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Pfizer Stock Edges Higher as Oncology Wins and Pipeline Bets Fuel Optimism Amid Flat 2026 Outlook

Pfizer Inc. shares ticked up modestly Tuesday as investors weighed fresh positive oncology data against the pharmaceutical giant's flat revenue guidance for 2026 and ongoing pressures from declining COVID-19 product sales.

International Business Times

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was ‘closed down literally’ during COVID, top economist says

The war with Iran could make companies start firing, Navy Federal Credit Union’s Heather Long said.

Fortune

Cicada COVID Variant Detected in UK as CDC Flags 'New Lineage' With Immune Evasion

The 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant, first identified in South Africa, has been detected in the UK. Learn about its spread, symptoms, and impact.

International Business Times UK

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Covid Cicada variant: Everything we know

The strain, called BA.3.2, was first identified in South Africa in November 2024 and has now been detected in at least 23 countries.

Evening Standard

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. COVID.

Inverse

Kent’s meningitis outbreak taught me that post-Covid Britain is not as divided as many feared

The government’s plan was clear and communities have followed its guidance – with young people leading the way, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

'Not COVID 2.0': NZ PM Luxon upbeat on fuel crisis

There is no case for rationing fuel in New Zealand - yet - with stocks at relatively healthy levels, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

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COVID-19 Cicada Variant Sparks Concern: How Different Are Its Symptoms From Previous Variants?

The BA.3.2 Cicada COVID-19 variant is spreading across the US. Experts explain how its symptoms differ from earlier Omicron strains

International Business Times UK

Labor backs Greens inquiry into gas export tax – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Embattled motorists win bowser relief as taxes slashed

The government has moved to cut taxes on petrol and diesel, as the Middle East war sends global oil prices through the roof.

AAP

As the fuel crisis worsens and more sectors call for help, Labor must be prepared to make tough choices

With the government warning of a ‘long tail’ to the current fuel crisis, Jim Chalmers’ May budget will have even more demands on spending than usual

The Guardian - AU

"As one guy at Ubisoft, I had no impact": Assassin's Creed dev turned indie says he was "miserable" as "one cog" in the massive AAA machine

"Sometimes at Ubisoft it's even worse"

GamesRadar

New COVID Variant Shows Faster Spread but Early Symptoms Look Milder, Researchers Say

You probably felt a familiar sense of dread when the latest headlines began circulating this morning. It seems like every time we regain a sense of normalcy, a new COVID-19 variant emerges to disrupt our peace. Most people are exhausted by the shifting guidelines and the constant threat of another…

Budget and the Bees

COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States.

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International Business Times UK

COVID-19 Cicada Variant Sparks Alarm—Which States Are Hit by This 'Hyper Mutated' Strain That Stayed 'Under the Radar'?

The COVID-19 Cicada variant spreads across 25 US states. Learn about its 'hyper mutated' spike, symptoms, and vaccine effectiveness.

Euronews

Why are older adults far more at risk from COVID or flu?

New research highlights the impact of ageing-related inflammation, especially due to immune cells marked by the GZMK gene, first seen in people affected by severe COVID.

BANG Premier

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's pal gives birth - four years after son, 9, death

Kelly McKee Zajfen and her husband, Julian Zajfen, welcomed a baby boy into the world on March 26 - four years after they lost George, nine, to COVID-19 and viral meningitis.

The Conversation

Airlines are facing yet more turbulence – expert assesses what they need to get through it

The war in the Middle East swiftly led to the cancellation of thousands of flights across the Persian Gulf. The crisis in the industry is severe, but aviation is no stranger to existential shocks. Over the last four decades it has faced the COVID pandemic, the 2008 recession, the September…

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‘Ebola,’ ‘COVID,’ ‘HIV’: Shocking find in secret California lab with foreign ties fuels fears of U.S. Bio-security gaps

The Chinese national, who had multiple aliases, was somehow able to run a second lab while in custody.

Cycling Weekly

'A feast and a famine' – why are profits falling for major bike brands?

Industry challenges are coming from all corners of the world

Pedestrian.tv

Insider Trading: Showpo’s Jane Lu On Fast Fashion, Haters & The ‘Lazy CEO’ Life

Showpo founder and “Lazy CEO” Jane Lu talks immigrant parents, fast fashion, girlboss labels and building a brand in public.

MyLifeXP

Energy Lockdown in India? Here’s What Modi Actually Meant

A single sentence can shake an entire nation. And this time, it almost did. When Narendra Modi mentioned COVID-like preparedness amid rising West Asia tensions, the internet didn’t stay calm it panicked. Suddenly, whispers turned into viral claims: Lockdown is coming back. Energy supply will be cut. Fear spread faster…

The Conversation

Could this energy crisis be worse for the global economy than COVID?

Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pass. The result is a loss of roughly 11 million barrels per day (mbd) of oil and petroleum…

The Guardian - UK

Secrets of the ‘super-avoiders’ – why do some people just not get cancer?

Not all people at high risk of developing cancer ever do, but we don’t know much about why. Now, a team of researchers is seeking to understand this in the hope that it could revolutionise prevention and treatment

The Times of India

‘$100,000 diamond ring’: House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick accused of misusing COVID funds for personal expenses

US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces intense scrutiny over allegations of misusing COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim millions intended for pandemic aid were diverted for her campaign and personal use, including a $100,000 diamond ring. The Democrat denies wrongdoing, but the case has sparked calls for disciplinary action, potentially including expulsion…

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