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From Phishing To 'Quishing': The Sneaky New QR Code Scam Targeting 26 Million Americans

When QR codes first hit the scene, they were a niche tool, employed by factories to track inventory or by museums to offer visitors unique interactive experiences. The pandemic made them more ubiquitous, and they can now be found everywhere from air travel to parking payments.

Benzinga

The contagion scale: which diseases spread fastest?

When the COVID pandemic hit, many people turned to the eerily prescient film Contagion (2011) for answers – or at least for catharsis. Suddenly, its hypothetical plot felt all too real. Applauded for its scientific accuracy, the film offered more than suspense – it offered lessons.

The Conversation

Why Alex Marquez isn't worried he’s tumbling out of MotoGP’s title fight

Alex Marquez is having his best season since stepping up to the MotoGP premier class in 2020 — the year of the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of injury saga that almost ended his brother’s career.

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Why Alex Marquez feels tumbling out of the MotoGP title fight is not a crisis

Autosport

US Job Growth Weaker Than Expected In July As Unemployment Rises

US job growth missed expectations in July, government data showed Friday, while revisions to hiring figures in recent months brought them to the weakest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic.

International Business Times

3 Cities That Have More Home Supply Today Than Before the Pandemic (and Why That Matters)

These 3 U.S. cities now have more housing supply than before the pandemic. Find out why it matters for buyers, sellers and the real estate market.

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Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups

Vaccination against shingles increased among adults age 50 and older in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not equally across all population groups. That’s the key finding from a new study my colleagues and I published in the journal Vaccine.

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EU chief's texts to a pharma boss during pandemic were likely erased, the NYT reports

The New York Times reports that text messages between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical boss during the COVID-19 pandemic were seen by her top adviser and have likely been destroyed

The Independent UK

Trump’s tariff bullying: Why India must stand its ground

Donald Trump’s chaotic act continues. His latest move: slapping a 25 percent tariff and a penalty on Indian goods exports to the United States.It’s vintage Trump – unapologetic – designed to get the other side, in this case India, to surrender to his demands. He is like a kid in…

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‘I have different weathers in my brain’: how Celeste rekindled her love of music after heartbreak and loss

After a No 1 debut album, a Brit win and Mercury and Oscar nods, the pandemic and a devastating breakup paused the singer’s rising career. Now, she’s back with a new record and a newfound sense of peace

The Guardian - UK

As the United Nations lays off staff, can the world still come together to make a difference?

With United Nations bodies laying off staff following United States funding cuts, it’s fair to ask if the multilateral system – where countries work together towards common goals – is still functioning.

The Conversation

What has the Covid-19 inquiry discovered about care homes in the pandemic?

Bereaved groups seek accountability on behalf of their loved ones over lack of testing and surge in infections

The Guardian - UK

Palantir Alum Recalls 2020 All-Nighter That Won Over Tyson Foods After CTO Called Demo 'Impossible' During Pandemic Supply Chain Crisis

Former Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) executive Ka Ling Wu revealed how a 24-hour supply chain demonstration during the early COVID-19 pandemic led to a transformative partnership with Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN).

Benzinga

Radio 2 loses nearly half a million listeners since weekday relaunch

The station has recorded its lowest weekly audience since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Independent UK

US wants back millions in COVID relief from local governments over missing reports

The U.S. Treasury is trying to recover COVID-19 relief funds from hundreds of local governments that failed to report their spending

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10 Western and Southern Cities Where Housing Supply Has Surged Since 2020

Housing inventory is rebounding in key US metros. Discover the top 10 cities where active listings have surged past pre-pandemic levels.

The Conversation

How conspiracy theories about COVID’s origins are hampering our ability to prevent the next pandemic

In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.

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1 Analyst Thinks This Former Pandemic Winner Could Surge 500% This Year

This risky biotech company faces significant challenges ahead. But it has already proven its worth and may be able to do so again.

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Evening Standard

UK car market set for strongest year since before Covid pandemic

Online vehicle marketplace Auto Trader said it expects two million new and 7.75 million used cars to be sold across the whole of 2025.

Evening Standard

London rents reach new record as tenants pay £700 more per month than five years ago

London rents have risen by 35 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic, Rightmove’s data shows

Evening Standard

Record high rents as tenants pay £400 more per month than five years ago – index

Five years on from the start of the pandemic, the average monthly rent for a new tenant is £417 more than it would have been in 2020, Rightmove said.

The Guardian - UK

‘It touched a lot of hearts’: Patrick Watson on Covid hit and Spotify record-breaker Je te laisserai des mots

‘It took off in the pandemic. And once those algorithms get going, you can’t stop them. It’s the first French-language song to hit more than a billion streams on Spotify’

The Guardian - US

‘It would destroy me’: fear of student loan default haunts US borrowers

The Trump administration has ended the pandemic-era pause on repayments, leaving many facing colossal debts

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Gwyneth Paltrow doesn't 'wear heels anymore'

Actress-turned-wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she no longer wears high heels after switching to flat shoes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

The Macrons v Candace Owens: lawsuit marks new phase in battle against conspiracy theories

False claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man has roots in pandemic-era France as distrust of politicians peaked

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