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China Dismisses FBI Statement on COVID Lab Leak Theory

For the second day in a row, China on Wednesday dismissed US suggestions that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a Chinese laboratory. Responding to comments by FBI Director Christopher Wray, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said the involvement of the US intelligence…

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China dismisses FBI statement on COVID-19 lab leak theory

For the second day in a row, China is dismissing U.S. suggestions that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a Chinese laboratory

The Independent UK

Ex-UK health chief defends record after COVID messages leak

Britain’s former health minister is denying wrongdoing after a newspaper published extracts of private messages he sent in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

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FlyDubai announces record profit as Gulf air travel booms

Budget carrier FlyDubai has announced record profits amid a surge in air travel following the lifting of pandemic restrictions

The Independent UK

Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end

Millions of people who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP will see a cut of $90 a month or more. Some recipients say it will make it harder to buy healthy food.

WEKU

FBI: China lab leak ‘likely’ caused Covid

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has assessed that a leak from a laboratory in Wuhan, China "likely" caused the Covid-19 pandemic, according to FBI director Christopher Wray.

Bangkok Post

Lab leak ‘most likely’ led to Covid pandemic, FBI director says

Christopher Wray publicly discusses FBI’s classified assessment on pandemic origins for first time

The Independent UK

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WA home builder BGC suspends new orders as Mark McGowan denies government stimulus packages are to blame

Mark McGowan refuses to concede his government's pandemic home stimulus grants overheated WA's housing market, as thousands struggle to get new home builds finished.

ABC News

FBI chief Christopher Wray says China lab leak ‘most likely’ origin of Covid

Christopher Wray says agency ‘has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan’

Evening Standard

Matt Hancock disputes ‘distorted’ leak over Covid care home testing

Investigation by The Telegraph alleges the then-health secretary rejected advice on testing in care homes during the pandemic.

Evening Standard

Inflation still the 'defining challenge' as Australia's economic activity slows

Australia has recovered better than most from the COVID pandemic. As measured by gross domestic product (GDP), the economy is now 7% larger than it was before the pandemic.

The Conversation

FBI chief confirms Covid-19 originated from lab incident in Wuhan

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

FBI director says China laboratory leak was likely COVID source

FBI Director Christopher Wray accuses China of thwarting efforts to identify the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Al Jazeera

Auditor-general's report reveals staggering COVID burden on Queensland's health system

COVID-19 cost Queensland Health about $1.3 billion last financial year, including almost $200 million in expected write-offs for unused rapid antigen tests (RATs), a report by the state's auditor-general has found.

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The Guardian - US

Mental health of young adults severely impacted by pandemic – study

Global survey by non-profit Sapien Labs also found family relationships were diminishing worldwide

Daily Record

Call for Nicola Sturgeon to be probed by cops for corporate homicide over Covid deaths

Campaign group, Action for a Safe People’s NHS, blame the Scottish Government for about 10,000 deaths since the Covid pandemic struck.

Chicago Tribune

In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive leader of a city beset by pandemic, crime

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s failure to advance to a runoff election Tuesday represents an astonishing fall from power four years after she was ushered into City Hall with a promise of reform.

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock considering all legal options over leaked WhatsApp messages on care home testing

Then-health secretary ‘rejected advice on testing in care homes’ during the pandemic

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Chicago Sun-Times

Analysis: How Lightfoot went from political rock star to rock bottom

Lightfoot was dealt a bad hand: the pandemic, civil unrest triggered by the murder of George Floyd and the violent crime wave after those demonstrations. But bad timing is too simple to explain her stunning political downfall.

The Times of India

Covid most likely originated from lab incident in Wuhan: FBI chief

WASHINGTON: According to FBI director Christopher Wray, it is highly likely that a leak from a laboratory in Wuhan, China caused the Covid-19 pandemic. Wray made the claim during an interview with Fox News.

Daily Mirror

Matt Hancock faces claims he ignored advice on care home testing in leaked WhatsApps

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock furiously disputed the suggestion that he ignored advice to test everyone entering care homes from Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty in April 2020

Tribune News Service

5 highlights from DeSantis’ book, ‘The Courage to Be Free’

In “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival,” which was released publicly Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis depicts himself as a singular figure capable of combating unelected elites in academia, government and media who are hellbent on eroding the country’s foundational values.

Los Angeles Times

LA County to end COVID-19 emergency March 31

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County will end its COVID-19 emergency declaration at the end of March — the latest region to take that step amid stabilizing and improving pandemic conditions.

The Independent UK

Carnegie Hall returns to pre-pandemic full schedule in 23-24

Carnegie Hall will reach its pre-pandemic level of 170 concerts during a 2023-24 season that includes a focus on the fall of the Weimar Republic

The Independent UK

Hancock disputes ‘distorted’ leak over care home testing

Investigation by The Telegraph alleges the then-health secretary rejected advice on testing in care homes during the pandemic.

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