Prevent the next pandemic. Avoid bats Bats harbor many viruses that can spill over to humans. It’s time to leave bats and their habitats undisturbed Salon · Sep 18, 2023
What to expect as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it became Russia's war in Ukraine. Throughout both developments, the perils of climate change, poverty and inequality have steadily, increasingly thrummed through each convening of world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York. France 24 · Sep 18, 2023
Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
This Victorian-era disease is back in the UK, here's everything you need to know Gout, a disease that once plagued Victorian Britain, has reemerged in the modern era, affecting a significant number of people in the United Kingdom. This condition, often associated with the past, has seen a resurgence, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NHS Inform, a Scotland-based national health information service,… The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023
Who lives and who dies in the world’s next pandemic should not depend on where they live Aids and Covid had the worst impact in poorer countries and communities; a new health accord must address this The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Sunak and Johnson Covid-19 inquiry appearances delayed ‘to avoid party conference season’ Questions for current and ex-PM over their handling of the pandemic put off The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Qatar Airways chief says Australia’s decision to block flights ‘very unfair’ after pandemic support Akbar Al Baker says request for more flights into Australia was ‘legitimate’ at a time the airline was ‘so supportive of Australia’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
Why being young is getting worse Youth are being hit with unprecedented levels of social malaise. Identifying the causes and solutions isn't easy Salon · Sep 16, 2023
Does Wile E Coyote explain US voters’ gloom amid buoyant economy? Official figures point to an impressive recovery but many Americans don’t feel that way. Is the economy heading for a fall? The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023
London Broncos making capital gains as they target Super League return Hit hard by the pandemic, the club have rebuilt with a team made up entirely of Londoners and southern-born stars The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it. Fortune · Sep 16, 2023
How does the US Postal Service serve rural Americans? Postal service has rebounded to pre-pandemic performance levels. But the financial future of USPS presents ongoing challenges, particularly in rural communities. USAFacts · Sep 15, 2023
Airbnb CEO eliminated ‘fiefdoms’ and got more involved to survive the pandemic—and it’s proven to be a better strategy anyway The lesson, says Brian Chesky, is founders should resist the urge to “divisionalize” their companies as they grow. Fortune · Sep 15, 2023
Why you shouldn't be surprised that autoworkers are asking for a 40% pay raise Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers. WEKU · Sep 15, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2023 Cook County sewage-treatment official found pandemic’s upside: a chance to double-dip Until a colleague spotted an announcement, John Sudduth was chief information officer at the same time for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and a medical board.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023 Parents worry as day care centers face funding crisis Without the federal funds that saved the child care sector during the pandemic, the industry risks collapse, policy experts say.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 IRS will pause taking claims for pandemic-era tax credit due to an influx of fraudulent claims The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it will pause accepting claims for a pandemic-era tax credit until 2024 due to rising concerns that an influx of applications are fraudulent
Reason · Sep 14, 2023 Public Schools Must Face the Reality of Shrinking Enrollment Post-pandemic enrollment isn’t likely to rebound anytime soon.
Barchart · Sep 14, 2023 1 Undervalued Stock to Buy Near 52-Week Lows Pandemic-era favorite Teladoc Health is trading near its 52-week lows. However, a strong growth outlook and attractive valuations make the stock a good buy at these prices.
Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023 Partisan divide on drug shortages unresolved after hearing - Roll Call The debate over how to address drug shortages threatens the reauthorization of a key pandemic preparedness law expiring Sept. 30.
The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023 Climate change is set to make our holidays look very different – here's how Holidays are making a comeback after several years of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. Nearly 4 billion passengers boarded international flights in 2022, up from fewer than 2 billion in 2020. Recent research suggests that people are likely to continue travelling more in 2023 and beyond.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Thirty Seconds to Mars returns with a new album that Jared Leto says will 'surprise' a lot of people Thirty Seconds to Mars is back with a new clutch of songs born from the pandemic collected under a very long title
The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023 Call for confidence building steps to limit impact of Nipah on tourism season Kerala's tourism sector, expecting resounding footfalls this year, faces a setback due to Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode. Tourism stakeholders worry about cancellations and enquiries from other States and abroad. KTM Society requests govt to communicate that rest of State is safe for travel. Houseboat operators, who had refurbished vessels, are…
Fortune · Sep 14, 2023 Frontier Airlines CEO thinks workers got “lazy” during the pandemic It isn’t just Tesla founder Elon Musk that thinks workers (or more specifically, remote workers) are “lazy”, Frontier Airlines chief executive, Barry Biffle, recently weighed in on the debate.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023 UK Government shells out additional £1.2bn on Covid loans THE UK Government paid out another £1.2 billion to settle pandemic emergency loans that had gone bad between April and June, new figures suggest.