Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Pfizer says trial showed its COVID-19 vaccine was 100 percent effective in adolescents



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Biden's dog Major bites again at White House



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Australian judge says man who filmed dying officers is hated



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Myanmar slides towards civil war as ethnic armies join urban protesters



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New York court rules Trump must face 'Apprentice' contestant's defamation lawsuit



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China's Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions



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No prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi in threat case



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Major incident: Joe Biden's rescue German Shepherd bites second person in a month



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Mozambique: Why IS is so hard to defeat in Mozambique



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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.

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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change.

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

Reaction to a government-commissioned report on race and the Queen's vaccine dose are among the front-page stories.

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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


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


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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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Tuesday, 30 March 2021

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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Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions

People seen as clinically extremely vulnerable are still being told to take precautions over Covid.

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Brazil military chiefs resign in new crisis for Bolsonaro

It comes amid a cabinet reshuffle as Jair Bolsonaro fights to contain a crisis over his leadership.

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'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England

The electronic tags monitor offenders' sweat to see if they are breaching court-ordered drinking bans.

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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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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.

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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.

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Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked

Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health.

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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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Monday, 29 March 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.

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Banks Face Billions in Losses as a Bet on ViacomCBS and Other Stocks Goes Awry


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A reporter in Minneapolis breaks down Day 1 of the trial.


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And the winner is . . .


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Democrats start preparing a path for Biden’s spending plans, but it will be a bumpy one.


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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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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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Sunday, 28 March 2021

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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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.

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

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Saturday, 27 March 2021

Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

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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.

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'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.

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


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



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‘It was homegrown’: Republican senator laments that the US doesn’t produce its own meth anymore



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Suspect dead after chase, standoff through multiple Massachusetts towns



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Who is Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with murdering George Floyd?



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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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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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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.

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Cambridge University: Butterfly found pressed inside centuries-old book

A university says a butterfly found in a book could be hundreds of years old.

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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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Friday, 26 March 2021

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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Bus Driver, Kind Stranger Attacked After Stopping Assault on Elderly Asians in NYC



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Baltimore will no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution, low-level crimes



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A first: US Senate confirms transgender doctor for key post



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‘Designed to incite’: Tucker Carlson accused of stirring race hate by comparing Tammy Duckworth to the KKK



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Big Dan Rodimer goes full cowboy ahead of Texan congress run



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Canada's Supreme Court rules in favour of national carbon tax



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Coyote cornered in South Carolina kitchen won’t budge — until cops deploy dog toys



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‘We will rebuild brighter and gayer than before’: Investigation after LGBT+ lifeguard tower burned to ground



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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.

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Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics

The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules.

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

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

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

Some of Saturday's papers look ahead to lockdown rules easing for millions in England on Monday.

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How to Protect Massage Workers


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