Sunday 28 February 2021

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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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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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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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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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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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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Saturday 27 February 2021

LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident

Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.

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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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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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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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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar

Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic

"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.

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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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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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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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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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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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Smoky Artwork by Judy Chicago at Desert Zoo Is Canceled


By BY JORI FINKEL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3q1ThWv

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


By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2O4zk42

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


By BY NOAH WEILAND AND SHARON LAFRANIERE from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3swb4qg

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


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Friday 26 February 2021

CPAC Crowd Cheers Josh Hawley’s Vote Against Election Results


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I Will Not Rest Until This Garden Grows


By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2NzI4PL

The Final Push to End the Coronavirus Pandemic in the U.S.


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3q14NkN

Unity Proves Elusive in Democrats’ Fight for $15


By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sxykUR

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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John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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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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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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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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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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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner

Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok.

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


By BY DECLAN WALSH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZUn2h9

House Democrats plan to vote soon on the sweeping pandemic aid package.


By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dRyKl2

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


By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3aWH2Gc

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


By BY CARL ZIMMER AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3aXBwTO

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


By BY MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NLI9Qn

President Biden Lets a Saudi Murderer Walk


By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Pkkg2V

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


By BY KATE TAYLOR AND ELIZA SHAPIRO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2ZU9GBt

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


By BY REMY TUMIN AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3dRS15U

Thursday 25 February 2021

As bond yields jump, fingers point at the Fed.


By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2MpszZW

AT&T, loaded with debt from its DirecTV deal, sells part of its TV business to a private equity firm.


By BY LAUREN HIRSCH AND EDMUND LEE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2MqDr9X

Film Club: ‘The Paradise Next Door’


By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3ux1zJe

A U.S. aircraft carrier is coming home after 10 months at sea — just not to quite the same home.


By BY HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/37Qe9tl

On the Ground in Texas, 10 Days Later


By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bCQWfr

Lawmakers Clash Over Call for Special Panel to Investigate Capitol Assault


By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aSzhRA

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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Canadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row

The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed.

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.

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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned

The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.

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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'

The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart

The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?

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How to Get Really Rich!


By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3swZ4EP

The Paradox of Pandemic Partisanship


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3utvPVz

CPAC Starts Tomorrow and Trump Is Still Center of the Republican Universe


By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bUKDEf

Bill Wright, Who Broke a Color Barrier in Golf, Dies at 84


By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3pUT8nB

The Morning


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Confirmation in Doubt for Neera Tanden, Biden’s Budget Director Pick


By BY ANNIE KARNI, JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3usreCZ

Teenage John Thune Earned $6 an Hour. That Would Be More Than $20 Today.


By BY BINYAMIN APPELBAUM from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/37OgoNQ

Manchin, Trump Taxes, John Geddert: Your Thursday Evening Briefing


By BY WILL DUDDING AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3szjHAB

The Coronavirus Is Plotting a Comeback. Here’s Our Chance to Stop It for Good.


By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3pQZkgt