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The unprecedented fiscal firepower used to protect the vulnerable from the harsh socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic contraction have pushed the average government debt level in the Asia-Pacific region to its highest since 2008.

Bangkok Post

Simon Harris says Garda protest during Joe Biden visit would be ‘unhelpful’

A Garda union held a recent protest by off-duty members over a rostering arrangement that began during the Covid pandemic.

The Independent UK

Which countries send migrants to the US border, and what are they fleeing?

MEXICO CITY — The deadly fire at a migrant detention center in northern Mexico last week has put a spotlight on why, amid harsh U.S. immigration policies, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey north.

Los Angeles Times

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Japan says 1.5m people are living as recluses after Covid

Fifth of hikikomori cases among working-age people attributed to pressures unleashed by pandemic

The Guardian - UK

It takes a village to end child marriage

School plays a significant role in reducing child marriage in Africa.

360info

Flu vaccine 'a top priority' this year

Doctors are urging people to receive influenza vaccines to boost their immunity amid concerns that the flu is likely to rebound following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Why major study argues Florida’s COVID death rate compares favorably to California’s

California officials boast that the state’s extended pandemic lockdowns and health mandates saved tens of thousands of lives from COVID-19, compared to states like Florida that reopened early.

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The late resignation? One third of Australian workers are considering quitting their jobs

Australians have been biding their time when it comes to big career moves, but with burnout rising and low unemployment, a change could be coming

The Guardian - AU

Ageism and the pandemic: How Canada continues to let older adults suffer and die from COVID-19

Three years into this pandemic, most Canadians have taken off their masks and many have stopped getting booster shots. However, COVID-19 is rising among the leading causes of death in Canada, reaching the No. 3 spot.

The Conversation

Pandemic pounds push 10,000 U.S. Army soldiers into obesity

Obesity in the U.S. military surged during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

UK develops genetic early warning system for future pandemics

Project aims to roll out cheap, easy-to-use technology across the globe to spot emergence of new health threats

The Guardian - UK

Clifton Suspension Bridge to ditch cash payments and go card only

Cash payments have reduced since the Covid pandemic

Bristol Post

How loneliness gets in your cells

New studies find that being chronically lonely affects us in ways that go deeper than the mind

Salon

Britons brace for strikes, traffic jams and border delays as Easter exodus returns

Airlines hope to avoid the chaos of last year as huge numbers head for the beaches of Europe, surpassing pre-pandemic bookings

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Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the pandemic. Here are the warning signs and what to do about them

A recent study estimated that 1 in 5 teens may struggle with disordered eating behaviors.

Manchester Evening News

The billionaire who snapped up The Midland is eyeing up more of Manchester

David Fattal rose from starting out as a waiter and bellboy to a fortune of around $1.3bn

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh pubs and restaurants warn strict licensing rules stopping investment

Trade representatives told the council they needed greater flexibility over opening and closing times in order to cope with changing demands after the pandemic.

Daily Mirror

The kiss of life! Our guide on how to keep your sex life passionate as the years roll on

Covid was such a passion killer that we now have sex twice a month, down from three pre-pandemic, with experts blaming a decline in social mixing and higher levels of stress

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How pandemic favorite Etsy plans to retain growth as consumers tighten wallets

Etsy is seeing business slowdown after a pandemic surge.

Fortune

The $300,000 starter home is going extinct: ‘A renter society not because of choice but because of force’

Housing economist Ali Wolf is worried by a growing "imbalance between the haves and have-nots in the economy."

Los Angeles Times

LA County ends COVID-19 emergency, a milestone as case rate falls to 20-month low

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is officially ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration Friday, a milestone that comes as the region’s coronavirus case rate has fallen to its lowest level since summer 2021.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow to spend extra £1 million on bringing 'world's biggest cycling event' to city

The additional money for the event, set to bring the top cyclists from 120 countries to Glasgow, is needed due to rising inflation and the pandemic.

The Conversation

Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here's what to watch for

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. In fact, research indicates that the number of teens with eating disorders at least doubled during the pandemic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank Says Recoveries in Asian Economies Losing Steam

Developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their recoveries stall as productivity lags, the World Bank said in a report released Friday. The report forecasts that growth in the region including China will pick up pace this year after the world's No.…

Daily Mirror

Pub with a four-year waiting list for Sunday roasts after Covid is STILL clearing backlog

Landlord, Sam Gregory, revealed his pub, The Bank Tavern in Bristol city centre, is still dealing with a four-year-long backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is eager to have it cleared

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