ViralNews: May 2021

Monday, 31 May 2021

简报：中国迎来“三孩”时代；低出生率推动关注未婚妈妈困境

By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI from NYT World

Illinois Lawmakers Bar Police From Using Deception When Interrogating Minors

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S.

Domino’s seeks 5,000 workers as staff return to old roles

Domino’s said Brexit uncertainty and pandemic hires departing were responsible for the shortage.

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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.

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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.

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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.

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Serena Williams Wins in the First Round at the French Open

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports

Glum to Gleeful, Israeli Media React to Possible End of Netanyahu Era

By BY ADAM RASGON from NYT World

Con castillos inflables y granadas, las pandillas debilitan el control de Maduro en Caracas

By BY ISAYEN HERRERA AND ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT en Español

A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports

2021 French Open: What to Watch on Tuesday

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports

Media Groupthink and the Lab-Leak Theory

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion

After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas

By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.

Flat owners warning over rooftop developments

Leaseholders warn about the potential dangers of adding rooftop developments on blocks of flats.

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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.

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Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'

Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.

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Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis

Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.

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Alfred Fagon: Why his 70s play about black British life still resonates today

Alfred Fagon's pioneering The Death of a Black Man still holds true as it receives a revival.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

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The Radical Modesty of Biden’s Budget

By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion

To Motivate Workers, Republican Governors Experiment With Pain

By BY BINYAMIN APPELBAUM from NYT Opinion

Israel on Edge as Politicians Wrangle Over Coalition to Oust Netanyahu

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY from NYT World

Sunday, 30 May 2021

War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.

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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.

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James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

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South Korea: From food wasters to recyclers

The country now recycles more than 95% of its food waste - how did they do it?

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Tulsa Race Massacre: What happened in 1921?

Exactly 100 years ago the city in Oklahoma saw one of the biggest race massacres in US history.

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Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire

The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

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The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher.

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The Motherload: How pandemic anger almost destroyed a mums' support group

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

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Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat.

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简报：广州疫情发酵封锁街区；台湾干旱加剧节水生活成常态

By BY SUE TONG AND KONEY BAI from NYT World

The Internet’s Favorite Catalog of Weird Places Rewrites History

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business

Seattle Storm Coach Dan Hughes Retires Midseason

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.

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NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report

Denmark's secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.

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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.

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Eviction ban end puts thousands in fear of losing their homes

Renters are twice as likely as homeowners to worry about housing costs, a charity's research suggests.

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Whiplash: New rules to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims

The reforms will save millions of motorists £35 a year in reduced premiums, the government says.

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Chipping Away at Democracy

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion

The Veterans Who Bury Their Own

By BY JASPER CRAVEN from NYT Opinion

Facing Elimination, the Knicks Must Find Another Gear

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports

Think Your Weekend Plans Were Ruined? Try Being a Mayoral Candidate.

By BY DANA RUBINSTEIN AND SEAN PICCOLI from NYT New York

Saturday, 29 May 2021

Nadal and Swiatek aim to defend titles as French Open begins

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.

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Ready to Recruit in Person, College Coaches Move Toward Normal

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports

Plan Your Summer

By BY EMMA GRILLO AND DANYA ISSAWI from NYT At Home

Make Memories With Paper

By BY DAN LIM, IZZA NADEEM, CAROLINE OH, LIZELLE SERRANO, AMBER TANIUCHI AND ROBERT VINLUAN from NYT At Home

Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

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Quotation of the Day: With No Panel, Riot Questions Sure to Linger

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper

Enjoy 8 Classic Summer Drinks, With a Twist

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT At Home

Corrections: May 30, 2021

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections

Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

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Reassess Your Spending and Saving

By BY MICHELLE ANDREWS from NYT At Home

Atlanta Outfielder Is Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports

Plane With 7 Aboard Crashes Into Tennessee Lake

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON AND JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT U.S.

Transport Yourself With a Literary Escape This Summer

By BY ADRIENNE GAFFNEY from NYT At Home

A Nashville hat store sold ‘Not Vaccinated’ Star of David patches.

By BY BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT World

Reset Your Boundaries, Online and Off

By BY KATHERINE CUSUMANO from NYT At Home

Road Trips and Reconnecting: What You’re Looking Forward to This Summer

By BY DANI BLUM from NYT At Home

A Farewell From ‘At Home’

By BY AMY VIRSHUP from NYT Travel

Slip (and Slide) Onto a Water Toy in Your Backyard

By BY HANNAH SELINGER from NYT At Home

Make The World Better With One Of These Nine Ideas

By Unknown Author from NYT At Home

Become an Outdoor Scientist

By BY TEMPLE GRANDIN from NYT At Home

Island Residents Protest at the Willows Inn After Workplace Allegations

By BY JULIA MOSKIN AND HALLIE GOLDEN from NYT Food

Boris Johnson Married in Stealth Ceremony, Reports Say

By BY MARK LANDLER from NYT World

Chelsea wins the Champions League, its chaos conquering City’s plan.

By Unknown Author from NYT Sports

Can You Hear Me Now, in the Hamptons?

By BY HANNAH SELINGER from NYT Style

U.S. to Reimpose Sanctions on Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing

By BY MIKE IVES from NYT U.S.

Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people.

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Big Setbacks Propel Oil Giants Toward a ‘Tipping Point’

By BY SOMINI SENGUPTA from NYT Climate

Friday, 28 May 2021

Covid-19: India's cases falling, and lost summer fear for festivals

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

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Comedy of errors in Argentine TV Shakespeare mix-up

An Argentine TV presenter confuses the Immortal Bard with a British namesake who died this week.

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Watch: Passenger attacks flight attendant in US

Incidents of violence or "unruly behaviour" have been on the rise in the US, according to airlines.

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As the Hamptons Booms, a New World of Luxury Problems

By BY JACOB BERNSTEIN from NYT Style

Is the Montauk Party Over?

By BY ALYSON KRUEGER from NYT Style

Desperately Seeking Lifeguards for Hamptons Pools

By BY ALEXANDRA TALTY from NYT Style

A Week of Big Blows for Big Oil

By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World

Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

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CCTV shows Khan before he carried out the attack

CCTV and other footage shown at the inquest shows Usman Khan before he carried out the attack.

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Emmys 2021: The binge-worthy TV shows in this year's race

Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, The Flight Attendant and I May Destroy You could all be nominated.

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Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics

Matt Stutzman was born without arms and always wanted to be a professional athlete.

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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2021

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

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After a 32-year battle for justice, what is Hillsborough's legacy?

As the collapse of the last criminal trial marks the end of a long legal road, Judith Moritz asks what the legacy of Britain’s worst sports disaster is.

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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?

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Tetraplegic Steven Webb is elected mayor of Truro

Steven Webb was paralysed as a teenager and 30 years later has become mayor of his home city.

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Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet - all from long tubes of mud.

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Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

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Champions League final: Dover Athletic face ruin in 'dog eat dog' football world

English clubs dominate Europe, but Dover Athletic face ruin at the bottom of the football pyramid.

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