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Europe scrambles as J&J vaccine delay deals another blow

European countries are diverging on whether to push ahead with giving residents Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine after reports of very rare blood clots in a handful of recipients in the United States

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Mexico president focusing efforts to stop child migrants

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he'll travel next week to his country’s southern border to discuss with the region’s governors and mayors efforts to stop child migrants being smuggled into the country

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Users could soon hide 'like' counts on Instagram, Facebook

Facebook says it’s going to test out — again — an option for users to hide those “like”  counts to see if it can reduce the pressure of being on social media

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Amazon claims social network Parler trying to conceal owners

Amazon has accused the Parler social network known as a conservative alternative to Twitter of trying to conceal its ownership amid a legal dispute between Amazon and Parler stemming from the U.S. Capitol riots

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

The pandemic has made loneliness inescapable around the globe and the health care community says it's time to seek solutions

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Biden faces long odds in push for more state 'red flag' laws

President Biden faces an uphill battle as he tries to push for more state laws that would allow authorities to temporarily disarm people who are considered a danger to themselves or others

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Pushback against restrictive voting measures gains momentum

A pushback against new voting bills and laws in numerous states is gaining momentum with dozens of nation’s largest corporations and business leaders signing a new statement objecting to “any discriminatory legislation.”

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

We need to plan: UK travel urges clarity from government

Leaders from Britain’s aviation industry have joined forces to urge the British government to ensure that popular European destinations face the least onerous coronavirus travel restrictions when holidays are permitted again

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Ralph Lauren unveils crisp white Team USA Olympic uniforms

Olympic outfitter Ralph Lauren has unveiled a bright graphic look in Team USA uniforms for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

'The Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Colton Underwood, the former football tight end who found fame on Season 23 of “The Bachelor” has revealed that he is gay

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Dr. Ken Duckworth writing mental health guide, due in 2022

A leading mental health expert and commentator has a book deal his publisher says will be an authoritative yet compassionate guide to managing mental health challenges caused by the pandemic

DATE: April 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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