California Gold Rush town ‘destroyed’ by state’s largest wildfire
Craig TaylorThe Dixie Fire, the largest burning in California, has razed much of the town of Greenville. BBC News – US & Canada
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Tokyo Olympics: Andre de Grasse claims 200m gold
Canada’s Andre de Grasse finishes fast to overhaul world champion Noah Lyles and win the Olympic 200m title. BBC News – US & Canada
Canada fines travellers for fake vaccination and testing papers
The travellers arriving from the US were caught and fined C$ 19,720 ($ 16,000, £11,500). BBC News – US & Canada
Raven Saunders: What the Olympian’s X protest means to her
The US shot-putter defies a ban on podium gestures after taking silver at the Tokyo Games. BBC News – US & Canada
IRS ordered to hand over Donald Trump tax returns to Congress
The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns. BBC News – US & Canada
Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise
The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing. BBC News – US & Canada