NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Labour set to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection – but only a thumping majority will herald big Scottish gains next year More than three years after the COVID law-breaking that cost the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier her job as MP, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be summoned to the polls on October 5 for a byelection to choose her successor. Why is Labour’s Michael Shanks very widely expected to win?… The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
US households can now order four free Covid tests from the government – latest guidelines An updated Coronavirus booster is now being rolled out nationwide The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Republicans urge the ignorant to ‘just say no’ to science Too many Americans now don’t trust the credentialed “elitists” with their graduate degrees and years of research. They’d rather go with the charismatic dunce who cheated his way through high school and can barely speak in complete sentences. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Overworked and understaffed: Kaiser workers are on the brink of a nationwide strike More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers at hundreds of U.S. facilities could go on strike for three days starting Wednesday, in the largest health care strike in the county's history. WEKU · Sep 29, 2023
Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
California county abuzz after far-right figure appointed for mosquito control Store owner in Shasta county who has elevated conspiracy theories about mosquitoes and vaccines gets seat on local board The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2023
Humility a common thread as Lions rise from rock bottom to AFL grand final Players like Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner epitomise the no-fuss attitude that has put Brisbane one win away from a premiership The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
Giannoulias wants permanent jump in driving test age from 75 to 79 The change would keep in place a temporary state policy that went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023
What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Mapped: The fifteen teenagers killed in London so far this year Some 15 teenagers have died in homocides in the capital so far this year The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Is Pfizer Stock a Buy Near 52-Week Lows for Its 5.08% Yield? Pfizer stock faces a steep patent cliff, but it's taken steps to offset the coming pressures. Will it be enough? Barchart · Sep 28, 2023
Hiccups reported in COVID vax rollout New shots for COVID and RSV are available, if people can actually get them, let alone want them Salon · Sep 28, 2023
Covid-19 hospital admissions in England stabilise after recent rise The rate is still well below figures seen during the first year of the pandemic. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Get back on track, Mr Sunak: Britain’s big business bosses in exasperated rallying call over HS2 PM urged to ‘stop dithering’ as he refuses 12 times to rule out plan to scrap northern leg, as first revealed by The Independent
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Avoid stress to keep your heart healthy: doctor’s advice to youngsters . Young adults increasingly suffering heart attacks; risk factors include genetics, lifestyle, eating habits, stress; coronavirus link; get tested, exercise, maintain healthy weight, avoid stress.
The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023 Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture.
The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023 Mistakes that can cause poisoning due to hand sanitizer, kids to be extra careful A study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), conducted in 2022, found an 8-fold increase in poisoning due to hand sanitizers during the lockdown period. There is no doubt that the use of hand sanitizers increased during the lockdown period which was imposed to contain…
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Now Sunak blames Covid for failing railways – as he refuses 12 times to say if HS2 will be scrapped The PM said Covid-19 caused everyone to ‘stop travelling on the rail network’, which has made running train services ‘very difficult’ - as he suggested fixing potholes was ‘priority number one’
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Social media, OTT, online gaming usage rises: 60% urban kids spend 3 hours daily | Data Following the COVID-19 pandemic, urban Indian children aged 9 to 18 are spending more time on the Internet for leisure, resulting in growing addiction to electronic devices. This addiction leads to various negative effects, including impatience, aggression, concentration issues, and depression, with many parents unaware of their children’s online activities.…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023 Europe’s workers face bleak winter as firms ‘profiteer’, says union chief Millions ‘holding on with their fingertips’ due to high interest rates, squeezed wages and Covid costs, says the European TUC boss, Esther Lynch
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 US households can now order four free Covid tests from the government – latest guidelines An updated Coronavirus booster is now being rolled out nationwide
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position
Salon · Sep 28, 2023 Nursing homes still waiting for vaccines "The United States has been phenomenal in screwing up vaccinations," one doctor said
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 What is ‘Disease X’ and why are experts worried? Researchers are monitoring for the agent that could cause the next pandemic, known as ‘Disease X’