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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Delta Variant Drives Global Virus Surge, W.H.O. Warns

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‘It’s Nowhere Near Over’: A Beach Town’s Gust of Freedom, Then a U-turn

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San Marino becomes the smallest country to win an Olympic medal.

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Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape

The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China.

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Frustrations boil over as pressure intensifies in Hungary

If it's not coming from the teams, it's coming from the fans. the pressure increases on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Hungary.

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How to Put a Stop to Russia’s New Form of Organized Crime

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How Strong Is Trump’s Grip on the G.O.P.?

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¿El escritor de ‘El código Da Vinci’ tiene un secreto?

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

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From ‘Call My Agent!’ to Hollywood Career

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Biden’s Renewed Drive Against Covid

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In BMX racing, danger is never far from the lead.

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Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Deal Shifts Power Back to Los Angeles

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As patients stream into a Covid I.C.U. in Florida, hopes fade.

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Guggenheim Museum Curators Move to Join a Union

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Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

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European banks would survive a worst-case-scenario downturn, a stress test finds.

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What Should I Do With My White Privilege at Work?

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Devastation Grips California as Dixie Fire Burns

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New in Paperback: ‘Antkind’ and ‘Looking for Miss America’

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The U.S. authorities are seeking documents from a troubled Covid vaccine manufacturer

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Mexican softball players apologize for tossing team gear.

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This Vegetarian Menu Brings Home the Best of the Market

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‘The Jetpack Guy Is Back’: Los Angeles Sighting Draws an Inquiry, Again

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Treasury must turn over Trump’s taxes to Congress, the Justice Dept. says.

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Poetry and Politics, HIPAA and Other Letters to the Editor

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New York City Awards $3 Million for Latino and Puerto Rican Theater

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Wonking Out: Keynesian Republicans, Supply-Side Democrats?

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‘The Boy Behind the Door’ Review: Best Friends in Peril

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The Biden administration wants states and cities to pay people $100 to get vaccinated.

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Biden to nominate a Cuban American Democrat to be the U.S. ambassador to O.A.S.

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How the Guggenheim Got Its Groove Back

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The Senate votes 98-0 for $2.1 billion in emergency spending to secure the Capitol and aid Afghan refugees.

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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Senate Agrees on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal

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Watch Live: Biden Outlines Next Steps in Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts

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Like other families of Olympians, Sunisa Lee’s relatives are cheering (and crying) from afar.

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California Wine Country Rebuilds as Threats Persist

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China’s sports machine’s single goal: the most golds, at any cost.

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Electric Utilities, Formed Decades Ago, Struggle to Meet Climate Crisis

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Hedge Fund Buys Paper. Hedge Fund Closes Paper.

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Budget watchdog group warns bipartisan infrastructure deal may fall short on funding.

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A poultry producer and four executives are charged in a chicken price-fixing case.

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Activision, Facing Internal Turmoil, Grapples With #MeToo Reckoning

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Israel will give third Covid vaccine shots to those over 60.

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Masks are mandated indoors in Washington, D.C., as localities grapple with revised federal guidance.

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The Senate unanimously passes a $2.1 billion emergency spending bill to secure the Capitol and aid Afghan refugees.

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