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- UK ministers to do 'everything' to block new league The PM says the government will work to make sure the competition does not go ahead as proposed.
- Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.
- Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.
- Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements.
- The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.
- Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.
- How a bicycle tripled one woman's income "You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."
- Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.
- 'People are not happy, I can understand it' - Klopp against Super League Jurgen Klopp is determined to remain as Liverpool boss and "help sort it" after reiterating his opposition to the European Super League.
- Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art? Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.
NY Times
- Authorities Did Not Try to Use ‘Red Flag’ Law for Indianapolis Gunman Citing shortcomings of the state’s “red flag” law, the local prosecutor explained why he did not seek a ruling last year that would have barred Brandon Hole from possessing guns.
- Watchdog Faults Push to Retrieve Americans Overseas Early in Outbreak The government’s effort compromised the safety of evacuees, federal employees and communities, according to a report. Here’s the latest on Covid-19.
- Jury Begins Deliberating in Derek Chauvin Trial Testimony has concluded in Mr. Chauvin’s trial, but the prosecution and the defense still have a chance to sway jurors. Here’s the latest from the trial.
- Abandoning Afghanistan Is a Historic Mistake Leaving proves Osama bin Laden right: Eventually, America cuts and runs.
- There Could Never Be a Female Andrew Yang No woman with his résumé would have a chance of becoming New York’s mayor.
- U.N. Reports Surge of Migrant Children Entering Mexico, Destined for U.S. The number of children arriving in Mexico seeking to cross into the United States increased ninefold from January to March 2021. Some 275 arrive each day.
- The ‘New Redlining’ Is Deciding Who Lives in Your Neighborhood If you care about social justice, you have to care about zoning.
- Teachers’ Union Backs Stringer for N.Y.C. Mayor, Giving Him a Boost The endorsement comes at a critical time for the city comptroller, who has struggled to gain traction in the race.
- How Much Sway Does the N.R.A. Still Have? The group’s lobbying power is diminished — but that hasn’t shaken Republican opposition to gun control.
- Amid Biden Climate Push, a Question Looms: Is America’s Word Good? After four years of “America First,” the president tries this week to reclaim U.S. leadership in the fight against climate change. Can the world trust his promises?
Washington Post
CNN
- This marketplace makes real estate investing easy
- 2 minutes could save over $40K on your refi
- Judge outlines 4 key things jury must do when deliberating
- Political Briefing: George Floyd Policing Act explained
- Axe Files: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon
- The Point: Democrats' new SCOTUS Battle
- 'It upsets me': Black man reacts to White friend's traffic stop • A 7-year-old girl was fatally shot in the drive-thru lane of a Chicago McDonald's
- Rewards members: Score an extra 30% off with this Kohl's coupon
- Politically Sound: Why cultural change can't be stopped
- Roku announces upgrades to some of our favorite products
NPR World News
- State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks The department said the new advisories will "better reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's science." Americans are urged not to travel to nearly 80% of countries around the globe.
- Joy, Relief In Airports As Australia And New Zealand Open 'Travel Bubble' Families and friends met in airports for the first time in over a year after Australia and New Zealand opened a "bubble" of quarantine-free travel between their countries.
- Eco-Activist Greta Thunberg Has A New Issue: The Moral Threat of Vaccine Inequality The 18-year-old gave her point of view at a World Health Organization press conference, saying it's "unethical" to vaccinate young people in wealthy countries ahead of health workers in poor places.
- The Fight To Change Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccines In The U.K. Millions of people in the U.K. who were hesitant or against taking the COVID-19 vaccine have changed their minds. NPR visited a mosque-turned-vaccination center at the cutting edge of that battle.
- COVID-19 Is Now Spreading Fastest In India — Pushing Its Health System Near Collapse India is now where the coronavirus is spreading fastest. With shortages of hospital beds, oxygen and vaccines, the country's health system is near collapse.
- Afghanistan Veterans Weigh In On Biden's Announcement To Bring Troops Home President Biden announced that troops will be out of Afghanistan by September. Many Afghanistan veterans were among the strongest voices calling for the U.S. to leave, but veteran opinions are varied.
- Proposed Breakaway European Super League Outrages Soccer World NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Roger Bennett, co-anchor of the Men In Blazers podcast, about the proposed breakaway European Super League and the impact such a move would have on soccer.
- The World's First 'Travel Bubble' Opens Between Australia And New Zealand Australia and New Zealand have launched one of the world's first "travel bubbles" between countries. People traveling between the two now no longer have to quarantine upon landing.
- Navalny Moved To Infirmary In Russian Prison After Doctor Warns He Could Die Soon The main Russian opposition figure, who has been on a 20-day hunger strike, has been moved to an infirmary at another prison, where he will undergo "vitamin therapy," authorities say.
- UK Sees Garden Gnome Shortage After Suez Canal Incident Lots of goods were held up when a cargo ship became stuck in the Suez canal, causing shortages in many places around the world. In the UK, garden gnomes are in high demand.
Wall Street Journal
- The Battle Over an Alzheimer's Treatment Biogen’s promising drug is caught in the FDA’s political and bureaucratic limbo.
- John Kerry's Climate Kowtow How much will Biden trade away in exchange for empty promises?
- The Stealthy 'Healthy Ports' Plan Beware green mandates that coerce truckers into the Teamsters.
- An American Epidemic of 'Covid Mania' The problem isn’t only the overreaction to the virus but the diminution of every other problem.
- ExxonMobil's Plan to Capture Carbon How to create new jobs by the thousands while ameliorating climate change.
- Tokyo Flexes Its Talons Suga was hawkish on China, but the soft-power U.S.-Japan alliance needs work.
- God Is in the Punch Line If Chesterton’s right about humor, laughter can be sanctifying.
- Joe Biden, 'Union Guy' The president’s labor agenda is the same one he brought to Washington in 1973.
- How Liberals Explain the Decision to Leave California Now what can they say about Oregon?
- The Agenda Behind Buttigieg's Claim That Highways Are 'Racist' Midcentury road projects displaced blacks and whites alike. Tearing them down now won’t help.
Financial Times
- Canada unveils federal budget to end ‘Covid recession’ Finance minister Chrystia Freeland pledges to avoid mistakes made during 2008-09 downturn
- California counties seek billions from drugmakers in opioid trial Johnson & Johnson, Teva, Endo and Allergan face latest test in legal fallout from epidemic
- UK regulator gives green light to delivery drone trials Pilots will be able to fly aircraft beyond their line of sight in tests that could shake up logistics industry
- TikTok’s India ban should be a warning for tech companies Challenges faced by viral app’s owner ByteDance show the power of nationalist forces
- India bank shares fall as Covid surge raises default fears Lockdowns put borrowers under more pressure and compound lenders’ losses from last year
- Tips from the top: Tsuneo Kita on the beauty of Tokyo by foot The former Nikkei chairman’s guide to the Japanese capital, with scenic runs and walks rounded off with fine food and culture
- Jury begins deliberations in Derek Chauvin murder trial Country braces for verdict in high-profile case of former police officer charged with killing George Floyd
- Blinken says US must lead green energy revolution to combat China Secretary of state warns America risks losing out on chance to shape climate future
- FirstFT: Today’s top stories Your daily news briefing
- UK prepares to set out steeper climate targets New goal of cutting carbon emissions by 78% expected ahead of climate summit with Biden
Reuters
Al Jazeera
- US officer died of natural causes after Capitol riot: Coroner Officer Brian Sicknick died from strokes caused by a blood clot in artery to his brain, medical examiner's report finds.
- Police did not get Daunte Wright swift medical care, witness says Witness tells Al Jazeera police took 'at least four minutes' to get Wright out of car after shooting near Minneapolis.
- US miners’ union backs shift from coal for renewable energy jobs UMWA's president said ensuring jobs for displaced miners is crucial to any infrastructure bill taken up by Congress.
- Huawei CFO asks for extradition hearing delay as Canada objects Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver in December 2018.
- Canada’s new budget sets aside billions for pandemic support Amid surging third wave, Trudeau government unveils first budget in two years with focus on COVID-19 recovery measures.
- Leaders of Proud Boys ordered jailed on Capitol riot charges A federal judge ruled that Joseph Biggs and Ethan Nordean are dangerous and should not be free pending trial.
- US retail union accuses Amazon of interfering in Alabama vote The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union alleges that Amazon threatened workers with layoffs if they unionised.
- Georgia ruling party, opposition sign EU-brokered deal Deal seeks to end a months-long political crisis that raised concerns Tbilisi is backsliding on democracy.
- Mexico sees massive increase in children near US border: UNICEF Children are staying in overcrowded shelters in Mexico and more than half are without their parents, rights group says.
- UEFA discussing $7.2bn deal with Centricus to halt Super League A group of the richest football/soccer clubs announced Monday plans for the breakaway league starting in August.