Sunday 28 February 2021

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident

Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.

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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar

Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic

"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.

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Three Wichita Police Officers Injured in ‘Possible Explosion,’ Officials Say


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A Day Before He Speaks, Conservative Gathering Is Mostly About Trump


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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'

Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'

Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.

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Smoky Artwork by Judy Chicago at Desert Zoo Is Canceled


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Cuomo Is Accused of Sexual Harassment by a 2nd Former Aide


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F.D.A. Clears Johnson & Johnson’s Shot, the Third Vaccine for U.S.


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New Zealand’s largest city enters its second lockdown in February.


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China’s Seniors, Seeking Retirement Homes, Find Scams Instead


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Crossword Buff


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Fred Segal, Designer Who Commodified California Cool, Dies at 87


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Saturday 27 February 2021

The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'

Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden.

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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

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

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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner

Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok.

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Ethiopia’s War Leads to Ethnic Cleansing in Tigray Region, U.S. Report Says


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House Democrats are getting ready to approve President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan.


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Raymond Cauchetier, Whose Camera Caught the New Wave, Dies at 101


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F.D.A. Expert Panel Endorses Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine


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Thousands of Migrant Children Detained in Resumption of Trump-Era Policies


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President Biden Lets a Saudi Murderer Walk


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Meisha Porter, Longtime N.Y.C. Educator, to Take Over Country’s Largest School System


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Stimulus, Saudi Arabia, Golden Globes: Your Friday Evening Briefing


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A New York Drugstore Nearly as Storied as the City Itself


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5 Songs to Listen to Right Now


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Canada Catches Up in the Race to Produce Zero-Emission Vehicles


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At CPAC, Josh Hawley is unapologetic about trying to overturn the election results, and draws a standing ovation.


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Republicans Grapple With Raising the Minimum Wage


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‘WandaVision’ Fills In Gaps in Marvel History


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So Ancient, Yet So New: Gorgeous Red Wines From Greece


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Iranian and Mexican Rice Pudding Meet at Nixta Taqueria in Austin


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Crushing Dissent: The Saudi Kill Team Behind Khashoggi’s Death


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Friday 26 February 2021

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.

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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned

The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.

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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'

The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart

The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.

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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned

The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.

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The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'

The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart

The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?

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How to Get Really Rich!


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The Paradox of Pandemic Partisanship


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CPAC Starts Tomorrow and Trump Is Still Center of the Republican Universe


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Bill Wright, Who Broke a Color Barrier in Golf, Dies at 84


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The Morning


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Confirmation in Doubt for Neera Tanden, Biden’s Budget Director Pick


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Teenage John Thune Earned $6 an Hour. That Would Be More Than $20 Today.


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Manchin, Trump Taxes, John Geddert: Your Thursday Evening Briefing


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The Coronavirus Is Plotting a Comeback. Here’s Our Chance to Stop It for Good.


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House Approves Sweeping L.G.B.T.Q. Equality Legislation


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Neera Tanden risks becoming the first cabinet-level casualty of the Twitter age.


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Thursday 25 February 2021

Can Australia Save Journalism From the Internet?


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Fed services were disrupted Wednesday, with the central bank citing an ‘operational error.’


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Connecticut decides to base vaccine eligibility almost entirely on age.


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Beeple Brings Crypto to Christie’s


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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards

The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'

The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England.

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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards

The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'

The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England.

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The Morning


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Paramount+ is the new name of the revamped CBS All Access streaming platform.


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Domingo German Apologizes, Vowing to Be a ‘Different Person’


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Architect of the U.S. Capitol Outlines Damage from Jan. 6.


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Capitol Riot Costs Will Exceed $30 Million, Official Tells Congress


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A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers Report


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Johnson & Johnson, Hong Kong, Sheet Pan Dinners: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing


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Texas has one of the lowest vaccination rates after the storm delayed inoculations.


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Haaland, With a Key Vote in Her Column, Appears Headed for Confirmation


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