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Can Baroness Mone’s peerage survive the Covid PPE scandal?

Peer admits lies over pandemic millions - husband stays quiet

Evening Standard

Of course Michelle Mone should be thrown out of the Lords, but others enabled her: turf them out too

The cronyism and irresponsibility in government during the pandemic cannot go unpunished, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The Standard View: Personal protective equipment, VIP lanes and the curious case of Baroness Mone

At the start of the pandemic, the National Health Service needed personal protective equipment (PPE) and it needed it urgently. To that end, a ‘VIP lane’ was established to fast-track bids from certain suppliers. MedPro was one such beneficiary.

Evening Standard

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Berlin Zoo sends the first giant pandas born in Germany to China

The Berlin Zoo has sent the first giant pandas born in Germany to China, dispatching the four-year-olds on a journey that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Supply Chain Lessons Learned

Integrators and manufacturers share how the pandemic-induced crisis has changed the Pro AV industry.

AVNetwork

Book sales data reveals Australia’s reading habits post-pandemic

Readers may be returning to normal after significant year-on-year growth since Covid hit, Nielsen BookScan says

The Guardian - AU

Michelle Mone admits she lied to media over links to PPE firm

Ex-Tory peer defends lying to media over links to firm that made millions from PPE deals, saying, ‘It’s not a crime … I was protecting my family’

The Guardian - UK

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Masks in America: Sporadic Usage as Pandemic Norms Evolve

Unmasking America's changing relationship with face masks as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. A look at our new norm, where mask-wearing is situational.

Top News

Listen to us not politicians, AMA tells COVID inquiry

Australia's peak medical body has urged government leaders to listen to health experts in future pandemics as part of an inquiry into the response to COVID-19.

AAP

US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses

The United States has experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness

The Independent UK

Prepare for hellish travel this holiday season. After decades of consolidation and cut backs, can air travel be fixed?

Flying is so bad that the U.S. government can’t keep up with all the people complaining about it. One expert thinks there’s a solution.

Fortune

Mark Drakeford: what the resignation of Wales' first minister means for the country and the Labour party

This week, Mark Drakeford announced his resignation as Wales’ first minister after five years as leader. Back in 2018, Drakeford built his leadership bid on a platform of “21st-century socialism”. As the manifesto reveals, the mantra was rooted in the ideas of “the radical tradition of Welsh socialism”, which would…

The Conversation

Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations

The U.S. is in the midst of a racial reckoning. The COVID-19 pandemic, which took a particularly heavy toll on Black communities, turned a harsh spotlight on long-standing health disparities that the public could no longer overlook.

The Conversation

Why Are California's Animal Shelters Killing So Many Pets?

Blame lingering pandemic-era restrictions that make it harder for people to find a dog or cat they'd like to adopt.

Reason

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International Business Times UK

Smoking Decline Halts Amidst Surge in Youth Uptake During Post-COVID Era

The pace of decline in smoking rates was previously at 5.2 per cent in the pre-pandemic years but became 0.3 per cent between April 2020 and August 2022.

WEKU

Pandemic relief funding for the arts was 'staggering'

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

WEKU

Jail populations are bouncing back to near pre-pandemic levels

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local jails and prisons released thousands of inmates early. Experts say the recent increase reflects a return to business as usual for the nation's carceral system.

Digital Camera World

"Before the pandemic, one in ten teenagers showed symptoms of depression. At the end of the first lockdown, it was one in four." Photographer Valentin Goppel depicts young lives in troubled times

Everybody has a different experience of lockdown and Valentin Goppel's new book presents what life was like for him as a young adult in Germany

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Kiplinger

Wealth Disparity Gap Widened in Post-Pandemic U.S. — Study

Pandemic wealth surged on stimulus payments and an increase in home value, new study finds.

The Guardian - UK

Record 350,000 parents in England fined over term-time holidays with children

DfE data also shows record cases of pupils caught cheating while sitting A-level and GCSE exams

WEKU

From a surprising long COVID theory to a new cow flu: Our 5 top 'viral' posts in 2023

The pandemic state of emergency was lifted but there are still plenty of viruses to worry about. Here are some highlights of our viral coverage this year, including NPR's "Hidden Viruses" series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heartland Alliance cuts 65 jobs and shuts affordable housing division

Still hurting from the pandemic, the nonprofit said it is trying to sell its apartment buildings to operators who will maintain the sites as affordable properties.

The Guardian - AU

Waterfront operators’ soaring profit margins prompts concerns from competition regulator

ACCC report finds there may not be enough market pressure on dominant port operators as companies blame high shipping charges for rising prices

Evening Standard

Working from home may have stopped people from quitting smoking, researchers say

A UCL study showed the number of people quitting smoking 'stagnated' during the pandemic

International Business Times

Pfizer Shares Tumble On Disappointing 2024 Profit Outlook

Pfizer issued a disappointing 2024 forecast Wednesday, denting shares as the company navigates a profound plunge in sales tied to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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