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China Has Rejected A WHO Plan For Further Investigation Into The Origins Of COVID-19

BEIJING — China cannot accept the World Health Organization's plan for the second phase of a study into the origins of COVID-19, a senior Chinese health official said Thursday. Zeng Yixin, the vice minister of the National Health Commission, said he was "rather taken aback" that the plan includes further investigation of the theory that the virus might have leaked from a Chinese lab. He dismissed the lab leak idea as a rumor that runs counter to common sense and science. "It is impossible for...

Police Foiled An Ohio Incel's Plot To Kill Women In A Mass Shooting, Prosecutors Say

The Supreme Court Injects Partisan Politics Into Independent Agencies

Arts and Culture

Fill The Field 2021 To Connect The Community Through Yoga

3 Rivers Yoga Foundation will be hosting its second annual Fill the Field "Yoga-in" this coming Thursday, July 29th at Parkview Field.

Stronger Together: Community Celebrates Fort Wayne Pride

City's Water Trails To Benefit From Pedal, Paddle, Play!

State And Local News

After Reaching Pandemic Lows, Indiana COVID-19 Cases Pick Back Up

After hitting pandemic lows for new COVID-19 cases, Indiana is seeing new spikes in infections. Wednesday was the second day in a row with more than 700 new cases reported – the highest since May 21.

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July 21: Northeast Indiana Back In "Yellow" Due To COVID Spread

Rep. Banks Off Jan. 6 Committee

WBOI Presents

WBOI Presents: Community Data & Priorities

On July 9, WBOI’s Zach Bernard reported on United Way of Allen County announcing a series of new strategic priorities for the community . This week on our show, we are going to hear a panel discussion organized by Andy Downs that focuses on identifying community needs, how data was collected, and where we go from here.

WBOI Presents: In Session Episode 021 Virology

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Fill The Field 2021 To Connect The Community Through Yoga

By Julia Meek • Jul 23, 2021

3 Rivers Yoga Foundation will be hosting its second annual Fill the Field "Yoga-in" this coming Thursday, July 29th at Parkview Field.

Former IU Student, Bloomington Resident Charged In US Capitol Insurrection. Here’s What We Know:

By Brock E. W. Turner & Cathy Knapp • Jul 22, 2021

A Bloomington man has been charged with four crimes in relation to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Antony Vo, 28, is accused of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without authority and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building.

After Reaching Pandemic Lows, Indiana COVID-19 Cases Pick Back Up

By Lauren Chapman • Jul 22, 2021

China Has Rejected A WHO Plan For Further Investigation Into The Origins Of COVID-19

By The Associated Press • Jul 22, 2021

BEIJING — China cannot accept the World Health Organization's plan for the second phase of a study into the origins of COVID-19, a senior Chinese health official said Thursday.

Zeng Yixin, the vice minister of the National Health Commission, said he was "rather taken aback" that the plan includes further investigation of the theory that the virus might have leaked from a Chinese lab.

He dismissed the lab leak idea as a rumor that runs counter to common sense and science.

Police Foiled An Ohio Incel's Plot To Kill Women In A Mass Shooting, Prosecutors Say

By Jaclyn Diaz • Jul 22, 2021

An Ohio man federal prosecutors say is an "incel" was charged in federal court this week with attempting a hate crime for his plot to kill women.

Tres Genco, 21, was arrested Wednesday and is also facing charges related to illegally possessing a machine gun, according to the Justice Department.

The Supreme Court Injects Partisan Politics Into Independent Agencies

By editor • Jul 22, 2021

Twice this June, the Supreme Court held that government experts should have less freedom from political influence.

The court decided that the president could exert more control over regulatory agencies, the government institutions that are as important as they sound boring.