The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

Wetherspoon sales still below pre-pandemic levels as supermarkets 'pose threat'

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin says supermarkets have taken half of pubs' trade

Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023

Paris Hilton Announces Birth of First Child

Media personality and hotel heiress Paris Hilton announced Tuesday that she and husband Carter Reum had welcomed their first child. Hilton posted a photo on Instagram of what appeared to be her newborn baby grasping her thumb. "You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote with a blue heart emoji.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

The Last of Us: fungal infections really can kill – and they’re getting more dangerous

Millions have been tuning in every week to watch the highly anticipated TV adaptation of The Last of Us. The show depicts a post-apocalyptic world where society has collapsed due to the outbreak of a dangerous, brain-controlling fungal infection that turns humans into hostile, cannibalistic “zombies”.

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, who became New Zealand's new prime minister on Wednesday, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

NHS tops list of public concerns for first time since start of pandemic

More than 40% of people listed the state of the NHS as a major issue for the UK amid a wave of strikes.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Hybrid working keeps high street footfall 18% down on pre-pandemic 2019

An average of 55% of consumers worked at home for at least some days each week in 2022, analysts Springboard said.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Atagi expected to update advice on fifth dose of Covid vaccine within weeks

Experts urge governments to reprioritise public health messaging amid fears the anti-vaccine lobby ‘has the floor’ on immunisation

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

MBK aims to rev up investment

After cutting back its investment for three years during the pandemic, MBK Plc, the operator of the MBK mall, plans to resume active investment this year.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023

Government Watchdog Finds $60 Billion in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Suggests Maybe Doing Something About It

Despite multiple warnings in the past, the Department of Labor has yet to implement a comprehensive strategy for detecting unemployment insurance fraud.

Reason · Jan 24, 2023

Oscar nominations 2023: Why streaming's big nominee is an obscure German WWI epic

LOS ANGELES — The streaming business had a weaker turnout in Tuesday morning's Oscar nominations than it has in recent years, when the pandemic kept movie fans at home and technology companies were outspending traditional studios for the buzziest titles.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023