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Pixar Is Releasing Its Pandemic Era Movies In Theaters, And I Can't Wait To Finally See Soul On The Big Screen

Three Pixar films that were never released in U.S. theaters are finally being given the chance.

Cinemablend

Low PISA math scores post-pandemic: Policies need to consider both academic excellence and equity

There will be a collective gasp as governments and policymakers reckon with drops in 15 year olds’ math skills in the wake of the pandemic, as captured by the OECD’s release of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results.

The Conversation

Musk's not wrong: People really are less willing to work post-pandemic—and Covid handouts could be the cause

While Elon Musk has generally blamed the West’s unwillingness to work longer hours on workers’ sheer laziness, the Bank for International Settlements has blamed the phenomenon on COVID handouts.

Fortune

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COVID inquiry: how it works, and when we will know if it is successful

The COVID inquiry has already made plenty of headlines, revealing the inner workings of the government and its many personalities during the pandemic. But other than gripping television, what can we ultimately expect from this exercise?

The Conversation

4 ways product design has changed since the pandemic

Figma’s new report reveals the state of the industry today.

Creative Bloq

Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds

A new study finds that students around the world suffered historic setbacks in reading during the pandemic and even deeper losses in math, with test score decreases so wide that the United States climbed in global rankings simply by falling behind less sharply

The Independent UK

UK pupils’ science and maths scores lowest since 2006 in international tests

Global slump means maths and reading rankings still up slightly in OECD assessment of 15-year-olds, but results vary for UK nations

The Guardian - UK

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Public health errors: Why it's crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses

Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a speech last year that the slow recognition that COVID-19 is spread by airborne transmission resulted in what is likely “the most egregious public health error in modern history.”

The Conversation

Black Death’s Legacy: How Plague Altered Human Oral Microbiome And Our Modern Diet

New research suggests the Black Death may have influenced the composition of the human oral microbiome, leading to chronic diseases and dietary shifts.

Zenger

Pandemic-delayed pro Tanisha Kashyap eyes deep run on tennis tour

The pandemic threw a spanner in the works of Tanisha Kashyap’s but the 21-year-old believes it has proven to be a blessing in disguise.

The Times of India

We all know about JobKeeper, which helped Australians keep their jobs in a global crisis. So how about HomeKeeper?

Bipartisan support for temporary extra government spending to preserve businesses and jobs through JobKeeper was one of the few positive outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Conversation

The big picture: Valentin Goppel captures his friends’ lives in limbo during lockdown

When the Covid pandemic struck, the German photographer began documenting the unmooring of his own and his flatmates’ lives

The Guardian - UK

Gloves off, badge on: Former UFC contender Jimmie Rivera doubles as police officer, BKFC fighter

A lot has changed in the life of former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera since the COVID-19 pandemic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What Is Causing the Pneumonia Outbreak in China? Experts Say There’s Not One Answer

What are the pathogens possibly causing this uptick in respiratory illness? Let’s take a look.

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Evening Standard

Johnson to 'admit mistakes' in pandemic handling during Covid evidence

But the former prime minister will say lockdowns saved ‘tens if not hundreds of thousands of lives’, according to The Times

The Guardian - UK

Covid inquiry: Boris Johnson ‘to admit he made mistakes’

Ex-PM also reportedly to argue at inquiry next week that his actions saved many thousands of lives

The Guardian - UK

We need resources to fight health impacts of climate crisis, Africans tell Cop28

Continent must have more resilient health systems and local vaccine manufacturing to prevent next pandemic, says public health body

Zenger

Young Adults Suffered Higher Anxiety And Depression Rates During Pandemic

Study reveals over 40% of young adults experienced anxiety and 33% had depression, compared to older age groups

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Americans Spend Nearly 4 Hours Weekly On Cleaning, Finds Pandemic-Influenced Survey

Cleaning habits have evolved during the pandemic, with focus on sanitization and efficiency.

Fortune

FedEx’s boom and slump is partly just a COVID distortion, says CEO Raj Subramaniam

“If there was no pandemic, the trend [would] be kind of okay,” Subramaniam said at the Fortune Global Forum in Abu Dhabi.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's 'Covid spin confused the public', Matt Hancock claims

FORMER health secretary Matt Hancock has accused Nicola Sturgeon of “spin” and “confusing” the public during the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard

Matt Hancock tells Covid Inquiry: We could have done more to keep schools open

Hancock accused Manchester mayor Andy Burnham of putting 'politics ahead of public health' in the Covid pandemic

WEKU

Veterans fear the VA's new foreclosure rescue plan won't help them

A pause in foreclosures after an NPR investigation may be of no help to many vets. They were already pushed into costly loan modifications after a move by the VA stranded them in a tough spot.

The Guardian - UK

A dock of sorts for the men who failed Britain during Covid – but they may yet escape

The dereliction of Boris Johnson and his allies is daily being laid bare, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Zenger

Illinois Small Businesses Can Receive Up To $30,000 In Grants Through NewBiz Back To Business Program

Governor Pritzker announces $25 million fund to support small businesses launched during the pandemic.

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