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Data | The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis

The Indian government has been using the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) scheme’s data as a measure of payroll employment and formal job creation since 2017. The monthly data released from this initiative has generally shown an increase in the number of contributors, which is portrayed as evidence of employment creation…

The Hindu

First Thing: Trump to appear in court over charges he conspired to overturn 2020 election

Former president scheduled to surrender to federal authorities in Washington and enter not guilty plea. Plus, inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline

The Guardian - UK

Does picking your nose really increase your risk of COVID?

Picking your nose is linked to an increased risk of COVID, according to a study out today.

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The illusion and implications of 'just following the science' COVID-19 messaging

In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for Canada’s COVID-19 response in the form of an independent public inquiry. If such an inquiry is held, it must examine how — and with what consequences — politicians’ pandemic messaging deflected responsibility for controversial decisions…

The Conversation

Doug Stanhope: 'Nothing Stands Above Everything Else. Everything Annoys Me Equally.'

The libertarian comedian on why he's dreading the presidential election season, how he survived COVID, and why he needs to do more psychedelics.

Reason

Wild bird feeding surged worldwide during lockdowns. That's good for people, but not necessarily for the birds

Feeding wild birds in backyards was already known to be extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being strongly discouraged. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a dramatic increase in wild bird feeding around the world, our research published today shows. There was…

The Conversation

Can picking your nose raise the risk of catching COVID-19? The answer may (not) shock you

Public health measures were ramped up during the pandemic, but a new study in health care workers suggests one disease-spreading habit may have been overlooked.

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Nose-picking healthcare workers more likely to catch Covid, data suggests

Rhinotillexis may be underestimated cause of transmission between staff, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Impact of Scotland’s first ever recall byelection will be felt across the UK

Vote could signify Labour’s revival north of the border, but it may need to show policy splits with UK party.

The Guardian - UK

‘Stark choice’: SNP battles Scottish Labour on cost of living crisis

Katy Loudon and Michael Shanks to contest Rutherglen and Hamilton West after Covid rule-breaker Margaret Ferrier’s removal

The Guardian - UK

Long Covid service in Glasgow sees 340 referrals in three months

A new long Covid service in the Glasgow area has had more than 340 referrals since it opened three months ago.

The National (Scotland)

The tactical moves that have injected new life into Asia's GT scene

Big grids of GT3 machinery may be nothing out of the ordinary in Europe, but the sight of 36 cars assembling for the GT World Challenge Asia round at Fuji in June marked an important achievement for a championship that was forced into hibernation for two seasons during the worst…

Autosport

‘Everything you’ve been told is a lie!’ Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline

One minute you’re doing the downward dog, the next you’re listening to conspiracy theories about Covid or the new world order. How did the desire to look after yourself become so toxic?

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour candidate vows to be his own man when it comes to Westminster

Michael Shanks described the UK’s two-child benefit cap and so-called bedroom tax as ‘heinous’ policies at the launch of his by-election campaign.

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Alex Cole-Hamilton under pressure after event 'broke Covid guidelines'

SCOTTISH LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton is facing calls to step down after it emerged he did not receive special dispensation to hold a public…

WEKU

The new CDC director outlines 3 steps to rebuild trust with the public

Mandy Cohen led North Carolina's department of Health & Human Services throughout the pandemic. Now, she's taking what she learned to the national level.

Newcastle Herald

Food Bites: Local markets under pressure

Olive Tree Market founder speaks out and more foodie news.

The Independent UK

SNP and Scottish Labour to start by-election campaign after MP loses seat

It comes as Margaret Ferrier MP was removed from her constituency seat.

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Margaret Ferrier ‘will not stand in by-election’ after successful recall petition

Margaret Ferrier has said she will not stand in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election triggered by her Covid rule-breaking.

The Independent UK

Margaret Ferrier ‘will not stand in by-election’ triggered by Covid rule break

The former SNP MP said she did not wish to stand in the by-election after losing her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat.

The Hindu

High Court insists on conducting T.N. judicial service examination every year to reduce vacancies and also pendency of cases

Madras HC stresses need for conducting judicial service exams every year to address 300 vacancies & cases pending for 30 yrs. Bench dismissed batch of writ petitions challenging TNPSC's recruitment notification for 245 Civil Judges. Covid pandemic had delayed selection process.

Evening Standard

Covid rule breaker MP Margaret Ferrier loses seat sparking SNP v Labour by-election battle

She broke Covid rules in 2020 by travelling despite knowing she had the virus

The Independent UK

Scottish by-election test for Labour as Covid MP Margaret Ferrier loses seat in recall

Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP took train from Glasgow to London – and back – while positive with Covid

The Independent UK

By-election to go ahead in Margaret Ferrier’s seat as constituents recall MP

It came after she broke Covid rules in 2020 by travelling while knowing she was positive with the virus.

Evening Standard

OPINION - How summer of music brought London’s tourists ‘roaring back’: The Leader podcast

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the capital’s tourist economy is “roaring back” to life after Covid - but is it, and who’s paying a fortune for those inflated entry ticket, food and drink prices?

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