News For Trend: April 2021

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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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

Teacher at a Jewish school in Miami Gardens touched students inappropriately, police say

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Lauren Boebert shakes her head at Biden’s calls for gun reform and is called out for using phone (cloned)

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Biden 100 days: What we all got wrong about him

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Where are Asian American communities growing the fastest? Not California

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Modified mosquitoes to fight illness in Florida Keys

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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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China kindergarten: Two children die in stabbing at Beiliu City

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Opposing View: Joe Biden's first 100 days in office have been a complete failure

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UN-led informal Cyprus talks stall, new round planned

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Burkina Faso ambush: Spaniards and Irishman killed after abduction

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Biden meets with Jimmy Carter on president’s 100th day in office

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U.S. Supreme Court hands big win to immigrants facing deportation

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Navalny says Putin is a 'naked king' whose crown is 'sliding from his ears' amid mass anti-government protests in Russia

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White House investigating ‘unexplained health incidents’ similar to Havana syndrome

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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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Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.

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Patrick Surtain II is among those following their fathers to the N.F.L.

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Palestinian Vote Delayed, Prolonging Split for West Bank and Gaza

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Draft prospects show their style on the red carpet.

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Where’s Trevor Lawrence?

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Wednesday, 28 April 2021

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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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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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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Arizona School Board Members Flee Meeting as Parents Protest Student Mask Mandate

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To tell the truth? From Armenia to Afghanistan, a new US diplomacy.

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Cheney: 'Wishful thinking' by Trump she won't seek 4th term

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Spain warns it will only welcome UK tourists back if Britain reciprocates

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Biden to keep intelligence inspector general Trump appointed

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Covid protocols will prevent Sen. Cornyn from attending Biden’s speech, but not Cruz

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Scottish parliament election 2021: when is it, how does voting work and what are the predictions?

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An alligator in a suburban Lexington neighborhood? Well, no, but it’s a cousin.

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SNP's failure to close poverty-related education gap 'an enormous tragedy'

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How to watch President Biden's first address to Congress

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Biden wants to direct billions in education funding to community colleges.

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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?

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Tuesday, 27 April 2021

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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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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Biden to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors

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Nicola Sturgeon urges voters in UK elections to punish Boris Johnson over 'stench of sleaze'

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Bidens to visit Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter while in Georgia

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New York City man suspected of attacking 61-year-old Asian man arrested

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CDC Walks Back Director’s Comments on COVID Vaccines for Pregnant Women

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

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With car sales slumping, automakers turn to pay-as-you-go options to boost revenue

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The recall circus is back in California. Here's how it will probably play out for Newsom

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Derek Chauvin is likely to appeal his murder conviction, but legal experts explain his odds of success are slim

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The Papers: 'PM urged to come clean' and 'June olé days'

The papers report more claims in the Boris Johnson's flat row - and the return of Spanish holidays.

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

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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans

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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers

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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation

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Prosecutors Are Said to Have Sought Aggressive Approach to Capitol Riot Inquiry

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Is There a War Coming Between China and the U.S.?

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N.H.L. and Turner Sports Reach 7-Year Media Rights Deal

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Monday, 26 April 2021

What to expect from Tesla's earnings report

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Help Wanted: In pandemic, worry about finding summer workers

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Low turnout means a few hundred votes could decide who will be Fort Worth’s mayor

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Grizzly bear illegally shot and killed in Idaho, Fish and Game says. Her cub died, too

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Lucas blasts proposed Missouri oversight Kansas City’s COVID relief spending

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Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m

The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction.

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Firefighter who became defining image of mountain gorse fire

A photo of firefighter Hayley Agnew became the defining image of the Slieve Donard gorse fire.

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Belfast girl goes from Park Runs to being world's fastest at 12

Belfast girl Emer McKee says she just tries to "run as fast as I can" after setting a new world 5km record for a 12-year-old.

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