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But it has been deemed unsafe after years of neglect. For companies depending on fast, small deliveries, the costs of new Brexit trade rules are mounting. Overseas Tongans were desperately seeking word from their loved ones after a huge undersea eruption severed communications lines two days ago. Thousands of planes could be grounded because the new internet technology interferes with sensors, the industry reiterated in a letter to federal officials. The storm pummeled parts of the U.S. and Canada over the holiday weekend, leaving two dead and thousands without power in the Southeast. More than 1,700 flights were canceled. There were fears the death toll could rise as the first rescuers reached some of the mountainous villages struck by the temblors in one of Afghanistan’s most impoverished regions. For months, the jail’s doctor has promoted the drug, which health experts say should not be used to treat or prevent Covid-19. Larry Fink’s latest annual letter to corporate America clarifies, and defends, his approach to social and environmental issues at the world’s largest money manager. The popularity of battery-powered cars is soaring while the overall auto market stagnates, a worldwide trend. The license fee on TV owners makes up three-quarters of the British broadcaster’s income and is guaranteed until 2027. Knowing which mask to pick and making sure it’s not a fake requires the sleuthing skills of a forensic investigator. Our guide can help. “Most Dope,” a biography by Paul Cantor, offers a tender remembrance of a precocious talent. At 70, the singer-songwriter who has always been unafraid of difficult subjects is releasing a final album, “The Light at the End of the Line.” The lack of Black representation in games stems from a failure to understand the Black gaming audience, creators say. 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