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Department of Health to end daily publication of Covid-19 figures

Information on Covid-19 in Ireland will be regularly updated on the department’s data hub site

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Why some SoCal neighborhoods face dire water cuts while others escape restrictions

LOS ANGELES — Major water restrictions are about to take effect in areas ranging from Rancho Cucamonga to Thousand Oaks, and Baldwin Park to North Hollywood. But many nearby areas will escape the mandatory one-day-a-week watering limits — among them Santa Monica, Long Beach, Torrance and Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022

'Let's give Tories a firm kick in the ballots, as we did with John Major's government'

Brian Reade says there are many parallels between politics now and in 1997 when John Major's government was brought down by tales of sleaze. Local elections are due to take place on May 5

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Starmer says ‘stark contrast’ between his beer and Johnson’s Covid fine

The Labour leader said it makes ‘absolutely no difference’ if deputy Angela Rayner was present at the time.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Matt Hancock apologises for 'pain and anguish' caused to people during Covid pandemic

Matt Hancock said the coronavirus pandemic was 'incredibly difficult' for many people. During an interview, the former Health Secretary apologised for the pain it caused to people

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Mid-Day Market Update: Dow Dips 500 Points; GTY Technology Holdings Shares Jump

U.S. stocks extended losses midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dropping around 500 points on Friday.

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

Covid-19 cases fall in the North East - but experts think 2.4 million in England had virus last week

The spread of Covid-19 is falling - but the virus is still seeing spikes around the North East.

Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2022

One fresh COVID-19 case in Vellore

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The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022

Health department sounds alert against COVID-19

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The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022

Biden sends Ukraine aid bill, but Democrats divide on strategy - Roll Call

President Joe Biden sent legislation to Congress that would appropriate $33 billion to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Roll Call · Apr 29, 2022