Sunday, February 28, 2021

CPAC Takeaways: Trump Dominates, and DeSantis and Noem Stand Out


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The Morning


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A woman could win best director for the first time since 1984.


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There was no traditional red carpet, but the stars did much better than Zoom shirts and loungewear.


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Voter Suppression Is Grand Larceny


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Forget ‘Succession.’ You Can Watch ‘90 Day Fiancé’ for 100 Hours Straight.


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Full Text of Cuomo’s Statement in Response to Harassment Accusations


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Black artists may fare poorly, prompting new backlash.


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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the Golden Globes, is under scrutiny this year.


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What will win tonight? Here are our predictions.


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How to watch the Golden Globes on TV and Online.


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The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m

Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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China Appears to Warn India: Push Too Hard and the Lights Could Go Out


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Yankees Feel Butterflies Before Playing in Front of a Crowd


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‘Ted Lasso’ could be the new comedy darling.


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Leon Rose’s Quiet Effect: Knicks’ Good Vibes Come Ahead of Schedule


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‘And You?’


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There’s no red carpet, but the awards season grinds on.


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For the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon could win the most coveted film Globes.


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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return to host a more muted Golden Globes than in years past.


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What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 01, 2021


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Trainer Elliott admits dead horse photo is real

Leading Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott says a photo circulating on social media of him posing with a dead horse is real.

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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Three Wichita Police Officers Injured in ‘Possible Explosion,’ Officials Say


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A Day Before He Speaks, Conservative Gathering Is Mostly About Trump


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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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Smoky Artwork by Judy Chicago at Desert Zoo Is Canceled


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Cuomo Is Accused of Sexual Harassment by a 2nd Former Aide


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F.D.A. Clears Johnson & Johnson’s Shot, the Third Vaccine for U.S.


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New Zealand’s largest city enters its second lockdown in February.


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China’s Seniors, Seeking Retirement Homes, Find Scams Instead


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Crossword Buff


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Fred Segal, Designer Who Commodified California Cool, Dies at 87


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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Covid-19: Police officers injured at Dublin anti-lockdown protest

Police say 23 people have been arrested after disorder at an anti-lockdown protest.

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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'

Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess

Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Ethiopia’s War Leads to Ethnic Cleansing in Tigray Region, U.S. Report Says


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House Democrats are getting ready to approve President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan.


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Raymond Cauchetier, Whose Camera Caught the New Wave, Dies at 101


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F.D.A. Expert Panel Endorses Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine


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Thousands of Migrant Children Detained in Resumption of Trump-Era Policies


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President Biden Lets a Saudi Murderer Walk


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Meisha Porter, Longtime N.Y.C. Educator, to Take Over Country’s Largest School System


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Stimulus, Saudi Arabia, Golden Globes: Your Friday Evening Briefing


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A New York Drugstore Nearly as Storied as the City Itself


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5 Songs to Listen to Right Now


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Canada Catches Up in the Race to Produce Zero-Emission Vehicles


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At CPAC, Josh Hawley is unapologetic about trying to overturn the election results, and draws a standing ovation.


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Republicans Grapple With Raising the Minimum Wage


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‘WandaVision’ Fills In Gaps in Marvel History


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So Ancient, Yet So New: Gorgeous Red Wines From Greece


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Iranian and Mexican Rice Pudding Meet at Nixta Taqueria in Austin


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Crushing Dissent: The Saudi Kill Team Behind Khashoggi’s Death


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Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'

Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to inject £126m to boost traineeship scheme

Rishi Sunak to also launch a 'flexi-job' scheme so people can work for several firms at once.

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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'

Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden.

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Can Taylor Swift win the election for Harris (Or Trump)?

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