The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Orange County, Calif., man who bought luxury cars with COVID-19 relief funds sentenced to prison

An Orange County, California man who fraudulently obtained $5 million in pandemic relief loans and then spent the money on lavish vacations, luxury sports cars and his own personal expenses was sentenced Friday to 41/2 years in prison, federal prosecutors said.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 19, 2023

Popular Edinburgh eatery announces sudden closure due to ‘tram works and rising costs’

Bundits of Leith, which opened less than two years ago, has been forced to close due to 'rising costs, transitioning from the pandemic and ongoing tram works'.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 18, 2023

Mum left panicking with £27,000 energy bill after smart meter error

Paula Coplin tried to claim £1,000 in credit she had amassed for other bills when she was told she could not get her money back after being billed £27,404.81.

Daily Record · Feb 18, 2023

The 3 Best Pharma Stocks to Buy for Big Gains in 2023

The pharma industry witnessed solid growth amid the pandemic. Moreover, with surging demand, rising investments in research and development, and increasing e-pharmacy channels, the industry is well-positioned for significant growth over the coming years. Therefore, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound pharma stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), and…

StockNews.com · Feb 17, 2023

Extra SNAP benefits are ending as US lawmakers resume battle over program that helps low-income Americans buy food

Millions of Americans will find it harder to put enough food on the table starting in March 2023, after a COVID-19 pandemic-era boost to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits comes to an end. Congress mandated this change in budget legislation it passed in late December 2022.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

Crerar Hotels reports turnover rise and narrows losses after year of investment

Group says it wants to promote Scotland to the world as hospitality sector continues post-pandemic recovery

Insider UK · Feb 17, 2023

Harry Styles is winning big because his music is a breezy pop antidote to our post-pandemic blues

At this year’s Brit Awards, British artist Harry Styles took home the most coveted award of the night, album of the year, for Harry’s House. He beat the likes of grime artist Stormzy, indie group The 1975 and the other big winners of the night, indie band Wet Leg. Styles…

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

The scams targeting young people everyone needs to know - and four steps to protect yourself

The rising cost of living on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing use of social media have led to some people being more at risk of being conned

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023

Brazil's Carnival finally reborn in full form after pandemic

Brazil’s Carnival is back

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

West Lothian Leisure centres bounce back after the pandemic

Customer numbers have returned to nearly 90 per cent of pre-Covid levels

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023