Science and tech headlines: 

• A consortium of 99 scientists has completed the map of the human genome, discovering more than 2,000 new genes in the process.
• Autonomous truck startups brought in more than $5 billion in funding in the first five months of 2021. John and Rebecca talk about the promise of self-driving semis.

News items:

• Los Angeles County reinstated mask mandates and social distancing after official health reports found that 20% of new infections were in people who were vaccinated.
• Foreign investors deployed a record $900 billion in American mutual funds and ETFs in the first half of this year. Rebecca explains why US equities look so attractive these days.
• John and Rebecca discuss a New York Times story on Facebook’s partnering with religious organizations to create online congregations.
• China has sent the Biden administration a list of grievances and demands. John and Rebecca think they won’t be answered.

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