Oil spill cleanup efforts continue in Peru
Crews continued cleanup efforts on the shore north of Lima after an oil spill caused by waves triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga. source
Europe facing ‘tidal wave’ of omicron COVID infections l GMA
The World Health Organization warned that more than half of all Europeans could be infected with Omicron over the next couple of months. #ABCNews #Europe #Omicron #COVID19 source
Large waves crash along California coast amid tsunami advisory
Tsunami advisories were put into effect on the West Coast in the wake of an undersea volcanic eruption near Tonga. source
Wave of omicron variant triggers flight cancellations, school testing
COVID-19 cases are at a record high nationwide, but there have not been spikes in hospitalizations and deaths so far. Dr. Ashish Jha speaks on the state of the virus…
Omicron variant drives fears of potential new COVID-19 wave
ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein speaks on the effectiveness of the vaccine and COVID-related mandates after the omicron variant became present in more than a dozen countries. WATCH the…
Georgia gubernatorial candidate speaks out
Brian Kemp wants to “make it easier for hard-working Georgians to build a better life for their families.” source
India pleads for outside help as country battles world’s deadliest COVID surge
The Biden administration announced it will send PPE and raw materials to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines to India, which health experts say has been hit with a “tsunami” of a second…
US hits 6-month anniversary of first COVID vaccine shots l GMA
Health experts are warning unvaccinated people that the Delta variant could lead to a new wave of infections this fall. LEARN MORE: These cities have reached Biden’s 70% vaccination goal…
Record-setting Western heat wave
The heat is buckling roads and forcing California to ask people to reduce energy usage. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports on the far-reaching impact of the extreme conditions. source
Tropical storm Claudette batters Gulf Coast
The storm system sparked tornadoes and delivered torrential rain, while parts of the West Coast are suffering a brutal heat wave. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5…