More festivals face cancellation without government aid

Over a quarter of 2021's music festivals have been scrapped but organisers say others are under threat.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56940145

Pandemic Inspector General Warns of Oversight Breakdown

By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/us/politics/brian-miller-coronavirus-relief.html?partner=IFTTT

What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby

By BY MELISSA HOPPERT AND JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-start-time.html?partner=IFTTT

Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-trade-packers.html?partner=IFTTT

Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/30/sports/baseball/yankees-mets.html?partner=IFTTT

Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56953052

Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56952435

Covid: Care home isolation rule axed for low-risk trips in England

The rules will be relaxed in England - allowing for trips without 14 days' quarantine afterwards.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56951974

South Asians in UK at greater risk from Covid

People from an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi background suffered more, the Lancet study shows.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56944739

Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?

The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56937300

Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims

It would see an online book of remembrance installed in a new structure at the cathedral.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56951552

Wood burners: Sale of coal and wet wood restricted in England

Owners of wood burners and open fires will need to burn cleaner alternatives as new rules come into force.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56949426

Why is this the 'most instagrammable' bird?

How a study designated the rare, odd-looking frogmouth the most instagrammable of avian species.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56946165

HMS Unicorn goes under the microscope for preservation project

A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-56818539

Planning my 'big Greek wedding' in a pandemic

Restrictions on wedding guest numbers are due to be lifted on 21 June, but couples are still anxious.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56913278

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2021

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

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-56931344

Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple

"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56762942

Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict

A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-56937259

Domestic Abuse Bill: For these victims, a new law is long overdue

The landmark Domestic Abuse Bill became law this week. Two survivors describe what it means for them.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56945169

Britney Spears: Does the latest documentary tell us anything new?

Another new documentary examining the singer's conservatorship is released this weekend.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56801778

Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56939261

Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'

Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-56860231

Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56888541

A troubled vaccine manufacturer, Emergent BioSolutions, announces a shake-up while projecting record revenues.

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND CHRIS HAMBY from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/world/covid-vaccine-coronavirus-cases/a-troubled-vaccine-manufacturer-emergent-biosolutions-announces-a-shake-up-while-projecting-record-revenues?partner=IFTTT

Republicans in Florida pass an extensive bill of voting restrictions.

By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/us/joe-biden-news/republicans-in-florida-pass-an-extensive-bill-of-voting-restrictions?partner=IFTTT

Panthers dial up CB Jaycee Horn, the first defensive player off the board.

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/panthers-dial-up-cb-jaycee-horn-the-first-defensive-player-off-the-board?partner=IFTTT

Biden will meet with South Korea’s president on May 21.

By BY MADELEINE NGO from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/us/politics/south-korea-biden-president-moon.html?partner=IFTTT

Corrections: April 30, 2021

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/pageoneplus/corrections-april-30-2021.html?partner=IFTTT

Quotation of the Day: Hauling Loads, With Pets at Their Side

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/todayspaper/quotation-of-the-day-hauling-loads-with-pets-at-their-side.html?partner=IFTTT

The Lions pick up Oregon OT Penei Sewell.

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/the-lions-pick-up-oregon-ot-penei-sewell?partner=IFTTT

América Latina tras un año de pérdidas por la COVID-19

By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ AND MITRA TAJ from NYT en Español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2021/04/29/espanol/pandemia-america-latina.html?partner=IFTTT

The two top-rated wide receivers are off the board.

By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/the-two-top-rated-wide-receivers-are-off-the-board?partner=IFTTT

Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill

By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/us/politics/florida-voting-rights-bill.html?partner=IFTTT

Ja’Marr Chase will reunite with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/jamarr-chase-will-reunite-with-joe-burrow-in-cincinnati?partner=IFTTT

Shake-Up at Covid Vaccine Manufacturer That Tossed Millions of Doses

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND CHRIS HAMBY from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/us/emergent-biosolutions-covid-vaccine-manufacturing.html?partner=IFTTT

Kyle Pitts becomes the highest-drafted tight end in N.F.L. history.

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/kyle-pitts-becomes-the-highest-drafted-tight-end-in-nfl-history?partner=IFTTT

Film Club: ‘Sensations of Sound’

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/learning/film-club-sensations-of-sound.html?partner=IFTTT

Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/us/politics/pence-speech-biden-trump.html?partner=IFTTT

The 49ers grab Trey Lance with the third pick.

By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/the-49ers-grab-trey-lance-with-the-third-pick?partner=IFTTT

The Jets Try to Find a Quarterback … Again

By Unknown Author from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/04/29/sports/football/jets-nfl-draft-quarterbacks.html?partner=IFTTT

A look at the Jets’ history of futility at quarterback.

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/a-look-at-the-jets-history-of-futility-at-quarterback?partner=IFTTT

Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56938657

Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56937428

Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.

By BY ELENA BERGERON from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/patrick-surtain-ii-has-a-ps2-controller-pendant?partner=IFTTT

Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/29/sports/nfl-draft/roger-goodells-armchair-is-coming-to-cleveland?partner=IFTTT

The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims

Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-56938107

India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56913047

Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56912668

eBay launches new trainer authentication scheme

A new authentication scheme is launching in the UK to help spot counterfeit trainers.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56922493

The Troubles: Searching for the 'angel' who saved my life

Peter was shot and paralysed during Northern Ireland's Troubles. He is now hoping to find Betsy, the nurse who helped him through that time. But it has been more than 40 years without any contact.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-56904137

Silverdale stink: 'My house and children's toys all smell of landfill'

Residents living near a Silverdale landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-56917351

Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56922494

2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56286643

Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'

Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56917121

Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56906524

Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/56894868

The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56834217

Why virtual away days may be here to stay

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56899633

They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56847952

Analysis: Biden is betting the pandemic has reset voters’ views of how much federal spending is too much.

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/28/us/biden-speech-congress/analysis-biden-is-betting-the-pandemic-has-reset-voters-views-of-how-much-federal-spending-is-too-much?partner=IFTTT

Watch President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress with real-time analysis and fact checks at 9 P.M. EST.

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/28/us/biden-speech/watch-president-bidens-address-to-a-joint-session-of-congress-with-real-time-analysis-and-fact-checks-at-9-pm-est?partner=IFTTT

Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84

By BY ANTHONY TOMMASINI from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/arts/music/paul-kellogg-dead.html?partner=IFTTT

Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/us/politics/biden-speech-to-congress.html?partner=IFTTT

3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

By BY KATIE BENNER AND WILL WRIGHT from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/us/politics/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-hate-crime-charges.html?partner=IFTTT

Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.

By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/technology/amazon-pay-increase.html?partner=IFTTT

Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/business/economy/biden-spending-big-government.html?partner=IFTTT

Ron DeSantis Does Disease

By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/opinion/desantis-cruise-lines-covid.html?partner=IFTTT

Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?

By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/us/politics/2020-census-hispanics-latinos.html?partner=IFTTT

The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'

The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-56923517

Quotation of the Day: Chair Incident: ‘It Happened Because I Am a Woman”

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/todayspaper/quotation-of-the-day-chair-incident-it-happened-because-i-am-a-woman.html?partner=IFTTT

Corrections: April 28, 2021

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/pageoneplus/corrections-april-28-2021.html?partner=IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/sports/ncaabasketball/ncaa-mark-emmert.html?partner=IFTTT

Easy-to-Resolve Situation

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/crosswords/daily-puzzle-2021-04-28.html?partner=IFTTT

简报：中国推延迟退休引发反弹；印度疫情全面失控

By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/zh-hans/2021/04/27/world/asia/china-retirement-india-pandemic.html?partner=IFTTT

'This bank has changed people's lives'

Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56892375

Dog theft: Simple tips to stop your puppy being pinched

With dog thefts on the rise, here are some tips on how you can keep your dog as safe as possible.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56899774

Emilia Clarke on the book that helped her to grieve for her dad

Jenny Diski's writing was "tonic for the soul" for the Game of Thrones star after her father died.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56843499

Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56759771

Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56899653

Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-56899171

New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/business/media/new-york-post-kamala-harris.html?partner=IFTTT

Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled

By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/nyregion/councilman-tax-fraud-Deutsch.html?partner=IFTTT

Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies

By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/world/europe/hungary-universities-orban.html?partner=IFTTT

Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.

By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/27/us/biden-news-today/mike-pence-and-kellyanne-conway-are-among-those-whose-book-deals-raise-questions-within-the-publishing-world?partner=IFTTT

Coronavirus cases are surging in Oregon.

By BY DAN LEVIN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/27/world/covid-vaccine-coronavirus-cases/coronavirus-cases-are-surging-in-oregon?partner=IFTTT

Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.

By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/27/us/biden-news-today/prosecutors-are-said-to-have-sought-an-aggressive-approach-to-the-capitol-riot-inquiry-that-was-ultimately-quashed?partner=IFTTT

‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials

By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/books/publishing-trump-conservatives-kellyanne-conway.html?partner=IFTTT

In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience

By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/us/politics/biden-joint-address-congress.html?partner=IFTTT

C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/us/politics/coronavirus-masks-outdoors.html?partner=IFTTT

Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers

By BY MICHELLE COTTLE from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/opinion/biden-100-days.html?partner=IFTTT

Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/technology/fake-news-disinformation-event.html?partner=IFTTT

The Papers: 'PM urged to come clean' and 'June olé days'

The papers report more claims in the Boris Johnson's flat row - and the return of Spanish holidays.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-56910085

Nigeria: The community that trades by barter instead of money

This Nigerian community still practices trade by barter, where goods are exchanged instead of money.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56892765

India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death

Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56882037

Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit

Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56831875

Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56574779

Inside a long Covid clinic: 'I want to play with my kids again'

Croydon University Hospital's clinic has already seen 1,000 patients, with another 500 on the waiting list.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56879203

Sir Tom Jones: 'I might be old but my voice is still young'

The star on his lost McCartney collaboration, fighting US censors and why he's not a covers artist.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56654319

France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56799670

Corrections: April 27, 2021

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/26/pageoneplus/corrections-april-27-2021.html?partner=IFTTT