Belfast man says 'don't give up' after being offered paid employment Michael has overcome some setbacks, but is excelling today in his new role Belfast Live · Aug 8, 2022
Cost of living crisis will add strain to ‘creaking’ NHS, experts warn Staffing crisis drives nurses to strike ballot amid warnings of cancelled operations and surge in admissions The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022
The Guardian view on the dog days of Boris Johnson’s premiership: crises, which crises? Editorial: As the Conservative party talks to itself, a chance to grip the challenges of the autumn and winter is being wasted The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022
Benefit claimants given new hope in £1,500 DWP back pay case Four people claiming legacy benefits win the right to appeal after losing court case about £20 uplift earlier this year Chronicle Live · Aug 8, 2022
Covid: New variants could emerge from animals or people with chronic infections Even though we know a lot about how mutation occurs, it’s incredibly difficult to pinpoint where specific variants came from Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022
Antrim woman explains how she went from drinking every day to securing top football job Kelsey McCormick lost her grandad during Covid, sparking a tornado of emotions and low mood for the young Lisburn woman. Irish Mirror · Aug 8, 2022
New COVID variants could emerge from animals or from people with chronic infections – but it's not cause for panic As the COVID pandemic rolls on, we’re becoming all too familiar with the continued emergence of new variants. Some can thwart immunity from vaccines and prior infections, increasing their capacity to disrupt our everyday lives. But where do new variants actually come from? The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022
The Works sounds early warning over Christmas trading Crafts and toys retailer also trims full-year outlook after online sales fall as shoppers return to stores The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022
Some Illinois school districts to ditch COVID-19 tests this fall: ‘The demand really wasn’t there’ CHICAGO — Despite the urging of the state’s health department to resume school-based COVID-19 testing for students this fall, officials at several Illinois districts said this week they are halting the program due to waning interest from parents and the availability of home tests. Chicago Tribune · Aug 8, 2022
Youth organisation makes inspiring video ahead of exam results STAFF and young people at a Glasgow youth organisation have made an inspiring video to show getting disappointing exam results does not mean you… The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022
Stephen Donnelly wants to stay on as Health Minister after reshuffle 'to help people' 'We’re getting there with Emergency Departments. We’re getting there with waiting lists. It’s all beginning to come together' Irish Mirror · Aug 8, 2022
Restrictions on public celebration of Ganesha festivities removed Decision triggers concern among health experts as COVID-19 cases have been rising The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022
Talking Point: Should Covid-infected cricketer have been allowed to play? The decision to allow a cricket player with Covid to take part in the Commonwealth Games left some asking howzat allowed Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022
Some Aussies broke team protocols: Thomas Chef de mission Petria Thomas says some Australian team members flouted the nation's COVID protocols at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. AAP · Aug 8, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022 Bruce Grobbelaar hits out at ‘confusing’ UK Covid travel rules after conviction Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar has hit out at “confusion” caused by the UK’s Covid travel rules after he was fined £1,100 for falling foul of the pandemic restrictions.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022 Why it’s taking people with COVID-19 so long to finally get a negative test LOS ANGELES — Health officials recommend that anyone infected with the coronavirus isolate for at least five days. But for many, that timeline is becoming overly optimistic.
Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022 Piers Morgan slams Australia for playing Covid positive star in Novak Djokovic comparison Australia's women's cricket team claimed gold as they defeated India in the inaugural final at Edgbaston in the Commonwealth Games - but have received criticism as they fielded a player after she tested positive for Covid
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022 Who knows if Truss or Sunak is right on the cost of living crisis – where are all the economists? The profession seems to have gone AWOL, just when we could do with a bit of modelling on tax cuts v handouts, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022 The energy price cap related scams you need to be watching out for following spike Councils have reported a spike in scams
Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022 Abortion rights activists want a national leader. Is Kamala Harris up to the job? WASHINGTON — As Democrats celebrated an abortion rights win last week, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke confidently from the center of an ornate room at the White House compound, surrounded by Cabinet secretaries and other top officials, with President Joe Biden chiming in remotely while sidelined by the coronavirus.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 BioNTech reports strong first half, expects demand to grow BioNTech, which teamed with Pfizer to develop the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine, has reported higher revenue and net profit in the first half of the year
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2022 The (Possibly) Best and Worst Countries To Get Caught With Pot Returning to world travel and current events has recently brought cannabis travel back into the spotlight. People are traveling again despite ongoing COVID-19 worries and increasing Moneypox cases.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 More than half of businesses hit by increased regulatory burden due to Brexit New Brexit regulations have hit 54% of businesses, while businesses also had difficulty sourcing raw materials due to Covid-19.
The New Daily · Aug 8, 2022 COVID-19: How careful do I still need to be around older and vulnerable family members? We still face significant challenges working out what a proportionate response should be as COVID infections continue to fluctuate.
Bangkok Post · Aug 8, 2022 Govt to lower Covid to same disease category as influenza Thailand will downgrade Covid-19 from a “dangerous” communicable disease to one that “needs monitoring” starting from October, as the country’s virus situation has started to stabilise, according to the Ministry of Public Health.