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Monday, May 31, 2021
Serena Williams Wins in the First Round at the French Open

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Playing in a night session in Paris, Williams defeated Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets in a brisk match that moved her along to the second round, again.
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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Glum to Gleeful, Israeli Media React to Possible End of Netanyahu Era

By BY ADAM RASGON from NYT World
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In Israel’s newspapers — as fractured as its electorate — the opinions on the possible fall of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were as emphatic as they were varied.
Con castillos inflables y granadas, las pandillas debilitan el control de Maduro en Caracas

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Bandas armadas toman el control de varias zonas de la capital, debido a la vulnerabilidad del gobierno de Nicolás Maduro en su bastión de poder.
A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis

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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?
2021 French Open: What to Watch on Tuesday

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Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty start their French Open campaigns on the final day of first-round matches.
Media Groupthink and the Lab-Leak Theory

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Sometimes the most destructive enemies of science are those who claim to speak in its name.
After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas

By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.
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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.
'Gene therapy is a game changer for our son'
A five-month-old becomes the first person in England to receive a drug for a devastating disorder.
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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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Fears vulnerable children traumatised by pandemic
Social workers fear many vulnerable young people have slipped under the radar during the pandemic.
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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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Sunday, May 30, 2021
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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The Copa América soccer tournament won’t be played in Argentina, where the virus is raging.

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简报:广州疫情发酵封锁街区;台湾干旱加剧节水生活成常态

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越南发现新冠病毒混合新变种;日本九地再延长紧急状态;《老友记》重聚特辑在中国遭删减;十名香港活动人士被判刑;京东物流在港上市……这里是今日要闻。
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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The Internet’s Favorite Catalog of Weird Places Rewrites History

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Atlas Obscura has reviewed how it tells its stories about curious places in light of last year’s shift in how Americans view their past.
Seattle Storm Coach Dan Hughes Retires Midseason

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Hughes, tied for the third most wins in league history, handed control to Noelle Quinn, who won a title with Seattle as a player.
Chipping Away at Democracy

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Republicans are attempting to maintain power by redefining democracy backward.
The Veterans Who Bury Their Own

By BY JASPER CRAVEN from NYT Opinion
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The veterans who work at Calverton National Cemetery view their job as a sacred duty and final act of fellowship.
Facing Elimination, the Knicks Must Find Another Gear

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports
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The key players who played heavy regular-season minutes have underwhelmed, diluting the effects of any adjustments by Coach Tom Thibodeau.
Think Your Weekend Plans Were Ruined? Try Being a Mayoral Candidate.

By BY DANA RUBINSTEIN AND SEAN PICCOLI from NYT New York
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Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
7 Presumed Dead After Plane Crashes Into Tennessee Lake, Officials Say

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON AND JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT U.S.
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The authorities said operations had shifted from rescue to recovery for those aboard a plane that crashed into Percy Priest Lake near Smyrna, Tenn., on Saturday.
Transport Yourself With a Literary Escape This Summer

By BY ADRIENNE GAFFNEY from NYT At Home
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These vacation-themed reads run the gamut from tales of quaint murder mysteries and weddings run amok to reclaiming your mojo.
A Nashville hat store sold ‘Not Vaccinated’ Star of David patches.

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Reset Your Boundaries, Online and Off

By BY KATHERINE CUSUMANO from NYT At Home
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Over the past year, many of us have played our different roles — professional, parent, student — all from the same space, home. Now, we’re reassessing how much to share as we emerge into the public sphere.
Road Trips and Reconnecting: What You’re Looking Forward to This Summer

By BY DANI BLUM from NYT At Home
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Ahead of Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer, we asked readers to share what they are looking forward to most in the coming months. More than 100 people wrote in from across the United States with their post-pandemic plans. Here are a select few, edited and condensed for clarity.
A Farewell From ‘At Home’

By BY AMY VIRSHUP from NYT Travel
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After 57 weeks, with the pandemic easing in the United States, we bow out of the Sunday paper.
Slip (and Slide) Onto a Water Toy in Your Backyard

By BY HANNAH SELINGER from NYT At Home
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Splashing around in your backyard does not require a pool. There are many options that are just as much fun, and much, much less expensive.
Make The World Better With One Of These Nine Ideas

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As the pandemic and lockdowns dragged on and on over the past year, most of us longed only for the day when the world would return to what it was before Covid-19 entered our vocabulary. For others, though, the months of seclusion led them to search for ways they might be able to make the world just a little better place than it was before. Here are a few ideas on improving your little part of the post-pandemic Earth that you could latch onto, or maybe you have some ideas of your own.
Become an Outdoor Scientist

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Don’t worry: No final exams, or hefty student loans are involved. All you need are a few simple items, and an abiding interest in the wonders of nature.
Island Residents Protest at the Willows Inn After Workplace Allegations

By BY JULIA MOSKIN AND HALLIE GOLDEN from NYT Food
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About 50 people carried signs and shouted ‘shame’ at diners Friday, after a New York Times article chronicled harassment and discrimination claims from former employees.
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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Thomas Tuchel's masterclass leaves Pep Guardiola in despair
The story of Chelsea's Champions League showpiece cast both managers as its central characters.
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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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Covid-19: India's cases falling, and lost summer fear for festivals
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Friday, May 28, 2021
As the Hamptons Booms, a New World of Luxury Problems

By BY JACOB BERNSTEIN from NYT Style
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Ragers on the beach. Art galleries on Main Street. Reservations disappearing. Who remembers the pandemic?
Is the Montauk Party Over?

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Dive bars are out. Fine dining is in. Summer shares are scarce. Town leaders are hoping to put the kibosh on the antics of seasons past.
Desperately Seeking Lifeguards for Hamptons Pools

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The shortage could mean a summer without water aerobics, lap swims and pool parties for children.
A Week of Big Blows for Big Oil

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Two victories by environmental activists added to the uncertainty surrounding the industry and Canada’s oil sands.
Watch: Passenger attacks flight attendant in US
A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.
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Comedy of errors in Argentine TV Shakespeare mix-up
An Argentine TV presenter confuses the Immortal Bard with a British namesake who died this week.
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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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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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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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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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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Intelligence officials told White House they have unexamined evidence to pore over on virus’ origin.

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DMX Wanted a New Beginning. Swizz Beatz Is Seeing It Through.

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The New York rapper had big plans for a comeback album before his death in April, but it was up to his longtime producer to finish the job.
Activists Demand Justice for Ronald Greene

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Civil rights advocates and family members of Ronald Greene, a Black man who died in police custody in 2019, gathered Thursday at the Louisiana State Capitol to call for the troopers involved to be held accountable.
San Jose Gunman Detested Workplace Long Before Rampage, Police Say

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The gunman, a maintenance worker at a transit agency in Silicon Valley, killed nine of his colleagues years after federal officials uncovered a notebook with his complaints.
U.S. Is Said to Have Unexamined Intelligence to Pore Over on Virus Origins

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Intelligence officials have told the White House that computer analysis may shed light on the mystery.
2 Dead and Up to 10 Missing After Boat Overturns Off Florida, Officials Say

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Eight people were rescued by the Coast Guard, which said that the boat ran into trouble about 18 miles southwest of Key West.
Dianne Morales Tries to Calm a Sudden Crisis in Her Campaign

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Two staff members have quit, two have been fired and four others involved in a unionization drive have been terminated.
Wall Street chiefs testify before House financial services panel.
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Fielder’s Choice? Cubs Turn a Simple Grounder Into a Wild Run.

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports
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With a wily bit of baserunning, Javier Baez confounded Pittsburgh’s infield, allowing a run to score. The Pirates could have just touched first.
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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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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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Naomi Osaka Says She Won’t Talk to Journalists at the French Open

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Citing mental health concerns, the world No. 2 wrote on Instagram Wednesday that she will accept any fines levied for not making herself available to reporters.
Our Collective, Violent PTSD

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It will take more than legislation for our communities to deal with the effects of the pandemic. It will take people listening to one another.
Juan Williams, a Liberal Outlier at Fox News, Is Leaving ‘The Five’

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business
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He will continue contributing to the cable network as a senior political analyst based in Washington.
Oklahoma Attorney General Resigns, Citing ‘Personal Matters’

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Attorney General Mike Hunter announced his resignation one day after The Oklahoman said it had sent him questions about an extramarital affair.
Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle — And Thousands of New Species

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A team of international researchers has assembled an atlas of microorganisms present in 60 cities around the world.
After Skirting Filibuster Fight for Months, Democrats Near a First Battle

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The looming vote on creating a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol assault could reignite a clash over the Senate blocking tactic. Activists worry that time is short for a bid to eliminate it.
Armed conflicts have helped virus spread, a U.N. official says.

By BY RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World
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Not only did existing conflicts persist during the pandemic, but new ones erupted, contributing to the displacement of at least 80 million people last year.
County lines: 1,100 people arrested in UK crackdown
Eighty drug dealing phone lines were identified and 292 weapons seized across the UK in a week.
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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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The Papers: Cummings 'rains fire' with 'pure revenge'
The papers react to claims from Boris Johnson's former top aide about the handling of the pandemic.
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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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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
In Atlanta, a call to shield children from police violence.

By BY SEAN KEENAN from NYT U.S.
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Republicans are planning a counteroffer to Biden’s latest infrastructure pitch as talks stall.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S.
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Greene’s Holocaust Comparisons Cause New Headaches for G.O.P.

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S.
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Republican leaders condemned the latest anti-Semitic statements by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, but their slow response and refusal to punish her reflected tacit backing.
A.P. Begins Review of Social Media Policy After Journalist’s Firing

By BY KATIE ROBERTSON from NYT Business
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The news agency known for unbiased journalism faces criticism from its own staff after a young news associate was dismissed.