Political candidates, groups and others will be able to place ads on Facebook and Instagram beginning on Thursday. Restricting political advertisements following the November election was among the host of measures Facebook put in place last year in an attempt to ensure its platform is not used to sow chaos and spread misinformation.

Facebook halted U.S. political ads when the polls closed on Nov. 3, an extension of an earlier restriction on new political ads in the week leading up to Election Day.

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Facebook moves to dismiss federal, state antitrust suits

Facebook has asked a court to dismiss state and federal antitrust lawsuits that accuse it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors.

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Critics decry access, transparency issues with key trove of coronavirus sequences

Meredith WadmanScience's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.In December 2020, software developer Angie Hinrichs at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), applied for access to a labor-saving data feed from GISAID, a nonprofit database of viral sequences including those of the pandemic coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. She wanted GISAID’s data so she could display mutations on UCSC’s coronavirus Genome Browser.

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Silver alert issued for missing Volusia County man

OAK HILL, Fla. – A silver alert is now in effect for an endangered Oak Hill man.

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Trans students, allies outnumber critics of LGBTQ+ guidelines at Brevard School Board meeting

An intense school board meeting that lasted more than four hours drew more proponents than critics of the Brevard Public Schools guidelines on how transgender and other LGBTQ students should be treated in accordance with state and federal laws.

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British Royals' response to Harry, Meghan interview raises race issue among Commonwealth nations

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had "concerns" over how dark their unborn baby’s skin might be have raised a thorny question: Do those nations really want to be so closely connected to Britain and its royal family anymore?It was expected the interview would expose more rifts in the royal family. Now it seems to be risking divisions within the "family" of the Commonwealth — an association of 54 countries, most of them former British colonies, held together by historic ties.

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Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown

MOSCOW – Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to clamp down on social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent.

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Johnson rejects EU suggestion of vaccine export ban

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected an assertion by European Council President Charles Michel that Britain had banned exports of Covid-19 vaccines, saying his government opposed vaccine nationalism in all its forms.

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China's ban on Taiwan's pineapples inspires creative dishes

TAIPEI – Taiwan's classic beef noodle soup has taken on a sweet and sour twist.

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EU-UK relations take a new dip over 'vaccine ban' comments

BRUSSELS – Relations between the European Union and recently departed Britain took another diplomatic dip on Wednesday when the EU envoy in London was summoned to explain comments that Britain had issued a vaccine export ban.

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had “concerns” over the colour of their unborn baby’s skin have raised a thorny question: Do those nations really want to be so closely connected to Britain and its royal family anymore?It was expected the interview would expose more rifts in the royal family. Now it seems to be risking divisions within the “family” of the Commonwealth — an association of 54 countries, most of them former British colonies, held together by historic ties.

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Royals' comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

CAPE TOWN – In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had “concerns” over the color of their unborn baby’s skin have raised a thorny question: Do those nations really want to be so closely connected to Britain and its royal family anymore?

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Seminole school board responds after injunction filed against them over selection of next superintendent

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County School Board members steered clear of discussing the legal battle centered around the district’s next superintendent Tuesday night, but they did respond to the injunction filed against them prior to the meeting.

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‘Super energetic’ Calgary dog becomes social media star during COVID-19 pandemic

Sharing some entertaining distractions on social media is helping a lot of Canadians get through the COVD-19 pandemic. And for one Calgary man, what started as a little fun is bringing smiles to thousands of others. Gil Tucker has the story.

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Brevard school board discusses LGBTQ+ guidelines for anti-discrimination policy

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – One protestor shouted “shame on you” toward another person Tuesday night as they entered the Brevard County School Board meeting.

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School bubble closes after positive Covid test - just a day after pupils returned to class

Wigan received a call on Tuesday morning telling them to collect them from class. The closure comes just a day after schools in England reopened to all pupils in phase one of the easing of lockdown measures.

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Villanova University athlete charged with attempted sexual assault

VILLANOVA, Pa. - A 19-year-old Villanova University student has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted sexual assault in a Sept. 2019 incident, Delaware County officials announced Tuesday.Iyanu Elijah Solomon, of Reisterstown, Maryland, has been charged with felony attempted sexual assault, along with misdemeanor charges of indecent assault, simple assault, and unlawful restraint.Solomon plays linebacker for the Villanova University football team, according to their website.In Aug. 2020, police say a female student reported to police that a male student, identified by police as Solomon, had attempted to force her to engage in sexual activities back in Sept.

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Canada warned of production issues with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine: Trudeau

Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.The viral vector vaccine developed by J&J’s subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, was authorized by Health Canada as safe and effective last week.Canada pre-ordered 10 million doses of the vaccine, which is the first and only one in Canada’s vaccine plan that requires only one dose.

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Pupils at Stirling school return to home learning after coronavirus outbreak

Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.A Stirling Council spokesperson confirmed the move to remote learning and added: “All parents and carers have been contacted and in-school learning will continue to be available for vulnerable children and the children of key workers.“P4-7 children will continue with remote learning.”Youngsters in P1-3 and the nursery returned to the classroom on Monday, February 22, for the first time this year.Schools had been closed to pupils since Scotland was plunged back in to lockdown on Boxing Day.Last week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed plans for Stirling remaining primary school pupils to return to classroom learning by March 15 as part of the latest lockdown easing measures.All

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Johnson & Johnson facing supply issues of Covid vaccine to EU

Johnson & Johnson has told the European Union it is facing supply issues that may complicate plans to deliver 55 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine to the bloc in the second quarter of the year, an EU official told Reuters.

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North York Catholic elementary school temporarily closed due to COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak, says the Toronto Catholic District School Board.St. Francis Xavier, located on Gracefield Avenue, has 11 confirmed cases.

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As COVID Cases Drop, Strict Social Distancing Mostly Steady

the COVID-19 situation as improving, there has been relatively little change in Americans' practice of strict social distancing. Currently, 47% of U.S.

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Govt issues guidelines for pilots, cabin crew after getting covid vaccination. Details here

NEW DELHI : Aviation regulator DGCA today said pilots and cabin crew members will not fly in an aircraft for 48 hours after being vaccinated against coronavirus."If there are no symptoms after 48 hours, the air crew (which includes pilots and cabin crew) is fit to resume 'unrestricted' flying duties," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular.Air crew will be monitored for 30 minutes after taking the shot at the COVID-19 vaccination centre itself for any anaphylactic and idiosyncratic reaction, it said."Air crew will be 'medically unfit for flying' for 48 hours after vaccination," the DGCA said.If, after 48 hours, the pilot experiences any symptoms, he or she will be reviewed by treating physician or his or her

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Hamilton reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, reveals location of two large scale vaccination sites

COVID-19 vaccination clinics at two city arenas in the near future.The city’s medical officer of health Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said First Ontario Place and Rosedale arena will be the sites, with the opening dates and what hours they will keep set to be revealed in the coming days.“It’s only the tip of the iceberg, I’m happy to say, in terms of of what’s going to come,” Richardson said.

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Alberta lifts more COVID-19 rules as it moves into full Step 2 of reopening

Alberta is lifting more COVID-19 public-health restrictions, including allowing more people to shop in retail stores and malls.

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U.S. CDC issues guidelines for Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The U.S. is another step closer to normalcy, with the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) issuing new guidelines on what Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are allowed to do.

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Cabinet to consider extension of Covid protections for tenants

The Cabinet will this morning consider a proposal from Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien to extend protections for tenants whose incomes have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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‘There has been a concern floated’: Hinshaw says team investigating possible gathering before school outbreak

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw responds to a question regarding the connection between a possible large indoor gathering and COVID-19 outbreaks at two Alberta schools.

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Masks now required for elementary school students in Quebec red zones

As Quebec elementary students return from March break, they will be required to wear masks at school. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.

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COVID-19: 12 new cases, outbreak at Lindsay gym, case closes Mariposa Elementary School

COVID-19 over the weekend including a new outbreak at a gym in Lindsay.The health unit reported six new cases on noon Monday, which includes two in the City of Kawartha Lakes and four in Northumberland County. On Saturday, there were also six new cases: five in Northumberland and one in the Kawarthas.

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YouTuber Grace Victory wakes from coma and returns to social media after Covid battle

Grace Victory has awaken from her coma following a life-threatening battle with coronavirus.

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Overturned tractor trailer blocks traffic on Ben Franklin Bridge

PHILADELPHIA - An overturned tractor trailer is blocking traffic on the Ben Franklin Bridge Monday afternoon. The overturned tractor trailer is at the end of the bridge near the 5th Street exit.As a result of the crash, there is produce and debris all over the roadway.The driver was trapped in the cab of the truck but was removed and transported.This accident scene will be active for a while.

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Publix now prioritizing school and child care workers, offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Changes are coming to Publix’s online COVID-19 vaccine appointment portal.

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School reopening can proceed as planned - officials

The Department of Health and the HSE have said that the gradual phased reopening of schools can proceed as planned.

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Parent fears kids' return to Ayrshire primary school after full class in quarantine due to Covid outbreak

Ayrshire parent is concerned about her children returning to classrooms next week after an outbreak of Covid at a primary school. A full class at Heathfield Primary in Ayr has been placed in quarantine due to positive cases of coronavirus being detected.Pupils of the class have been sent home for 10 days just a fortnight after they returned to school on Monday, February 22.The news of the outbreak at the South Ayrshire school has led to one parent being in “two minds” whether or not they should send their children – who are senior pupilas there – back to class on Monday, March 15.They told Ayrshire Live how they have received two letters from the school within a week of P1s to P3s returning from lockdown.

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Mexican president defends record on women's issues

MEXICO CITY – Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador tried to focus attention Monday on the high number of women in his cabinet, and not on the fact he has refused to break with a governorship candidate accused of rape.

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Coronavirus: Order issued in Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place, Beckwith to curb outbreak

COVID-19.As of Friday, all indoor sports venues were ordered to close and all facilities operated by clubs and organizations must cease rentals for private social gatherings.

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School District of Philadelphia planning to extend school year into summer, Dr. Hite says

PHILADELPHIA - As thousands of young Philadelphia students began returning to classrooms for hybrid learning on Monday morning, School District of Philadelphia officials revealed plans to extend the school year into the summer.Superintendent Dr. William Hite appeared on Good Day Philadelphia Monday as 53 public schools reopened their doors to Pre-K to 2nd-grade students who had opted into hybrid learning last fall.During the interview, Dr.

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Some COVID-19 restrictions lifted in parts of Quebec

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Quebec Premier Francois Legault has opted to maintain restrictions in Montreal and the surrounding regions because public health authorities fear a novel coronavirus variant will soon cause regional case numbers and hospitalization rates to rise again.

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COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order lifted in Toronto, Peel and North Bay

pandemic restrictions imposed nearly two months ago.The three regions were the last ones still under the order, and are transitioning back to the government’s colour-coded pandemic response framework.Toronto and Peel will enter the “grey lockdown” category, something local public health officials asked for in both regions.

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Important update for school pupils on what to do if they test positive for Covid

School pupils who test positive for Covid in a 'rapid test' will have to isolate with their families for 10 days, a minister has said - even if a non-rapid test comes back negative a few days later.

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Japan's vaccine roll-out hit by supply issues

Japan's Covid-19 inoculation campaign is moving at a glacial pace, hampered by a lack of supply and a shortage of specialty syringes that underscore the enormous challenge it faces in its aim to vaccinate every adult by the year's end.

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Children return to pre-school today

Around 100,000 children are returning to pre-school this morning under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme.

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COVID-19 school safety: B.C. parent calls for drive-by protests in every health region

The launch of B.C.’s vaccination rollout has not quelled some parents’ and teachers’ demands for increased safety protocols in schools and as Paul Johnson reports, at least one parent is calling for drive-by protests to be staged in every health region on Monday.

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B.C. parents to protest school COVID-19 safety measures at health authorities’ offices on Monday

COVID-19 safety measures in B.C. schools are organizing protests around the province on Monday.The “Red for BCEd” event will see parents and students gather at the headquarters of B.C.’s five health authorities for a socially-distanced vehicle parade.Participants are being asked to dress or decorate their vehicles in red and not to exit their vehicles.

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Coronavirus: Variant of concern identified in positive test from Saunders Secondary School student

MLHU) says the positive COVID-19 test of a student at Saunders Secondary School has screened positive for a variant of concern.In a statement issued Sunday afternoon, health officials said the Saunders Secondary School community has been notified about the positive screen and public health staff will follow up with close contacts.The health unit says no additional classes will be cancelled and the school will remain open.

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