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RIshi Sunak challenged over partygate scandal fine by man whose mum died in Covid pandemic

The Prime Minister faced questions over ‘trust’ during a question and answer session at a factory in Buckinghamshire

Evening Standard

The COVID-19 Vaccines Shouldn't Have Been Free

So many problems would have disappeared if we had treated them like a normal product.

Reason

Did pandemic lockdowns stunt kids' immune systems long-term?

Common illnesses spiked in kids as COVID-related social distancing policies were lifted. But experts say this doesn't reflect a long-term change in children's immune systems.

LiveScience

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COVID can cause new health problems even 3 years after infection, study finds. 'We don’t know what’s going to happen at 10 years'

A new report reinforces that the virus is not going away.

Fortune

Covid 'universal antibody cocktail' could treat every variant of virus

Scientists hope to create a vaccine that could work against every strain of the virus

Evening Standard

‘We do not pay taxes to die’: The negligence that led to Rajkot game zone fire

In 2020, a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit of a designated Covid hospital in Gujarat’s Rajkot. Five people died, even though a fire brigade was just 300 metres away. Reports at the time pointed at a flouting of fire safety norms, including a blocked emergency exit.

Newslaundry

Global Cybercriminal Network Busted, Millions Seized In Singapore Raid

Chinese man arrested in Singapore for cybercrime linked to .9 billion US government fraud. Fraudsters exploited Covid-19 relief funds, leading to luxury ...

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“If you look at the surface you can see bits of train sets, remote controls, scalpel blades, Warhammer models, an old vacuum cleaner, even a Covid test.” Devil & Sons’ Daniel Wallis on his sci-fi-inspired Craftcaster guitars

Devil & Sons unveil their new sci-fi inspired 'Craftcasters'

MusicRadar

Germany scraps a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for military servicepeople

Germany has scrapped a requirement for its military servicepeople to be vaccinated against COVID-19

The Independent UK

Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.

Al Jazeera

Brits still pampering their pets, but Covid sales boom is over Pets At Home results show

Business thinks it will cope with watchdog probe into vet prices

Evening Standard

Virus delays former Miss Australia emotional abuse case

A case of COVID-19 has forced the postponement of a court hearing for a former Miss Australia and ex-politician accused of emotionally abusing her husband.

AAP

Hey, Fauci's Staff: You Can't Just 'Make Your Emails Disappear'

A government scientist is the latest official whose attempts to evade the Freedom of Information Act have landed him in hot water.

Reason

‘I see little point’: UK university students on why attendance has plummeted

About half the students who got in touch skip lectures, with many ‘disappointed’ with the experience and others forced to prioritise paid work

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Lady Gaga performed on stage with Covid. Did we learn nothing from the pandemic?

The revelation that the popstar was ill during five shows has led to many celebrating her work ethic. It’s yet more evidence that our dangerous, damaging hustle culture is here to stay, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Independent UK

Target's chief food, essentials and beauty officer on innovation in the grocery aisle

Target has revamped its grocery aisles since the COVID-19 pandemic with items ranging from Korean foods and mocktails to barbecue-flavored trail mix as the discount retailer caters to shoppers who want to experiment while sticking to a budget

The Conversation

Stand by for a pay rise on top of a tax cut. Here’s why things will feel better from July

At the moment, things look awful.

The Guardian - UK

National reckonings and public inquiries: what scandals come next?

After the Post Office, infected blood, Grenfell Tower, Windrush and more, what could fall on the next prime minister’s watch?

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AAP

Women avoid jail over 'cynical' plot to steal COVID aid

Two women have been released on probation after exploiting a COVID-19 aid program and attempting to steal from the retirement savings of strangers.

Newcastle Herald

New COVID wave, as hospitalisations spike amid triple virus threat

Concern about three viruses 'all hitting at once during winter'.

Reason

Religious Exemption Claim Brought by Employees Who Objected to COVID Vaccination and Testing Can Go Forward

So says a federal appellate court, applying federal employment law, which requires employers to exempt religious objectors even from generally applicable job rules, unless exemption would impose an "undue hardship" on the employer.

Evening Standard

Hot air balloons to return to London sky for first time since Covid

Up to fifty hot air balloons will take flight over famous landmarks in central London

Reason

K-12 Schools Crippled by Covid Cash

Inflation and expiring funds push public education into financial chaos.

The Independent UK

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19

AAP

Robbie Williams show stopper 'just one of those things'

Millions in damages are being sought from the Australian Grand Prix over its cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert due to the risk of COVID-19.

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