Covid bereaved relatives demand answers over pandemic deaths The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began formal hearings on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Call for 'absolute candour' as inquiry into Scottish Covid response to begin The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will begin on Tuesday, as a leading lawyer called for witnesses to speak with “absolute candour” in order to learn… The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023
Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response The new school year has brought about another increase in COVID-19 cases. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023
Leadership in a crisis: how President Ramaphosa’s COVID speeches drew on Mandela's ideas of South African unity In times of crisis, leaders wield more than just political power. They harness the art of rhetoric in a bid to unite their nations towards a common goal. South Africa, with a tumultuous history marked by apartheid, has seen leaders employ persuasive communication to navigate challenges. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023
Canada’s health-care crisis is gendered: How the burden of care falls to women As we enter cold, flu and COVID season, Canada is continuing to experience a health-care crisis. One in six Canadians don’t have a family doctor and less than 50 per cent are able to see a primary care provider on the same or next day. Both the B.C. Nurses Union… The Conversation · Oct 22, 2023
Empty classroom seats reveal ‘long shadow’ of Covid chaos on Britain’s children Former commissioner Anne Longfield’s inquiry testimony exposed how future generations will pay price for government’s poor decisions The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023
Illinois recruit Tysean Griffin returns as Morgan Park beats Simeon in the Battle of Vincennes Griffin, who has been a starter for the Mustangs since the pandemic spring season in 2021, is a playmaker on offense, defense and special teams. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023
'The customer is the loser' in the new hotel industry, where the rooms are dirtier, the prices are higher and you're getting less service, analyst says “Not as many towels, maid service essentially stopped ... some beds looked like someone took a nap on them before I got there.” Fortune · Oct 21, 2023
Cruises, golf and private health: how baby boomer spending has kept UK inflation stubbornly high The postwar generation has benefited from good pensions and now interest rate rises, but while its spending has boosted the economy, it has many downsides – not least prices The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
After Losing Billions to Scammers, This COVID Aid Program Won't Require All Loans To Be Repaid But that decision seems to violate federal law. Reason · Oct 20, 2023
Labour asks watchdog to investigate Sunak over wife’s interest in startup fund PM’s much-criticised Future Fund, set up during the pandemic, gave £2m to companies co-owned by Akshata Murty The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
'We are worn out and no one cares': why ambulance staff in UK and Australia are ready to quit the profession The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its scars remain for those on the frontline of the health sector – not least in the ambulance services. And our research conducted separately in the UK and Australia shows things are getting worse across the globe. The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023
Kerala JD(S) row | Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan asks Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to expel Minister Kerala opposition Leader VDD Satheesan urges chief minister pinarayi vijayan to expel JD(S) nominee from Cabinet as party aligned with NDA. He alleges CPI(M)-BJP alliance helping former stay in power. CAG report on KMSCL purchases during COVID-19 pandemic proves Oppn. allegations of corruption. Satheesan also wants CM to restrain M.M.… The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak named 'Dr Death' by government advisers during pandemic, inquiry told Government advisers referred to Rishi Sunak as “Dr Death” during the pandemic, WhatsApp messages shown to the Covid-19 Inquiry have revealed...
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Government advisers called Sunak ‘Dr Death’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry told WhatsApp messages between epidemiologist Professor John Edmunds and Professor Dame Angela McLean were shared at Thursday’s hearing.
Salon · Oct 19, 2023 COVID wastewater data is being distorted One of the last tools for tracking the pandemic is shifting hands. Experts warn it could reduce our surveillance
Capital & Main · Oct 19, 2023 U.S. Undoes Progress on Child Poverty as Spending Cuts Take Priority The end of pandemic relief programs is returning millions of children to poverty.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 OPINION - If nobody is paying attention to the Covid inquiry, can it really be devastating? Have you been following the Covid inquiry? Away from the front pages, which have mostly been occupied by other stories, revelation after appalling revelation has been spilling out, confirming our very worst fears about what went on in Downing Street as the Covid pandemic hit.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak was branded ‘Dr Death’ by top government scientist in secret Covid WhatsApp messages Deputy chief scientific adviser’s disparaging WhatsApp messages shown to inquiry
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Sunak’s Covid startup fund invested nearly £2m in firms linked to his wife Four businesses linked to Akshata Murty revealed to have received investment from much-criticised Future Fund
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 AP PHOTOS: Spectacular Myanmar lake festival resumes after 3 years One of the most colorful festivals in the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, involving scores of rowed boats and a spectacular gold-gilded barge, is being celebrated this month after a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and violent political instability.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 25% The total is higher than the pre-pandemic year of 2019/20, but below the figure for 2018/19.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Racial gaps in math have grown. A school tried closing theirs by teaching all kids the same classes Racial achievement gaps in math have worsened in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruptions to learning
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023 In our first major intelligence review since COVID, here are 7 key priorities to be ready for the next pandemic It may have gone unnoticed with the Voice to Parliament referendum and the disability royal commission report, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also recently announced a major independent review of Australia’s intelligence communities. It’s the first since the COVID pandemic.