Florida declares emergency evacuation after leak at wastewater pond
There are at least 70 gypsum stacks in the United States and about 27 in Florida, mostly in the region of west-central Florida. Mitigation efforts have prevented a full breach but the situation was constantly changing, emergency officials said.

Over 80,000 people vaccinated against Covid-19 in Delhi on Saturday
The Ludhiana residents created a record of sorts when 26,483 people got vaccinated for Covid-19 vaccine in the district today. Sites across the state administered almost 250,000 vaccines in the past 24 hours, according to Cuomo.

Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein put 'under house arrest'
Some opposition figures have rallied around him, a move that has displeased the king, officials familiar with the situation said. Huneiti affirmed that "no one is above the law and that Jordan's security and stability take precedence over any consideration".

Major League Baseball risked player walkout if All-Star Game not moved
The game was set for July 13 at Truist Park, the Braves' 41,000-seat stadium in suburban Cobb County. Former President Barack Obama, meanwhile, congratulated the Major League Baseball for its decision.

Suspect in Capitol attack suffered delusions
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered flags lowered to half-staff on the Capitol , calling Evans "a martyr for our democracy". Both officers were also taken to hospital, where one also died.

With 'alarming surge in COVID-19,' Ontario begins emergency shutdown at midnight
The peak of 800 is expected, even if the province implements a stay-at-home order and continues vaccinations. Prohibiting the use of facilities for indoor or outdoor sports and recreational fitness, including gyms.

Mixed messages on travel from CDC
They should stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel or 10 days if they don't get tested at the conclusion of travel. The airline group praised the CDC's "updated travel guidance" that eases "travel restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals".

Rebel group says more than 12000 displaced by Myanmar junta air strikes
Access to mobile networks and all wireless - the less costly options used by most people in the developing country - was blocked. Reuters could not immediately verify the reports and a junta spokesperson did not answer calls seeking comment.

‘Once in a generation investment’: Biden proposes new infrastructure plan in Pittsburgh
It will be paid for by hiking taxes on big corporations to a higher rate than what former President Donald Trump signed off on in his 2017 tax package.

Taiwan train crash leaves 36 dead, several injured
Officials say the train crashed into an unattended truck that had rolled down a hill onto the tracks. The train was carrying around 350 people, and rescue efforts are ongoing, the fire department said.

Pfizer, BioNTech say vaccine effective against South Africa variant
That the vaccine is effective against the variant suggests that the vaccine will be highly effective in real-world conditions. Experts fear new variants of Covid-19 from South Africa and Brazil may be resistant to existing vaccines and treatment.

Suspect Rams Car Into US Capitol Barricade, Killing 1 Officer
Since the riot on 6 January, the complex has been like a fortress with barbed wire, metal fencing and heightened security. The attack occurred about 100 yards (91 metres) from the entrance of the building on the Senate side of the Capitol .

Ford announces four-week 'emergency-brake shutdown' of Ontario
Outside gatherings are capped at five people while schools will stay open with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Advisers said new pandemic modelling indicates the third wave is being driven by more deadly variants.

Auto rams into barricade outside US Capitol, killing police officer
The official could not discuss an ongoing investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The White House released a statement from President Joe Biden addressing the attack on the United States Capitol on Friday .

Fully vaccinated Americans can travel again, says new U.S. CDC guidance
The agency cited "recent studies" of real-world evidence proving vaccines work outside of a clinical trial environment . Unvaccinated travelers should still get tested 1-3 days before domestic travel and again 3-5 days after travel.