More festivals face cancellation without government aid
Over a quarter of 2021's music festivals have been scrapped but organisers say others are under threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rb86dq
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Pandemic Inspector General Warns of Oversight Breakdown
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xH1ILY
What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby
By BY MELISSA HOPPERT AND JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2S9tP5U
Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3eOcxmH
Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers
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Looking for a Weekend Excursion? Try Craft Shop Hopping
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MoMA Blocks Protesters Who Planned to Demonstrate Inside
By BY ZACHARY SMALL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3xLZMBV
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ueMdZy
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo
Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R9AXyO
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." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uat2jh
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xygLYh
Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?
Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eceH0t
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eJrztU
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nznmwW
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gSR3aT
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.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3u7qthV
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 is the highest-drafted TE in N.F.L. history.
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gToFW2
Film Club: ‘Sensations of Sound’
By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3vuRgVH
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.
By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/330p1C3
A look at the Jets’ history of futility at quarterback.
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3vwd8jK
With Zach Wilson, the Jets hope to end their decades-long QB search.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2QzvKAz
The Jaguars make it official with Trevor Lawrence pick.
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3u9p5eE
N.F.L. draft order and picks: Here are the first round results.
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3u4NVfX
America Is Brutal to Parents. Biden Is Trying to Change That.
By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3e2qj5S
Many Dead in Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration
By BY ERIC NAGOURNEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/3gQsgV4
The Jaguars taunted TV networks about the first pick.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3eJz6ZK
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gOf3Ma
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u5NHoK
Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.
By BY ELENA BERGERON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3sZerG4
Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2QAmWKM
Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/331BWUs
Patrick Surtain II is among those following their fathers to the N.F.L.
By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Shp5LJ
Students want sexual consent test in university
Most students back an assessment for students to show they "fully understand" consent, says survey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tX2UZb
NRA's Wayne LaPierre elephant hunt video sparks outrage
In 2013 Wayne LaPierre was filmed repeatedly shooting an elephant, struggling to kill it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t12M9N
eBay launches new trainer authentication scheme
A new authentication scheme is launching in the UK to help spot counterfeit trainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vFwC5B
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xuTkih
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gLMnU5
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vpnKAM
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.
By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aPhx9l
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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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84
By BY ANTHONY TOMMASINI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2QIAljE
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aNnq6U
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NKWJYi
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gK3UMn
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e5CDTb
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33499OR
The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBoKes
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sZjDtp
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
Birds of Oz: The charming natives that found TikTok fame
A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3noINAN
Why a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'
Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gPzWXD
CEO Secrets: Why crying can help you succeed in business
Tina Chen explains how it can be tough starting a business on your own in a new country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3voecpB
'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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dWPoiJ
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dUA32a
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gJ7g2d
N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports
By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3tZb3we
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
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nrrJtE
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dX9w4j
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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aI95Zs
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
Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.
By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QtGAbj
‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire Signing Trump Officials
By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3aMLY01
In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dXKXnD
C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/330AAcl
Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S8gbjE