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The post time for the race is 6:57 p.m. Eastern time on Saturda...
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...
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 Philadelphi...
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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Quotation of the Day: Hauling Loads, With Pets at Their Side
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Quotation of the Day for Friday, April 30, 202...
América Latina tras un año de pérdidas por la COVID-19
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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 frontera...
The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.
By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports
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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...
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
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Emergent BioSolutions’ C.E.O. announced several executive changes but vigorously defended the company, which is on track for record revenue...
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...
Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.
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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...
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 Namat...
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 sai...
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 sai...
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 undercounte...
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 perio...
Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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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 governmen...
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 priorit...
Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.
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They will receive 50 cents to $3 more an hour, the company sai...
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 pandemi...
Ron DeSantis Does Disease
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Face it, Florida runs the univers...
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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Corrections: 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 retirin...
Easy-to-Resolve Situation
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“‘Pagliacci’ baritone...
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...
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...
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 sai...
Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies
By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World
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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 influenc...
Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.
By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT U.S.
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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...
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 1,60...
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 normalc...
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 Twitte...
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 bac...
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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