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Joe Manchin tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday as the Senate looks to complete an array of priorities before breaking for August recess.

“This morning I tested positive for COVID-19.

I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms,” he tweeted.

“I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians.”.

TEAM BIDEN FACES HEAT FROM LEFT OVER HANDLING OF PRESIDENTIAL COVID-19 CASE.

Manchin is a key vote for both parties, often deciding the fate of sweeping legislation due to the razor-thin majority in the upper chamber.

The West Virginia Democrat's positive test comes just days after President Joe Biden tested positive for the first time. »

Almost 40 gigawatts of solar expected to be installed in Europe in 2022

Authored by ieefa.org

Nearly 40GW of solar PV will be rolled out across Europe by the end of the year, according to SolarPower Europe (SPE), as the continent scrambles to deploy renewables and wean itself off Russian gas.

The expectation-beating figure of more than 39GW of solar PV is a significant jump on last year’s figure of 27GW, itself a decade-long installation record.

More: Europe to rollout nearly 40GW of solar PV by end of 2022 in record year for deployment. »

Ruwani becomes third elephant to die from herpes virus at Zurich Zoo

Authored by reuters.com

ZURICH, July 23 (Reuters) - Another elephant has died at Zurich Zoo from the herpes virus, the park said on Saturday, the third to die there from the condition since the end of June.

Ruwani, a five-year-old elephant cow, died on Saturday morning after succumbing to Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), a condition carried latently by nearly all elephants.

"Losing a third elephant to this dreaded virus in such a short time is a tragic loss for Zurich Zoo," said zoo director Severin Dressen. »

Neil Druckmann Shuts Down The Last of Us Skins in Fortnite Rumours

Authored by pushsquare.com

Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has poured cold water on rumours that popular characters from The Last of Us would be appearing in Fortnite as skins in the near future.

Speculation began over the weekend after apparently prominent Fortnite leaker Shiina tweeted that skins of Joel and Ellie would be available in the Battle Royale title in September.

They then deleted the post once Druckmann quote tweeted them saying: "Love me some Fortnite… but there are no plans for this. »

Woman shot by police after firing handgun inside Dallas Love Field Airport

Authored by abcnews.go.com

A 37-year-old woman was shot by police after allegedly firing a handgun inside Dallas Love Field Airport Monday morning, police said.

Police said the woman, identified as Portia Odufuwa, was dropped off at the airport, changed her clothes inside a bathroom and then opened fire around 11 a.m. Dallas police respond to Dallas Love Field Airport on July 25, 2022.

Dallas police respond to Dallas Love Field Airport on July 25, 2022. »