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EV owners fed up with the sorry state of public charging stations in US
According to a report, one out of every five respondents ended up not charging their vehicle during their visit to a public charging station
 "EV owners fed up with the sorry state of public charging stations in US")
US: Companies facing first tax on stock buybacks in Joe Biden's bill
Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their just-passed legislation: the creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America that had long seemed untouchable.
 "US: Companies facing first tax on stock buybacks in Joe Biden's bill")
Polio vax boosters offered to children in London: Here's what experts say
In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that polio virus had been detected in sewage in north and east London post which vaccine boosters were offered.
 "Polio vax boosters offered to children in London: Here's what experts say")
India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report
Paints an encouraging picture of economic activity gaining strength, with most GDP constituents exceeding their pre-pandemic levels
 "India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report")
US FAA finds Boeing 787 certification documents incomplete: Report
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified a number of omissions in Boeing's documentation, submitted in late April, and has sent portions of it back to the planemaker, one of the people said
 "US FAA finds Boeing 787 certification documents incomplete: Report")
Global coronavirus caseload tops 517.3 mn, death toll crosses 6.25 mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,863,725 and 997,526, respectively
 "Global coronavirus caseload tops 517.3 mn, death toll crosses 6.25 mn")
US migration policy 'incoherent' and 'differentiated', laments Cuba
Two days before the opening of migration talks between Cuba and the US, which have been paralysed for four yrs, a Cuban official lamented Washington's incoherent and differentiated migration policies.
 "US migration policy 'incoherent' and 'differentiated', laments Cuba")
Ukraine crisis: France freezes $24 bn of Russian Central Bank's assets
France also froze real estate in the country worth half a billion euros, which is about 30 properties and apartments owned by Russian citizens, according to the minister
 "Ukraine crisis: France freezes $24 bn of Russian Central Bank's assets")
US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India
These applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), Culture and extraordinary ability (O, P, and Q visas).
 "US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India")
US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions
Amid increasing China's military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington's support to Taipei
 "US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions")
US completes construction of radar designed to detect missiles from NKorea
US has completed construction of a new long-range radar in Alaska that is designed to give early warnings for incoming ballistic missiles from N Korea and other countries, a top defence official said
 "US completes construction of radar designed to detect missiles from NKorea")
Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat
After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday informed the athletes will still be able to take part in the games
 "Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat")
India's last-minute defence of coal at COP26 hid role of China and US
China, US and India are the three biggest polluters, and all three have now pledged to zero-out their emissions in the decades ahead.
 "India's last-minute defence of coal at COP26 hid role of China and US")
US allows automatic job authorisation for spouses of H1-B visa holders
This may be applicable to L2 visa holders as well
 "US allows automatic job authorisation for spouses of H1-B visa holders")
Explained: Why inflation in the US is so high, and when it may ease
Inflation is starting to look like that unexpected and unwanted houseguest who just won't leave
 "Explained: Why inflation in the US is so high, and when it may ease")
US govt sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled
The federal government is suing Uber saying it discriminates against disabled people by charging fees when drivers have to wait for passengers to board their vehicles
 "US govt sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled")
Oil prices steady after falling on signs US may release more reserves
Oil prices were steady on Thursday after falling in the previous session on concerns rising inflation in the United States
 "Oil prices steady after falling on signs US may release more reserves")
China, US, pledge to boost cooperation on climate action: Chinese Envoy
China's climate envoy says China and the United States have pledged to increase cooperation on climate action at UN talks in Glasgow.
 "China, US, pledge to boost cooperation on climate action: Chinese Envoy")
Human trafficking suit spreads to Hindu temples in 5 states in US
A lawsuit in which workers accuse a Hindu organisation of human trafficking by luring them from India to build a temple in New Jersey for as little as $1.20 a day has widened to four other states
 "Human trafficking suit spreads to Hindu temples in 5 states in US")
US blacklists Israel's NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware
Positive Technologies of Russia, and Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE. LTD, from Singapore, were also listed
 "US blacklists Israel's NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware")
