‘A case study in groupthink’: were liberals wrong about the pandemic? US political scientists’ book argues aggressive Covid policies such as mask mandates were in some cases misguided The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025
The Apprentice semi finals are here: who has made it to the infamous interview round? They’ll be facing off against Alan Sugar and his aides in the infamously gruelling process Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2025
Global trade war intensifies and shares tumble as China hits back at Trump tariffs FTSE 100 suffers worst losses since Covid-19 as Starmer weighs British response to fees on imports The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
I’m 16 and I like a boy, but I have no social skills and don’t know what to do Lots of adolescents like you missed out on key developmental stages during Covid. Taking risks is scary – but so is missing opportunities The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
These Are 30 Things That Were Ruined By The Pandemic A Lot More Than People Realized The recent pandemic has left a massive and mostly negative effect on our lives, and so, people online are discussing what Covid has ruined a lot more than it appears on the surface. Bored Panda · Apr 4, 2025
Amid measles outbreak, Trump pulls funding for vaccines - Roll Call The Trump administration clawed back $12 billion in grants for state and local health departments, leading to vaccine clinic cancellations. Roll Call · Apr 4, 2025
TV’s Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid after controversial Trump pick Mehmet Oz has previously put forward controversial health advice including the suggestion malaria drugs were an effective cure for Covid-19 The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
Trump says tariff plan is 'going very well' despite fall in US markets US President Donald Trump says his tariff plan is working despite market chaos, with the S&P 500 suffering its worst drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
The Latest: Trump’s tariffs slam world markets in the biggest blow since the pandemic hit in 2020 Asian shares slid further Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shudders through Wall Street at a level of shock unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled world markets in 2020 The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
Girls in England feel less safe at school than they did pre-Covid, survey finds Study finds larger drop-off among girls aged 13-14 who feel safe than among boys, compared with age group in 2019 The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Tariffs send US markets tumbling to worst day since Covid crash Dow, S&P and Nasdaq among markets feeling share price pain while Trump insists ‘markets are going to boom’. The key US politics stories from 3 April The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2025
Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief A judge ruled that two of the organizers of Canada’s trucker protests against COVID-19 restrictions in 2022 are guilty of mischief for their roles in the mass protest The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger A South Carolina Senate committee has rejected the Republican governor's nominee to be the state’s top doctor after hearings dominated by the state's response to the COVID pandemic The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025 Flu vaccines are now available for 2025. What’s on offer and which one should I get? It’s that time of year when flu vaccines are becoming available in Australia. You may have received an email from your GP clinic or a text message from your pharmacy telling you they’re in stock.
The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025 5 years on from its first COVID lockdown, NZ faces hard economic choices – but rebuilding trust must come first Five years after New Zealand’s first COVID-19 lockdown, it is clear there will be no going back to the pre-pandemic “normal”.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025 Lubbock’s public health director fights to stop measles and build public trust Katherine Wells was celebrated early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then public health became a political litmus test.
The Times of India · Apr 3, 2025 Pakistan President tests positive for COVID, these were his symptoms Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for COVID. As per reports the 69 year old leader is currently in isolation. He was flown from Nawabshah to Karachi and admitted to a private hospital on Tuesday, following complaints of respiratory issues, infection and fever.
The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025 COVID modelling reveals new insights into ancient social distancing – podcast Five years since COVID emerged, not only has the pandemic affected the way we live and work, it’s also influencing the way researchers are thinking about the past.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025 Steven Soderbergh developing ‘terrifying’ idea for post-Covid Contagion sequel Director says he fears that a followup to the 2011 film, which gained renewed popularity during the pandemic, could be ‘irresponsible’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025 Perilous and chaotic, Trump’s ‘liberation day’ endangers the world’s broken economy – and him While the president has identified the need to do things differently, his strategy risks a slump, hitting the very Americans he claims to champion, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Reason · Apr 2, 2025 Nina Jankowicz's Defense of Government Censors Is Based on Misinformation "Everything looks like a conspiracy when you don't know how anything works," said Jankowicz.
Fortune · Apr 2, 2025 Ivermectin is increasingly being touted as a cure for COVID and cancer. Here's what science says An episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, seen by more than 10 million, appears to have reignited interest in the drug.
Euronews · Apr 2, 2025 Which EU countries have the most job vacancies? The year 2024 saw a slowdown in the COVID-19 recovery on EU job vacancies following the 2023 trend.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 What to know about the new Covid strain affecting three in five UK patients ANALYSIS: The variant is becoming more and more dominant