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Everything to know about Dublin Horse Show 2022 as it returns to RDS after two years

The 147th show kicked off this morning

Dublin Live · Aug 17, 2022

Cineworld shares halve as cinema chain enters rescue talks

London-listed company blames lack of blockbusters after debt soars to $4.8bn during Covid crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

Postponed Asian Para Games to be held from October 22-28 in 2023

NEW DELHI: The Asian Para Games, which were postponed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic in China, will now be held from October 22 to 28 next year in Hangzhou, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids

Before kids head back to school this fall, make sure a COVID-19 vaccination is on their back-to-school list.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Commentary: Tourists have more influence on politics and foreign relations than you think

As the United States sends stockpiles of weapons to Ukraine, another transatlantic mobilization is underway. Freed from two years of COVID restrictions, Americans are once again traveling in large numbers. Market observers have predicted a six-fold increase in American tourism to Europe.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 17, 2022

‘People who move together’: the social power of house dance

From TikTok tutorials to street protests and celebrations, house dance is having a moment. Experts explain its liberating appeal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

Legislative Assembly defends its COVID-safe plan as estimates saga drags on

ACT budget estimates have been delayed over a COVID safety stand off.

The Canberra Times · Aug 17, 2022

Greater Manchester and Andy Burnham's fight for bus reform faces a bumpy road ahead

"I’m really supportive of what Andy is trying to do, but at the moment passenger levels are not where they were and we are going to need more subsidy to keep this thing on the road.”

Manchester Evening News · Aug 17, 2022

Senior doctor tells Newmarch House COVID-19 inquest of his 'crisis day' as the nursing home outbreak unfolded

A senior doctor has told the inquest into Newmarch House care and infection control were "severely compromised" due to critical staff shortages, and he had been looking for help before the outbreak escalated.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases, 36 more deaths in India

The active cases comprise 0.24 per cent of the total infections

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022