Vaccine hesitancy is great threat to world health Concerns over side-effects, distrust in government and a belief in conspiracy theories all increased chances of people refusing vaccinations, say scientists Wales Online · Jul 5, 2023
Uber (UBER) vs. Lyft (LYFT): Which Ride-Hailing Giant Is the Better Investment Now? Following the pandemic-induced slowdown in their businesses, the prospects look bright for ride-hailing giants Uber Technologies (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT) as people return to their pre-pandemic habits. Let’s compare these two stocks to identify which is better positioned for an upside in the near term. StockNews.com · Jul 5, 2023
UK Covid inquiry: public health bosses relied on media for information Inquiry hears of communication problems and lack of preparedness for pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Scotland 'not fully part' of early UK coronavirus meetings, inquiry told SCOTLAND was “not fully part” of important UK-wide coronavirus crisis meetings during the early days of the pandemic, the UK Covid Inquiry has… The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023
Tom Cruise had to learn to do own hair and makeup for new Mission: Impossible movie filmed during pandemic From doing his own stunts to his own hair and makeup – is there anything that Tom Cruise can’t do? Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023
Welsh economy data "isn’t pretty reading", Conservative ex-Wales secretary warns Stephen Crabb told MPs that Wales' had not bounced back from the pandemic while it had done in England Birmingham Post · Jul 5, 2023
Federal Judge to Biden Administration: Stop Telling Social Media Sites To Limit Free Speech Plus: Teaching A.I. about the Fourth of July, and more... Reason · Jul 5, 2023
Retired financial advisor lost £80,000 in 'horrendous' crypto scam while his dad was dying Simon Hoadley was convinced to start investing in cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic - but he ended up handing over £80,000 to unscrupulous scammers Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023
Flexible, friendly workplace culture makes for better remote work: Research The pandemic forced many people to work from home, but it wasn't always a pleasant situation. Remote work has numerous advantages, including more flexibility, inclusion for parents and people with disabilities, and work-life balance. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 5, 2023
How did the social care system end up in crisis and how can it be fixed? Expert Q&A The fragility of the social care system was utterly exposed by COVID. The decision to discharge elderly people into care homes in the early days of the pandemic is seen by many as one of its biggest scandals – but delays in making vital resources such as testing and personal… The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Happy 75th birthday, NHS. Time for a check-up The National Health Service, free at the point of delivery, opened its doors 75 years ago today. It has survived 33 health secretaries, countless reorganisations and a pandemic to remain one of Britain’s most beloved institutions. There is more than one way to run a healthcare system, from private insurance… Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023
The key appointment driving Formula E towards an ambitious future As it nears the start of its 10th season, Formula E is at a critical juncture. Now a well-established part of the motorsport landscape, it still faces a daunting task to break out from its current position as a niche within a niche to achieve true mainstream recognition, not helped… Autosport · Jul 5, 2023
NHS capacity issues make pandemic planning ‘extremely difficult’, says ex-CMO Dr Catherine Calderwood served in the role in Scotland between 2015 and 2020, when she was forced to resign. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Meet the hero Edinburgh Asda worker leaving food parcels on neighbours' doorsteps Linda Gray won a community hero award for supporting elderly people in her community during the Covid pandemic. She would create care packages and afternoon teas to keep spirits up. Edinburgh Live · Jul 5, 2023
Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2023 Dee Forbes wrote to Ryan Tubridy at height of Covid pandemic guaranteeing no RTE pay cut The now-former RTE Director General confirmed Tubridy would not receive a pay cut between April 2020 and March 2025
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Review: 'Pete and Alice in Maine' asks, 'Can this marriage be saved?' FICTION: An insightful, wry novel finds a family trying to heal when they flee the COVID-19 pandemic.
WEKU · Jul 5, 2023 Women are returning to the job market in droves, just when the U.S. needs them most The pandemic was hard on working women, but they've come roaring back into the labor force. The share of working-age women who have jobs or want one hit an all-time high in May.
WEKU · Jul 5, 2023 To tip or not to tip? 3 reasons why tipping has gotten so out of control The pandemic, technology and the economy have combined to create the perfect storm for "tip-flation" — but we might be at a tipping point.
Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023 Manchester Airport owner earns £1billion thanks to low cost, short-haul flights The group's passenger numbers surged from 20.5 million to 54 million during the year, 91% of pre-pandemic levels
Birmingham Post · Jul 5, 2023 Rise in passenger numbers helps revenue pass £1bn at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports owner The group's passenger numbers surged from 20.5 million to 54 million during the year, 91% of pre-pandemic levels
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 Istanbul’s bellydancers and DJs fight for survival as Turkey’s night-time economy takes a hit With inflation at more than 100%, and a ruling party hostile to Istanbul’s vibrant nightlife culture, performers and bar owners are facing severe struggles
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Conservatives go to red states, Democrats to blue as the country grows more polarized Colorado and Idaho represent two different poles of state-level political homogenization
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 MPs raise alarm over government spending on unusable PPEs and warn of lack of plan for future pandemics The Public Accounts Committee criticised the UK Health Security Agency for weak governance and financial controls
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023 MPs criticise ‘staggering’ failures at UK Health Security Agency Damning report highlights lack of spending controls and no stockpile plan for future pandemic at flagship agency set up under Boris Johnson
Windows Central · Jul 4, 2023 Xbox is set to attend the 'biggest ever' Tokyo Game Show This year's Tokyo Game Show is planned to be the biggest event since before the pandemic began in 2020. The list of videogame companies attending includes the likes of Xbox, Capcom, Bandai Namco, SEGA, Atlus, and many more.