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Families who lost loved ones in pandemic ‘will not be ignored’ – inquiry chair

The second stage of the inquiry is set to examine key decision-making in Westminster between January 2020 and February 2022.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Airbnb is fundamentally broken, its CEO says

Airbnb Inc CEO Brian Chesky hasn’t had an easy 2023. First there was the “Airbnbust” frenzy in March, in which hosts took up arms on Twitter (now X) about shrinking profit margins and a potential short-term rental bubble. Then competitor Vrbo beat Airbnb to a feature that customers have long…

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Texas’ unemployment rate is among the nation’s worst — but experts say it signals a growing economy

The state has yet to return to its pre-pandemic unemployment rate of about 3.5%, even as it leads the country in new jobs created. However, state economic experts say the unemployment rate is an indicator of Texas’s rapidly growing population and labor force.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2023

Sunak fails to hand over pandemic WhatsApp messages to Covid inquiry – reports

The Prime Minister said that he does ‘not have access’ to the messages as he changed his phone several times, The Guardian has reported.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Report paints a portrait of Chicago’s cultural arts scene in ‘crisis’ post-pandemic

But there is hope, too, according to the report. It shows small- and medium-budget organizations saw a slight increase in average staff sizes. BIPOC organizations also grew their companies with the addition of full-and part-time employees.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023

Sunak fails to hand WhatsApp messages from time as chancellor to Covid inquiry

Exclusive: PM claims he has changed phone since running the Treasury and did not back up the messages

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

One in five UK adults believe they have been monitored by an employer

Exclusive: Survey comes as unions say workplace surveillance increased during the pandemic

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Guardian Essential poll: yes vote gains ground but no still ahead on Indigenous voice

Latest survey suggests 28% of voters remain in play as Anthony Albanese says one-on-one chats will shape referendum outcome

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Medicine Nobel for the technology that turned the pandemic

Karikó and Weissman win Nobel for mRNA vaccine discoveries: Hungarian biochemist Karikó and American physician-scientist Weissman win Nobel for discoveries enabling development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Their work overcame hurdles to allow mRNA to enter body without setting off alarm bells, paving way for vaccines against other diseases.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Scientists behind mRNA Covid-19 vaccine win Nobel Prize

Dr Katalin Kariko and Dr Drew Weissman awarded prize for role in helping to end pandemic

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023