‘I’m really proud’: GCSE pupils tell of relief at results after Covid disruption Students at Sandymoor Ormiston academy in Runcorn say lockdown in year 7 was a struggle but hard work has paid off The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024
Monkeypox can spread like COVID through close contact: How this could put Indians at risk during upcoming festive season and how to stay safe? As the festive season nears, the concern around viral infection increases. With several pathogens on loose, and monkeypox being declared as a global emergency, it is of utmost importance to practice hygiene especially if you have immunocompromised, elderly people and kids staying with you. The Times of India · Aug 22, 2024
Long Covid affects teens and children very differently, new study reveals - here’s everything parents need to know New research is highlighting the different ways Long Covid can impact kids and teenagers GoodToKnow · Aug 22, 2024
GCSE results for 16-year-olds return to pre-Covid levels Results show wide regional variations across England, while share of top grades in Wales and Northern Ireland drops The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024
Higher Incidence Of Mental Illness After Severe COVID In Unvaccinated Adults, Says Study The study suggests that elevated incidence of mental illnesses after COVID-19 infection was mainly observed among cases where there were hospitalizations. The risk remained high for up to a year following severe COVID-19 in unvaccinated individuals. Medical Daily · Aug 22, 2024
Ex-Manager And Cancer Survivor Loses Lawsuit Against X Over WFH Ban, Citing Discrimination Against Disabled Workers An employee sues X for firing him after refusing to return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plaintiff claims the company violated disability discrimination laws. International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2024
Hakeem Jeffries Addresses Democratic National Convention In Chicago Hakeem Jeffries' speech at the DNC focused on unity, bipartisan cooperation, COVID-19 response, racial justice, and progressive policies. Top News · Aug 22, 2024
New Harris-Walz ad targeting Asian Americans highlights Trump’s Covid ‘kung-flu’ slur The ads focus on anti-Asian hate attributed to the former president and Republican efforts to end the Affordable Care Act The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Brazil Governor Targeted In COVID-19 Funds Fraud Investigation Brazil's Federal police investigate Tocantins governor and 41 others for COVID-19 fund fraud in ongoing probe. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
Labor data contradicts Trump's claim that 'most new jobs under Biden went to illegal immigrants' He also claimed that many of the jobs created under Biden are "Covid bounce-back jobs", something that has also been proven false Latin Times · Aug 21, 2024
US witnesses a massive Covid-19 surge; know top symptoms of FLirT variants The US is in the middle of one of its biggest Covid-19 wave since January this year, triggered by FLirT variants that mostly have mild symptoms. The Times of India · Aug 21, 2024
COVID is associated with mental illness. It’s worse for unvaccinated people, shows study of 18.6 million adults An analysis of more than 18.6 million adults suggests the COVID-19 vaccine may protect against SARS-CoV-2’s adverse effects on mental health. Fortune · Aug 21, 2024
Free school holiday meals could be pulled for half a million children if council cuts continue, Reeves warned Labour’s spending limits risk undoing Marcus Rashford’s covid campaigning work, new research shows The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
No 'Feminist Propaganda': Hit Chinese Video Game In Censorship Row The co-publisher of hit Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" this week sent guidelines to foreign streamers urging them against discussing politically touchy topics like Covid-19 or feminism, players said. International Business Times · Aug 21, 2024
Fortune · Aug 21, 2024 Meter cofounders Sunil and Anil Varanasi are brothers, partners, and competitors—who play on the same team The sibling entrepreneurs are backed by Silicon Valley A-listers including Sequoia, Sam Altman, Reid Hoffman, John and Patrick Collison, and Lachy Groom. Their new product lets anyone troubleshoot complex Wi-Fi issues by essentially asking their computer: What’s up? Fortune can exclusively report that Meter is unveiling a product called Command,…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024 Other Rivers by Peter Hessler review – spotlight on Generation Xi An American’s view of life in China during the tumultuous Covid years
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024 I’ve recovered from a cold but I still have a hoarse voice. What should I do? Cold, flu, COVID and RSV have been circulating across Australia this winter. Many of us have caught and recovered from one of these common upper respiratory tract infections.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024 World’s oldest person said secret to long life was avoiding ‘toxic people’ Maria Branyas Morera died on Tuesday in Catalonia, Spain at the age of 117
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024 We need far stronger support systems in the fight against gender-based violence The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to the rising rates of gender-based violence, highlighting an ongoing, but growing, crisis.
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024 'Is mpox another Covid-19 - the answer is clearly no' - WHO chief Health authorities in Europe are on alert after a case of the clade 1b variant was confirmed last week in Sweden and linked to a growing outbreak in Africa
Roll Call · Aug 20, 2024 Fact-checking Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention - Roll Call Jobs, inflation and crime were subjects of some of the false and misleading claims at the first night of the Democratic convention.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 World Health Organization stresses that mpox is not ‘the new Covid’ About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 World Health Organization moves to stress that mpox is not ‘the new COVID’ About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024 Neurotechnology is becoming widespread in workplaces – and our brain data needs to be protected As remote work became standard around the world during the COVID pandemic, employee surveillance rapidly intensified. Companies started deploying software to electronically monitor their employees’ web browsing history, emails and webcams – all in the name of ensuring continued productivity.
Caixin Global · Aug 19, 2024 Visa Waivers See Foreign Tourists Flocking Back to China Big leap in visitor numbers to China but still not back to pre-Covid levels