The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

COVID's impact lingers even after 3 years post infection, a new study has found

A level of information has been unlocked with the new research indicating that the impact of the Covid-19 virus goes well beyond the initial infection, demonstrating the long-lasting impact the pandemic has had on world health. According to an investigation that was published in Nature Medicine, people can still have…

The Times of India · May 30, 2024

The U.K. is bucking the trend as Europe bleeds foreign direct investment. Here’s why

Europe’s foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 4% compared to 2022 and is now 11% lower than before the pandemic.

Fortune · May 30, 2024

After trying to branch out during the pandemic, Discord's refocusing on the 90% of users who play games: 'We've recognized the need to narrow our focus'

Apologies to all the forums lost along the way.

PC Gamer · May 29, 2024

Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024

Sackings 'very likely' in pandemic crisis, Qantas says

Qantas staff unlawfully fired in 2020 should get reduced compensation because they would have been fired in 2021 anyway, lawyers for the airline have argued.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Countries At Odds Over How To Reignite Pandemic Agreement

Countries aired stark differences Tuesday on where to go next in trying to strike a global agreement for handling future pandemics, after missing a deadline to finalise a deal.

International Business Times · May 28, 2024

Lady Gaga performed on stage with Covid. Did we learn nothing from the pandemic?

The revelation that the popstar was ill during five shows has led to many celebrating her work ethic. It’s yet more evidence that our dangerous, damaging hustle culture is here to stay, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024

Target's chief food, essentials and beauty officer on innovation in the grocery aisle

Target has revamped its grocery aisles since the COVID-19 pandemic with items ranging from Korean foods and mocktails to barbecue-flavored trail mix as the discount retailer caters to shoppers who want to experiment while sticking to a budget

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

What the End of Pandemic Funding May Mean for Your School

With the deadline for educational funding distributed during the pandemic upcoming, schools are bracing themselves for a return to an almost forgotten financial norm.

Tech&Learning · May 28, 2024

National reckonings and public inquiries: what scandals come next?

After the Post Office, infected blood, Grenfell Tower, Windrush and more, what could fall on the next prime minister’s watch?

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024