Taxi and food discounts offer to boost youth jabs

The government's latest vaccine drive comes as 67% of 18 to 29-year-olds in England have had a first jab.

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Demand for shots is increasing in less-vaccinated states under siege from the Delta variant.

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Covid: One in five firms plan job cuts as furlough tapers - survey

From Sunday, government payments reduce to 60% towards salaries, with employers paying 20%.

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‘Lenders won’t touch us - my home’s worth nothing'

Campaigners say government attempts to unlock parts of the property market paralysed by the cladding crisis have stalled.

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Heatwave risk from plans to convert shops to homes

Turning more commercial property into homes raises fears of sub-standard conditions, says a report.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'making tracks'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The autistic-friendly toy shop: 'We have got this'

Retail worker Romilly, who is autistic, wants to create a comfortable space for other autistic people to shop in.

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The X Factor: What became of the star-making hit show?

How the show that once topped viewing figures, and created big stars appears to have run its course.

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Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg: The top hip-hop dancer who can’t count the beats

Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.

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The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft

All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom.

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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

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Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps

Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire.

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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

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The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

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A transgender weight lifter’s presence at the Games prompts discussions over inclusion and fairness.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Saturday evening includes golf, swimming and baseball.

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Swimming and golf wrap up as track and field heats up on Day 9.

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Off Brand

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The Papers: 'Kebabs for jabs' and 'baby no 2' for PM and Carrie

Several papers report that Boris Johnson and wife Carrie are expecting their second child together.

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Protests against France’s vaccine pass surge for a third weekend, even as cases rise.

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233 staff members at 2 San Francisco hospitals have tested positive, most in breakthrough Delta infections.

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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash

The marshal died after an accident during a race at the track, leading to the cancellation of the event.

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Final Test like will be 'like a cup final', says Gatland after loss to South Africa

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the deciding third and final Test against South Africa next Saturday will be a "cup final".

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Timothy Rub Will Step Down at Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Three Members of the Olympic Refugee Team Will Soon Call Canada Home

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D.H.S. begins deportation flights to swiftly remove migrant families.

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Needing Some Extra Magic, the Mets Trade for El Mago

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Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Turkey

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Chuck E. Weiss, Musician Who, in Love, Inspired a Hit Song, Dies at 76

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Tornadoes Tear Through Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

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Bezos’ Rocket Company Loses Challenge to NASA SpaceX Moon Contract

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N.C.A.A. Looks to Rewrite Its Constitution and Stave Off Critics

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5 Songs to Listen to Right Now

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Murder Trial in Sweden Could Shine Unsavory Light on Iran’s New President

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A third of white-tailed deer tested in a survey were exposed to the coronavirus.

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Virus cases are swelling around the world, and deaths in Africa are surging, the W.H.O. chief says.

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The New Reality of a European Trip: ‘Things Are Going to Change’

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Infrastructure Deal Puts Cryptocurrencies in Washington’s Cross Hairs

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Climate Chaos Is Avoidable. Here’s How.

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Echoes of a Fairy Tale in a Devastating Novel

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Those Virus Sequences That Were Suddenly Deleted? They’re Back

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Simone Biles Gets the Yips. She Is Not Alone.

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House Democrats Call for C.D.C. to Expand Eviction Moratorium

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What to Do This Weekend

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Florida’s governor plans to sign an order ‘protecting the rights of parents’ on masks in schools.

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From ‘Call My Agent!’ to Hollywood Career

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Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release

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Vaccines, G.D.P., Sunisa Lee: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

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Behind the Masks, a Mystery: How Often Do the Vaccinated Spread the Virus?

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Murals at a San Francisco School Should Stay for Now, Judge Says

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How Europe, After a Fumbling Start, Overtook the U.S. in Vaccination

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Fourth Suicide at the Vessel Leads to Calls for Higher Barriers

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Uber delays its return to office and will require vaccines for employees.

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Jill Biden will undergo surgery on her foot at Walter Reed.

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Amazon’s quarterly profit jumps to $7.8 billion.

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Floyd Cooper, Illustrator of Black Life for Children, Dies at 65

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Your Friday Briefing

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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Nightclubs start asking for NHS Covid pass in England

It comes as the Lib Dems demand MPs debate their use in England amid concerns over discrimination.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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No Loans, No Credit, No Funding: Why More Women Aren’t Millionaires

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Sunisa Lee wins gold to become the all-around gymnastics champion.

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Israel to Offer Third Covid Vaccine Shot to Those Over 60

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La represión a los manifestantes en Cuba siembra ‘terror’

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Former Dance Instructor Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit

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Here’s what happened on Thursday at the Tokyo Games.

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Why gymnasts use chalk and grips on the uneven bars.

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Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charges

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Marcus Coutain: Knee-on-neck arrest PC will not face disciplinary action

Footage showed Marcus Coutain asking an officer to "get off my neck" during his arrest in July 2020.

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Dallas Police Chief Apologizes for a 12-Year-Old Boy’s 1973 Killing by an Officer

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