Northwestern-Iowa game postponed after COVID-19 outbreak The two schools will work with the Big Ten to reschedule the game. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023
Drug dealer's trousers fell down in police scuffle to reveal stash in pants Ketamine dealer Jareth Saxton was caught after police stopped the car he was travelling in Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023
What is Orthrus? New Covid Omicron variant behind quarter of UK cases Data suggests new variant running as high as 100% in parts of England The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
'Definitely a worthy cause' People in Wales send messages of support to striking teachers There was a lot of positivity about industrial action, although some were unsure it was the right decision Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023
China back to 'normal', says vice-premier DAVOS, Switzerland: China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country. Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023
Gaming machine firm Bob Rudd bounces back with record turnover The Newcastle firm has moved back into profitability and is targeting further growth Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2023
Angola’s peatlands trap carbon and clean the region’s water – how we mapped this newly found landscape Ask most people what they picture when thinking about natural “carbon sinks” – ecosystems that absorb and store greenhouse gases – and they’ll probably describe a forest. Reforestation is a common feature of climate change plans. The Conversation · Jan 17, 2023
WA jobless workers living 'surrealistic nightmare' as recession looms Even as economists are forecasting an economic slowdown and rising unemployment in Washington later this year, the state system that provides benefits to jobless workers hasn't even recovered from the last slump. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
Student died after 'red flags' missed in online consultation during covid pandemic The 26-year-old's symptoms should have generated an urgent face-to-face appointment, an inquest was told Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023
My 'soul is tapped out:' The pandemic killed my ambition The COVID-19 pandemic led many Americans to rethink their relationship with ambition. What it means now is still evolving. Fortune · Jan 17, 2023
PMLA case: SC to hear Rana Ayyub’s plea against court summons next week The Supreme Court is set to hear Rana Ayyub’s petition next week against the summons issued to her by a Ghaziabad court in a PMLA case, Live Law reported. Newslaundry · Jan 17, 2023
‘We want to find a good investor, not a dodgy one’ - Rochdale AFC chairman on club's uncertain future Rochdale AFC chairman Simon Gauge discusses the club’s search for new investors, the importance of getting the right people in and the essential need for a training facility Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2023
Doctors answer January's five most-Googled health questions This winter has brought a lot with it health-wise, from flu to Covid - and January is also a time when people are feeling health-conscious in other ways Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023
The 5 most Googled January health questions – answered by doctors Unsurprisingly, queries about the flu and Covid are front of mind. By Prudence Wade. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Dynamite News · Jan 17, 2023 UP: Provide 15% Refund On Fees Charged During Covid Period: Allahabad HC Asks State Private Schools The Allahabad High Court has directed all private schools in the state to provide a 15 per cent rebate on the total fees charged during the COVID-19 period in the year 2020-21. Read on for details
Salon · Jan 17, 2023 Are kids really getting sick more often? A rumor circulating among parents posits that kids are getting sick more frequently now. We dug into the data
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 How did Britain’s big four airports do in 2022? Plane Talk: Stansted is closest to pre-pandemic passenger numbers, while Heathrow is back at 2001 levels
Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023 Singapore expects tourist total to double Singapore expects tourist numbers to double from last year to reach 12-14 million in 2023, helped by China’s decision to drop Covid travel restrictions, along with an increase in flight connectivity and capacity.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Billions lost in tax after HMRC staff shifted to work on Brexit and Covid fraud Civil servants ‘being moved from one crisis to another’
Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023 Teachers' strikes explained - from school closures to Covid-style online lessons More than 23,000 schools in England and Wales are expected to be hit by the first walkout, with heads given guidance on switching to online learning if they can't keep schools open
ABC News · Jan 17, 2023 Camila Giorgi denies seeking false COVID-19 vaccination certification from Italian doctor Camila Giorgi distances herself from allegations she sought the use of false COVID-19 vaccination certification, amid reports she is under investigation in Italy.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Tennis player denies using fake COVID-19 travel certificate Italian tennis player Camila Giorgi has denied allegations that she obtained a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate to allow her to travel
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023 China’s economy slows sharply with GDP growth among worst on record The economy grew 3% in 2022, exceeding some forecasts, but still well below China’s official target for the year
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 China’s deadly coronavirus wave China’s relaxing of its rules has coincided with a massive wave of infections just as the country prepares to celebrate the lunar new year
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2023 FAQ on COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5: What is it? Where is it prevalent? How does it differ from Omicron? Does it cause serious illness? How can I protect myself? Why is it nicknamed 'Kraken'? Despite intensive public health efforts to grind the COVID-19 pandemic to a halt, the recent emergence of the highly transmissible, extensively drug-resistant and profoundly immune system-evading XBB.1.5 SARS-CoV-2 subvariant is putting the global community on edge.