10 qualifi ers for the tournament. 74th, and then only managed a weak from close range tried to put pressure on the goalkeeper League fi nal. While Portugal’s run for a second They are unbeaten in 13 consecutive shot on goal from inside the area a few It had been a slow start at La Car- but he cut back with the ball as Ron- Portugal had several good chances consecutive European title ended, matches in all competitions, since a tuja Stadium on a hot night in southern aldo went past him. to equalize late in the match, includ- ing a header by Rúben Dias saved by Belgium stayed on track to end their loss to England last year in the Nations SOCCER Spain, with neither team threatening The game grew heated at times, with Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois title drought. The Belgians lost in the League. Belgium have lost only one of much offensively. a small altercation starting in the 76th and a shot by Raphael Guerreiro that European Championship fi nal in 1980 its last 27 international matches. Portugal kept Belgium’s attack after Portugal defender Pepe came in hit the post. and fi nished third three years ago at the Ronaldo was kept in check for most minutes later. under control until Thorgan Hazard hard on Thorgan Hazard while play The Portuguese did most of the at- World Cup for their best fi nish at that of the match, with his best scoring The Juventus striker seemed frus- scored after a failed clearance in front was stopped as Lukaku waited to be tacking in the second half, fi nishing the tournament. chance coming from a free kick saved trated by the lack of opportunities, and of the area. The buildup to the goal attended by doctors after being hit on match with 24 attempts. Belgium had The Red Devils have won all four by Courtois in the 25th minute. He also he also couldn’t do much to help his started with Courtois dummying Ron- the head by an opponent’s foot. Middleton powers Bucks past Hawks

Young injures ankle Peru fi nish second in Group B ATLANTA, June 28, (AP): Khris Middleton showed once again that the Mil- Ecuador hold Brazil, advance Copa quarters waukee Bucks have more SAO PAULO, June 28, (AP): Ecua- very intense teams and had little time than one player capable of dor held a below-strength Brazil to a to recover,” coach Ricardo Gareca taking over a game. 1-1 draw on Sunday to secure a spot said. “To impose ourselves against He did it Sunday night at the best in the Copa America quarterfi nals. different adversities and manage to possible time. Neymar, defender Thiago Silva get a spot fairly speaks clearly about Middleton scored 20 of his play- and striker Gabriel Jesus didn’t play the fortitude (of) this national team.” off career high-tying 38 points in the against Ecuador at the Olimpico Sta- Group B ended with Brazil on 10 fourth quarter, leading the Bucks to dium in Goiania. points, followed by Peru (7), Colom- a 113-102 victory over the Atlanta The draw moved Ecuador to bia (4), Ecuador (3) and Venezuela Hawks for a 2-1 lead in the Eastern fourth spot in Group B, eliminat- (2). Conference fi nals. ing Venezuela and likely setting up “What he did today was unreal,” Gi- Meanwhile, Ecuador midfi elder annis Antetokounmpo said. “He was a quarterfi nal match against Argen- Damian Diaz tested positive for the unbelievable. Carried the team at the tina. Brazil had already secured top coronavirus . end. ... What I saw today was great- spot in the group before the match Diaz was in “great conditions, ness. Simple as that.” Trae Young Atlanta Hawks’ Bogdan Bogdanovic began, allowing coach Tite to con- isolated,” Ecuador said on social (13) rebounds the ball against Mil- tinue testing his lineup with an eye media. He was the only player in scored 35 points for Atlanta but was waukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton slowed in the fi nal period. He stepped on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. the squad who tested positive, the Belgium’s Tim Merlier celebrates as he crosses the fi nish line to win the (22) and Giannis Antetokounmpo The defending champions opened team added. third stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 182.9 kilometers (113.65 on an offi cial’s foot late in the third (34) during the fi rst half of Game miles) with start in Lorient and fi nish in Pontivy, France. (AP) and injured his right ankle. He will 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference the scoring in the 37th minute with a have an MRI on the ankle on Monday. basketball fi nals in Atlanta. (AP) header by Éder Militão after a cor- “It’s hurting. It’s frustrating,” ner. Angel Mena equalized for Ecua- Van der Poel keeps yellow jersey Young said, adding the injury im- to fi ve fi rst-quarter points but regained pacted “my blow-by speed.” Game 4 his scoring form in the second period. is Tuesday night in Atlanta. He had 11 points in the period as the SOCCER Middleton scored 10 points in the Bucks fi nally pulled even at 56-all on a decisive run in the fourth that gave 3-pointer by Pat Connaughton with 12 dor in the 53rd when he fi nished with Merlier wins Tour de France Milwaukee the lead. He had 11 re- seconds remaining in the half. an angled shot in front of goalkeeper bounds and seven assists. The Bucks took their fi rst lead at Alisson. The draw ended a streak of “I just fi nally got them to go,” Mid- 82-80 on a basket by Bobby Portis Jr. with 1:47 remaining in the third. A 10 consecutive Brazil wins. dleton said. “I’ve been struggling some Brazil defender Marquinhos with the ball going in the basket. Final- 3-pointer by Danilo Gallinari, who had stage 3, contenders tumble ly they started dropping for me at the 18 points, gave Atlanta an 85-83 lead said the game against Ecuador was right time. I’m thankful for that.” An- at the end of the period. important for Brazil “so all play- ers of the squad could have at least PONTIVY, France, June 28, (AP): Tim Merlier of Belgium sat on the road for a while clutching his right shoulder and gri- some time of play, so everyone can powered to victory in the third stage of the Tour de France macing in pain as he was tended to by the race doctor. It looked on Monday when several top contenders hit the ground dur- like he would retire but ultimately went back on his bike. BASKETBALL be ready when knockout begins.” ing another crash-marred day. “Also,” he added, “players who were Tour organizers said the peloton was riding at 43 kph Merlier won ahead of his Alpecin-Fenix teammate Jasper when the crash took place. Robert Gesink, a teammate of tetokounmpo, who often has the spot- tired had some rest so they can go to Philipsen and Frenchman Nacer Bouhanni. the knockout and play their best.” last-year’s runner-up Primoz Roglic, also fell and was forced light for Milwaukee, had 33 points. There was a crash in the closing stages when ace sprinter to abandon. The Bucks trailed most of the game Marquinhos also expressed concern Caleb Ewan’s front wheel slid from under him in the fi nal With his racing kit lacerated, Thomas struggled at the before surging in the fourth quarter. about the pitch at the Nilton Santos turn. He brought down Peter Sagan with him. Atlanta led 95-88 before Middleton Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where Mathieu van der Poel rode safely at the front throughout made his fi rst of three 3-pointers dur- Brazil will play in the quarterfi nals the day and escaped unscathed to keep the yellow jersey he CYCLING ing the 15-3 run for a 103-98 lead. and, if they win , in the semifi nals of earned on Sunday. “Just being around him a lot, he the tournament. The narrow roads in the stage fi nale took a toll on many back. Teammate Luke Rowe waited for him and the Welsh starts to see it go in, he starts to feel Peru beat Venezuela 1-0 with a competitors who crashed as the peloton rode at full speed. good, he gets in a rhythm in a lot of Last year’s runner-up, Primoz Roglic, went down about nine pair lagged 2 1/2 minutes behind the main pack. With the goal by André Carillo from close help of more teammates they eventually caught the peloton ways,” said Bucks coach Mike Buden- range in the 48th minute. The Ven- kilometers from the end in the town of Pontivy. holzer before adding “I’m just glad Roglic immediately got back on his bike but lost ground after Thomas changed his bike. he’s on our side.” After never leading ezuelans needed a win to progress Thomas was 20th overall before the start of the stage, 41 sec- to the playoff stage. The Peruvians to his main rivals as his Jumbo-Visma teammates tried to in a 125-91 Game 2 loss, the Hawks pace him back to the peloton. onds behind race leader Mathieu van der Poel. He predicted “a were eager for a better start in their started the tournament being ham- Defending champion Tadej Pogacar was slowed a few kil- stressful day” because of the bad weather conditions. fi rst home game of the series. Turno- mered by Brazil 4-0, but recovered ometers further down the road following another crash but it The race started in the rain in Lorient and a group of fi ve vers by Middleton and Antetokounm- after a 2-1 win over Colombia. The was unclear whether he crashed. riders surged ahead immediately. po led to dunks by Clint Capela, and Brazil’s Gabriel Barbosa, (right), 2-2 draw against Ecuador had al- Earlier, former Tour champion Geraint Thomas hit the Behind, the peloton rode at a pedestrian pace and riders Kevin Huerter added a 3-pointer for a and Ecuador’s Piero Hincapie ready put the team close to securing tarmac but managed to keep on racing and was paced back were accompanied by scattered showers making the roads 7-0 lead. battle for the ball during a Copa their knockout stage place. to the peloton. slippery and dangerous. The Hawks stretched the advantage America soccer match at Olimpico “Peru were overcoming itself as The Ineos-Grenadiers leader fell off his bike and hit the The crash-prone Thomas has shown in the past he can sol- to 13 points. Antetokounmpo was held stadium in Goiania, Brazil. (AP) matches went on. We played against ground hard with about 145 kilometers left. The 2018 champion dier on in pain.

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