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Australia's average life expectancy jumps to third globally behind Monaco and Japan, ABS data shows

Australia's life expectancy is now ranked third in the world. The new data takes into account the first two years of COVID, but 2022, the deadliest year of the pandemic, is yet to be counted.

ABC News

Mum's bipolar made her think she caused Covid pandemic in 'frightening' manic episode

Natasha Rea, 33, was misdiagnosed with a 'mood disorder' aged 14 and says sometimes her anxiety means she can't get out of bed - and has praised Selena Gomez for shedding light on the issue

Daily Mirror

Travel Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Some Airlines, Other Industry-Related Companies Struggle

According to TSA checkpoint travel numbers, flights have returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic highs for fall as compared to 2019.

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Compassion has won out when it comes to Canadian support for COVID-19 financial aid

Most of us would rather not rehash our experiences from the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, for many this worldwide health crisis remains top of mind and continues to factor into everyday decision-making.

The Conversation

2 Stocks to Avoid in a Post-Pandemic World

With the pandemic in our rearview mirror, consumers have been increasingly reverting to their predominantly outdoor pre-pandemic lifestyles. Hence, businesses that enjoyed significant demand from consumers confined to their homes have been losing ground. Shares of two such companies, Teladoc Health (TDOC) and Peloton (PTON), are best avoided now since…

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Hotel tycoon Bill Heinecke wants to charge tourists more to fund recovery

Bill Heinecke, the Thai-American chairman of Minor International Pcl that runs more than 500 hotels worldwide, wants Thailand to allow hotels to charge international tourists a surcharge of 300 baht (US$8) per room night to fund the industry’s post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery.

Bangkok Post

COVID vaccines: many people have had two doses but not their boosters – here's why that might be

In England, the current pandemic strategy relies on vaccine protection to minimise the impacts of COVID infections. But vaccine uptake is not as good as it could be. As of October 23 2022, although 80% of adults had received two doses, only 66% had received a third.

The Conversation

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We need to step up to fight the pandemic-driven mental health crisis for young people

Many of us can remember our first experience of work. Being part of a team alongside more experienced colleagues, being shown the ropes, and put right when we made mistakes – and praised when we’d done something well.

Evening Standard

Colorado's Polis faces feisty challenge in bid for 2nd term

Colorado’s Democratic governor, Jared Polis, has had to fend off spirited attacks by his Republican challenger, Heidi Ganahl, in his quest for a second term in Tuesday’s election

The Independent UK

Precious Adams on balancing ballet and computer science: ‘you don’t want to be 45 with zero credentials’

The English National Ballet soloist on the pandemic, director Tamara Rojo’s departure, the magic of one’s own big toe – and her university degree

The Guardian - UK

Online pharmacies offer easier patient consultations

Services where pharmacists can speak with patients online and provide them with instructions on how to take their prescriptions have been gaining attention as patients can now receive their medications through the mail. Such virtual services are popular among those who want to avoid going outside as a result of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Pandemic greed killed 1.3 million: study

Hoarding vaccines led to 1.3 million unnecessary deaths, while rich countries wasted their shots

Salon

Editorial: Say what? Public health leaders must improve their messaging on the pandemic

Heading into the third winter since COVID-19 emerged in the U.S., public health leaders have an abundance of information about the deadly virus. How it spreads and how to stop it. What they haven’t yet figured out is how to communicate this information effectively.

Los Angeles Times

Want employees to come to the office? Pick up their laundry and welcome their dogs

LOS ANGELES — In L'Oréal's plush new West Coast headquarters in El Segundo, workers are pampered by a concierge who will fill their cars with gas, pick up their laundry, retrieve their dogs from day care or do any other task employees want.

Los Angeles Times

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Manchester Evening News

Mum's bipolar made her think she caused the pandemic in 'frightening' manic episode

Natasha, from Manchester, said she spent eight hours wandering a deserted hospital during a manic episode

The Conversation

With a COVID 'variant soup' looming, New Zealand urgently needs another round of vaccine boosters

Almost three years into the COVID pandemic, it clearly isn’t over.

The New Daily

Illegal fishing in Australian waters ramped up during the pandemic

The number of illegal fishing boats caught fishing in Australian waters ramped up during COVID 19, a senate estimates hearing has been told.

AAP

Aust life expectancy up despite COVID

The average Australian's life expectancy rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few nations to experience an increase.

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Al Jazeera

Global air travel rebounds to 74 percent of pre-pandemic levels

Asia-Pacific region records by far the biggest jump in passenger traffic amid easing border restrictions.

WEKU

Inflation is top issue in this week's midterms

Rising prices are a top concern for voters in this year's midterm elections, outpacing abortion, crime and defending democracy. Prices in September were up 8.2% from a year ago.

Bangkok Post

After chaos comes calm

The third edition of Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB 2022) with its theme "Chaos: Calm" reflects obstacles that mankind encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic. Both chaos and calm are temporary states that are interchangeable according to situations and conditions.

The Conversation

Why it's wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19

Post-secondary student mental health is in crisis: Research shows students’ mental health was adversely affected in the pandemic, and this falls on the heels of pre-existing concerns that campuses were struggling to keep up with demands for mental health services.

The Conversation

COVID: inhalable and nasal vaccines could offer more durable protection than regular shots

As the pandemic continues, many countries are rolling out COVID booster vaccines. In the UK, the autumn booster campaign is offering a fourth dose to those at higher risk from a COVID infection, including people with certain underlying medical conditions, and those aged over 50.

Wales Online

Mum says her bipolar made her think she'd caused the Covid pandemic

Natasha has lived with the disorder since she was a teenager

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 chief executives’ pay soars by 22% in a year despite cost of living crisis

Analysts say rise ‘primarily’ driven by bonus payments as pay now “largely back to pre-pandemic levels”

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