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The economic impact of COVID in the UK depended on where you live

COVID brought rapid and lasting economic change around the world. But in the UK, the level of impact depended on where you lived when the virus arrived.

The Conversation

Karla Peterson: In its second season, HBO's 'The White Lotus' comes with some overstuffed baggage

When it dropped into the middle of our second pandemic summer, HBO's "The White Lotus" was just what the TV therapist ordered.

Tribune News Service

Ask an Immunity Expert: What’s Next for COVID-19?

This pandemic can help us prepare for the next one, says Catherine Hankins, co-chair of Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force

The Walrus

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‘It feels very unsafe’: the NHS staff bracing for winter as cuts loom

Five workers in England and Wales share the pressure they already face as NHS leaders warn against chancellor’s plans

The Guardian - UK

Matt Hancock accused of 'cashing in' on Covid with 'sickening' I'm a Celeb appearance

Lobby Akinnola, whose father died after contracting Covid-19 in 2020, said the former Health Secretary agreeing to take part in the show was "sickening" and demonstrated a lack of "respect" for families who lost loved ones during the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Matt Hancock: From pandemic health secretary to bushtucker trials

Joining I’m A Celebrity is the latest career twist for the former health secretary.

The Independent UK

General Mills CEO: 'Brands need to stand for something'

At the end of the last decade, General Mills and its competitors were fighting for every penny as many consumers abandoned legacy packaged food brands.

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Employers are concerned about covering workers’ mental health needs, survey finds

Almost three years after the covid-19 pandemic upended workplaces, mental health coverage remains a priority for employers, according to an annual employer survey fielded by KFF.

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‘The man is guaranteed to be punished’ – Matt Hancock on I’m a Celebrity will be legendary TV

The sadsack minister who screwed up Britain’s pandemic response has decided to serve his penance on television. This won’t just be unmissable viewing – it’ll restore our faith in humanity

The Guardian - UK

Crafters of handmade goods arrested for trademark infringement

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, handmaking things at home has become popular. But the hobby has also brought about a problem: selling goods that are remade with parts of genuine brand-name items can constitute an infringement of trademark rights, and the seller may be caught by police.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Deja new? Preckwinkle vs. Fioretti II features same candidates but different party for challenger

Former Ald. Bob Fioretti blames Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for surging crime, claiming she “put the county in danger with reckless spending, over-taxation and flat out incompetence.” She counters that “12 years of hard work in the job I hold” separates her from Fioretti, who is…

Chicago Sun-Times

Nick Helm at Bloomsbury Theatre review: the ultimate in pandemic humour

Other comedians might as well give up; they are unlikely to improve on this

Evening Standard

‘Chaos and confusion’: The campaign to stamp out ballot drop boxes

In 2020, ballot drop boxes were a sturdy, metallic symbol of increased voter access amid a pandemic. Absentee and mail voting surged across the country, and voters used drop boxes to return 41% of those ballots.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: The health of our nation’s health care system is under attack

The life expectancy of Americans has dropped for two consecutive years. The first year, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, was consistent with other countries. The second year was not.

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States opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens

Colorado, Florida, and Idaho will not participate in a key part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior surveys that reaches more than 80,000 students. Over the past 30 years, the state-level surveys, conducted anonymously during each odd-numbered year, have helped elucidate the mental health stressors…

Caixin Global

Heng Swee Keat: Reinvigorating Singapore-China Ties Through New Areas of Collaboration

Singapore looks forward to partnering with China to strengthen recovery from the pandemic, reinvigorate bilateral cooperation, and overcome common challenges, writes the country’s deputy prime minister

WEKU

Thousands of Delta Airlines pilots vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike

The Delta pilots have had the same benefits since 2016. Renegotiations began in April 2019 and had entered the mediation stage, but have been postponed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Birmingham Post

Sales fall £100m back to pre-Covid levels at major PPE supplier as pandemic eases

The sales spike during its previous financial year led to the business being named as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the North West.

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Deep in recession, Hong Kong eyes comeback with rugby, bank meet

The financial centre is hoping to convince the world it is back in business after nearly three years of pandemic curbs.

Reuters

Danes vote in battle for centre ground as political, economic crises loom

Danes went the polls on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hoping for a vote of confidence in her handling of the pandemic and for her leadership to overcome soaring inflation and geopolitical insecurity.

Daily Mirror

MAFS’ Thomas Hartley to report 'threats' to police after 'sick' podcast comments

Thomas, who was coupled up with Adrian Sanderson on the latest season of Married At First Sight UK, appeared on the What’s Happenin’ podcast where he appeared to joke about Jenna’s dad, who died during the Covid-19 pandemic

Bangkok Post

New perks will double transfers

The government's measure to allow foreigners to buy a landed house will cause the value of residential transfers to foreign buyers to double to 100 billion baht per year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).

Bangkok Post

Covid-19 Rules Take Shine Off Hong Kong's Bid to Reopen

Hong Kong will attempt to show it is back in business with a financial summit and premier rugby tournament this week, as strict pandemic controls have led to an exodus of talent and business from the city.

The Conversation

School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well

Over the past few years, the pandemic prompted school closures and remote learning that drew international attention to issues of students missing school — what researchers call “non-attendance.”

Radio France Internationale

Clean air activists condemn 'silent pandemic' of pollution in African cities

Environmental activists have condemned air pollution on the African continent as a silent pandemic that will cost billions of dollars and claim millions of lives.

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