Following accusations of harassment, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns from office.
The US Senate passes a $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Florida could withhold the salaries of officials who issue mask-wearing orders in schools.
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Messi is already part of PSG
It's official: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) signed soccer star Lionel Messi to a two-year contract "with an option for a third year." The Argentine is the brand new reinforcement for PSG that seeks to win its first Champions League and has a stellar squad headed up to now by Neymar Jr., Mbappé and Sergio Ramos. On Wednesday, in his presentation with the French team at a press conference, Messi said that his departure from Barcelona was "very difficult", but by the time he arrived in Paris he was "very happy". In addition, he said that Paris Saint-Germain were quick in their negotiations and that they were "impatient" to play and win and "fight for all the trophies". "I want to continue growing and win titles [...] I hope we can make it happen," he added.
The account of the historic day that sealed the signing of Messi with PSG
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Andrew Cuomo resigns as governor of New York
Andrew Cuomo announced that he will resign from his post following an investigation by the state attorney general that found that the Democratic governor of New York sexually harassed 11 women and engaged in "unwanted and non-consensual touching," among other accusations.
Although the governor repeatedly rejected these accusations, he said that "spending energy on distractions is the last thing the state government should do."
Who is Andrew Cuomo, the New York Governor who announced his resignation amid allegations of alleged sexual harassment?
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Andrew Cuomo just did the least Andrew Cuomo in the most Andrew Cuomo way possible
Following Cuomo's resignation, Kathy Hochul will be New York's first female governor
The Cuomo, a dynasty with a long history in New York 0:51
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US $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is approved
The United States Senate approved a landmark US $ 1.2 trillion bipartisan package to strengthen the nation's infrastructure with funding for priorities such as highways, bridges, railroads, transit, and the power grid.
The bill, called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, includes $ 550 billion in new federal spending that will be spread over five years.
5 things you didn't know were in the infrastructure bill
Biden: Infrastructure Plan Will Transform America 0:59
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Tropical storm Fred forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Fred formed Tuesday night off the coast of Puerto Rico, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Much of the Caribbean prepares for the storm as it is expected it continues west near Puerto Rico, then to Hispaniola on Wednesday and near the southeast of the Bahamas on Thursday.
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Florida Threatens To Withhold Salaries Of Officials Who Issue Mask Orders
In a move that escalates Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's battle against mask-wearing orders, his office said the state Board of Education could take action to withhold salaries for superintendents and school Board members they ignore. the governor's decree.
That measure prohibits mandatory mask wear provisions in school districts.
Meet the Florida coach who fought COVID-19 and now he has a message for everyone who hasn't been vaccinated
When is the peak of cases expected in Florida?
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Actress Christina Applegate reveals she has multiple sclerosis
The 49-year-old actress, known for her roles in "Bad Moms," "Married ... with Children" and "Dead to Me" announced on social media that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis months ago.
"I Am Legend" co-writer reacts to conspiracy theories about covid-19 vaccines
Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the script for the 2007 film starring Will Smith, clarified that "I Am Legend" is pure fantasy.
This after an anonymous source told the New York Times that they feared vaccination because of what happened in the film.
Learn these numbers and choose.
Dr. Huerta explains 0:50
The Perseid meteor shower is coming
From August 11 to 13, you will be able to observe the Perseid meteor shower, a scintillating spectacle that space has offered for 2,000 years.
According to NASA, up to 100 meteors can be observed in one hour.
Spectacular shower of shooting stars arrives in August 0:36
This terrifying 'dragon' was Australia's largest flying reptile
Some kind of terrifying "dragon" flew over Australia 105 million years ago, according to new research.
The fossil of a pterosaur with a wingspan of almost 7 meters belonged to the largest flying reptile in Australia.
The number of the day
US $ 1,000
Amazon will pay customers up to $ 1,000 for products sold by third parties that caused damage or personal injury.
Amazon will compensate for damage caused by products 0:44
Quote of the day
"Patients who stay here longer and have more severe cases are not vaccinated"
The state of Florida again broke its record for infections.
96% of those currently hospitalized for covid-19 at the Broward Health clinic are unvaccinated.
More people could get vaccinated against covid-19 in the US 0:46
Day selection
We tested Samsung's Odyssey G5 curved monitor and this is our verdict
If you are looking for a monitor to play games or to increase your productivity at work, you should read this review of the Odyssey G5 from Samsung.
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The Tower Bridge in London was stuck and the networks did not forgive it
This happened when the Tower Bridge got stuck 2:06
These were the memes and taunts that emerged on social media after one of the emblems of the English city got stuck.