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Print AP Linda Busby, 74, stiffens up as she receives the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Service Center, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Clarksdale, Miss. Busby joined a group of seniors from the Rev. S.L.A. Jones Activity Center for the Elderly that were given a ride to the health center for their vaccinations. The Mississippi Department of Human Services is in the initial stages of teaming up with community senior services statewide to help older residents get vaccinated. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) ...

By government estimates, about 12.9 million American seniors have yet to receive their first shot. Even though they were the first age group prioritized for shots, more than 23% of those 75 and older have yet to be vaccinated. Supply constraints initially slowed the pace of senior vaccinations, but not for months for those in high-priority age groups. Instead, officials say, the slowdown is caused by a mix of issues, from people having difficulty finding and getting to inoculation sites to vaccine hesitancy. Closing the gap will require taking into account all the obstacles for seniors, be t...

Birkenstock, the German firm famous for its ergonomic cork-soled sandals, originally sold in health shops and worn by anti-fashion hippies around the world, has become hot fashion news. Designers from Valentino to Prada, and Celine to Marni, have all done a version of the original double strap Birkenstock shoe. In February, luxury house LVMH took control of the firm in a deal reported to be worth about $6.9 billion. Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images Closer to home, flats prevail this season at Kiwi footwear brand Kathryn Wilson. Choose from velvet evening slippers, two-tone loafers, punched...

And the next popular literary character coming to our screens is hard-working, Brighton-based police officer Roy Grace. Adapted from Peter James’ international bestseller, Dead Simple, new ITV production Grace is written by Endeavour creator Russell Lewis, and stars John Simm, 50, in the title role. Calling it a “delicate balancing act”, the actor tried not to worry too much about what avid readers of the books would think of his performance. “While we’re trying to be absolutely true to the source material, it’s a TV show and so some fans of the novel will be up in arms be...

New ITV drama Grace is based on best-selling novels by Peter James. GEORGIA HUMPHREYS finds out more from stars John Simm and Richie Campbell. It’s a big responsibility to bring a beloved detective to life. And the next popular literary character coming to our screens is hard-working, Brighton-based police officer Roy Grace. Adapted from Peter James’ international bestseller Dead Simple, new ITV production Grace is written by Endeavour creator Russell Lewis, and stars John Simm, 50, in the title role. Calling it a “delicate balancing act”, the actor tried not to worry too much...