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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YjTSqR

Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdik5u

When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQXbml

How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pJ5SF

The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36itG4i

Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a59Qea

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3po8Hob

Made in the U.S.A.: Socialism for the Rich. Capitalism for the Rest.

By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/39mmIgG

A Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to attempting to spoil hundreds of vaccine doses.

By BY BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pkMOGo

College basketball coach Rick Pitino, who pushed to delay the season, tested positive.

By BY ADAM ZAGORIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/39ip7sP

Harthorne Wingo, 1970s Knick With Much-Chanted Name, Dies at 73

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YhrhCB

Just how fast is the U.S. vaccine rollout rolling?

By BY LUCY TOMPKINS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3iP7Bzk

A state representative is kicked out of Georgia’s House chamber after refusing to be tested.

By BY SEAN KEENAN AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ohf1wp

Biden Will Restore U.S. Relations With Palestinians, Reversing Trump Cutoff

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/36eNANL

Biden, With Powerful Allies and Foes, Targets Climate Change

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2MpEtCX

Man Charged With Threatening Congressman’s Family as Riot Raged

By BY JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3qUSur7

Impeachment, Coronavirus, Spring Training: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

By BY REMY TUMIN AND SHELBY KNOWLES from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2YieNuI

J.T. Realmuto of the Phillies Signs Record Deal for a Catcher

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/36dsE9G

A New Age of Tailoring

By BY THOMAS GIDDINGS AND IAN BRADLEY from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/3aaQW5q

What Jeffrey Epstein Did to Earn $158 Million From Leon Black

By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN AND STEVE EDER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Yg353J

Hall of Fame Says No to Schilling, Bonds and Clemens — Again

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3onOH3T

Senator Patrick Leahy, 80, is hospitalized as a precaution after reporting feeling unwell.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2M7A33F

Cabinet Picks: Comparing Biden and Trump’s First Teams

By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3acYrsS