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Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall

The Biden administration is scrapping plans to offer COVID boosters for people under 50 this summer. Instead they will push for an earlier release of the next generation boosters in the fall.

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Truss U-turn on trains is a turning point in Tory leadership, Andy Burnham says

But the Greater Manchester mayor called for general election, warning that 'governing like Thatcher is not levelling up'

Manchester Evening News

Liz Truss commits to £25bn Northern Powerhouse Rail plan ditched by Boris Johnson

The Foreign Secretary, who polls suggest is leading the contest to succeed the outgoing PM, has pledged to fully back Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), a move that will cost nearly £25 billion

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These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.

National Hurricane Center data for Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York City show development happening in at-risk areas, even as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.

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Liz Truss says she will perform U-Turn and deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail in full as Prime Minister

The move would be a major U-Turn on Boris Johnson's much maligned proposal for rail in the North, unveiled last November.

Manchester Evening News

Liverpool to be readded to Northern Powerhouse Rail if Liz Truss becomes PM

The move would be a major U-Turn on Boris Johnson's proposal

Liverpool Echo

Liz Truss pledges to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail in full as Prime Minister

The move would be a major U-Turn on Boris Johnson's much maligned proposal for rail in the North, unveiled last November.

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What it's like being a woman in Afghanistan today: 'death in slow motion'

That's the title of a newly released report from Amnesty International, covering a range of issues affecting girls and women under Taliban rule. Foremost among them are child and forced marriage.

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Facebook's parent company reports a drop in revenue for the first time ever

CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will slow hiring and tighten its budget. Soaring inflation, interest rate hikes and other economic woes have affected the digital advertising the company depends on.

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A new Georgia voting law reduced ballot drop box access in places that used them most

Georgia lawmakers changed voting laws after 2020, including eliminating drop boxes in certain counties, making it harder for many voters in cities and suburbs, often people of color, to access them.

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Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

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4 steps you can take right now to improve your Instagram feed

From celebrities to regular users, many people are complaining that Instagram doesn't know what users want. Here's what you can do to clean up your feed and get rid of suggested posts.

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Hong Kong's Star Ferry faces an uncertain future, as ridership falls and debt climbs

A drop in tourism due to political turmoil and the pandemic led to financial woes for the ferry, which has taken passengers across Victoria Harbor for decades. Now there are fears it may go bankrupt.

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Insurances woes in coastal Louisiana make hurricane recovery difficult

With some major insurance companies not offering policies and small firms facing bankruptcy, residents are scrambling to find coverage for this year's hurricane season as structures remain unrepaired.

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Plans to cut HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail 'put levelling up at risk'

'Upgrading lines will bring modest benefits, but not to the transformative extent needed to end regional imbalances'

Salon

Texas woman's "dystopian" pregnancy

"Anti-abortion zealots should be forced to read this"

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Barack Obama shares his 2022 summer reading list

Former president recommends 14 books in a wide variety of categories

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Government rail plan for the North does not deliver on 'stated aims' of levelling up

Metro Mayors blasted the cut-price HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail plans last year

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The Independent UK

Rail plans for North should be reconsidered to avoid missed opportunity, say MPs

The Government sparked anger in November 2021 when it published the Integrated Rail Plan.

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Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old

The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.

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House Democrats call for a new inspector general in Secret Service text investigation

Reps. Bennie Thompson and Carolyn Maloney write in a letter that the IG's actions "cast serious doubt on his independence and his ability to effectively conduct such an important investigation."

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Facebook is making radical changes to keep up with TikTok

Facebook is overhauling its flagship app and Instagram to be more like the video platform that's so popular with Gen Z. Some people, like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, say it's trying too hard.

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As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people

While the current monkeypox outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, others are still at risk. History and public health experts say it's dangerous to suggest otherwise.

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Democrats again meddle in a GOP primary, this time in Michigan

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has released a new TV ad about John Gibbs, who's seeking to oust Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer. Meijer voted for Trump's impeachment.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama issues his 2022 summer reading list

Former president recommends 14 books in a wide variety of categories

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