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Elvis Death Anniversary Increases Tourism at His Birthplace

The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, has welcomed an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley's death and a new movie reawakens international interest in the singer. Roy Turner was named executive director of the Birthplace last fall after longtime leader Dick…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022

UK has least reliable year for rail travel since records began

3.6% of planned trains cancelled or part-cancelled in year to 23 July, and more strikes due this week

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

Vaccine rollout 'failed to meet targets'

An auditor-general's report on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has criticised the previous government's implementation, saying key targets were not met on time.

AAP · Aug 16, 2022

Dylan Eagleson 'due a break' before plotting Olympic course

The 19-year-old won a gold medal at this summer's Commonwealth Games

Belfast Live · Aug 16, 2022

Cost of expensive drugs and workers' pay won't make Scots health board's £26m shortfall worse

Its finance director says the increasing cost of rare medicines and higher than anticipated pay agreements can be dealt with.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild’ symptoms

First Lady Jill Biden is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19, her office announced Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022

Haryana reports 636 Covid-19 cases, one death

CHANDIGARH: Haryana on Tuesday reported 636 new cases and 1,342 recoveries and one death during the day.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The first lady will remain at a private residence in South Carolina and isolate from others for at least five days per CDC guidance.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2022

Tourism booster dose: Zoo records 50,000 footfall in three days

A record 24,000 tourists turned out on August 14; there were 13,000 visitors on August 15

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID

The first lady's positive COVID-19 test comes shortly after President Joe Biden experienced a multi-week spell with the coronavirus.

Axios · Aug 16, 2022