Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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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As Cuomo Sought $4 Million Book Deal, Aides Hid Damaging Death Toll
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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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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Monday, March 29, 2021
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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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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Sunday, March 28, 2021
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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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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Saturday, March 27, 2021
'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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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, March 26, 2021
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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Georgia Law Kicks Off Partisan Battle Over Voting Rights
By BY NICK CORASANITI AND REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39hhX7E
Analysis: Biden reveals how he views the threat from China.
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After the Tornadoes, Small Towns Grieve for Lost Lives and Wrecked Homes
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
The Papers: UK 'plans October booster jab' and pub passport 'fury'
People being offered boosters to protect against new Covid strains features on Friday's front pages.
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Like Cuomo family members, a drug company boss with longstanding ties to the governor got special access to virus testing.
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Biden Assails Republicans Over Voting Rights and Defends Record on Border
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JAMA Editor Placed on Leave Following Racial Controversy
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With revenue slumping, Pope Francis orders pay cuts at the Vatican.
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Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’
By BY ANNIE KARNI AND KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3d7SWNp
Zuckerberg and other Big Tech C.E.O.s are questioned on Capitol Hill about Covid and vaccine misinformation.
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Bertrand Tavernier, 79, French Director With Wide Appeal, Dies
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A Heavily Armed Man at a Grocery Store Adds to Anxiety in Atlanta
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Lawmakers grill tech executives on misinformation and social media’s role in the Capitol riot.
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Death Toll from Texas’ Winter Storm Rises Sharply to 111
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The N.B.A. Trades That Did, and Did Not, Happen
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Buttigieg Asks Congress for ‘Generational Investment’ in Infrastructure
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Majority of Migrants at the Border Are Being Turned Away, Biden Says
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Julie Pomagalski, French former snowboard world champion, dies in Swiss avalanche
Julie Pomagalski, 40, was swept away while skiing off-piste on a mountain in Switzerland.
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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find
Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered.
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The Papers: 'No jab no pint' and EU vaccine 'peace deal' with UK
Thursday's papers look at the prospect of pub goers needing proof of a Covid vaccination to gain entry.
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Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty
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Julie Pomagalski, Former Olympic Snowboarder, Is Killed in an Avalanche
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Biden Names Harris to Work With Central America on Migration
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Road to Women’s N.C.A.A. Sweet 16 Is Rockier for Some
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Indiana gets a balanced performance to beat Belmont.
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Mass Shootings and Our Depraved Political Stagnation
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Biden may issue some executive orders on gun control after two recent mass shootings left 18 people dead.
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