What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby


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The post time for the race is 6:57 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday.
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Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.


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When Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks like Brady, Rodgers and Russell Wilson grow frustrated with their teams, the nature of N.F.L. contracts makes it hard to scramble away. Brady ultimately succeeded by running out the clock.
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Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers


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Judge’s two homers held lead a blowout. The Mets, meanwhile, had tempers flare in a loss to Philadelphia.
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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

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Covid: Care home isolation rule axed for low-risk trips in England

The rules will be relaxed in England - allowing for trips without 14 days' quarantine afterwards.

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South Asians in UK at greater risk from Covid

People from an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi background suffered more, the Lancet study shows.

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Clubbing returns: 'This is the best day of my life'

For the first time since the pandemic began, a nightclub opens its doors.

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Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'

The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".

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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?

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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Domestic Abuse Bill: For these victims, a new law is long overdue

The landmark Domestic Abuse Bill became law this week. Two survivors describe what it means for them.

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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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Corrections: April 30, 2021


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Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, April 30, 2021.
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Quotation of the Day: Hauling Loads, With Pets at Their Side


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Quotation of the Day for Friday, April 30, 2021.
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The Lions pick up Oregon OT Penei Sewell.


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América Latina tras un año de pérdidas por la COVID-19


By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ AND MITRA TAJ from NYT en Español
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La crisis en la región ha empeorado de manera alarmante y podría poner en riesgo el progreso de vacunación logrado más allá de sus fronteras.
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The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.


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Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill


By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.
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The bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign, is the latest Republican effort to restrict voting after the 2020 election. It will make Florida the first major swing state won by Donald Trump to pass such a law.
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Ja’Marr Chase will reunite with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.


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Shake-Up at Covid Vaccine Manufacturer That Tossed Millions of Doses


By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND CHRIS HAMBY from NYT U.S.
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Emergent BioSolutions’ C.E.O. announced several executive changes but vigorously defended the company, which is on track for record revenues.
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Kyle Pitts becomes the highest-drafted tight end in N.F.L. history.


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Film Club: ‘Sensations of Sound’


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At age 20, Rachel Kolb received cochlear implants that gave her partial hearing. In virtual reality, experience how music felt for her, before and after. Then consider: What does music feel like to you?
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Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.


By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.
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The former vice president credited the Trump administration with “four years of consequence, four years of results and four years of promises made and promises kept.”
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The 49ers grab Trey Lance with the third pick.


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The Jets Try to Find a Quarterback … Again


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Zach Wilson is the Jets’ latest attempt to solve a decades-long quarterback quandary: They’re still trying to replace Joe Namath.
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A look at the Jets’ history of futility at quarterback.


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With Zach Wilson, the Jets hope to end their decades-long QB search.


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The Jaguars make it official with Trevor Lawrence pick.


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


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Lady Gaga: Five arrested in dognapping case

Police charge three with attempted murder and robbery and two more as accomplices in the case.

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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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Burning of Police Station After George Floyd’s Death Draws 4-Year Sentence


By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT U.S.
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A 23-year-old Brainerd, Minn., man was also ordered to pay $12 million for his role in the fire in Minneapolis, U.S. prosecutors said.
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Man Caught Smuggling 35 Songbirds Into J.F.K. Airport, Authorities Say


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT New York
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Kevin Andre McKenzie of Guyana concealed finches inside hair curlers in his clothing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.
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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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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?


By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S.
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Officials from both parties say the census numbers released this week raise questions about the totals, with Democrats contending that the Hispanic population was undercounted.
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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The Troubles: Searching for the 'angel' who saved my life

Peter was shot and paralysed during Northern Ireland's Troubles. He is now hoping to find Betsy, the nurse who helped him through that time. But it has been more than 40 years without any contact.

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Silverdale stink: 'My house and children's toys all smell of landfill'

Residents living near a Silverdale landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.

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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

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2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'

Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.

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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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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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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84


By BY ANTHONY TOMMASINI from NYT Arts
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He had no opera experience when he was chosen to run the Glimmerglass Opera in upstate New York; 17 years later, he took on City Opera during a difficult period.
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Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People


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The president’s costly proposals amount to a risky gamble that a country polarized along ideological and cultural lines is ready for a more activist government.
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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting


By BY KATIE BENNER AND WILL WRIGHT from NYT U.S.
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The Justice Department’s announcement of the charges was the latest in a string of moves to make civil rights protections a priority.
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Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.


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They will receive 50 cents to $3 more an hour, the company said.
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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis


By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business
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The president’s speech laying out trillions of dollars in new economic proposals plays to voters’ warm feelings toward federal aid in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ron DeSantis Does Disease


By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion
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Face it, Florida runs the universe.
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The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'

The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.

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'This bank has changed people's lives'

Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it.

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Dog theft: Simple tips to stop your puppy being pinched

With dog thefts on the rise, here are some tips on how you can keep your dog as safe as possible.

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Emilia Clarke on the book that helped her to grieve for her dad

Jenny Diski's writing was "tonic for the soul" for the Game of Thrones star after her father died.

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Quotation of the Day: Chair Incident: ‘It Happened Because I Am a Woman”


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Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
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Corrections: April 28, 2021


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Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
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N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports


By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports
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The decision to keep Mark Emmert until 2025 was unexpected, but Emmert had said for months that he had no interest in retiring.
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Easy-to-Resolve Situation


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“‘Pagliacci’ baritone.”
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简报:中国推延迟退休引发反弹;印度疫情全面失控


By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI from NYT World
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纽约华人遇袭案嫌疑人被控仇恨犯罪;泰国总理未戴口罩被罚款;美国疾控中心放松户外口罩佩戴建议;疫情利好科技巨头,谷歌、微软利润飞涨……这里是今日要闻。
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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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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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New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns


By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business
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The front-page article in the Murdoch tabloid claimed that copies of a children’s book by the vice president were given to migrant children as part of a “welcome kit.”
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Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled


By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York
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Chaim Deutsch, a Brooklyn Democrat, was removed for violating his oath of office, officials said.
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Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies


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The transfer, accompanied by billions of euros in state assets, will enable the prime minister and his supporters to exert long-term influence.
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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


By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books
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Kellyanne Conway, Mike Pence and William Barr have book deals. That is raising new challenges for publishers trying to balance ideological lines with a desire to continue representing the political spectrum.
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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience


By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S.
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Strict security and health restrictions will lend a surreal mood to President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, with only 200 people attending instead of the usual 1,600.
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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans


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“Go get the shot,” President Biden declared Tuesday, hailing an easing of federal guidance on outdoor mask wearing as a step toward post-pandemic normalcy.
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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers


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President Biden has spent his first 100 days focused on the pandemic and the economy — and not much on Twitter.
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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation


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Comedian Sarah Silverman and The Times’s Kevin Roose, Sheera Frenkel and Davey Alba explore how disinformation spreads, and how we can fight back.
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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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India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death

Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.

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Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit

Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.

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Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.

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Inside a long Covid clinic: 'I want to play with my kids again'

Croydon University Hospital's clinic has already seen 1,000 patients, with another 500 on the waiting list.

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Sir Tom Jones: 'I might be old but my voice is still young'

The star on his lost McCartney collaboration, fighting US censors and why he's not a covers artist.

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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.

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Corrections: April 27, 2021


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Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
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