Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says A federal appeals panel says a Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Fauci to Congress: 6-Foot Social Distancing Guidance Likely Not Based on Data Republican lawmakers criticized the former NIH official for playing "semantics" about lab leaks and gain-of-function research during closed-door congressional testimony this week. Reason · Jan 10, 2024
ADHD Prescription Surge During Pandemic Fuels Lingering Supply Shortages ADHD prescriptions for adults skyrocketed during COVID-19, exacerbating shortages and frustrations. A candid glimpse into the challenges faced by parents a... Top News · Jan 10, 2024
More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that are frustrating parents and doctors The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Ford (F) and Lucid (LCID) – Are These Auto Stocks the Drive Your Portfolio Needs in 2024? Following a return to normalcy in 2023 after being on a roller coaster since the start of the pandemic, the auto industry is expected to sustain the momentum in 2024 with a consistent surge in auto sales. Given this backdrop, we evaluate if Ford Motor Company (F) and Lucid Group… StockNews.com · Jan 10, 2024
London restaurant openings in 2023 highest since before Covid pandemic Restaurant openings in London last year hit their highest level since before the pandemic — despite the enormous pressures facing the industry from soaring energy and food bills, transport strikes and home-working. Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024
London gets its appetite back: Restaurant openings rise to highest number since pandemic Steady recovery suggests London restaurant scene may be in healthier state than feared Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024
Echo review – the bloodiest show ever seen on Disney proves there’s life in the MCU yet! A pandemic of Marvel fatigue is sweeping the globe. But this gnarly series about a young, deaf amputee assassin has some of the best action scenes in the entire multiverse – and it may just help save the day The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts in Martin Lewis interview Chancellor told Money Saving Expert taxes will not return to pre-pandemic levels in one go The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Viruses aren't always harmful. 6 ways they're used in health care and pest control We tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. The 1918 flu pandemic killed around 50 million people. Smallpox claimed 30% of those who caught it, and survivors were often scarred and blinded. More recently, we’re all too familiar with the… The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024
Wanting to ‘move on’ is natural – but women’s pandemic experiences can’t be lost to ‘lockdown amnesia’ The COVID-19 pandemic was – and continues to be – hugely disruptive and stressful for individuals, communities and countries. Yet many seem desperate to close the chapter entirely, almost as if it had never happened. The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024
2023 was a worse year for corporate bankruptcies than 2020—and the highest since the GFC—after a stunning 72% surge, S&P Global finds Dorsey & Whitney lawyer Joseph Acosta thinks: “We have not remotely finished seeing the wake of the pandemic and its effects on major industries.” Fortune · Jan 9, 2024
Disney World's Biggest Pandemic Changes Are Finally Back To Normal…Mostly More than three years later the worst changes to Walt Disney World are (almost) totally gone. Cinemablend · Jan 9, 2024
The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024 PhD students' mental health is poor and the pandemic made it worse – but there are coping strategies that can help A pre-pandemic study on PhD students’ mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students’ wellbeing.
Cinemablend · Jan 9, 2024 The Sweet Way Spider-Man Star Jake Johnson Helped Spidey Fans During The Pandemic, And The Surprise He Got In Return Jake Johnson decided to do something sweet for Spider-Man fans, and got a wild surprise in return.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024 What is behind Huddersfield’s remarkable house price boom? Value of residential properties in the West Yorkshire town grew faster than anywhere in the UK in the 12 months to October 2023. Why?
Top News · Jan 9, 2024 Volkswagen Group Sales Surging as COVID Bottlenecks Ease Volkswagen Group sales make a comeback, swiftly cruising towards pre-pandemic levels, fueled by a resurgence in demand and eased bottlenecks. Accelerate wi...
The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024 Cruise bookings sail above pre-Covid numbers as industry employs aggressive pricing The industry’s revival is remarkable for a sector once synonymous with the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus pandemic
The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024 Some believe the 1889 Russian flu pandemic was actually caused by a coronavirus – here's why that's unlikely COVID-19 was the first coronavirus pandemic. The original Sars virus from 2003 and the Mers virus that created a health emergency in South Korea in 2015 were both coronaviruses, but fortunately failed to turn into pandemics in the way that COVID did.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024 Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried "almost every day" early in pandemic Former World Cup winner Thierry Henry has opened up about the fact he “must have been in depression” during his soccer career
The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024 Mitigate the impact of COVID at workplace with these safety measures Just as the world thought that the pandemic had ended and COVID-19 was a thing of the past, a new variant – designated JN.1 - came along as a harsh reminder that humanity’s war with the SARS-CoV2 virus is not over.
USAFacts · Jan 9, 2024 Which states bring in the most non-tax revenue? Most states get a majority of their annual revenue from non-tax sources, such as federal funding, which increased during the pandemic.
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024 Misinformation: how fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the world “Fake news” loves a crisis. It’s clear now that false information has played a role in recent events around the world from divisive elections to the COVID pandemic to the conflict roiling Israel and Gaza.
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024 Concerned about student mental health? How wellness is related to academic achievement Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic.