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News

The BioNTech vaccine has been cleared for use by expectant and nursing mothers. Before, women in this group were only advised to get the shot if they were in high-risk groups.
Bao Choy, the journalist behind an RTHK investigation into the 2019 Yuen Long MTR attack, was found guilty in her court case. She was charged for “improper searches of an online car licence plate database” during her research for a two-episode special on the incident.
Ex-Civic Party legislator Jeremy Tam was denied bail for his national security charge. The judge learned d he received invitations “for coffee” from the US consulate, which he had ignored.
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This year’s DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award is looking for the city’s best young designers to give opportunities to study or work overseas. Winners can receive sponsorship of up to $500,000 for their work or study endeavour.
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#Impact’s latest episode covers the healing needed in the relationship between people and wildlife, featuring LumiVoce founder Dr Ying Ying Liu.
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