Shania Twain's breaks silence on frantic battle for life and child abuse trauma Shania Twain was struck down with Covid pneumonia during the pandemic - and the singer's husband was "really panicking" Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023
‘We’re on permanent catch-up’: how Covid has changed young Britons’ lives Young people across the UK reflect on how the pandemic affected them – and continues to shape their futures The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
‘Debilitating’ effects of pandemic linger on for Britain’s young Exclusive: from physical and mental health to education and careers, two studies detail ways in which young still suffer The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
Child researchers find growing link between pandemic screen time and school refusal rates There is growing evidence that the overuse of digital devices throughout the first years of the pandemic may be a major factor in children refusing to go to school. ABC News · Jan 29, 2023
Children and teens aren't doing enough physical activity - new study sounds a health warning Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic diseases by 2030 if people don’t get more active. Regular physical activity helps to… The Conversation · Jan 29, 2023
The pandemic is central to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ brand. Will voters still care in 2024? TAMPA, Fla. — Fresh off his inauguration and two weeks into his second term, Gov. Ron DeSantis called a news conference to announce one of his first policy proposals since his reelection. It trod familiar ground. Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023
Passengers need more than apologies from airlines after holiday chaos A snowball effect initiated in Vancouver created an avalanche of travel chaos over the holidays at a time when many had overcome their fear of travelling following the COVID-19 pandemic and thought it was worth travelling again. The Conversation · Jan 29, 2023
9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential. WEKU · Jan 29, 2023
What parents are worried about Social media and the pandemic have made things harder. Axios · Jan 29, 2023
National Care Service plan suffers major set back as Unite union withdraws support SNP ministers want to centralise care services across the country following criticism of the sector's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Daily Record · Jan 29, 2023
The Bristol ceramicist working with some of the nation's best restaurants She's gone from painting scenery for the Royal Shakespeare Company in China to having her own backyard pottery studio in Greenbank Bristol Post · Jan 29, 2023
Art Collector runs down Defunded to win $3 million Pegasus World Cup HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Art Collector made his way into the mainstream of horse racing after winning the Blue Grass Stakes in 2020. He was creating buzz heading into the Kentucky Derby, which was being run on Sept. 5 because of the pandemic. Then a minor foot injury sidelined him… Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2023
‘A very big gap’: Pacific businesses desperate for staff as workers leave for Australia and New Zealand Last year more than 6,600 workers left Samoa for seasonal worker programs, double the number leaving before the pandemic The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2023
Flybe goes into administration and cancels all flights It was previously pushed into administration in March 2020 with the loss of 2,400 jobs as the pandemic destroyed large parts of the travel sector Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023 ResMed rings up record $1B in sales in latest quarter led by connected sleep apnea devices For the past 18 months, ResMed Chief Executive Mick Farrell has been publicly outspoken in urging that medical devices get priority access to semiconductors amid global chip shortages coming out of the pandemic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023 PPP fraud uncovered in Chicago, informant reveals $100K bounty on FBG Duck and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023 Abuse, death threats and riots: New Zealand reckons with a toxic political discourse Jacinda Ardern became a lightning rod for threats during the pandemic years, but has it changed New Zealand’s relatively civil political landscape forever?
Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2023 Joe Biden picks Covid-19 response leader Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff Jeff Zients is an experienced technocrat who headed the Biden administration's response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023 On third anniversary of COVID’s arrival, LA County ‘in a much better place’ LOS ANGELES — Three years to the day after reporting its first confirmed case of COVID-19, Los Angeles County is “in a much better place” in the pandemic — hard-won progress a top health official attributed to vaccination, community immunity resulting from the virus’ rampant spread and development of tools…
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Bosses secretly want staff to return to the office, says CBI chief Head of the UK’s biggest business group says world of work has ‘gone crazy’ since pandemic
Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023 Glasgow Life 'exposed by pandemic' - but will continue to run city venues During the pandemic, lockdowns forced venues to shut causing income to drop and councillors have questioned Glasgow Life's reliance on 'commercial revenues'.
France 24 · Jan 27, 2023 High fashion: Luxury goods makers hope for boom as China re-opens Is the luxury sector recession-proof? Sales at high-end brands plunged at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they've since rebounded sharply, even as inflation soars and economic growth slows. Now many fashion houses are hoping that China's reopening will be another boost to their business. Our Business Editor Kate…
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023 Charbonnel et Walker sales lifted as corporate orders in demand Charbonnel et Walker, the luxury chocolatier that was founded in London in 1875, has revealed a sales jump helped by high demand for corporate gifts.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Biden taps Zients as White House chief of staff President Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff, tapping an experienced technocrat who headed his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 My brother’s fear of Covid has stopped him socialising. How can I help him? Try expressing your concerns more directly – but the pandemic may have been an excuse to change the way he lives