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Bay Area the only region in California where homes are selling for less than a year ago

Perhaps it was inevitable — what goes up, up, up, must come down eventually. Homes in the Bay Area are now selling for less than they were a year ago, the only part of California where that is true, as rising interest rates continue to throw cold water on the…

Tribune News Service

Texas students’ math scores saw a sharp decline during pandemic

State math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress dipped significantly between 2019 and 2022, but reading scores for fourth and eighth graders held steady.

The Texas Tribune

Comedian and actor Leslie Jordan, a ‘queer icon,’ dies after car crash at 67

LOS ANGELES — Comedian and actor Leslie Jordan, known for his roles in “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story” and his uplifting pandemic Instagram videos, died after a car crash Monday in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times

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Halloween returns to Khao San Road

Halloween will make a spooky comeback to Khao San Road, with a costume party scheduled on Oct 31 to boost Bangkok's tourism industry as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Jim Chalmers says the Coalition is responsible for $1 trillion of debt in the federal budget. Is that correct?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget is "heaving with a trillion dollars in Liberal Party debt". Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Reflection Room: Exploring pandemic-related grief in long-term care homes

The COVID-19 pandemic created a tremendous amount of collective loss and grieving that requires care and support. This was as true in residential long-term care (LTC) homes, which continue to experience pandemic-related challenges, as in hospitals and among the general public.

The Conversation

Dolton voters’ key concerns, America’s pandemic baby bump 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Lastminute.com execs have detention extended as probe continues

The chief executive and chief operating officer of Lastminute.com, subjects of a criminal investigation into the possible abuse of state aid for firms hit by pandemic lockdowns, have had their period in investigative custody extended up to Nov. 29, the online travel company said on Monday.

Reuters

The pandemic bumped 2021 birthrate, study shows

Working from home and financial aid during the pandemic contributed to more college-educated women giving birth in 2021 and 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zach Tuohy commits to Geelong for another season as he eyes Jim Stynes record

He is currently enjoying his first visit home since before the pandemic and has been afforded a hero’s welcome in Portlaoise following his Premiership success.

Irish Mirror

What Pandemic? Joinn Lab Posts Bumper Profit Despite Covid Disruptions

Key Takeaways: Joinn Lab’s net profit in the first three quarters of this year surpassed the figure for all 2021 as the company rapidly expanded its capacity The company is strongly positioned due to high barriers to entry, and a broad presence in its industry chain through its acquisition of…

Benzinga

Subsea innovator SMD signals markets recovery after second year of pandemic impacts

The Wallsend company has secured a number of contracts as firms have more confidence in purchasing capital equipment

Birmingham Post

Uncertainty Clouding Enthusiasm From Commercial Real Estate Owners and Investors Heading Into 2023

The pandemic's effect on the commercial real estate industry and subsequent upheaval has contributed to a seismic shift in how buildings will be used, valued, bought and sold in 2023. And relative uncertainty surrounding the possibility of a global recession could further impact an already volatile industry.

Benzinga

DeSantis is favored by most Hispanic voters — even some Florida Democrats, new poll shows

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis has an advantage among Hispanic voters over his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist, according to a new poll for Telemundo/ LX News. A majority also said they supported the Republican governor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hurricane Ian response, housing, insurance issues — and his…

Miami Herald

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Los Angeles Times

Test scores across US reveal 'heartbreaking' pandemic declines, with math hit hard

LOS ANGELES — Eighth-graders in nearly every state across the nation and fourth-graders in a large majority of states, including California, saw significant drops in average math scores since the pandemic, reflecting "heartbreaking" academic setbacks for students across wide swaths of the country, according to the results of the "nation's…

Chronicle Live

'Eat Out to Help Out' return calls from public as Rishi Sunak takes over as new Prime Minister

The five word slogan began trending on Twitter this afternoon, with many UK residents calling for a grand return of the popular post-pandemic scheme.

Wales Online

Public to be asked how Covid-19 pandemic should be commemorated

The public is also being asked its opinion on the most suitable date for a day of remembrance

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak handled Covid 'badly' due to 'extreme wealth bubble', top expert says

A GLOBAL health expert has said Rishi Sunak handled the Covid pandemic “badly”, citing the “bubble of extreme wealth” in which he lives.

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Woolworths takes top spot as Australia’s most trusted brand

Woolworths has once again been named as Australia’s most trusted brand, beating out hardware chain Bunnings for a second year in a row.

The Independent UK

What policies will Rishi Sunak keep from the 2019 Tory manifesto?

Boris Johnson’s manifesto preceded the war in Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Glasgow Live

Johnny Depp and Hollywood Vampires at Glasgow Hydro as supergroup announce UK tour

The rock supergroup - made up of Alice Cooper, Aerosmith's Joe Perry and Depp - will travel to the city next summer after their previous tour was cancelled because of the covid pandemic.

Evening Standard

Cancer diagnoses in London dropped 14% during Covid pandemic

Impact of pandemic saw number of diagnoses drop to lowest level in 7 years in 2020

Tribune News Service

Gospel music great CeCe Winans returns: 'Going back out on tour is not something I thought I'd be doing'

It may not top her 15 Grammy Awards or 23 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, but in late 2020 CeCe Winans became the first gospel vocal star to record a live worship album during the COVID-19 pandemic — albeit for a very small, invited audience.

Axios

Biden faces COVID dilemma as a winter wave nears

Stealthy new COVID-19 variants, low vaccination rates and mixed messaging over the state of the pandemic threaten to thwart the Biden administration's efforts to contain a wintertime surge.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO Head in Middle East ‘Disturbed’ by Abuse Report

The head of the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean region told staff in an internal email that he is “very disturbed” by allegations reported by the Associated Press last week that the UN health agency’s Syria director misspent millions, abused staff and violated the organization’s own COVID-19 protocols as the…

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