British bank Barclays said first-half net profits surged on lower-than-expected credit losses, as the global economy shows signs of recovery from the pandemic.

The fraudulent websites claim to be connected to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the legislation that President Joe Biden signed into law in March that created the third round of stimulus checks.

Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China that led the hearing, accused U.S. companies of helping Beijing "reap the rewards in prestige and propaganda" and drew a parallel to the 1936 Berlin Olympics under Hitler.

Simone Biles might forgo competing in several events at the Tokyo Olympics.