Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Realme 8 Pro Survives JerryRigEverything Durability Tests: Watch Video

Realme 8 Pro was put through JerryRigEverything’s durability tests and it passed without having any catastrophic damage. The smartphone is made of plastic and is prone to scratches. It survived the bend test and held on for 24 seconds in the flame test.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s, Galaxy F12 India Launch Set for April 5; Key Specifications Listed on Flipkart

Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12 India launch is set for April 5, Flipkart has revealed. The online marketplace has also provided details about the specifications and design of Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12.

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Realme Narzo 30 Specifications and Image Leak via Certification Sites, Realme 8 5G Spotted on FCC

Realme Narzo 30 has been spotted on multiple certification sites including Indonesian Telecom and US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The phone is listed with the model number RMX2156 and it is tipped to feature 30W fast charging. The Realme Narzo 30 is said to pack a large 5,000mAh battery.

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4 Killed in Shooting at a Southern California Office Building

A child was among the victims as gunfire erupted in Orange County, the authorities said.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Card Guide: Keeping it Safe, Travel, Information, Passport and Benefits

For now, the best way to show that you’ve been inoculated against the coronavirus is a simple white card. Here, your key questions answered.

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4 Killed in Shooting in Southern California, Officials Say

A child was among the victims in the shooting, which took place at an office building in Orange, Calif., the authorities said.

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Ray LaHood failed to disclose $50,000 check with foreign ties

Mr. LaHood did not disclose the check on two government ethics forms, federal prosecutors said.

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Day 3 of Chauvin Trial: Five Takeaways

A witness broke down in sobs as he recounted his memory of George Floyd’s arrest. Jurors watched the fatal incident from the perspective of the police officers’ body cameras.

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Child Care in Crisis: Can Biden’s Plan Save It?

Child-care centers improvised during the pandemic, scrambling to stay open with razor-thin budgets and little government guidance. How long will the short-term solutions last?

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Man Is Charged With Smuggling in Crash That Killed 13 Migrants in California

More than two dozen people were crowded into an S.U.V. that collided with a tractor-trailer near the border. Jose Cruz Noguez was accused of coordinating the smuggling attempt.

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Jill Biden, in California, Lends Support to Farmworkers Seeking Vaccinations

The first lady was in Delano, Calif., to mark the birthday of César Chávez, the labor organizer who formed the country’s first successful farmworkers’ union.

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40 Years After Reagan, a Bet Big Government Can Get Something Done

President Biden feels a burning sense of competition, his aides say, to prove that democratic capitalism can work.

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Witnesses in Chauvin Trial Agonize Over Floyd's Death

During the third day of Derek Chauvin’s trial, witness after witness agonized over whether they could have done anything to stop what would eventually happen to George Floyd.

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Amazon v the union: The vote the online giant fears

The result of a vote in an Alabama warehouse could have ramifications for Amazon workers around the US.

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Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

A manufacturing subcontractor in Baltimore mixed ingredients from the coronavirus vaccines of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, setting back U.S. production of the “one-and-done” shot.

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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Meets Skepticism, Signaling Fight to Come

With Republicans lining up in opposition and some Democrats unsatisfied, the package faces hurdles on Capitol Hill.

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Ruling in Minnesota Rape Case Fuels Calls to Change Sexual Assault Law

The state Supreme Court tossed out a man’s conviction on a third-degree sexual conduct charge because the woman he was accused of assaulting was “voluntarily intoxicated” at the time.

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‘Mom Is Really Different’: Nursing Homes Reopen to Joy and Grief

Nursing homes, one of the most restricted settings in America during the pandemic, are allowing visitors again. But opening the doors has brought new complications.

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Supreme Court Arguments May Be Turning Point for N.C.A.A.

The justices will consider whether limits on payments to student-athletes violate antitrust laws.

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Her Book Is About Belonging. She’s Struggling With the Idea.

Sanjena Sathian’s debut novel, “Gold Diggers,” has already landed a TV deal with Mindy Kaling, but success is something both she and her characters grapple with.

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VW rebrand turns out to be April Fool's joke

The carmaker will not change its name to "Voltswagen" in the US despite earlier saying it would.

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Mafia fugitive caught after posting cooking show on YouTube

The Italian gangster had tried to hide his face but was identified by his distinctive tattoos.

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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why.

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ZTE S30, ZTE S30 Pro, ZTE S30 SE With 5G Support, Hole-Punch Displays Launched: Price, Specifications

ZTE S30, ZTE S30 Pro, and ZTE S30 SE have been launched in China with hole-punch display design and 5G support. Check out details on their pricing and specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G With Snapdragon 865 SoC Launched in India, 4G Variant Gets Latest Security Update

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G has been launched in India a few months after its 4G variant debuted in the country. While both the phones share most of the specifications, the 5G variant comes with a Snapdragon 865 SoC instead of an Exynos 990 chip.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Up for Sale Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have gone on sale once again in India today, March 31, at 12pm (noon). The two smartphone models have identical specifications except for the primary rear camera sensor.

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Mi Mix Fold Debuts as Xiaomi’s First Foldable Phone: Price, Specifications

Mi Mix Fold has been launched as Xiaomi’s first foldable phone. It comes with an inward folding design that is similar to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Huawei Mate X2.

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Samsung Chip Production Returns to Near-Normal Levels in Texas

Samsung has said that chip production at its US plant in Austin, Texas was now close to normal levels after more than a month of disruption that exacerbated a global chip shortage.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Apple Supplier Foxconn Warns of 'Materials Shortages', Profit Slips

Apple supplier Foxconn has warned of “materials shortages” amid tight global chip supplies as its profit slips.

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WWDC 2021: Apple to Host Annual Developers Conference in Online-Only Format Again as COVID-19 Cases Surge

Apple said it would host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an online-only format for the second year in a row. The event will take place from June 7 to June 11, as COVID-19 cases rise in the US.

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Two Ex-Deputies Face Manslaughter Charges in Black Man’s Death in Texas

The former Williamson County deputies were indicted on charges that they repeatedly shot Javier Ambler with a Taser during a traffic stop despite his pleas that he could not breathe.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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Judge Tosses Trump Campaign Aide Confidentiality Agreement

The case is one of several in which former President Donald J. Trump went after former aides that criticized him or his campaign,

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Chauvin Trial Day 2: Young Witnesses Offer Emotional Testimonies

On the second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial, eyewitnesses painted a harrowing and consistent picture of what they saw during the fatal arrest of George Floyd.

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G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind Behind Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90

Unlike other defendants in the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon, Mr. Liddy refused to testify and drew the longest prison term.

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‘No Place for a Child’: Inside the Tent Camp Housing Thousands of Migrant Children

Children are sleeping shoulder-to-shoulder in the overcrowded facility at Donna, Texas, which is housing more than 4,000 migrants amid a new surge on the border.

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Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

President Biden and leading congressional Democrats have made the far-reaching bill a top priority, but some proponents believe it needs major changes.

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State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

Even as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken similarly condemned abuses and oppression from China to Syria to Venezuela, he overturned aspects of the Trump administration’s human rights agenda.

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Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks

“We can’t be silent in the face of rising violence against Asian Americans,” President Biden said after an assault on a woman in New York.

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Getting One Vaccine Is Good. How About Mix-and-Match?

Researchers are exploring the possible benefits of pairing doses from two different Covid-19 vaccines.

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Biden Names Diverse Nominees for the Federal Bench

The president’s first choices for district and appeals court openings reflected his campaign promise to choose judges from outside of traditional backgrounds.

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The Cost of a Stuck Ship

A massive container ship that had been stuck in the Suez Canal is free. But the disruption isn’t over.

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South Dakota Wildfires Prompt Mount Rushmore to Close

Gov. Kristi Noem said the monument was not under threat but that gusting winds could cause conditions to change quickly.

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OnePlus Nord SE Launch Tipped to Be Cancelled, OnePlus Nord 2 May Debut in Less Than 5 Months

OnePlus Nord SE will not be launched and the reason for the cancellation of the alleged launch is not known, as per a tipster. OnePlus Nord SE was claimed to be in development in collaboration with graphic artist Joshua Vides. Furthermore, the tipster says that OnePlus Nord 2 will debut in less than five months.

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How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans Tonight

The Crescent City is the kind of place you daydream about long after you’re gone. Here are a few ways to be there in spirit.

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Augusta Savage, the Black Woman Artist Who Crafted an Unlikely Life

At the dawn of the Harlem Renaissance, Augusta Savage fought racism to earn acclaim as a sculptor, showing her work alongside de Kooning and Dalí. But the path she forged is also her legacy.

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Here Come Hot Desks and Zoom Rooms. And Holograms?

As more companies consider plans to bring workers back to the office, experts say to expect expanded gathering spaces and fewer personal workstations.

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Maryland’s State Song, a Nod to the Confederacy, Nears Repeal

The lyrics of “Maryland, My Maryland,” long criticized as sympathetic to the Confederacy, refer to Abraham Lincoln as a “despot” and Union soldiers as “Northern scum!”

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Family Travel Gets Complicated Without a Covid Vaccine for Kids

Amid the chatter of travel’s long-awaited rebound one year into the pandemic, many families with children feel largely left out of the conversation.

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Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro, Mi AX9000 Router, Wireless Charging Stand and Charging Pad Launched

Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro, Mi AX9000 Router, Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand, and a wireless charging pad have launched. The company unveiled the new products at an event on March 29.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Can Now Use Portrait Mode With Regular Camera With Latest Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra receive major camera improvements with the latest update along with April 2021 Android security patch. The update has rolled out in India first, with the rest of the world to follow soon.

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'We have your porn collection': The rise of Extortionware

Hacked firm's IT Manager named and shamed by hackers in extortion technique.

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Wales election: Fears over 'anonymous' social media adverts

Campaigners say the Welsh government has "missed an opportunity" to update election laws.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Poco X3 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 860 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco X3 Pro was launched in India on Tuesday as an upgrade to last year’s Poco X3. The new Poco phone is powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and features a 120Hz display.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T Getting March 2021 Security Patch in India With New OxygenOS Update

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8T smartphones have started getting the March Android security updates in India. The rollouts in Europe and North America will begin soon. The phones also get bug fixes, and optimisations.

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Poco X3 Pro Launch in India Today at 12 Noon: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Poco X3 Pro will be launched in India today at 12pm (noon). The phone debuted in the European market early last week alongside the Poco F3.

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Vivo Y30G With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y30G has debuted as the latest model in the company’s Y series. The new Vivo phone comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and features dual rear cameras. It also comes with a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Redmi Note 10 Goes on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 will go on sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Amazon and Mi.com starting 12pm (noon). It can also be purchased from Mi Home stores and offline retailers.

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‘No Excuse Not to Be Vaccinated’ in Texas, Which Expands Eligibility to All Adults

Texas and five other states began providing coronavirus vaccines to everyone 16 and older regardless of health conditions on Monday, with other states scheduled to do the same this week.

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‘Believe Your Eyes,’ Prosecutor Tells Jury on First Day of Derek Chauvin Trial

The lawyer for Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd, suggested that jurors should look beyond the video.

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With an Eye on 2024, a Rarely Bashful Pompeo Grows More Combative

Criticized for partisan activity even when he was the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo is taking aim at the Biden administration and talking like a candidate.

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Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

The administration is stepping up the pace of vaccinations and expanding access to shots, but it remains in a race against a virus on the upswing.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Support Page Goes Live in India, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G India support page has gone live on the Samsung India website suggesting that the phone may soon be making its debut in India. The page doesn’t reveal any further information about the phone, or the phone’s launch date.

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Water Shortages and Fires Loom After a Dry Winter

Monday: An update on California’s water situation. Also: A stair-walking love story.

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How to Watch the Derek Chauvin Trial

The trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd will be livestreamed from Minneapolis, and the public’s interest in the case may make this one of the highest-profile trials in recent memory.

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Access to rural-broadband funding plagued by delays

Applications are stuck in limbo as the deadline for valuable broadband vouchers looms.

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Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet

The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America.

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Deliveroo flotation price to be at bottom of target range

The food delivery business says it is pricing shares "responsibly" amid “volatile” market conditions.

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Apple Releases iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 Update to Fix Actively Exploited Security Flaw

Apple has released iOS 14.4.2 for iPhone and iPad models and watchOS 7.3.3 for Apple Watch models. The update brings a security fix for WebKit, a browser engine developed by Apple and primarily used in its Safari Web browser. Apple has said that the WebKit issue may have been deliberately exploited.

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Navalny vs. Putin

Our Moscow bureau chief, Anton Troianovski, talks to us about Aleksei Navalny’s political machine in Russia.

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Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Manhattan May Never Be the Same.

New York City, long buoyed by the flow of commuters into its towering office buildings, faces a cataclysmic challenge, even when the pandemic ends.

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Hawaii Residents Worry About Returning Tourists Heedless of Pandemic

For much of the pandemic, Hawaii had some of the strictest rules for visitors in the United States. But now testing can replace a quarantine in most areas.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G India Launch Confirmed for March 30

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is finally launching in India, the South Korean company confirmed. The phone is set to go on sale starting March 30. The Samsung S20 FE 5G is expected to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 865 SoC and run on Android 11 out-of-the-box in India. The phone could come with a triple rear camera setup and a 4,500mAh battery.

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Transgender Girls in Sports: G.O.P. Pushes New Front in Culture War

Lawmakers in a growing number of Republican-led states are advancing and passing bills to bar transgender athletes in girls’ sports, a culture clash that seems to have come out of nowhere.

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Boarding School During Covid

Screen-fatigued parents have been considering an education option that once seemed possible only for those in rarefied circles.

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In San Francisco, Turmoil Over Reopening Schools Turns a City Against Itself

The San Francisco school board has infuriated parents and the mayor. Now it has descended into chaos over accusations of racism.

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China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut

Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade

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'Delete abusers' accounts but educate them' - former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw

Former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw says deleting the social media accounts of abusers must also go hand in hand with educating them.

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Behind Closed Doors, ‘the Difficulty and the Beauty’ of Pandemic Hospice Work

“I did not really understand when people would ask, ‘Why me and why my family?’” a hospice chaplain said. “Now I was asking the same questions.”

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Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Manhattan May Never Be the Same.

New York City, long buoyed by the flow of commuters into its towering office buildings, faces a cataclysmic challenge, even when the pandemic ends.

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Czech Billionaire Is Among 5 Killed in Heli-Skiing Crash Near Alaska Glacier

Petr Kellner, the wealthiest person in the Czech Republic according to the Forbes list of billionaires, was part of the excursion, according to those who chartered the flight.

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An Asian-American Official Bared His Chest, Revealing Scars From His Army Service

“People question my patriotism, that I don’t look American enough,” Lee Wong, an elected official in an Ohio township, said at a recent public meeting.

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A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

Almost all of the residents at Forest Hills of D.C. got their initial Covid-19 shots in January. But nearly half of the staff there had declined. Would an effort to change their minds succeed?

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Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

Almost all of the residents at Forest Hills of D.C. got their initial Covid-19 shots in January. But nearly half of the staff there had declined. Would an effort to change their minds succeed?

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Scholastic Halts Distribution of Book by ‘Captain Underpants’ Author

The book, “The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future” by Dav Pilkey, includes images and tropes that perpetuate “passive racism,” the publisher said.

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These Shoes Contain a Drop of Human Blood. Nike Does Not Approve.

As a follow-up to its “Jesus Shoes,” the company MSCHF will sell 666 pairs of “Satan Shoes” in collaboration with the rapper Lil Nas X.

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In Montana, Bears and Wolves Become Part of the Culture Wars

The politics of predators seem poised to enter a new chapter in the state, which now seems intent on reviving some of the practices of a century ago that virtually exterminated wolves from Montana.

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Flooding in Nashville Kills at Least 4 as Water Keeps Rising

Dozens of people were rescued as cars were swept away and neighborhoods were swamped. “We’re not out of the woods yet,” officials said, as water levels climbed on the Cumberland River.

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Six States Open Vaccines to All Adults on Monday

“We must get every dose of vaccine into arms quickly,” said Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas.

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Billions (Yes, Billions) of Brood X Cicadas Will Soon Emerge

Swarms of cicadas, part of a group called Brood X, are expected to appear in 18 states in the next few weeks, just in time to help orchestrate the soundtrack of summer.

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How Murray and DeLauro Scored Big Wins in Biden's Stimulus

After working for decades on the issue, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro teamed up to ensure that the stimulus law included a lifeline to the nation’s poorest families.

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Edith Prentiss, Fierce Voice for New York’s Disabled, Dies at 69

She was passionate — and relentless — about making the city she loved navigable for everyone.

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Journalist Cleared of Defamation Charge Revives India’s #MeToo

A powerful politician sued Priya Ramani for criminal defamation after she accused him of sexual harassment. Women hope her clearing spurs a stalled movement.

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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After a Firefighter’s Death, His Son Gets a Truck Birthday Parade

Rows upon rows of police cars, fire trucks and construction vehicles showed up for Logan Lloyd’s 6th birthday, a day after his father was killed while battling a blaze at an assisted living center.

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Ten Months After George Floyd’s Death, Minneapolis Residents Are at War Over Policing

As the trial of a former officer accused of murdering Mr. Floyd kicks off, residents and community leaders have struggled to reach consensus on how to radically change public safety, and the role the police should play in that.

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Inside the Battle Over George Floyd Square

The trial over George Floyd’s death is underway in Minneapolis. What to do with his memorial site has become a controversy of its own.

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Inmate Is Killed in Hostage Standoff at Oklahoma Jail

A correction officer who had been taken hostage was rescued, officials said. The officer was injured and taken to a hospital.

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Racist Moments in WWE Catalog Are Missing on Peacock Streaming

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, is now showing old and new episodes of WWE Network wrestling. Some troubling segments in the network’s history disappeared in the transfer.

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Who Are The Original 20 Guantánamo Bay Detainees?

Starting with the Bush administration, the United States has gradually transferred all but two of the first 20 prisoners at the wartime detention facility to other nations. Here’s who, and where, they are.

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Glynn S. Lunney Dies at 84; Oversaw NASA Flights From Mission Control

He was hailed for leading the rescue of Apollo 13 astronauts when their spacecraft was rocked by an explosion en route to the moon, and for helping guide them home.

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Who Are The Original 20 Guantánamo Detainees? Where They Are Now

Starting with the Bush administration, the United States has gradually transferred all but two of the first 20 prisoners at the wartime detention facility to other nations. Here’s who, and where, they are.

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They Were Guantánamo’s First Detainees. Here’s Where They Are Now.

The Pentagon called the first 20 prisoners sent to Guantánamo in 2002 “the worst of the worst.” Just two remain there. Others are spread around the world — including four senior Taliban figures.

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In Washington, Policy Revolves Around Joe Manchin. He Likes It That Way.

Mr. Manchin’s belief in the need to keep the filibuster has set the stage for a collision between Democrats eager to use its majorities to pass sweeping legislation and a political throwback determined to restore bipartisanship.

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Under Biden, Diplomacy Is an Attractive Career Again

Interest in becoming a diplomat has grown, and President Biden’s outreach to other nations is appealing to aspiring diplomats, many of whom felt alienated by Trump policies.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy A42 5G Alleged BIS Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and Galaxy A42 5G have allegedly been spotted on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The Galaxy M42 5G has previously been spotted on other certification websites as well.

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Redmi Note 10 5G May Soon Launch in China, Alleged TENAA Listing Suggests

Redmi Note 10 5G may soon launch in Xiaomi’s home country China as the phone has been spotted on TENAA by a known tipster.

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Sharon Osbourne Leaves ‘The Talk,’ CBS Says

The television host had defended Piers Morgan, a journalist who questioned an account by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, about life in Britain’s royal family.

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Sharon Osbourne Leaves the CBS Show 'The Talk'

The television host had defended Piers Morgan, a journalist who questioned an account by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, about life in Britain’s royal family.

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Poco F3 Teardown Video Shows LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, Vibration Motor, and Other Internals

Poco F3 teardown video shows its internals including the battery, vibration motor, fingerprint scanner, cameras, and liquid cooling technology.

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Mi 11 Ultra Alleged Geekbench Listing Shows 12GB RAM and Android 11 Ahead of March 29 Launch

Mi 11 Ultra has been allegedly spotted in a Geekbench listing with 12GB RAM, Android 11, and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Do We Even Need Friends, After the Pandemic?

The pandemic shrank many social circles to a skeleton crew. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing.

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C.D.C. Funding Gun Violence Research For First Time in Decades

As the C.D.C. funds gun violence studies for the first time in a generation, public health experts are hopeful it will eventually guide lawmakers through the partisan gridlock — and save thousands of lives.

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In Washington, Policy Revolves Around Joe Manchin. He Likes It That Way.

Mr. Manchin’s belief in the need to keep the filibuster has set the stage for a collision between Democrats eager to use its majorities to pass sweeping legislation and a political throwback determined to restore bipartisanship.

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As Pandemic Upends Teaching, Fewer Students Want to Pursue It

Disruptions to education during the pandemic are turning people away from a profession that was already struggling to attract new recruits.

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Broadcasting ‘the Shock, the Horror, the Outrage’ Live, Again and Again

After Columbine, the media faced criticism for focusing on the assailants rather than on the victims. A lot has changed since 1999 — except the need to cover the tragedies in the first place.

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She Vanished Decades Ago. Her Children Just Learned She Had Been Killed.

William Heiser Jr. said his father had told him and his sister that their mother, Marie Heiser, had “just packed up her stuff and left.”

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Virginia Beach Shootings Leave at Least 2 Dead

The police chief described a “chaotic” night involving what appeared to be three instances of gunfire.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people.

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Georgia Law Kicks Off Partisan Battle Over Voting Rights

Civil rights groups quickly challenged a new law placing restrictions on voting, while President Biden denounced it as “Jim Crow.” Republicans in other states are determined to follow suit with their own measures.

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Small Towns Grieve After Tornadoes Across Georgia and Alabama

Dozens of tornadoes tore across Alabama and Georgia beginning on Thursday, leaving at least six dead and many neighborhoods in tatters.

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D.C. Statehood Backers Want to Be Included in Voting Rights Bill

In a change in tactics, advocates are pushing for statehood to be included in a broader bill taking shape.

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A Biden Administration Strategy: Send In the Scientists

Gavin Schmidt, a leading climate scientist, will fill a newly created job of climate adviser to NASA, in a prominent example of Biden’s pledge to focus on climate policy.

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Fear of Inflation Finds a Foothold in the Bond Market

There is little evidence for a big jump in prices, but some economists and bond investors fear President Biden’s policies could lead to inflation.

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iQoo Z3 With Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC, 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Z3 is the latest smartphone in the Vivo-sub brand’s lineup that has launched in China. It comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G Is Named Best Budget Phone of 2021 by Consumer Reports Despite Limited Software Support

OnePlus Nord N10 5G has been named the best budget phone of 2021 by Consumer Reports, while OnePlus Nord N100 is called the best phone for all-day battery life. Consumer Reports, however, didn’t highlight limited software support.

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Asus ZenFone 7, ZenFone 7 Pro Getting Android 11 Update With March 2021 Security Patch

Asus ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro are receiving their share of Android 11 update in Taiwan along with March 2021 android security patch. Asus hasn’t detailed any information on when the rest of the world will get the update.

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SpaceX Rocket Debris Seen Over Seattle and Portland, Astronomers Say

Astronomers said the objects were debris from a SpaceX rocket. Not everyone got the memo.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

iPhone 12 Pro Max Is Best iPhone of 2021, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Best Android Phone: Consumer Reports

iPhone 12 Pro Max has been dubbed the best iPhone to buy in 2021 by the non-profit organisation Consumer Reports. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra takes the title of best Android phone for 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s Price in India Tipped to Start From Rs 8,999

Samsung Galaxy F02s could be priced at Rs 8,999 for the 3GB + 32GB storage variant, and Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage version, as per a tipster. The smartphone was previously spotted on Google Play Console listing and could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy M02s, or the Galaxy A02s.

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Moto G100, Moto G50 With 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G100 is priced at EUR 499.99 (roughly Rs. 42,500) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The Moto G50, on the other hand, is priced at EUR 229.99 (roughly Rs. 19,500) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. The Moto G100 comes in Iridescent Ocean, Iridescent Sky, and Slate Grey colour options.

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Minneapolis Police Investigate Punching of a Black Teenager by an Officer

The events were recorded on video by an eyewitness and came as residents had been protesting another teenager’s arrest in connection with what police said was a “violent felony carjacking.”

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Jacob Blake Sues Police Officer Who Shot Him

Mr. Blake, a Wisconsin man who was partially paralyzed in the encounter last year, did not “initiate any type of physical confrontation” with the police, according to a federal lawsuit.

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Why the Georgia G.O.P.’s Voting Rollbacks Will Hit Black People Hard

The state’s new Republican-crafted law is set to restrict voting access in ways that Democrats and voting rights groups say will have an outsize impact on Black voters.

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Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’

In his first formal news conference since taking office, President Biden offered an early glimpse of the man who inhabits the Oval Office and his approach to the presidency.

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Misogyny Fuels Violence Against Women. Should It Be a Hate Crime?

Experts say the everyday harassment women have learned to put up with — the catcalling and lewd gestures — connects directly with more serious abuses.

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National Book Critics Circle Names 2020 Award Winners

A novel about Shakespeare’s son, nonfiction about a slave rebellion in Jamaica and an essay collection exploring Asian-American identity were among this year’s winners.

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Bafta Games Awards 2021: Hades takes Best Game

The Ancient Greek action adventure won big on the night with five awards in total.

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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'

Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?

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Biden Assails Republicans Over Voting Rights and Defends Record on Border

At his first full-scale news conference as president, Mr. Biden doubled the administration’s goal for vaccinations in the first 100 days and said he expected to run for re-election in 2024.

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JAMA Editor Placed on Leave Following Racial Controversy

After a staff member dismissed racism as a problem in medicine on a podcast, a petition signed by thousands demanded a review of editorial processes at the journal.

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Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’

In his first formal news conference since taking office, President Biden offered an early glimpse of the man who inhabits the Oval Office and his approach to the presidency.

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A Heavily Armed Man at a Grocery Store Adds to Anxiety in Atlanta

Days after mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, Colo., a man carrying six weapons and wearing body armor was arrested at an Atlanta market.

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Death Toll from Texas’ Winter Storm Rises to 111

Officials previously had said that the storm, which devastated the state’s power grid in February, had killed nearly 60 people.

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Buttigieg Asks Congress for ‘Generational Investment’ in Infrastructure

The transportation secretary defended the Biden administration’s broad plans in a hearing as Democrats laid the groundwork for legislation and Republicans expressed skepticism.

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Boulder Shooting Suspect to Make First Court Appearance

Because of the seriousness of the charges, the judge will almost certainly not set a bond.

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Vivo X60 Pro+, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 With Snapdragon SoCs Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 Pro+, Vivo X60 Pro, and Vivo X60 have been launched in India. The trio of phones was originally launched in China. Check out price, specifications, and all other details.

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New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed

The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer.

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China's Tencent revenues surge thanks to gaming boom

The Chinese technology giant has also seen a big rise in international sales as it expands overseas.

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Big investors shun Deliveroo over workers' rights

Two of the UK's biggest investors won't invest in the delivery firm over concerns about workers' rights.

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Intel chief wants to make chips for Apple and other rivals

The chip-maker is to create a new business focused on serving third-party clients.

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Twitter: Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets

Malaysian tycoon says Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet is "a piece of human history".

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Mi 11 Series India Launch Will Be Soon, Xiaomi Says

Mi 11 series India launch has been confirmed by Xiaomi via a tweet. The company, however, hasn’t revealed the date of the launch and what phones it will launch under the series. Previous reports suggest that Xiaomi is likely to launch Mi 11 Lite, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra on March 29.

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Oppo Reno 5 Lite Debuts as Rebadged Oppo F19 Pro: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Lite has been launched in the Reno 5 series, with a hole-punch display and quad rear cameras. The new phone is a rebadged Oppo F19 Pro that debuted in India earlier this month and reached Kenya as the Oppo Reno 5F.

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OnePlus 9 Pro Gets DisplayMate A+ Rating, Sets 13 Performance Records

OnePlus 9 Pro’s DisplayMate review is out. The phone’s AMOLED Wide Gamut Mode covers 139 percent of sRGB and 110 percent of DCI-P3, making OnePlus 9 Pro’s display colour gamut one of the widest ever measured by DisplayMate.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Goes on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi Website: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max will go on sale in India at 12pm (noon) today, March 25. This will be the second sale for the phone since its launch earlier this month.

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Realme 8 Pro, Realme 8 First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Website: Price, Specifications

Realme 8 Pro and Realme 8 will go on their first sale today after being launched yesterday, March 24. The sale starts at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart, Realme India website, and offline stores.

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Vivo X60 Series to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, and Specifications

Vivo X60 series India launch is set for today. The launch is expected to bring the regular Vivo X60 alongside Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+ to the country. It will be livestreamed online through Vivo India social media channels.

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Vivo X60 Series to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, and Specifications

Vivo X60 series India launch is set for today. The launch is expected to bring the regular Vivo X60 alongside Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+ to the country. It will be livestreamed online through Vivo India social media channels.

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AI at work: Staff 'hired and fired by algorithm'

The TUC is calling for fresh legal protections to cover artificial intelligence in the workplace.

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Apple Music 'saylists' to help with speech issues

The project, from Warner Music, aims to use lyrics to help young people learn tricky sounds.

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After Boulder Mass Shooting, a City Grapples With Gun Control

Cities across the country have tried to adopt their own regulations. Boulder’s ordinance was blocked in court shortly before a mass shooting left 10 people dead.

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Democrats Escalate Voting Rights Drive, Targeting G.O.P. Restrictions

Democrats characterized the far-reaching elections overhaul as the civil rights battle of modern times. Republicans called it a power grab that would put their party at a permanent disadvantage.

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Senate Democrats Plan to Revive Obama-Era Climate Change Rule

Democrats hope to wipe out some of the executive-branch policies enacted in the last days of the Trump administration.

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Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty

“Ending the death penalty comes down to one fundamental question, one question: Is it fair?” said Gov. Ralph Northam, who signed the bill on Wednesday.

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Kamala Harris to Lead Administration’s Migrant Response

The president gave the vice president a prominent role in the politically charged issue at a time when thousands of children are being detained in facilities along the border.

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Biden Names Harris to Work With Central America on Migration

The president gave the vice president a prominent role in the politically charged issue at a time when thousands of children are being detained in facilities along the border.

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Heavily Armed Man Arrested in Atlanta Grocery Store

A man was charged with reckless conduct after walking into an Atlanta grocery store wearing body armor and carrying five guns, the police said.

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The Next Trick: Pulling Coronavirus Out of Thin Air

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new air sampler can help monitor for airborne pathogens, and signals renewed interest in bioaerosol surveillance.

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‘We Will Literally Go Anywhere’

Rental cottages snapped up. Hotels booked solid on weekends. Travel-starved Americans are scrambling to book vacations for late summer and the industry is reacting. Christmas in July, anyone?

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Will NFTs open up new opportunities for digital artists?

Digital-only artwork is being “tokenised” and sold for millions, Lara Lewington finds out more.

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Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits

The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.

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OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 9R: Price in India, Specifications Compared

In this article, we compare OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R specifications to detail their differences.

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China's biggest car brand to launch rival to Tesla

Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China.

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GameStop sales struggle after trading frenzy

GameStop provides its first financial update since it became the subject of a trading frenzy.

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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online

The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Moto G50 Render Leak Tips 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera, TENAA Listing Suggests 5,000mAh Battery

Moto G50 alleged renders and TENAA certification listing show that the smartphone, which is claimed to have the XT2137 model number, will pack a triple rear camera setup. Multiple reports also suggest that the phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and it will run on Android 11.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest, Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: Best Offers on Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, Other Phones

Amazon and Flipkart are running limited-period sales on mobile phones and electronics. We have handpicked the best offers you can grab on popular mobile phones from Apple, OnePlus, Samsung during these sales.

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OnePlus 9 Pro Survives JerryRigEverything Durability Tests

OnePlus 9 Pro went through JerryRigEverything’s durability tests and it survived. The phone did not break, scratch easily, or malfunction under heat.

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Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro are set to launch in India today, March 24. The launch event will be held virtually through a livestream. Both phones in the Realme 8 series are expected to have Super AMOLED displays and run on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top out-of-the-box. The Realme 8 Pro is also teased to come with a 108-megapixel primary camera.

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Janet Jackson and Kermit the Frog Added to National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress has designated 25 recordings, from modern pop hits to one of the earliest recordings of an American voice, as “audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time.”

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Goes on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro will go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Mi.com and Amazon at 12pm (noon). They can also be purchased from Mi Home stores, and offline retailers.

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Montana Governor Gets Written Warning After Killing a Wolf

Greg Gianforte did not complete a trapping certification course before trapping and killing a black wolf last month, a state wildlife official said.

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‘Beyond Comprehension:’ 10 Lives Lost in Boulder

Ten people were shot to death at a Colorado grocery store on Monday. The victims included a police officer who was among the first to arrive on the scene.

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Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams

More than 400,000 frauds and other cyber-crimes have been reported to police during the pandemic.

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YouTube drug-taking, sweary rap ad banned by ASA

The video, which appeared on YouTube, is banned for breaking rules on offensive content.

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Police raid home of vaccine text fraudster

More than 6,000 cases of Covid-related fraud and cyber-crime have been recorded by the UK's police forces during the pandemic.

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Boulder Shooting Survivors Describe ‘Listening to Him Kill Everyone You Know’

A deadly shooting at a Boulder supermarket left 10 people dead and a state full of grief and fury that it had happened again.

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Biden Seeks Assault Weapons Ban and Background Checks

After the second mass shooting in a week, the president said tighter gun laws should not be a partisan issue, but Republicans in Congress showed little interest in Democratic proposals.

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Duckworth and Hirono Refuse to Back Nominees Until Biden Taps More Asian-Americans

Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono said they would support only “diversity candidates” until President Biden addressed the dearth of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in his administration.

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Postal Service Plans Price Increases and Service Cuts to Shore Up Finances

The 10-year plan, which would lengthen promised delivery times and reduce post office hours, among other provisions, drew immediate condemnation from Democrats in Congress.

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Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra Launch on March 29 Confirmed by Xiaomi

Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will be launched in China on March 29, Xiaomi has announced on Weibo. The phones will be launched at the event scheduled for 7:30pm (GMT+8) in China. It will be an online event, and will be streamed on Xiaomi’s social media channels, including Facebook, and YouTube.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Top Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 sale is back this week. The sale is currently live for Plus members. We've handpicked the best offers available on popular mobile phones and electronics today.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Finally Get Stable Android 11 Update: Report

OnePlus 7 series and OnePlus 7T series are receiving stable Android 11 update, according to users on the OnePlus community forum.

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Nintendo Partners With Pokemon Go Maker Niantic on Pikmin Mobile Game

Nintendo said it is partnering with Pokemon Go app developer Niantic to create augmented reality (AR) titles, with a Pikmin-themed app launching this year.

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Tesla’s Autopilot Technology Faces Fresh Scrutiny

Federal regulators are investigating 23 recent accidents in which drivers were, or may have been, using the automatic steering and braking system.

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How to Virtually Become a Doctor

Medical schools and students alike have had to adapt to remote cadaver dissections and bedside-manner training via Zoom.

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Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet

Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown

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Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman.

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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore".

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Monday, March 22, 2021

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus Watch Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price

OnePlus 9 series launch is set for today (March 23), and it will bring OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus Watch. The launch will be livestreamed.

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OnePlus 9 Series India Prices Leak Hours Before Launch, Much Higher Than OnePlus 8, 8 Pro

OnePlus 9 series India pricing has leaked ahead of its launch later today, March 23. The OnePlus 9 is said to start at MRP Rs. 49,999 while the Pro variant is said to start at MRP Rs. 64,999.

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Vivo Y72 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y72 5G has been launched in Thailand with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The smartphone packs a triple rear camera setup and features a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

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What to Know About the Colorado Grocery Store Shooting

Ten people were killed in the attack at a supermarket in Boulder, Colo., including a police officer, the authorities said.

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First Atlanta, Then Boulder: Two Mass Shootings in a Week

Before the shootings in Atlanta last week, there had been no such killings since March 2020, according to the Violence Project.

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Judge Recently Blocked Boulder From Enforcing Assault-Weapon Ban

Boulder enacted bans on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines following the Parkland shooting. But a state district court judge ruled in March that the city couldn’t enforce them.

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Eric Greitens and Mo Brooks Announce Senate Bids in Missouri and Alabama

The hard-right Republicans’ entry to the races for open Senate seats heralded fiercely contested G.O.P. primaries in the two deeply conservative states.

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Colorado Has Seen Several Mass Shootings in Recent Years

Colorado has been the scene of a number of multiple fatal shootings in recent years.

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security

Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson held top intelligence posts in the military before she joined a post-Jan. 6 security review of the Capitol. She will have an all-female leadership team.

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Infrastructure Plan Seeks to Address Climate and Equality as Well as Roads

The proposal being prepared by the White House is intended to begin grappling with a number of big issues that President Biden focused on during the campaign.

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11 Years On, the Affordable Care Act Defies Opponents and Keeps Expanding

More than 200,000 have used a special enrollment period to sign up for health insurance under the act, while Alabama and Wyoming eye the law’s Medicaid expansion.

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Von Diaz’s Essential Puerto Rican Recipes

The journalist and cookbook author, who grew up traveling between Atlanta and Puerto Rico, collects dishes that tell stories about life on the island, and the flavors that bring her back to it.

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Chicago Suburb Shapes Reparations for Black Residents: ‘It Is the Start’

Officials in Evanston, Ill., were weighing how to distribute $10 million in reparations to those who suffered housing discrimination.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 5G Allegedly Spotted on BIS Site, Hinting at India Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy M62 5G has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, as per a report. The listing hints that the phone may launch in India soon, and may feature Samsung’s Exynos 5100 5G modem. The Samsung Galaxy M62 4G variant debuted as Galaxy F62 in India and is powered by the Exynos 9825 SoC.

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Who Wants ‘A Touch of Disney’? A Lot of People.

Monday: The demand to walk around and buy food at a Disney park is astronomical. Also: A recall update.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Gets Amazon Luna Game Streaming, Galaxy S20 Series Gets Camera Upgrade

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones users will now be able to stream games from Amazon Luna on their devices. The users need to get a controller to stream games. In a related development, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series of smartphones are reportedly getting a camera-related update.

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The Democrats’ Immigration Problem

We explain the Biden administration’s early struggles on immigration policy.

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OnePlus Nord N1 5G Design, Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Feature Same 6.49-Inch Display as Nord N10

OnePlus Nord N1 5G (not the official name) may be the successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 and it has been tipped to come with a similar design to the Nord N10.

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Moto G100 Design, Specifications Leak; Moto G60 Variants, Specifications Surface Too

Moto G100 leaked design and specifications show the same specifications as the Motorola Edge S. The Moto G60 specifications have also reportedly leaked that suggest a Snapdragon 732G SoC.

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iQoo U3X 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo U3X 5G has been launched in China, and is a toned-down version of the iQoo U3 smartphone. The iQoo U3X 5G features a 6.58-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G processor. The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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OnePlus 9 Series Sees Over 3 Million Reservations in China Ahead of This Week's Launch

OnePlus 9 series has garnered huge anticipation before its launch with two million reservations in China. The company will also launch the OnePlus Watch with the smartphone series on March 23.

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Foods From Afar Hope to Catch the Eye of American Shoppers

Immigrant entrepreneurs are working with designers and brand strategists to create packaging that appeals to a wider range of consumers.

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Does Requiring Only Men to Register for the Draft Violate the Constitution?

The Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether one of the last sex-based distinctions in federal law should survive now that women can serve in combat.

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Amazon Fab Phone Fest Begins: Price Cuts on OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Pro, More Phones

OnePlus 8 Pro is listed with Rs. 3,500 coupons effectively making it available for Rs. 51,499 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option and Rs. 56,499 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. Both the phones are listed with exchange offers for further discounts.

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Meet Wyoming’s New Black Sheriff, the First in State History

The appointment is symbolic for both Wyoming and the Mountain West, which has been insulated from much of the national reckoning over race and policing.

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Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time

Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people.

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Police warn students to avoid science website

Universities are urged to block a science research website, which police say could put data at risk.

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

OnePlus 9 Series Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch, Will Launch in China With ColorOS

OnePlus 9 series specifications have surfaced online via a now removed listing on T-Mobile’s support page. The OnePlus 9R will have attachable gaming triggers and the OnePlus 9 series will launch with ColorOS in China.

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Jio 5G Smartphone, JioBook Laptop May Debut at AGM 2021: Report

Reliance Jio may launch a 5G smartphone and a low-cost laptop called JioBook at this year’s Annual General Meeting, which may take place in September, as per a report. The 5G phone may run on Android Go, or Android-based JioOS, the report cited an executive close to Jio and Google as saying.

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Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 Expected to Launch at Global Event Today: What to Expect, How to Watch Livestream

The Poco X3 Pro is expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC. The Poco F3 meanwhile, is rumoured to be a rebadged Redmi K40, which Xiaomi launched in China last month. This, the Poco F3 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'

Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses.

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Miami Beach, Overwhelmed by Spring Break, Extends Emergency Curfew

The city has been criticized for its enforcement of the curfew in South Beach over the weekend, when the police used pepper balls to try to disperse crowds.

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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.

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Tom Reed, Facing Groping Allegation, Says He Won’t Seek Re-election in 2022

The New York congressman, who apologized to a former lobbyist who accused him of touching her inappropriately, also said he wouldn’t run for governor.

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.

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Evidence in Capitol Attack Most Likely Supports Sedition Charges, Prosecutor Says

“I personally believe the evidence is trending toward that, and probably meets those elements,” said Michael Sherwin, who had led the Justice Department’s inquiry into the riot.

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Postal Service Struggles to Speed Up Delivery, Compounding Its Troubles

Months after the election highlighted the agency’s problems, delivery times are still falling short of its standards, and a plan to try to shore up its finances could further slow some mail.

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After Spa Attacks, Officers Handcuffed Victim’s Anguished Husband for Four Hours

In an interview with a Spanish-language news outlet, Mario González described his confusion and frustration as sheriff’s deputies detained him after the shooting.

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Why Some Georgia Lawmakers Want Last Week’s Shootings Labeled Hate Crimes

Violence that left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent, will be the first stress test for a Georgia hate crime law.

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After Spa Attacks, Officers Handcuffed Victim’s Anguished Husband for Four Hours

In an interview with a Spanish-language news outlet, Mario González described his confusion and frustration as sheriff’s deputies detained him after the shooting.

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Hugh Newell Jacobsen, Famed Modernist Architect, Dies at 91

Mentored by Louis Kahn, he created designs for clients like Meryl Streep and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, as well as colleges and museums.

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Scenes of Mourning and Defiance

People gathered at memorials and rallies across the country to denounce the shootings in Atlanta and call for an end to anti-Asian violence.

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$29 Billion Railroad Merger to Connect U.S., Mexico and Canada

The deal is an effort by Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern to capitalize on an expected increase in the flow of trade as the three countries rebound from the pandemic.

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How Senator Ron Johnson Helps Erode Confidence in Government

Pushing false theories on the virus, the vaccine and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Mr. Johnson, the Republican senator from Wisconsin, has absorbed his party’s transformation under Donald Trump.

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Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse Founder and C.E.O., Dies at 65

Mr. Taylor died by suicide after suffering from post-Covid-19 symptoms, including severe tinnitus, the company said.

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Robina Asti, Who Made History on the Ground and in the Air, Dies at 99

As a transgender veteran in her 90s, she challenged government bureaucracy. She then set a record as the oldest working flight instructor.

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Clash Between Union Campaigns and Private Property at Supreme Court

A California regulation lets labor organizers enter private property to meet with farmworkers. In a case the court will hear Monday, challengers say that amounts to a government taking of property.

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Milk for Floors, Bread for Walls: 19th-Century Cleaning Tips for the Modern Era

Just in time for spring cleaning, a conservation group in England has delved into the past for how to clean in the present.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Secret Visit to Afghanistan

The trip makes Lloyd J. Austin III the first member of President Biden’s cabinet to visit the country. He met with the Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani.

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The 65+ Crowd Is Vaccinated and Ready to Party

Older Americans still make up a majority of those who have been inoculated, and many are taking advantage and venturing out.

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$325,000 Settlement for Teacher Over Trump References Removed From Yearbook

A New Jersey teacher was suspended in 2017 after, she says, the school administration told her to remove a reference to Mr. Trump from a student’s shirt in a photo.

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New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables.

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Excellence Runs in the Family. Her Novel’s Heroine Wants Something Else.

Kaitlyn Greenidge and her sisters achieved success in their fields. In her historical novel, “Libertie,” she focuses on a Black woman who doesn’t yearn to be the first or only one of anything.

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Access, Influence and Pardons: How a Set of Allies Shaped Trump’s Choices

A loose collection of well-connected groups and individuals led by a pair of Orthodox Jewish organizations had striking success in winning clemency for white-collar criminals during the Trump presidency.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

How to Save Photos in JPG Format on iPhone

If your iPhone saves photos in HEIC format, then here’s a quick guide on how you can change the default camera settings.

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Two New Orleans State Senators Win Runoff Spots for U.S. House Seat

Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson will meet in an April runoff for the seat vacated by Cedric L. Richmond.

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Elon Musk denies Tesla cars are used for spying in China

The electric carmaker boss addresses reports of security concerns raised by China's military.

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Richard H. Driehaus, Champion of Classic Architecture, Dies at 78

A Chicago investor and philanthropist, he was an apostle of historic preservation and established an annual prize to celebrate traditional design.

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Georgia Attacks Prompt a Muted Reaction in Asia

Six of the eight victims were of Asian descent. But in China and South Korea, debate over the violence played out with far less intensity than it did in the United States.

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Police Mishandled Black Lives Matter Protests, Reports Say

Inquiries into law enforcement’s handling of the George Floyd protests last summer found insufficient training and militarized responses — a widespread failure in policing nationwide.

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Protest Planned in Atlanta to #StopAsianHate

The event, set for 1 p.m. in a park next to the State Capitol, is being billed as way for people to “come together to grieve, heal and support.”

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Protest Planned in Atlanta to #StopAsianHate

The event, set for 1 p.m. in a park next to the State Capitol, is being billed as way for people to “come together to grieve, heal and support.”

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Sexual Anguish of Atlanta Suspect Is Familiar Thorn for Evangelicals

The man accused of killing eight people at spas was a churchgoer who told officers he was addicted to sex. Parts of evangelical culture imply that sexual sins are more serious than others.

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‘Dear G.I.’: An Unlikely Friendship Built on Letters From a Foxhole

In 1966, a Massachusetts mother of three began writing to young men serving in Vietnam. One became her most steadfast pen pal, writing her 77 letters over seven years.

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Russian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot

He allegedly offered an employee $1m (£721,000) to install ransomware at a Nevada battery plant.

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Poco X3 Pro Price and Specifications Tipped by Vietnamese Retailer, May Go on Sale from March 26

Poco X3 Pro price and specifications have surfaced on a Vietnamese retailer site ahead of the expected launch. Some renders showing the design of Poco X3 Pro have also been leaked.

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After Being Scratched and Punched, Trump Wax Figure Is Removed

The figure at Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax in San Antonio was so badly battered that it required repairs.

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Man Says He Lived in Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium for Years

Several people corroborated parts of the account of Tom Garvey, a Vietnam veteran and former stadium employee who described his “secret apartment” in a recent book.

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Rooting for Your Home Team in Person? Here’s What You Need to Know.

This spring, big-league games are luring fans to stadiums and arenas. Expect varying levels of mask-wearing, social distancing and pregame testing.

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Biden Clashes With China and Russia in First 60 Days

It may look like the bad old days of the Cold War, but today’s bitter superpower competition is about technology, cyberconflict and influence operations.

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Fact-Checking Claims on the Migrant Surge at the U.S.-Mexico Border

As migrants arrive at the southwestern border in increasing numbers, lawmakers and officials are misleading about border policies, migrants, the coronavirus and immigration flows.

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How the Pandemic Changed Your Politics

Worry, anxiety, hope: Readers shared how they experienced a wild year in American life and politics.

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Louisiana Special Election Sets Up a Democratic Showdown

The first competitive special congressional election of 2021 will unfold on Saturday, with two rival Democrats poised for a runoff to succeed the Biden adviser Cedric Richmond.

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Atlanta Shooting Victims Are Remembered for Love and Hard Work

Among the eight people killed at Atlanta-area spas this week was a wife going for a massage with her husband, and immigrant mothers working long hours to support their children.

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In a Boost to Reopening Schools, C.D.C. Says Students Can Be 3 Feet Apart

The previous recommendation of six feet of distancing was a major obstacle to bringing students back for in-person learning.

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Confronting Violence Against Asians, Biden Says That ‘We Cannot Be Complicit’

Vice President Kamala Harris joined the president in forcefully condemning the killings in Atlanta. “Racism is real in America, and it has alway been,” she said.

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Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.

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House Votes to Avert Deep Medicare Cuts to Pay for $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan

The measure is likely to become the subject of negotiations later in the year over government spending and debt.

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Five Who Used Marijuana in Past Will Exit White House, Calling New Guidelines Into Question

The episode highlighted how murky new guidelines toward past use are, particularly for a White House that has pledged to embrace progressive positions.

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In Restricting Early Voting, the Right Sees a New ‘Center of Gravity’

Donald Trump is no longer center stage. But many conservative activists are finding that the best way to raise money and keep voters engaged is to make his biggest fabrication their top priority.

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‘Serial Stowaway’ Is Arrested at O’Hare (Again), 2 Days After TV Confessional

Marilyn Hartman, a 69-year-old woman notorious for sneaking aboard flights, was arrested on Tuesday in Chicago. Her lawyer suggested that she was set off by a recent TV news report about her.

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Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option

Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person.

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Realme 8 Series to Feature Realme UI 2.0 Out-of-the-Box, Super AMOLED Display, 50W Fast Charging

Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro smartphones will be launched with Realm UI 2.0 based on Android 11, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed. Both these phones will also feature Super AMOLED displays and 50W fast charging. The Pro variant is claimed to feature the second generation of Starry Mode, and Starry Mode time-lapse video shooting.

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Android 12 DP2 Now Out: How to Download It on Your Pixel Phone, and What’s New

Android 12 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has started rolling out for all compatible Google Pixel phones. The new Android release brings a list of interface-level changes and various new features over the previous Android developer preview. It is available for download for app developers.

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Micromax In 1 First Impressions: Cautiously Optimistic

The Micromax In 1 is aimed at the budget segment and offers basic features, plus a distinct design that should help it grab attention. Here are our first impressions.

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Micromax In 1 With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Micromax In 1 has launched in India with impressive specifications like a triple rear camera setup, a full-HD+ display, a large 5,000mAh battery with fast charging, and more.

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U.S. Rushes to Expand Covid Vaccine Eligibility in a ‘Race Against Time’

As coronavirus cases nationwide have plateaued, at least 17 states have committed in recent days to widening the list of people who may get a vaccine.

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Samsung Galaxy A82 Tipped to Pack 64-Megapixel Main Camera Sensor

Samsung Galaxy A82 will reportedly come with a 64-megapixel main sensor. A report says that Samsung may use the Sony IMX686 sensor instead of its own ISOCELL GW1 sensor. The phone is also said to come equipped with a QRNG chip for extra security.

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OnePlus 9R India Launch Confirmed for March 23, to Bring ‘Robust Flagship Experience’

OnePlus 9R is launching in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro on March 23, OnePlus Co-Founder and CEO Pete Lau confirmed in a media interview. The new OnePlus phone is claimed to bring a “robust flagship experience at a more accessible price point.”

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Asian-American Lawmakers Call Out Racist Language: ‘I Am Not a Virus’

House lawmakers described the fear and trauma rippling through the Asian-American community, and they argued that an uptick in violence was a result of the rise of anti-China messaging stoked during the pandemic.

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Motorola Edge+ Starts Receiving Android 11 Update on Verizon Wireless

Motorola and Verizon Wireless are rolling out the Android 11 update for Motorola Edge+. It also receives the February 2021 Android security patch. The update has only rolled out in the US while other regions might receive the update soon.

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LAPD Investigating Armie Hammer Sexual Assault Allegation

The Los Angeles Police Department disclosed the investigation after a woman said at a news conference that Mr. Hammer had sexually assaulted her in 2017.

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In First Talks, Dueling Accusations Set Testy Tone for U.S.-China Diplomacy

U.S. officials said the two days of discussions would continue, but accused the Chinese delegation of violating the format for meetings that had sought to find common ground between the superpowers.

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Accused Gunman Had Visited Massage Parlors He Targeted, Police Say

The suspect, who was a customer at two of the spas in the Atlanta area that were attacked this week, spent time in a rehab clinic for a self-described sexual addiction.

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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

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House Votes to Give Millions of Dreamers and Farmworkers a Path to Citizenship

Democrats vowed the votes would be the first step toward enacting President Biden’s immigration agenda. But Republicans galvanized by border politics promised to stop even the most popular measures.

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Twelve Jurors Seated in Chauvin Case

The court has selected 12 jurors in the case of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murder in the death of George Floyd. Opening statements are scheduled for March 29.

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The U.S.-China Talks: A Meeting of Friends and Foes

What, exactly, are the political stakes? We asked our correspondent David Sanger for a rundown.

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‘I was sick to my stomach’: George W. Bush denounces the Capitol riot in a new interview.

Asked if he thought the 2020 presidential election was stolen, Mr. Bush responded, “No.”

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Realme GT Neo to Launch on March 31, Dimensity 1200 SoC Teased

Vice President of Realme and President of Global Marketing, Xu Qi Chase took to [Weibo](https://ift.tt/3sbjVOc) to announce that the Realme GT Neo is launching in China on March 31. He also confirmed that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The poster doesn’t reveal the design or any other details of the upcoming smartph...

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Asus ZenFone 8 Mini Tipped to Feature 120Hz Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC

Asus ZenFone 8 Mini reportedly has “SAKE” codename and will allegedly come with 5.92-inch 120Hz refresh rate display. The phone may be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and is claimed to feature a 64-megapixel sensor, as per the kernel source code and firmware on Asus ROG Phone 5.

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Chuck Schumer Stalls Climate Overhaul of Flood Insurance Program

Senator Chuck Schumer is objecting to a plan that would raise costs for some of his constituents by bringing flood insurance rates in line with climate risks.

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Help! Will All My Travel Vouchers Expire Before I Can Use Them?

Vouchers and trip credits emerged as a major consumer flash point at the start of the pandemic. Here’s a look at what some major travel companies are offering in the way of flexibility.

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Still Stuck at Home? It Might Be Time to Work on That Novel.

Online writing groups have thrived during the pandemic, with membership fueled by more time at home and fewer to no social obligations.

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Tribal Communities Set to Receive Big New Infusion of Aid

President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief package provides $31 billion for tribal nations and Indigenous people to address longstanding problems like poor health care.

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A sheriff’s deputy faced criticism for saying the suspect had a ‘bad day’ and for anti-Asian Facebook posts.

Captain Jay Baker, the spokesman for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, was widely condemned on social media.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Get MIUI 12.0.6.0 Update With Camera Improvements

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have started getting MIUI 12.0.6.0 with camera improvements. The new update comes just days after the debut of the Redmi Note 10 series in India.

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Openreach price rules aim to boost full-fibre net rollout

Regulator Ofcom will not cap Openreach's fees for full-fibre connections for at least 10 years.

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Poco X3 Pro Teased to Offer Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Protection Ahead of Launch

The company took to its India Twitter handle to tease the arrival of Gorilla Glass 6 protection on the Poco X3 Pro. The teaser video shows that the Poco X3 Pro may be able to take up to 28 kg of weight thanks to the new protection. It is also teased to be scratch resistance with the video showing no signs of scratches with a 4 Newton Load object.

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GameStop: Reddit users investing in gorilla conservation

WallStreetBets users flooded a conservation organisation with donations.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, New Laptop, Other Upcoming Products Launch Timeline Tipped

Samsung’s upcoming product lineup has been leaked by a tipster. A mini-roadmap shows some of the upcoming products which include the Samsung Galaxy A22 series, the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, the Galaxy S21 FE, and more.

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Realme Narzo 30 4G, Narzo 30 5G Launch in India ‘Very Soon’, Madhav Sheth Reveals

Realme Narzo 30 launch in India will take place “very soon”, Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth revealed in a video session. Sheth also said that the recently launched Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A are set to receive Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in early access in the third quarter of 2021.

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Asus ROG Phone 5 Fails Durability Test Miserably, Breaks Under Hand Pressure

Asus ROG Phone 5 is bundled with a detachable fan for intense gaming sessions and in its scratch test, it starts to show marks at level 6. Furthermore, there are rubber stoppers put in place for the charging port that may not last for more than a week. The sides scratch easily as they are made of metal and the SIM tray also lacks rubber lining for extra water protecti...

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Samsung Galaxy M12 to Go on Sale in India for First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Samsung Galaxy M12 will go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung.com. Launch offers include a Rs. 1,000 cashback on ICICI Bank credit card and EMI transactions. The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) IST.

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Driver Charged in Crash That Killed 8 Immigrants in Texas

An Austin man who led a trooper on a chase that exceeded 100 m.p.h. faces a maximum term of life in prison if convicted, U.S. prosecutors said.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max was launched alongside the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro and will go on sale in India for the first time today, March 18, at 12pm (noon).

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Suspect in Atlanta Spa Attacks Is Charged With 8 Counts of Murder

Six of the eight people killed were women of Asian descent, setting off a new wave of outrage and fear.

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The Growing Power of Asian-Americans in Georgia Now Comes With Fear

The killing of eight people in Atlanta and suburban Cherokee County has come amid a rising tide of anti-Asian incidents nationwide.

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As Biden and Xi Begin a Careful Dance, a New American Policy Takes Shape

Top administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts for the first time on Thursday as the United States shifts to a more competitive posture with Beijing.

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Coronavirus Reinfections Are Rare, Danish Researchers Report

People over 65 are more likely to experience a second bout with the virus, according to a large study of medical records.

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White House to Spend Billions to Increase Virus Testing and Ease Reopening

As coronavirus infection rates decline, fewer are getting tested for the virus. The Biden administration wants to reverse that to ensure that schools and workplaces can reopen safely.

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A Traveler’s Worst Nightmare: When Your Covid-19 Test Comes Back Positive

Contracting the coronavirus while far from home is a frightening possibility. And sometimes it happens, with consequences that can be deadly.

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Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Crunch on a Global Level

Samsung Electronics warned it’s grappling with the fallout from a “serious imbalance” in semiconductors globally, becoming the largest tech giant to voice concerns about chip shortages spreading beyond the automaking industry.

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Apple Agrees to Let Russians Pre-Install Local Apps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Machines Starting April 1

Apple, in an unprecedented move, will offer an option to install apps from Russian developers on the devices it sells in the country.

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Vivo V17 Starts Receiving Android 11-Based Funtouch OS 11 Update in India: Report

Vivo V17 starts receiving Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 stable updates according to users on Twitter. However, some users are reporting bugs and issues with the update.

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Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Expected Price and Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event is taking place later today where the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72 are expected to debut. The event will begin at 10am ET (7:30pm IST).

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Redmi Note 9 Series, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 Prime Listed With Price Cuts of Up to Rs. 2,000 in India

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is listed for Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model and Rs. 17,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. This model sees a price cut of up to Rs. 2,000. The new prices are reportedly being offered in retail stores as well, apart from being live on Amazon India and Mi.com. The report says that these prices will be live till March 31...

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To Help Black Developers, Programs Start With Access to Capital

Several banks have announced initiatives totaling billions of dollars that are aimed at addressing racial inequalities, but observers say the programs need to be carefully tailored.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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Mental health and scams: 'I'd have paid anything to make me feel better'

A charity calls for protection against online scams, as one victim tells of how she was pressurised to pay.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

iQoo Neo 5 With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 66W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 5 is on pre-sale in China and boasts of impressive specifications like Snapdragon 870 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM, a 120Hz refresh rate, and more.

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Oppo Reno 5F With Quad Rear Cameras, 30W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5F runs on Android 11 based ColorOS 11.1. It packs a 4,310mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P95 SoC and has a quad camera setup at the back.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. The Redmi phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G and includes up to 8GB of RAM.

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McConnell Threatens Retaliation for Filibuster Change as Idea Gains Strength

President Biden on Tuesday said for the first time that he supported changing the rules for the tactic, even as Senator Mitch McConnell promised a “scorched earth” response if Democrats did so.

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Indianapolis Man Killed 4 After Fight Over Stimulus Check, Police Say

A 7-year-old was among those killed. A man found hiding in a friend’s attic by a SWAT team is expected to face murder and robbery charges, officials said.

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Surge in Migrants Defies Easy or Quick Solutions for Biden

The administration expects more apprehensions at the border this year than at any point in the past two decades. Enacting policy to deal with the problems faces deep-rooted political and logistical challenges.

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8 People Killed in Atlanta-Area Massage Parlor Shootings

Four people were killed in the Buckhead neighborhood hours after four were killed in the suburb of Acworth. It is not clear whether the shootings are connected.

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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Leaves Liberty University Think Tank

The Falkirk Center, named for its founders, Jerry Falwell Jr. and Charlie Kirk, was the center of evangelical Trumpism. Now, both are gone.

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The Costly, Painful, Lonely Burden of Care

Health care in the U.S. relies on an “invisible army” of caregivers — mostly women. For many, stunted careers, lost earnings and exhaustion are part of the fallout.

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8 Immigrants Killed in Border City Crash

The victims were riding in a pickup truck that was being chased by the police when it collided head-on with another pickup near Del Rio, Texas, the authorities said.

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Feinstein’s Future Could Swing on Husband’s Potential Posting Overseas

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, is seeking an overseas posting, which could pave the way for her to leave the Senate. She said she would “absolutely’’ serve out her term.

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Bitcoin ad banned for 'misleading pensioners'

The ad targeted individuals who were unlikely to know the risks involved, a watchdog's ruling said.

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Museum Alive: App brings a dinosaur to your living room

The augmented reality app, Museum Alive, allows users to experience a prehistoric world up close.

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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure

Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets.

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Online abuse: 'I found out my husband had indecent images'

People are urged to look out for signs family members are viewing illegal images online.

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