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. April 30, 2021 at 04:01PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.

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Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices. April 30, 2021 at 09:39PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices.

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Pandemic Inspector General Warns of Oversight Breakdown

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What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby

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Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.

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Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers

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India's over-18s vaccination to start The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country. April 30, 2021 at 04:52PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country.

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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. April 30, 2021 at 06:11PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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. April 30, 2021 at 05:26PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

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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. April 30, 2021 at 04:34PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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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. April 30, 2021 at 04:37PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style. April 30, 2021 at 04:46PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.

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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state. April 30, 2021 at 04:47PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.

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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen? April 30, 2021 at 04:47PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?

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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. April 26, 2021 at 04:07PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

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Quotation of the Day: Hauling Loads, With Pets at Their Side

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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

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The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.

By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3aQo9Vb

Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill

By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3u9s5aU

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. https://ift.tt/3vvCWfL

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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Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xAHtiQ

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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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. April 29, 2021 at 05:21PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC. April 29, 2021 at 04:38PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.

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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model. April 29, 2021 at 04:33PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.

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The ransomware surge ruining lives A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. April 29, 2021 at 04:36PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.

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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it' The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. April 29, 2021 at 04:06PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.

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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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简报：印度疫情惨象谁之过；美国审查北京是否遵守贸易协议

By BY EMILY CHAN AND SAMMI ZHENG from NYT World https://ift.tt/3xwqq1o

“Just before Covid, we had the most inclusive economy in my lifetime. The lowest unemployment ever recorded for African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian-Americans. The lowest for women in nearly 70 years. Wages were growing faster for the bottom 25% than the top 25%.

By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eBzdqg

“In the process, while this was all going on, the economy created more than 1,300,000 new jobs in 100 days. More new jobs in the first 100 days than any president on record.”

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An Alameda Police Officer Used His Knee to Pin Down Mario Gonzalez

By BY SHAWN HUBLER AND EVAN HILL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xxI1pG

“We’re also providing rental assistance — you all know this but the American people, I want to make sure they understand — keeping people from being evicted from their homes.”

By BY LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3u8fZPC

“The climate crisis is not our fight alone, either. It’s a global fight. The United States accounts for less than 15% of carbon emissions. The rest of the world accounts for 85%”

By BY LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xwpavc

Harris and Pelosi make history standing behind a president during a formal address to Congress.

By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eDsE6p

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

By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3vxkeEB

Man Caught Smuggling 35 Songbirds Into J.F.K. Airport, Authorities Say

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3t29pZw

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. https://ift.tt/3nupLZH

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. April 28, 2021 at 04:53PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported. April 28, 2021 at 04:29PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

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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. April 28, 2021 at 04:41PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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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. April 28, 2021 at 04:45PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

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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. April 28, 2021 at 04:01PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

By BY ANTHONY TOMMASINI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2QIAljE

Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PCGFcc

3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

By BY KATIE BENNER AND WILL WRIGHT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3u3WTd8

Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.

By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aMUQ5z

Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3dYMABu

Ron DeSantis Does Disease

By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gJXTzh

Video of N.R.A. Chief Wayne LaPierre Shooting an Elephant Draws Criticism

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QAl3NS

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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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene. April 27, 2021 at 06:44PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.

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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. April 27, 2021 at 04:19PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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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. April 27, 2021 at 04:36PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

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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. April 27, 2021 at 04:35PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

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

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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe. April 27, 2021 at 04:44PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe.

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand? India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme. April 27, 2021 at 08:13AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC News - World

India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme.

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N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports

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Easy-to-Resolve Situation

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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 https://ift.tt/3xuPUw5

New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3aKd8Ex

Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled

By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3gJiaoJ

Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies

By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/3u0I8aW

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. https://ift.tt/32VeDvm