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Watch live: Nicola Sturgeon gives evidence to Covid-19 inquiry

Watch live as Nicola Sturgeon gives evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry on Thursday, 29 June.

The Independent UK

Michael Hiltzik: US government debunks COVID lab-leak conspiracy theory, enraging conspiracy theorists

That sound you may have detected rising from the ether of social media this weekend was the gnashing of teeth by COVID conspiracy-mongers, outraged by a U.S. government report debunking their most cherished claims.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: The Adams/Banks report card: The year in review as school breaks for the summer

The NYC school year ending today is the first in which Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks were in charge from start to finish. It was also the first since the 2018-2019 year that wasn’t significantly shaped by COVID.

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Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to be quizzed at UK Covid inquiry

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex former deputy first minister John Swinney will give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

And Just Like That review, season 2 episode 3: I think they just confirmed that Che Diaz is evil

Meanwhile, Carrie got fake Covid, Charlotte got MILF’d and Seema got robbed

The Independent UK

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 1,549

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,60,690, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18%.

The Hindu

‘A war on nature’: rangers build mountain out of wildlife traps found in Uganda park

Photographs showing a 12-tonne pile of tangled snares and metal traps reveal ongoing battle against poachers

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Madonna's history of health issues including stage fall and surgeries as she is rushed to ICU

Madonna's latest tour, Celebration, is expected to be postponed due to her having reportedly been hospitalised recently, with her last tour, Madame X, having also been affected by her health

Daily Mirror

‘She divorced me’: how to make job shares work – and why they can fail

In the post-Covid shift to hybrid working, the idea of job sharing has lagged behind. For some, though, it’s the ideal solution. Job partners describe the pitfalls and how to make a success of it

The Guardian - UK

Berejiklian praised and rebuked after corruption ruling

The NSW premier and senior Liberal figures have praised Gladys Berejiklian's role during the COVID-19 pandemic as a corruption finding is made against her.

AAP

‘Food banks are not the answer’: charities search for new way to help UK families

After years of austerity, local pantries are starting to question whether food handouts get people out of poverty

The Guardian - UK

Mental health biggest issue in record NHS staff sickness levels

Data shows staff absences reached a higher level than during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

No deal Brexit fears took vital resources away from saving lives during Covid

Record View says the blame lies with Boris Johnson’s government, which was determined to push through Brexit whatever the cost.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to give evidence at Covid-19 inquiry

Scotland’s former first minister has repeatedly said the pandemic was one of the hardest things she has ever had to deal with in her political career.

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The Conversation

Police shouldn't be able to investigate themselves. Victoria needs an independent police accountability body

This week, a new report revealed First Nations people, as well as people of African or Middle Eastern appearance, were disproportionately targeted by police in issuing COVID-19 fines.

The Guardian - AU

Lockdown or loneliness? Covid brought on a ‘kind of stressful’ baby boom in Australia

New data shows the birthrate went up in 2021, after a record low in 2020 and years of decline

Salon

Media hypes Joe's age, ignores issues

There’s precious little discussed about truly consequential issues facing the American people

Bangkok Post

Debt crisis looms as politicians fiddle

While politicians are fighting for power to rule this country, the economy may unknowingly be entering a debt crisis. There was a piece of news a couple of weeks ago which passed without much notice amid sizzling political stories. It was news of the automobile loan default problem.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

COVID-19 sentinels to tap sewage for data

The government will launch a full-scale survey this fiscal year to monitor the presence of the novel coronavirus in sewage.

Wales Online

Michael Rosen lost for words as The Repair Shop preserves special diary chronicling his battle with Covid

The much-loved children's author choked up as he was presented with the special book that was written in daily by nurses during his 40-day coma

The Independent UK

Author Michael Rosen recounts 50% chance of waking up from induced coma

The 77-year-old said he was put into an induced coma for around 40 days when he contracted Covid in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson faces first school board pick as its president, Miguel del Valle, announces exit

Del Valle led the school board through multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and protests surrounding the school district’s renewal of its police contract.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago pharmacist convicted on charges of selling blank COVID vaccination cards on eBay

CHICAGO -- A Chicago pharmacist has been found guilty of federal charges alleging he stole hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination cards from the South Side Walgreens where he worked and sold them on eBay at the height of the pandemic.

The Independent UK

No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

Scotland’s former health secretary Jeane Freeman also told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that problems with distribution led to PPE shortages.

The Conversation

Why so many people have had enough of experts – and how to win back trust

When senior British politician Michael Gove announced in 2016 that the public had “had enough of experts” in the lead up to the Brexit vote, it highlighted a growing trend for questioning the authority and power of experts.

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