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The average American car payment is now $680 a month — and millions can't keep up

The U.S. built its economy on cars — now the average monthly payment is $680, and millions are falling behind.

Fortune

Could cruise boat hantavirus be the next global pandemic? Experts sound off on if Covid-era lockdowns could return

Three cases have been confirmed as hantavirus by laboratory testing

The Independent UK

Hantavirus is giving me Covid flashbacks – so how worried should I be?

IN FOCUS : The sight of people in hazmat suits alongside phrases like ‘self-isolation’ dominating the airwaves is bringing back troubling memories for Katie Rosseinsky, who considers whether we should all start stocking up on toilet roll

The Independent UK

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Former Rep. MTG recommends Ivermectin and other unproven concoctions as Hantavirus “cure”

Upon news of a hantavirus-hit cruise ship, there are concerns online about a potential pandemic. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her controversial medical opinions online, recommended ivermectine and other vitamins as “treatment” for Hantavirus. The former congresswoman was quoting a tweet from Dr. Mary Talley Bowden. On X,…

The Mary Sue

Hantavirus Outbreak: Could It Become the Next Covid-19?

The world changed after Covid-19. Every outbreak, every mysterious virus, and every sudden health warning now triggers one terrifying question: Is this the next pandemic? Recently, hantavirus has entered public conversation again after reports of infections and deaths raised alarm online. Search trends for terms like “hantavirus death rate,” “is…

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Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report

A new study from the Hartford Institute of Religion Research showed that the median-sized congregation in the U.S. grew from 60 people to 70 people, the first growth in average house of worship attendance in years

The Independent UK

Trump Reportedly 'Gutted the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program' After Firing Cruise Ship Inspectors Before Hantavirus Outbreak

A Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius highlights concerns over maritime safety and the U.S. role in global health oversight, following the dismantling of key health infrastructure.

International Business Times UK

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‘Why us?’ Tenerife locals fear hantavirus cruise ship arrival will repeat Covid pandemic ordeal

The Spanish government sparked a furious backlash after saying that the virus-stricken MV Hondius would dock in Tenerife by the end of the week. Islanders tell Graham Keeley that the arrival of the ship evokes memories of the pandemic in 2020

The Independent UK

On The Ground | Inside the ‘miracle’ drug rollout that could end Aids

A groundbreaking new drug to prevent HIV infection – the closest the world has to a vaccine – is being rolled out in some of the worst-hit countries in the world. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports from Eswatini, southern Africa, where there is hope that the pandemic could be…

The Independent UK

How to get funding from big backers

From army commander to pandemic data chief to AI startup founder, Alex Cooper has taken an unconventional path to securing a $14m raise - here, he shares the tips that helped Electric Twin win over some of the world's savviest investors

Evening Standard

World ‘unprepared’ for next pandemic as countries fail to agree on sharing information, tests and vaccines

Finalisation of pact governing global response to disease outbreaks delayed as talks on how to share benefits stall

The Guardian - UK

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

When schools abruptly closed their doors at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, millions of students unexpectedly started learning at home, with or without the help of Zoom lessons.

The Conversation

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women and girls was increasing. Governments, nongovernmental organizations and advocates began referring to the phenomenon as a “shadow pandemic.”

The Conversation

Big Tech Slashed 80,000 Jobs in Early 2026 — But AI May Not Be the Real Reason

Big Tech cut over 80,000 jobs in Q1 2026 and blamed AI — but experts say pandemic-era overhiring and rising interest rates are the real drivers. Here's what's actually behind the mass layoffs.

International Business Times

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Victorian budget 2026: state records first post-pandemic surplus but financial health uncertain as debt nears $200bn

Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows $727m operating surplus for this financial year as debt forecast to soar by decade’s end

The Conversation

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the load mothers carry — a burden that’s still being ignored today

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and brought into focus the ongoing disproportionate burden on mothers when it comes to household logistics, child care and financial inequity. It also revealed just how deeply embedded and structurally reinforced that burden is.

International Business Times UK

Millions Could Miss Out On IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era — What Should You Do Before July 10 Deadline

A court ruling allows US taxpayers to reclaim pandemic-era penalties, but a little-known July 2026 deadline could limit claims. Awareness is low, and the process requires careful documentation.

The Independent UK

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

A new poll indicates fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander adults are reporting overt anti-Asian attacks than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

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The Conversation

Romy Ash’s novel imagines the next pandemic as an eerily beautiful mushroom disease

Do you remember the very early days of the pandemic, before the freedom rallies, before even the vaccinations, when we were spraying boxes of muesli bars with Glen-20 in case that was how the germs were getting to us?

The Independent UK

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

A group of landlords are hoping to settle with the federal government over what they say are billions of dollars in losses due to the federal eviction moratorium in place for nearly a year during the pandemic

The Conversation

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

The Independent UK

What’s leaving Netflix in May 2026, including beloved sitcom with 93% Rotten Tomatoes score

TV series debuted 10 years ago – and became huge hit during pandemic

The Conversation

Americans care more about future generations than many think – and that gap could matter for policy

Caring about future generations means believing that people who will live decades or centuries from now deserve ethical consideration. In practice, that means taking their interests into account when making all kinds of decisions across a range of issues – from aggressively cutting carbon emissions to investing in pandemic preparedness…

The Independent UK

Giving families an extra £20 a week could cut children’s chances of entering care, study finds

The uplift to Universal Credit during the Covid-19 pandemic showed that children who benefitted were less likely to progress to child protection plans

The Independent UK

Starmer told to tackle ‘pandemic’ of antisemitism after two Jewish men stabbed in terror attack

The suspected attacker, 45, has a history of serious violence and mental health issues, police said

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