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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm9ul0 via IFTTT

Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

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The Papers: Race report 'backlash' and Queen 'gets second jab'

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Kemp deputy expresses concerns about Georgia's new voting law: 'There were some things I didn't like'

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Fauci defends AstraZeneca's 'good' vaccine as concerns persist in Europe

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The Biden administration is reportedly trying hard not to say the U.S. is experiencing another coronavirus 'surge'

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Wake County high school student faces additional rape, kidnapping charges

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China's Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions

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Ex-paramedic, accused of using eyedrops to kill wife, also set copter fire, police say

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Mozambique: Why IS is so hard to defeat in Mozambique

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Grimes is ready to die on Mars

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Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Meets Skepticism, Signaling Fight to Come

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As Virus and Economic Woes Ravage Brazil, Bolsonaro Improvises and Confounds

By BY ERNESTO LONDOÑO AND LETÍCIA CASADO from NYT World https://ift.tt/3sBzTBA

Biden bets that tackling climate change will create jobs, not kill them.

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT, NOAM SCHEIBER AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3u7EV9p

As devastating video played in court, George Floyd’s brother was there to watch.

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Minnesota Court Ruling Fuels Calls to Change Sexual Assault Law

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Scenes from outside the Chauvin trial.

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Biden and His Trillions

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More pregnant women died and stillbirths increased steeply during the pandemic, studies show.

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‘Rebuild the Backbone of America’: Biden Unveils Infrastructure Plan

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Pitchers Beware: Giancarlo Stanton Is Feeling Strong

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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic

Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3weam3B via IFTTT

What did we learn from Scotland election debate?

The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39v9y0x via IFTTT

Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked

Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sDbFqG via IFTTT

‘I just killed my son.’ Dad tells 911 he beat 5-year-old in Ohio with baseball bat

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Donald Trump blasts coronavirus experts as 'self-promoters trying to reinvent history'

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The cost of speaking up against China

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Olympic gold medalist charged with child sex abuse in Utah

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Volkswagen says its 'Voltswagen' rebrand was a very early April Fool's joke

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Ursula von der Leyen snubbed world leaders' plea for pandemic response

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Man tries to save Nashville cop from flood waters — and gets trapped too, rescuers say

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Here’s why Lockheed’s F-35 program remains vital to U.S. security, Fort Worth economy

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Pakistan's president says he's positive for coronavirus

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Pence lays groundwork for 2024 run

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Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

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After a day of emotional testimony, here’s what experts expect next.

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State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

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Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks

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How to Stop Schools That Prey on Veterans

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A Dollop of F.D.R. and a Dash of Reagan Equal a Biden Boom

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Brutal Attack on Filipino Woman Sparks Outrage: ‘Everybody Is on Edge’

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The Glow of Vegas Lures Insects, Too

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Cinco mandamientos para asegurar tu vida digital

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Hunter Biden’s Memoir: 7 Takeaways From ‘Beautiful Things’

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With an Eye on 2024, a Rarely Bashful Pompeo Grows More Combative

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Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w8ybKf via IFTTT

GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0E2wy via IFTTT

Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m42gpt via IFTTT

Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxnryW via IFTTT

Man Arrested On Hate Crime Charges For Threatening Elderly Asian Woman in NYC

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First witness in Chauvin trial testifies she thought police camera froze because of how long he kneeled on George Floyd's neck

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Suez Canal reopens after stuck cargo ship is freed

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Lone American on WHO COVID Team Says They Didn’t Investigate Chinese Cover-Up: ‘That Wasn’t Our Task’

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Hundreds evacuated after fire at Indonesian oil refinery

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Need a Virtual Escape? Why not Fly Above the Suez Canal.

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On the first day of the trial, Americans remembered George Floyd.

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The Supreme Court faces an odd quandary in a lawsuit pension funds brought against Goldman Sachs.

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A multinational tangle in the Suez grounding, but a Japanese shipbuilding giant may end up holding the bag.

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Given power of video, legal experts say Chauvin should consider testifying

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Cause of death will be a major issue for both sides.

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Killing of Salvadoran Refugee by Police in Mexico Incites Furor

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Democrats Look to Smooth the Way for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

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Ship Is Freed After a Costly Lesson in the Vulnerabilities of Sea Trade

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How Will We Win the Second Cold War?

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Why Can’t Republicans Be Populists?

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Covid: Outdoor meetings and sport to resume in England

People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3svSoqZ via IFTTT

Covid jab: One dose in care homes gives 'substantial' protection

A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u7qja5 via IFTTT

Doctors warn against cuts to youth drug and alcohol treatment

Young people's lives are being put at risk without help for drugs and alcohol problems, they say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sAwlQe via IFTTT

Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39F1fzx via IFTTT

'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame

Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lZ07LT via IFTTT

'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w9G5CY via IFTTT

'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lXyOSf via IFTTT

Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39jViHJ via IFTTT

Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u6Xivd via IFTTT

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rClIuY via IFTTT

Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tWPpbm via IFTTT

George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c6wRy9 via IFTTT

The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmiBo9 via IFTTT

Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31nslGL via IFTTT

Man shot to death outside Houston gas station, 2 others injured

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Infant found alive after Egypt building collapse

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‘They are bragging about donating the money to people who want to take my guns’: MTG rages after losing lawsuit

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House Democrats introduce ‘DeJoy Act’ in mocking attempt to protect USPS from service cuts

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Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

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On Hallowed Ground

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As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly

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As vaccine rollout gathers pace, Israelis celebrate Passover together.

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Scholastic Halts Distribution of Book by ‘Captain Underpants’ Author

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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lX0CpL via IFTTT

Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

This time, the revolution is being televised, but it was music that gave Black Power a timeless platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u0W8RP via IFTTT

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w5Nfs0 via IFTTT

The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PuSlx7 via IFTTT

The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3spgNP3 via IFTTT

'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ctB3tp via IFTTT

Fauci addresses Redfield's comments that virus 'escaped' from Wuhan lab

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Congress launches sweeping investigation into Trump administration’s handling of Capitol insurrection

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Michigan GOP leader says Gov. Whitmer and other Democratic women are ‘witches’

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Cruises will remain banned, CDC says, as industry pressure to restart heats up

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Many U.S. graduations are curtailed again, but some commencements will go on without guests.

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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cpLjmm via IFTTT

Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39ohW1I via IFTTT

Covid: 'Heart-breaking' wait for Rhondda couple to travel for IVF

Kevin and Nicci Button from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been trying for a child for more than four years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ctbtVn via IFTTT

Senedd 2021: Wales' first minister criticised over English-only leaflet

Labour say the Senedd election leaflets backing Mark Drakeford were sent by the local party group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w89tte via IFTTT

Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31pYPQC via IFTTT

The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39o1iiZ via IFTTT

Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book

A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31p7x1v via IFTTT

Dominic Raab vows to bring justice after children among 100 killed in Myanmar

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Georgia governor reportedly signs voting restrictions into law under portrait of slave plantation

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‘Let the people vote’: Biden to rally support for voting rights after Georgia’s ‘attack on US constitution’

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Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown

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Dozens Killed in One of Myanmar’s Deadliest Days Since February Coup

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Kamala Harris appears at women’s event with Bill Clinton after anger over sexual harassment claims against him

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Advocates are pushing for D.C. statehood to be included in a broader voting rights bill.

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Stop the Executions, President Biden

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Georgia Law Kicks Off Partisan Battle Over Voting Rights

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Analysis: Biden reveals how he views the threat from China.

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Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release

Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crbmtf via IFTTT

Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics

The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rlAy8Q via IFTTT

Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ via IFTTT

The Papers: 'Over-70s autumn booster' and shops 'open till 10'