Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo addressed the report from the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former government workers, and retaliated against one for making a public complaint.

Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, said a monthslong investigation found that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and retaliated against at least one for making her complaints public.

New York State Attorney General Letitia James is expected to release findings of a four-month investigation into sexual harassment and misconduct allegations made against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

Officials in China announced that the number of people who died in recent floods in central China has increased to 302, more than triple the previous figure.

Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, unveiled a 2,702-page, $1 trillion bill to improve the nation's infrastructure after lawmakers held a rare weekend session. Democratic leaders want to vote on the bill before the August recess.

A brush fire burned more than 40,000 acres on the Big Island of Hawaii prompting mandatory evacuations over the weekend. While many residents have now returned home, the fire is not yet under control and mandatory evacuations could be put in place in the coming days.

Protesters converged in Paris to oppose France's new health pass policy, which bars people without proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test from indoor venues. Demonstrations also took place in other cities in France.

President Biden addressed concerns over climate change and rising temperatures as fires in the Western states continue to burn.