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US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

A decade-long slide in high school students’ performance in reading and math persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years

The Independent UK

From Old School to New School: Retro Gaming's Potential Drop May Point to Cracks That Could Spill Over Into Trading Cards

The pandemic-fueled boom in retro video game collecting appears to be over, leaving sellers struggling to move inventory and raising questions about the broader economic climate. What was once a red-hot market for classic games like Super Metroid and other nostalgic titles has cooled dramatically, with collectors on Reddit reporting…

Benzinga

Disposable face masks used during Covid have left chemical timebomb, research suggests

An estimated 129bn were being used every month around the world at height of pandemic, with no recycling stream

The Guardian - UK

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Tree-change trend slows but regions remain attractive

The rate of migration from capital cities to regional centres continues to outpace moves in the other direction despite slowing towards pre-pandemic levels.

AAP

‘People are going to die in mass numbers’: Democrat warns of mass death if there’s another COVID as RFK Jr. can’t say if vaccines work

We're about as ready for the next pandemic as a chocolate teapot, apparently.

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Job Market Cracks, Fed Steps In, Wall Street Cheers: This Week In Markets

The U.S. labor market hit the brakes hard this summer, showing cracks not seen since the pandemic. In August, nonfarm payrolls rose by just 22,000—down from July's weak 79,000 gain—and June was revised to show a net loss of 13,000 jobs, the worst monthly print since December 2020.

Benzinga

How schools are helping girls address the post-pandemic STEM gender gap

Girls were edging closer to boys when it came to Math. Then the pandemic hit. Now schools are fixing the ‘bad patterns’ to bridge the gap

The Independent UK

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The Anti-Lockdown Imposters of the New Right

Today’s MAGA intellectuals rail against COVID restrictions, but in 2020 many cheered them on—or demanded even harsher crackdowns.

Reason

7 Chains That Are Shrinking Their Shopping Hours Without Announcing It

The era of 24/7 retail seems to be coming to a quiet end. In the years following the pandemic, many of the nation’s largest chains have permanently reduced their operating hours. They often make this change without a major press release or announcement. This “silent shrinkage” is a strategic business…

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NHS chiefs demand urgent action over staff flu jabs after uptake halves since pandemic

‘Low uptake is neither inevitable nor irreversible,’ health bosses say as flu jab rates fall among staff

The Independent UK

Girls fell behind boys in math during the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground

Efforts to close the gender gap in STEM education are gaining momentum after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

“You Put It Up There”: 88 Times Patients Tried To Fool Doctors With Ridiculous Lies

In many places of the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the way people view health care. In the United States, for example, a nationwide survey led by Northeastern University found that public trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted, going from 71.5% in April 2020 to an abysmal 40.1% in…

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FDA Official Pressures YouTube Into Removing a Channel For Posting His Own Vaccine Comments

Not long ago, conservatives were rightly concerned about jawboning. Now they're apparently happy to take part in it themselves.

Reason

Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say

Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Los Angeles school district settles with parents who sued over distance learning

Parents say they have agreed to settle a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District over the distance learning program used during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Conversation

How to help disabled and neurodivergent people flourish while working from home

Home-based working in the UK has been declining since the peak of the COVID pandemic – from 49% of the working population at its height to around 14% now.

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What’s With the Return of Plastic Bag Fees in Some States?

During the early stages of the pandemic, many states and cities that had banned single-use plastic bags temporarily paused or reversed those laws. This was done out of an abundance of caution and in response to concerns about the cleanliness of reusable bags. However, as the public health situation has…

The Guardian - AU

Alleged Porepunkah killer shown ranting at police in pandemic-era footage as manhunt continues

Videos show Dezi Freeman arguing about Covid-19 mask mandates and telling police they have ‘intelligence of kindergarten children’

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Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

COVID-19 won't be Australia's last health crisis, the health minister has warned, introducing laws to set up an agency protecting against pandemics.

Fortune

Manhattan’s offices are on track to be just as busy as pre-pandemic years as Wall Street and tech companies drag workers back to the office

The crackdown on RTO measures is reshaping struggling real estate and employees enthusiasm to stay on site for a full 9-5 shift

International Business Times

From Startup Survival to Pandemic Response: Tina Vidal-Duart's Leadership at CDR Health Is Changing Lives

From managing crisis relief to delivering frontline care when hospitals are inaccessible, CDR Health remains committed to protecting communities in their most vulnerable moments.

Euronews

History's first pandemic: Ancient DNA solves mystery of what caused 1,500-year-old epidemic

Scientists have confirmed that Yersinia pestis, the bacterium behind later plagues like the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague - the world’s first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago.

Benzinga

Cape Cod Is Planning A New Tax On The Rich To Fund Affordable Housing

Affordable housing has been a hot topic for several years, especially when money printing during the pandemic caused housing prices to soar. Some communities are looking for ways to bridge the gap so housing prices are more attainable, and Cape Cod is currently brainstorming a new tax on the rich…

The Independent UK

US-born Pope Leo condemns ‘pandemic of arms’ as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting

History’s first American-born pontiff prayed for the young victims of last week’s shooting in Minneapolis

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo demands end to ‘pandemic of arms’ after Minnesota school shooting

First US pope in history prays for victims of last week’s shooting that left two children dead and 18 others injured

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