Seminary Built on Slavery and Jim Crow Labor Has Begun Paying Reparations

By Will Wright from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3wKaaIP
via IFTTT Seminary Built on Slavery and Jim Crow Labor Has Begun Paying Reparations The Virginia Theological Seminary is giving cash to descendants of Black Americans who were forced to work there. The program is among the first of its kind. U.S. New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas

By Dave Montgomery and Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3wJkcKk
via IFTTT After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas After killing a Republican-sponsored bill to restrict voting in the state, Democrats vowed to oppose any efforts to revive it. Republicans pledged to pass it in a special legislative session. U.S. New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration

By Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3c2IyHa
via IFTTT Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration Documents obtained by The New York Times show far-reaching efforts by President Biden to remake the immigration system and undo much of his predecessor’s legacy. U.S. New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

The Pandemic in the U.S. Has Vastly Improved. For These Families, the Worst Has Just Begun.

By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3vFiXeS
via IFTTT The Pandemic in the U.S. Has Vastly Improved. For These Families, the Worst Has Just Begun. Families losing a loved one to the coronavirus now described a surreal, lonely kind of grief, as the threat from the pandemic lessens in the United States. U.S. New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

Kate Winslet Has No Filter

By Maureen Dowd from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3wL0b5Z
via IFTTT Kate Winslet Has No Filter The star of ‘Mare of Easttown’ is back on the sides of buses. Without airbrushing. Style New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis

By Christopher Clarey from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2RQGR8T
via IFTTT A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis Naomi Osaka, a superstar in the sport, pulled out of the French Open after she was fined for skipping a news conference. Did it have to end this way? Sports New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

How Young G.O.P. Leaders Sold Out Their Generation

By Charlotte Alter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3i1Lqb3
via IFTTT How Young G.O.P. Leaders Sold Out Their Generation Elise Stefanik’s rise — and the fall of several young House colleagues — is an omen for a party struggling to reach a 21st-century electorate. Opinion New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

I Wrote James Bond Movies. The Amazon-MGM Deal Gives Me Chills.

By John Logan from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3i1ICe1
via IFTTT I Wrote James Bond Movies. The Amazon-MGM Deal Gives Me Chills. The character endures because he is protected by people who love him. Opinion New York Times May 30, 2021 at 07:00PM

Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given.

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Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.

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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.

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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.

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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

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Corrie actor Colson Smith: 'I've been trolled over my weight for 10 years'

Corrie actor Colson Smith's new show about his love of running is called Bored of Being the Fat Kid.

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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.

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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.

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Kingstanding stabbing: Hunt for attackers after boy 14, stabbed to death

Police say up to seven people ran off after the teenager was attacked in north Birmingham.

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Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.

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Naomi Osaka Skips News Conference, Drawing Tennis Officials’ Ire

By Christopher Clarey from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3yHXu74
via IFTTT Naomi Osaka Skips News Conference, Drawing Tennis Officials’ Ire The heads of the Grand Slam events warned Osaka of escalating penalties, including default, if she continued to not “do press,” as she vowed she would not last week. Sports New York Times May 29, 2021 at 07:00PM

I’m a Physicist Who Searches for Aliens. U.F.O.s Don’t Impress Me.

By Adam Frank from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3fSmqQU
via IFTTT I’m a Physicist Who Searches for Aliens. U.F.O.s Don’t Impress Me. There are good reasons to believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, but this is not one of them. Opinion New York Times May 29, 2021 at 07:00PM

Send in the Bugs. The Michelangelos Need Cleaning.

By Jason Horowitz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3wIfexh
via IFTTT Send in the Bugs. The Michelangelos Need Cleaning. Last fall, with the Medici Chapel in Florence operating on reduced hours because of Covid-19, scientists and restorers completed a secret experiment: They unleashed grime-eating bacteria on the artist’s masterpiece marbles. Arts New York Times May 29, 2021 at 07:00PM

An Arms Race in America: Gun Buying Spiked During the Pandemic. It’s Still Up.

By Sabrina Tavernise from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3uyjIp1
via IFTTT An Arms Race in America: Gun Buying Spiked During the Pandemic. It’s Still Up. Preliminary research data show that about a fifth of all Americans who bought guns last year were first-time gun owners. Sales usually spike around elections, but the sheer volume is notable. U.S. New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

Where to Appreciate the Joys of Naked Gardening

By Michael Kolomatsky from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2SvvfYS
via IFTTT Where to Appreciate the Joys of Naked Gardening Grab the sunscreen: Here are the best (and worst) cities to tend your plants in the nude. Real Estate New York Times May 26, 2021 at 07:00PM

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

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NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.

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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.

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Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.

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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.

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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.

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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.

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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.

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Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

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A 6-Year-Old Was Chained and Hungry in a Syrian Camp. Then She Died.

By Hwaida Saad from NYT World https://ift.tt/3fBoAFE
via IFTTT A 6-Year-Old Was Chained and Hungry in a Syrian Camp. Then She Died. Nahla al-Othman lived in a tent camp for displaced Syrians where her father often chained her to stop her from wandering. She was malnourished and choked to death while eating too quickly. World New York Times May 29, 2021 at 07:00PM

A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer?

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3c4u0GJ
via IFTTT A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer? Scientists were alarmed by blood clots possibly linked to the J&J vaccine. Some women wondered if there shouldn’t be more concern about oral contraceptives. Health New York Times May 29, 2021 at 07:00PM

Plague of Mice in Australia Overruns Farms, Shops and Bedrooms

By Yan Zhuang and Anna Maria Antoinette D’Addario from NYT World https://ift.tt/3wKpTHI
via IFTTT Plague of Mice in Australia Overruns Farms, Shops and Bedrooms For half a year, the rodents have been chewing their way around the country’s eastern grain belt, leaving economic and psychological scars. World New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

Texas Republicans Finalize One of the Nation’s Strictest Voting Bills

By Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34urQfG
via IFTTT Texas Republicans Finalize One of the Nation’s Strictest Voting Bills The bill, which would make already stringent voting rules in Texas even tougher, is likely to pass both chambers of the Legislature. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it. U.S. New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

Ex-Priest Dies Just Before Facing Charges in 1972 Killing of an Altar Boy

By Maria Cramer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3uxaYzs
via IFTTT Ex-Priest Dies Just Before Facing Charges in 1972 Killing of an Altar Boy The police had long believed Richard R. Lavigne killed Danny Croteau, 13. Just hours after they began drafting a request for an arrest warrant, investigators learned that the former priest had died. U.S. New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

Cops Don’t Belong at Pride

By Roxane Gay from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3i0Za5E
via IFTTT Cops Don’t Belong at Pride Modern Pride celebrations began with a rebellion against the police. We have not forgotten that. Opinion New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

‘What Do I Do Next?’: Orphaned by Covid, Two Teens Find Their Way

By Corina Knoll from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3fUiq2b
via IFTTT ‘What Do I Do Next?’: Orphaned by Covid, Two Teens Find Their Way The virus took their mother. Now, as the city reopens, a brother and a sister are rebuilding their lives. New York New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

2 Airlines Will Postpone Serving Alcohol Amid Surge of In-Flight Violence

By Maria Cramer and Michael Levenson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3fvQeUo
via IFTTT 2 Airlines Will Postpone Serving Alcohol Amid Surge of In-Flight Violence American and Southwest announced the policies after the latest assault was captured on a widely watched video that showed a woman punching a flight attendant in the face. Business New York Times May 28, 2021 at 07:00PM

Faye Schulman Dies; Fought Nazis With a Rifle and a Camera

By Sam Roberts from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SwymzD
via IFTTT Faye Schulman Dies; Fought Nazis With a Rifle and a Camera She joined the Resistance brigade after her family was executed and used her photographs as proof of German barbarity and Jews’ determination to fight back. World New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

Senate Republicans Filibuster Jan. 6 Inquiry Bill, Blocking an Investigation

By Nicholas Fandos from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3fuwQHi
via IFTTT Senate Republicans Filibuster Jan. 6 Inquiry Bill, Blocking an Investigation The vote killed the best chance for an independent accounting of the deadly Capitol attack, which Republicans feared would damage them politically. U.S. New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

A Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Splits the Gucci Family

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2SyfO1V
via IFTTT A Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Splits the Gucci Family One of Guccio Gucci’s great-granddaughters went public with alleged wrongdoing, and now her younger sister is involved too. Style New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

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Fox News Intensifies Its Pro-Trump Politics as Dissenters Depart

By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3yGzBwV
via IFTTT Fox News Intensifies Its Pro-Trump Politics as Dissenters Depart Donna Brazile, a Democratic analyst, has left the Murdoch-owned network as some hosts and journalists who questioned Donald Trump have exited or been sidelined. Business New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

Newspaper headlines: PM 'weds in secret' and Wuhan lab leak 'feasible'

The front pages are dominated by the 30-guest wedding of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.

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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

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How opera helped me come out as trans

Adrian Angelico is one of the few trans male opera singers in the world.

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Dogs rehomed: ‘She went from a defeated dog, to a great pet’

For dogs like June, a new home is a lifesaver - but more animals may need new homes post-lockdown.

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Covid: Teaching post-Covid patients to breathe again

A tai chi teacher found he was contacted by patients during the pandemic.

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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK

One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.

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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft

Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'heartache' filming farming TV series

The Grand Tour star is swapping cars for tractors as he embarks on his first solo TV show for Amazon.

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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare

Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process.

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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer

When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?

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Covid and jobs: Why are hospitality workers leaving the industry?

While employers hunt for chefs, waitresses and bar staff, some workers have called time on the sector.

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'I made the best selection to win the game' - but did Guardiola get it wrong?

Pep Guardiola was pragmatic following Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, but was it one tinker too many by the City boss?

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She Put Her Unspent Love in a Cardboard Box

By Genevieve Kingston from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3uujaQI
via IFTTT She Put Her Unspent Love in a Cardboard Box And for more than two decades, her daughter has been taking it out. Style New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

The Jewish History of Israel Is Over 3,000 Years Old. That’s Why It’s Complicated.

By David Wolpe from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SBw5mE
via IFTTT The Jewish History of Israel Is Over 3,000 Years Old. That’s Why It’s Complicated. From the Torah, through the exile, Jews have always looked to Jerusalem.  Opinion New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

Covid’s Deadliest Phase May Be Here Soon

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via IFTTT Covid’s Deadliest Phase May Be Here Soon A new, more transmissible variant could devastate countries without vaccines. Opinion New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

At Long Last, a New Rail Tunnel Under the Hudson River Can Be Built

By Patrick McGeehan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3up5giY
via IFTTT At Long Last, a New Rail Tunnel Under the Hudson River Can Be Built After four years of stalling by the Trump administration, officials in Washington approved the $11.6 billion project for federal funding. New York New York Times May 27, 2021 at 07:00PM

3 Tacoma Police Officers Charged in Killing of Black Man

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3frkgsk
via IFTTT 3 Tacoma Police Officers Charged in Killing of Black Man Prosecutors in Washington State said that Manuel Ellis had pleaded, “I can’t breathe,” after police officers punched him, squeezed his neck, pressed on his back and placed a spit hood over his head. U.S. New York Times May 26, 2021 at 07:00PM

QAnon Now as Popular in U.S. as Some Major Religions, Poll Suggests

By Giovanni Russonello from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ut8qCr
via IFTTT QAnon Now as Popular in U.S. as Some Major Religions, Poll Suggests Fifteen percent of Americans believe that “patriots may have to resort to violence” to restore the country’s rightful order, the poll indicated. U.S. New York Times May 26, 2021 at 07:00PM

The ‘Talking’ Dog of TikTok

By Emma Madden from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3yKkMsX
via IFTTT The ‘Talking’ Dog of TikTok Bunny, an internet-famous sheepadoodle, has brought attention to a new area of study within animal cognition: the use of assistive technology for language acquisition. Style New York Times May 26, 2021 at 07:00PM

Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

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CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.

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NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears

In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years.

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Festivals face 'another lost summer' without government safety net, MPs say

Many events can't proceed without government-backed cancellation insurance, a committee of MPs says.

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Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism

Nancy Kelley says she is excited about its path despite claims it is taking an "extremist stance".

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Mantuan roundel: UK places export bar on £17m artefact

Ministers want the unique 15th Century piece depicting mythical gods to be "saved" for the nation.

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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.

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Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

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

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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.

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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.

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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.

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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.

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U.S. Is Said to Have Unexamined Intelligence to Pore Over on Virus Origins

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via IFTTT U.S. Is Said to Have Unexamined Intelligence to Pore Over on Virus Origins Intelligence officials have told the White House that computer analysis may shed light on the mystery. U.S. New York Times May 26, 2021 at 07:00PM

Meet the Ohio vaccine lottery’s $1 million winner: A 22-year-old who ‘thought it was a prank.’

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via IFTTT Meet the Ohio vaccine lottery’s $1 million winner: A 22-year-old who ‘thought it was a prank.’ Abbigail Bugenske won the first $1 million prize through Ohio’s new vaccine lottery. A 14-year-old boy also won a full-ride scholarship to college. U.S. New York Times May 26, 2021 at 07:00PM

Seth Meyers Calls Trump the ‘David Blaine of Crime’

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The coronavirus is raging in Manitoba, hitting Indigenous people especially hard.

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What We Know About the San Jose Shooting

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via IFTTT What We Know About the San Jose Shooting The authorities in Santa Clara County, Calif., said that 10 people were dead, including the gunman, in a shooting at a transportation facility. U.S. New York Times May 25, 2021 at 07:00PM

‘Witch Hunt,’ Meet Grand Jury

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via IFTTT ‘Witch Hunt,’ Meet Grand Jury Feel free to fantasize about Trump behind bars. Opinion New York Times May 25, 2021 at 07:00PM

Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons

Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic.

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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".

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Covid in Scotland: Decision due on Glasgow restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether Glasgow will remain in level three of Covid-19 restrictions.

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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.

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Barack Obama praises Marcus Rashford in Zoom meeting

Former US president gives his backing to footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford.

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Covid: Small businesses' account delays are over, insist banks

Start-ups had expressed anger that some banks had stopped accepting new account applications.

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Pockit promises action over frozen customer accounts

The head of the online pre-paid card firm vows to act after some customers have their accounts frozen.

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Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.

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Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel

Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.

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The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.

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Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.

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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.

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Glasgow: The city that has been locked down for nine months

People in Glasgow have been enduring some of the strictest restrictions in the country since last autumn.

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The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.

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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.

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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.

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Newspaper headlines: Doubt over lockdown easing as Hancock faces pressure

Friday's papers focus on warnings from the prime minister as fears grow over the Indian variant.

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Jimmy Kimmel and Ted Cruz Rekindle an Old Feud

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Judge Declares Mistrial in Murder Case Against Brother of Simone Biles

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via IFTTT Judge Declares Mistrial in Murder Case Against Brother of Simone Biles Jurors told the judge they had seen legal briefs among the evidence in the case of Tevin Biles-Thomas, who is accused of killing three people. The trial has unfolded as his sister, the U.S. gymnast, trains for the Tokyo Olympics. U.S. New York Times May 24, 2021 at 07:00PM

The Myth of Coexistence in Israel

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via IFTTT The Myth of Coexistence in Israel Palestinians live under a racist system whose laws enshrine their second-class status. Opinion New York Times May 24, 2021 at 07:00PM

Is It OK to Ask Health Care Providers if They’re Vaccinated?

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Covid: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack

The PM's ex-aide said the health secretary was "incapable" - claims rejected by Matt Hancock's team.

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Nexta: The journalists taking on Belarus’ regime

The BBC visits the colleagues of Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight.

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Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus.

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HS2 dishonest over compensation claim, says report

The rail firm failed to engage properly with a member of the public who had to sell their home, a report says.

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Gogglebox Tom and girlfriend 'trolled' for BLM support

The Black Lives Matter protests impacted relationships within families and couples in the UK.

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GP practices in England facing 'tsunami of patients'

Dr Dean Eggitt, a GP in Doncaster, opened his doors to the BBC to show the pressures facing practices.

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Flower tattoos heal self-harm scars

South Korean tattoo artist, Yeon, helps women cover up self-harm scars with images of flowers.

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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.

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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.

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The uncertain future of Britain's offices

UK firms' offices are undergoing radical shifts as firms allow staff to continue working from home.

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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.

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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.

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Luke Combs dissects lockdown anthem Six Feet Apart, one year later

US country star Luke Combs wrote one of the first musical responses to Covid-19. How does it hold up?

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RTHK: How authorities cracked down on Hong Kong's only public broadcaster

New changes in RTHK have signalled that its fate as an independent public service may be under threat.

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How patient 'tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm GPs

Patients struggling to get appointments as GPs report surge in appointments being booked.

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Climate: World at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

It's increasingly likely that a key temperature limit will be reached in one of the next five years.

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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.

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Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion

Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test.

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Season without a trophy not a success - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts this season has not been a success for Manchester United but believes his squad has the right characters to do better next term.

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Mark York, Actor on ‘The Office,’ Dies at 55

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via IFTTT Mark York, Actor on ‘The Office,’ Dies at 55 The Ohio native, who advocated greater visibility onscreen for people with disabilities, appeared in early seasons of the NBC sitcom as Billy Merchant. Arts New York Times May 24, 2021 at 07:00PM

Giant Confederate Monument Will Remain at Revamped Stone Mountain

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via IFTTT Giant Confederate Monument Will Remain at Revamped Stone Mountain Officials at the Georgia park voted to move flags and create exhibits to put the Civil War into fuller context. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn’t going anywhere. U.S. New York Times May 23, 2021 at 07:00PM

Anti-Zionism Isn’t Anti-Semitism? Someone Didn’t Get the Memo.

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Stop Kissing and Snuggling Chickens, C.D.C. Says After Salmonella Outbreak

By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3fKzTd8
via IFTTT Stop Kissing and Snuggling Chickens, C.D.C. Says After Salmonella Outbreak More than 160 illnesses and dozens of hospitalizations have been reported across 43 states, officials said. “These are not house pets and a lot of people confuse that,” a poultry educator said. Health New York Times May 23, 2021 at 07:00PM

China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market

It came as Brexit disrupted trade with the EU and the pandemic boosted demand for Chinese goods.

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Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk.

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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.

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When to Watch a Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon in Late Night Skies

By Adam Mann from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2SmDhmE
via IFTTT When to Watch a Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon in Late Night Skies People out west in the United States and in Australia and East Asia will have a good view of an event some call a “super blood moon.” Science New York Times May 24, 2021 at 07:00PM

Covid vaccine: 30 and 31-year-olds in England now invited

Rollout continues, with anyone in their 30s now able to get vaccinated in England.

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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.

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Housing: Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes to be built

The housing charity says around a third of British adults do not have safe or secure accommodation.

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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.

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Dominic Cummings: His views on Covid and why it matters

Boris Johnson's former chief adviser has been a critic of the government since leaving his role.

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Cummings testimony: What is herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a scientific term, so why is there a row about it?

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Amateur choirs 'devastated' at Covid rule change in England

Hundreds of choirs have had to cancel rehearsals after the government said singing poses a health risk.

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Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah: The land dispute in the eye of a storm

Moves to evict Palestinians in a Jerusalem district helped ignite the recent Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

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Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'

Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

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Covid: Dominic Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

A joint committee of MPs will question the prime minister's former adviser on lessons to be learnt.

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Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises

Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel.

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Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog

Overhauling water tariffs could help struggling families, the Consumer Council for Water says.

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The Papers: Lockdown 'farce' as vaccines 'hit new high'

The front pages look at updated travel advice for parts of England worst-hit by the Indian variant.

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From protests to 'patriots': Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent

After clamping down on protests it has reformed elections - what does this mean for Hong Kong's future?

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Why Arkansas Is a Test Case for a Post-Trump Republican Party

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Florida, in a First, Will Fine Social Media Companies That Bar Candidates

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via IFTTT Florida, in a First, Will Fine Social Media Companies That Bar Candidates The new law is a direct response to Facebook’s and Twitter’s suspensions of former President Donald J. Trump. Technology New York Times May 23, 2021 at 07:00PM

How a 17-Year-Old’s Birthday Party Became the Biggest Thing on the Internet

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via IFTTT How a 17-Year-Old’s Birthday Party Became the Biggest Thing on the Internet After Adrian Lopez’s birthday ‘kickback’ went viral on TikTok, thousands of teenagers showed up for the party of the year. Style New York Times May 23, 2021 at 07:00PM