Win for those who copped COVID-19 fines All fines handed out during the pandemic in Australia's most populous state will be reimbursed, except those currently being fought through the courts. AAP · Nov 26, 2024
OPINION - Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked press tour is a surrealist fever dream — what is going on? It has felt like an eternity. We’ve collectively lost decades off our lives. But finally, after 14 years in development, a nearly two-year filming process prolonged by Covid and the Hollywood strikes, and a ridiculously protracted marketing campaign, this weekend saw the much-anticipated release of Wicked. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
NHS would be more worried about resilience than funding in the event of pandemic The NHS England boss said the service would worry about the ability of the workforce to ‘step up again’ in such challenging circumstances. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
COVID Vaccine Worker Busted for Ejaculating in Manager's Beard Gel After Bragging to Coworker A COVID vaccine worker is facing charges after he allegedly ejaculated into his manager's beard gel and then bragged about doing so to a coworker. Latin Times · Nov 25, 2024
“With this band, you learn not to make plans”: Dave Navarro on his fight to beat Covid, and the Jane’s Addiction reunion that – little did he know – was about to come off the tracks In an interview that took place just a few weeks before Jane’s Addiction’s onstage fight on September 13, Navarro explains why he reconnected with the original lineup in the first place Guitar World · Nov 25, 2024
I see in tones and shapes, stripping away distractions to capture my black-and-white street photographs Photo of the Day: Richard Barman didn't let COVID stop him from documenting the isolated streets of his home city, Guwahati, India Digital Camera World · Nov 25, 2024
Singer claims Sweden ‘punishing’ her British husband by refusing him leave to remain Tess Merkel Solomons says handling of husband’s case after he missed application deadline has been ‘disgusting’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024
Pandemic lessons for Biden’s COVID czar Ashish Jha, the former White House Covid-19 response coordinator, discusses the country’s successes and mistakes Salon · Nov 23, 2024
6 Key Takeaways From R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers' Interview As Departing Boss Calls On Men's Pro Game To 'Sort Itself Out' Slumbers reflected on nine years in the job - and stresses the need for the current division in the men's game to be resolved Golf Monthly · Nov 23, 2024
Trucker Protest Leader Found Guilty In Ottawa Convoy Disruption Learn about the guilty verdict of a key figure from Canada's 2022 trucker protests and the societal impact of the demonstrations. Top News · Nov 22, 2024
Prominent figure from Canada's trucker protests against COVID-19 restrictions found guilty One of the most prominent figures from Canada’s trucker protests against COVID-19 restrictions in 2022 has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
COVID caused cancer tumours to shrink in mice – new study A fascinating new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has revealed an unexpected potential benefit of severe COVID infection: it may help shrink cancer. The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024
Santa Claus Rally: 4 Reasons Stocks Could End the Year Strong The S&P 500 can continue to rally through year's end due to earnings growth, cash flow and the growing capital returns from blue chip companies. MarketBeat · Nov 22, 2024
Fortune · Nov 22, 2024 Why an 'executive gap year' can be a power move Company leaders can be reluctant to take time off, but some say doing so was "pivotal" for their careers.
Barchart · Nov 21, 2024 2 Vaccine Stocks to Buy on the Dip Given the cutting-edge pipeline for these two vaccine companies, double-digit slumps in these stocks present a compelling entry point for investors.
The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024 Trump’s RFK Jr. nomination raises the stakes for media reporting on health President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as United States health secretary presents new challenges for how media will report on health matters. Kennedy is an anti-vaccine activist and believes in various conspiracies about the COVID-19 pandemic. His nomination landed with a thud among health experts and…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2024 Former Eagles RB facing 50 years in prison for COVID-19, tax fraud Former Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood facing 50 years in prison for COVID-19, tax fraud
Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2024 Former Eagles Super Bowl-Winning RB Facing Up to 50 Years in Jail for Fraud The ex-NFL player is accused of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, specifically.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024 Delaying routine care was least bad of ‘awful options’, Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry Inquiry chair challenges ex-health secretary over his assertion NHS was available to all during crisis
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024 Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says Rich country budgets are stretched amid inflation, Covid and Ukraine war, Mary Robinson tells Cop29
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024 It was a time for niceties in the Commons. Kemi doesn’t do niceties The G20? Cop29? Totally pointless, said the Tory leader. World leaders getting up themselves and a load of virtue-signalling
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry there were only hours to go at one point, until gowns ran out.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Matt Hancock branded ‘liar’ after revealing England was hours away from running out of PPE during pandemic Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry there were only hours to go at one point, until gowns ran out
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024 Schools in England lack funds to tackle rise in bad behaviour since Covid, say heads DfE figures show more pupils suspended repeatedly, and for longer periods, than before pandemic in 2020