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Crossword puzzles, CM's musings, 'engagement' with citizens: It's Assam govt's new monthly newsletter

To coincide with the one-year anniversary of Himant Biswa Sarma's BJP government in Assam, home minister Amit Shah will today unveil the first issue of Asom Barta – a monthly newsletter on the "developmental journey of the state".

Newslaundry · May 10, 2022

Fourth Covid booster vaccine 'significantly' improves protection over just three jabs

It is "over and above" the level of protection that people who have had their third jab receive, according to the latest research.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Michael Gunner has resigned as Northern Territory Chief Minister. Here's a brief timeline of his political career

After nearly six years in the top job, Michael Gunner has stepped down as the Northern Territory Chief Minister. Look back the key events that shaped his time in power.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Special 9% VAT for hospitality sector to be extended

The lower rate was introduced during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic

Dublin Live · May 10, 2022

Chicago expands access to remote learning: ‘For kids who are high risk ... this is a very good option’

CHICAGO -- For show-and-tell Friday, Genevieve Billingsley handed her granddaughter, Alaina, a green and yellow ukulele. The 5-year-old picked at the strings in front of her iPad as she sat on the sofa in her Chicago apartment.

Chicago Tribune · May 10, 2022

Ingrid Jacques: Government growth puts liberty at risk

Two years ago, as the pandemic descended, I think most of us were startled by how much power it turned out governors and administrators had to rule our lives.

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

Martin Lewis issues warning to 2.6million people on benefits as DWP switchover begins

More than 2.6million people on legacy benefits will start to be moved over to Universal Credit from this week in an automatic process that was previously halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Police consider interviewing Starmer face to face over Beergate claims

News comes as it emerges Labour is preparing dossier to show team worked late on night in question

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

How Bristol Rovers' driving force got the Gas back on track as he reveals debt to Glenn Whelan

Bristol Rovers captain Paul Coutts played an integral role in changing attitudes at the club following relegation from League One last season

Bristol Post · May 10, 2022

Will Irish customers face higher beer prices? Industry calls for excise cut after 46% drop in production

The sector suffered a 46 per cent drop in production between 2020 and 2021, with sales down by 1.3 per cent and per capita consumption down by 2.3 per cent

Irish Mirror · May 10, 2022