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Sun, sand and civil rights: Uncovering Black history at the beach and beyond

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Travelers may not expect to find these seaside destinations along civil rights trails, but tour operators are eager to share their rich Black history.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/uzVIJnt1M

Air passengers promised fairer deal in compensation shake-up

Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nq9BkWdnM

Ayia Napa: Woman's conviction for gang rape lie overturned

The woman's appeal against her public mischief conviction is overturned at the Cypriot Supreme Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cp72WMrR3

Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oyaNpVr2m

Former England all-rounder Bresnan retires

Warwickshire's former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan announces his retirement at the age of 36. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WO9Cv1tA

F1 to make Covid vaccines mandatory

Formula 1 is to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all personnel this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T1sFjLZzg

‘Jeuje,’ ‘Zhoosh,’ ‘Zhuzh’: A Word of Many Spellings, and Meanings

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By BY HAYLEY PHELAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/YZXBaWgot

¿Estamos viviendo en una simulación?

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By BY FARHAD MANJOO from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/o3mIBpw8K

My twin boys spent kindergarten on Zoom. I watched their love of learning wither away.

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After the horrible challenges of the past two years, and with more difficulties on the horizon, my boys need school choice. And we need it now.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YL5OrVodF

Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7J0AFtofH

Rolling With Wee Man, and His Fans

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By BY CAITY WEAVER from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/Dn81O9Urw

Gary Mavin: Wife's shock at poor care before suicide death

Lea Mavin says it was shocking to hear a doctor thought her husband was feigning symptoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OmAqXonyp

Guns, Race, Abortion: Jennifer Haigh’s New Novel Humanizes Hot-Button Topics

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By BY JANET MASLIN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/NuDz4HaeP

Joe Biden and Peter Doocy Is the Rivalry Everyone Can Love

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3ILmFd3

Spring Break 2022: What are the entry, masking requirements at popular beach destinations?

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While travel is possible to most countries, vacationers can still expect to find COVID-related mandates in many beach destinations.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://bit.ly/3KTRnTu

Like Riding a Tilt-a-Whirl Manned by a Sadist

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By BY JENNIFER REESE from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/33U4seU

East Coast nor'easter, travel delays, NFL title games: 5 things to know this weekend

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Another winter storm is headed to the East Coast, it's conference championship weekend in the NFL and more news to start your weekend.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://bit.ly/3HetraW

Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3AVCMlX

Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AD3IXa

Otherworldly Beauty at Paris Couture Week

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By BY JESSICA TESTA from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3KTvPWZ

Will There Be Mardi Gras?

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By BY DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3rVy0AF

How Prabal Gurung Plans to Fall in Love This Year

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By BY RUTH LA FERLA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3u7HRWF

Biden on Supreme Court nominations: what he's said about filling vacancies on the nation's highest court

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Biden opposes 'court packing' but said naming a Black woman to the high court will be "the product of a process that extends our finest traditions."           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3r5EEoy

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rah5v7

Biden's travels, funeral for NYPD officer, Janet Jackson doc: 5 things to know Friday

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The president hits the road to tout his accomplishments, New York City honors slain officer Jason Rivera and more news to start your Friday.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35xChTl