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Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
China has announced that it has concluded military drills around Taiwan that were ordered in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. Pelosi's trip infuriated the Chinese Communist Party, which sees Taiwan as a rebellious province of China.
China halts military drills around Taiwan but ‘war preparation’ continues https://t.co/Fx1SrQPsb3
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 10, 2022
Nearly 4,000 beagles are up for adoption in the US after they were rescued from a facility that bred the dogs so they could be sold to labs for drug experiments. The breeding operation, in Virginia, was accused of violating animal rights by the US Department of Justice in May.
About 4,000 beagles who were destined for drug experiments are looking for homes after animal rescue organizations removed them from a Virginia facility https://t.co/T3yAXlZubg pic.twitter.com/LpY0d3fLq5
— Reuters (@Reuters) August 10, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country's war with Russia must end with the return of Crimea to Ukraine. He said of the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014: "We will never give it up."
Zelensky Pledges ‘Liberation’ For Crimea After Russian Warplanes Are Destroyed https://t.co/mMtOwmv9NG pic.twitter.com/5Zwt7cGE3I
— Forbes (@Forbes) August 10, 2022
Police in New Mexico have arrested a man they say is the primary suspect in the killings of four Muslim men. Muhammad Syed, who is from Afghanistan, has now been charged with murdering two of the men.
Albuquerque murders: Police nab 'primary suspect' in slayings of 4 Muslim men https://t.co/FyIP76DUlG
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 10, 2022
Scientists are monitoring a new virus in China that has infected at least 35 people. The novel Langya henipavirus causes fever, fatigue and coughing, and is thought to have been transmitted to humans by animals.
China sounds alarm as 35 people fall ill with 'newly identified' virus https://t.co/LHdF4tU55y
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) August 10, 2022
In more lighthearted news, Domino's has completely abandoned the country many consider to be the birthplace of pizza. The company blamed COVID-19, but market watchers said the brand had struggled to win over customers.
Domino's' Italian job was harder than it looked 🍕 https://t.co/ry9HFJJNoI
— CNN (@CNN) August 10, 2022