Covid surges in US as unequal access plagues vaccination and treatment rates Data shows overall resistance to masks, but lower Paxlovid prescription and vaccination rates for people of color The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2024
Stricter Covid mask rules could’ve saved hundreds of thousands of lives, new study finds Restrictions in Northeastern states likely ‘saved many lives’ say researchers The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
“Three songs in, we got into a physical altercation and I decided, ‘I’m done playing this show.’ I took all my Ibanez guitars and threw them into the audience”: Dave Navarro on why he switched to PRS – and Jane’s Addiction’s unlikely rebirth Navarro stopped playing guitar after his battle with long Covid was compounded by grief following the passing of his friend and bandmate Taylor Hawkins. He reveals how he came back from the brink to join a once-more reunited Jane’s Addiction for new music and a new sonic approach Guitar World · Jul 26, 2024
"It's nice to see that people still care." How beloved thrash metallers Power Trip rose again following the tragic loss of Riley Gale to deliver 2024's most welcome surprise comeback They've earned Grammy nominations and made a fan of Gerard Way, now Power Trip are looking at what comes next Metal Hammer · Jul 26, 2024
Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings A new study from the National Institutes of Health shows a jump in both hospital-acquired infections and resistance to the antibiotics used to treat them. The findings are based on data gathered at 120 U.S. hospitals from January 2018 to December 2022, a five-year period that included the COVID-19 pandemic.… The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024
Harvey Weinstein hospitalised with Covid and pneumonia The 72-year-old convicted rapist was transferred to a prison hospital with multiple health complaints, four years into his 23-year sentence The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with Covid and pneumonia as he awaits rape retrial Weinstein is also being treated for a ‘myriad of health conditions’ including diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, and fluid on his heart and lungs, his publicist said The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Tom Dean ready to push for glory again after being edged out of title defence Two-time gold medalist will not defend his individual title Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024
'Getting sick was not part of the plan' – Tom Pidcock targets second Olympic gold after COVID-19 wrecked Tour de France Yorkshireman focused on mountain bike race before turning to road race Cycling News · Jul 26, 2024
Tom Pidcock puts Covid bout behind him ahead of Paris Olympics quest Pidcock is preparing to defend his Olympic mountain bike title on Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Long-winded, fruitless public inquiries just pile more misery on victims. It doesn’t have to be this way From Grenfell to Covid, such investigations are set up to restore public trust. But the opposite is happening, says journalist Samira Shackle The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
British rowers look liberated and set for Olympic resurgence in Paris After the overhaul which followed disappointment in Tokyo, the team are well placed to achieve something special The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Harvey Weinstein in hospital with Covid-19 and pneumonia as ex-film mogul awaits rape and sexual assault trial Weinstein has been moved from New York's Rikers Island jail complex to a locked ward at Bellevue Hospital Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia Harvey Weinstein's representatives say the former film mogul has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital to undergo treatment for a variety of health problems The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Cycling News · Jul 25, 2024 Lotte Kopecky eyeing three Olympic medals despite post-Giro d'Italia COVID-19 'If I get a medal on Saturday, that would be great. If I don't, I know that there will be days with slightly higher chances' says road world champion
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 US viewers' Olympics interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone Biles On the heels of low ratings for the coronavirus pandemic-marred Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Paris may not do much better among U.S. viewers
Inverse · Jul 25, 2024 An Infectious Disease Doctor Reveals the Only Covid-19 Factor Everyone Should Track In 2024 An infectious disease doctor describes why you don't need to learn in detail about every single new Covid variant.
Top News · Jul 25, 2024 President Biden Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris As Successor President Biden's address focused on COVID-19 response, economic recovery, and the upcoming election, emphasizing the role of the American people in shapin...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024 The correct response to a disaster like Covid is to plan for the next one. I don’t see Britain doing it Think local, listen to the experts and get diverse voices in the room, says emergency planner Lucy Easthope
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024 Five of the best books about conspiracy theories From Covid misinformation to the JFK assassination, these compelling reads explore how conspiracies seduce believers
AAP · Jul 25, 2024 COVID crisis eases for Australia water polo team Australia's women's water polo team are almost back to full strength after five players tested positive to COVID.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024 No cash, no sponsor, no hope? Joe Clarke’s journey from despair to Olympic double gold favourite After controversially missing out on Tokyo 2020 the double world champion canoeist believes he can prosper in Paris
The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024 For our own good: how the psychology of ‘nudging’ pushes us to make healthier choices – and raises ethical dilemmas On 13 May 2021 Bill de Blasio, then mayor of New York City, held an online press conference where he announced an intriguing agreement between the city and Shake Shack, a local chain of burger restaurants. The aim was to get New Yorkers vaccinated against Covid-19 – each vaccinated individual…
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024 FLiRT Covid variant: Tourists heading to Greece warned as cases surge More than 600 Covid patients in Greece have been admitted to hospital
AAP · Jul 24, 2024 Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games Five members of Australia's women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of their Olympic campaign in Paris.