Friday, 30 April 2021

What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby


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Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.


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Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers


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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

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Covid: Care home isolation rule axed for low-risk trips in England

The rules will be relaxed in England - allowing for trips without 14 days' quarantine afterwards.

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South Asians in UK at greater risk from Covid

People from an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi background suffered more, the Lancet study shows.

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Clubbing returns: 'This is the best day of my life'

For the first time since the pandemic began, a nightclub opens its doors.

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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'

The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".

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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?

The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.

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Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims

It would see an online book of remembrance installed in a new structure at the cathedral.

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Wood burners: Sale of coal and wet wood restricted in England

Owners of wood burners and open fires will need to burn cleaner alternatives as new rules come into force.

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Why is this the 'most instagrammable' bird?

How a study designated the rare, odd-looking frogmouth the most instagrammable of avian species.

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HMS Unicorn goes under the microscope for preservation project

A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.

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Planning my 'big Greek wedding' in a pandemic

Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple

"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."

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Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict

A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.

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Domestic Abuse Bill: For these victims, a new law is long overdue

The landmark Domestic Abuse Bill became law this week. Two survivors describe what it means for them.

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Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?

Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend.

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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'

Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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Thursday, 29 April 2021

Republicans in Florida pass an extensive bill of voting restrictions.


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Panthers dial up CB Jaycee Horn, the first defensive player off the board.


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Biden will meet with South Korea’s president on May 21.


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Corrections: April 30, 2021


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Quotation of the Day: Hauling Loads, With Pets at Their Side


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The Lions pick up Oregon OT Penei Sewell.


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América Latina tras un año de pérdidas por la COVID-19


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The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.


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Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill


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Ja’Marr Chase will reunite with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.


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Shake-Up at Covid Vaccine Manufacturer That Tossed Millions of Doses


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Kyle Pitts becomes the highest-drafted tight end in N.F.L. history.


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Film Club: ‘Sensations of Sound’


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Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.


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The 49ers grab Trey Lance with the third pick.


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The Jets Try to Find a Quarterback … Again


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A look at the Jets’ history of futility at quarterback.


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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.

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Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.


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Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.


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Lady Gaga: Five arrested in dognapping case

Police charge three with attempted murder and robbery and two more as accomplices in the case.

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The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims

Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.

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Wednesday, 28 April 2021

An Alameda Police Officer Used His Knee to Pin Down Mario Gonzalez


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‘We’re also providing rental assistance to keep people from being evicted from their homes.’


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“The climate crisis is not our fight alone, either. It’s a global fight. The United States accounts for less than 15% of carbon emissions. The rest of the world accounts for 85%”


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Harris and Pelosi make history standing behind a president during a formal address to Congress.


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Burning of Police Station After George Floyd’s Death Draws 4-Year Sentence


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Man Caught Smuggling 35 Songbirds Into J.F.K. Airport, Authorities Say


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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'

Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.

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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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Why virtual away days may be here to stay

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.

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Analysis: Biden is betting the pandemic has reset voters’ views of how much federal spending is too much.


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Watch President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress with real-time analysis and fact checks at 9 P.M. EST.


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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84


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Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People


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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting


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Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.


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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis


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Ron DeSantis Does Disease


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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?


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The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'

The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.

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Tuesday, 27 April 2021

'This bank has changed people's lives'

Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it.

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Dog theft: Simple tips to stop your puppy being pinched

With dog thefts on the rise, here are some tips on how you can keep your dog as safe as possible.

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Emilia Clarke on the book that helped her to grieve for her dad

Jenny Diski's writing was "tonic for the soul" for the Game of Thrones star after her father died.

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Quotation of the Day: Chair Incident: ‘It Happened Because I Am a Woman”


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Corrections: April 28, 2021


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N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports


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Easy-to-Resolve Situation


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简报:中国推延迟退休引发反弹;印度疫情全面失控


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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns


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Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled


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Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies


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Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.


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Coronavirus cases are surging in Oregon.


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Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.


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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials


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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience


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