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Carmen Maria Machado: ‘The cultural baggage around gaming has shifted’

The award-winning writer and editor of a new collection of essays on gaming tells how her Nintendo got her through the pandemic and what impact video games have on creative life

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Pineapple price peaks as farm lease rates, sucker price go up

Pineapple farmers in Kerala are seeing a revival of fortunes due to favourable weather and market conditions, with the price of ripe fruit reaching an all-time high of ₹42/kg in November. Prices of pineapple suckers and lease rates for potential pineapple farms have also risen, prompting farmers to rethink their…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Measles deaths jumped over 40% from 2021 to 2022, CDC reports

Declines in measles vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic have been tied to an uptick in measles cases, deaths and major outbreaks worldwide.

LiveScience · Nov 18, 2023

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America’s public schools are on their last legs: The proportion of students attending a school with ‘chronic absenteeism’ has doubled since pre-pandemic times

About 14.7 million students are chronically absent, new research from Johns Hopkins finds.

Fortune · Nov 18, 2023

Air Filters May Not Be The Pandemic Heroes We Thought They Were

A new study shows that the systems do not actually decrease the likelihood of picking up viral infections.

Zenger · Nov 17, 2023

Phuket’s holiest – and goriest – festival is back with a bang

After a pandemic-enforced pause, Lucie Grace visits Thailand’s biggest island as it brings back the explosives and extreme piercings that make its Vegetarian Festival such an enthralling experience

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Footfall forecast to climb over Christmas period in Knightsbridge and exceed pre-pandemic levels

Christmas shopper numbers in Knightsbridge are forecast to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time and total spend will jump, according to an organisation that represents retailers and hotel and restaurant owners in the luxury district.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023

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Air cleaning systems will not stop people getting ill, study finds

Researchers pooled data from 32 global studies published between 1970 and 2022.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

U.S. women now live 6 years longer than men—and a lack of male-targeted mental health care might be to blame

The gap in life expectancy between women and men during the pandemic would have widened even further had there not been a rise in maternal deaths.

Fortune · Nov 16, 2023

WHO says we can 'write the final chapter in the story of TB.' How close are we?

The pandemic brought notable setbacks in the effort to eradicate tuberculosis, which is likely to regain its notorious title of deadliest infectious disease in 2023. But there are signs of progress.

WEKU · Nov 16, 2023

How we met: ‘I found him very intelligent – and not at all arrogant’

Harri, 34, and Vito, 35, met online during the pandemic and soon launched a business together. Although they live in different countries, they often meet up

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Chinese corporate leaders worry a push to have babies could hurt gender equality: 'If someone has to sacrifice in the family, it’s always the woman'

The pandemic created two challenges for China: worsening gender equality while also deepening the country's demographic decline.

Fortune · Nov 16, 2023

First Minister vows 'robust defence' to Tory claims he misled Parliament

THE First Minister has promised a “robust defence” to Tory claims that he and Shona Robison misled Holyrood in a row over pandemic WhatsApp…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023

Family’s relationship with mother crumbled due to care home rules, inquiry told

Kirstin Duncan blamed inconsistent Covid restrictions during the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

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The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Germany's highest court annuls a decision to repurpose COVID relief funding for climate measures

Germany’s highest court has annulled a government decision to repurpose 60 billion euros ($65 billion) originally meant to cushion the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic for measures to help combat climate change and modernize the country

WEKU · Nov 15, 2023

Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership

Big public transit systems are warning of deep service cuts as they struggle to make up lost revenue from fewer riders. But in some places, ridership is growing as systems adapt to the new normal.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, on track to beat 2019 pre-pandemic passenger figures

Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide

USAFacts · Nov 15, 2023

How does beer production impact the American economy?

Despite pandemic challenges, US breweries — 98% of which have fewer than 100 employees — contribute more in tax revenue than wineries and employ tens of thousands of people.

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

Antibiotic-resistant infections rise in England but still below pre-Covid levels

Number of antibiotic prescriptions also up and officials warn against giving leftovers to friends and family

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

People urged to treat antibiotics with respect as resistance rises post-pandemic

The number of patients with an antibiotic-resistance infection rose by 4% in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023

What’s pushing inflation down? More goods, workers and housing

But many economists say a key reason why so many Americans hold a gloomy view of the economy is that prices — on items that they buy regularly — remain much higher than they were three years ago.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

Local expertise was ignored during Covid pandemic

Letter: The Conservative government’s dislike and distrust of local government has had dire consequences, says Liz Overstall

Fortune · Nov 14, 2023

India is nearing China as the U.S.'s largest source of international students, as enrolment comes close to pre-pandemic levels

The U.S. had 1.06 million international students enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year, an 11.5% increase and close to the 1.1 million recorded in 2019.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India

International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump with the help of a 35% jump in students coming from India

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Dubai Air Show opening as aviation soars following pandemic lockdowns, even as wars cloud horizon

The biennial Dubai Air Show is opening as airlines are poised to make major aircraft purchases after rebounding from the groundings of the coronavirus pandemic, even as Israel’s war withn Hamas clouds regional security

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