The highly contagious delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States. The L.A. Times explains why Black residents are suffering from higher rates of hospitalizations. Food prices are surging to the point where they could could change the diets of people around the world and rock the global political landscape, according to the Washington Post. Star American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is barred from the Olympics in Tokyo after testing positive for marijuana. USA Today reports on the latest decision from track officials. A controversial new law governing wine labels in Russia has French champagne producers outraged. The Guardian has the story.
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