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Treasury Department to investigate Florida’s use of COVID funds for migrant flights

WASHINGTON — A watchdog group with the U.S. Treasury Department plans to examine whether Florida’s state government properly used federal pandemic recovery money in connection to last month’s efforts to relocate migrants, a top official with the agency told the Massachusetts congressional delegation last week.

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Treasury probing Florida Gov. DeSantis' migrant flights

The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”

The Independent UK

How this Brazilian doc got nearly every person in her city to take a COVID vaccine

Dr. Gabriela Kucharski's city of Toledo had virtually no vaccines. And it's a bastion of support for Brazil's vaccine skeptic president. Here's why that didn't matter.

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Treasury Department to investigate Florida’s use of COVID funds for migrant flights

WASHINGTON — A watchdog group with the U.S. Treasury Department plans to examine whether the Florida government properly used federal pandemic recovery money in connection to last month’s efforts to relocate migrants, a top official with the agency told the Massachusetts congressional delegation last week.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

COVID-19 mandatory isolation is lifting. How can I best protect myself against infection?

If you've not yet had COVID and want to keep it that way, or just don't want to get it again, what are the most effective, evidence-based ways of doing so — while still having a social life?

ABC News

New cordless vacuum cleaner ‘capable of capturing virus particles’

It comes after research found that 95 percent of people say they are cleaning their homes just as much, if not more, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Daily Record

ACT test scores drop to their lowest in 30 years in a pandemic slide

The class of 2022's average ACT composite score was 19.8 out of 36, marking the first time since 1991 that the average score was below 20.

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ACT test scores drop to lowest in 30 years in pandemic slide

ACT test scores made public in a report Wednesday reveal a decline in preparedness for college-level coursework

The Independent UK

Woman who spent most of £30k Covid loan on herself slapped with 10-year director ban

'Monica Coyle exploited the scheme and took taxpayers’ money during the pandemic which she knew she was not entitled to'

Wales Online

Victoria's pandemic declaration comes to an end, scrapping mandatory isolation rules

As the clock ticked past midnight overnight on Wednesday, Victoria officially left its declared pandemic period behind. For many, it's a sigh of relief, but others are now living in fear as health measures wind back.

ABC News

Sir David Jason says he collapsed after getting 'seriously bad' bout of coronavirus

The Only Fools And Horses star, 82, caught the virus this summer after dodging it during the height of the pandemic

Manchester Evening News

London housing should be built with home working in mind, say experts

The “inequality and precarity” of London housing must be “urgently addressed”, research has found

Evening Standard

‘These flights are flying full’: Why airfares are skyrocketing

The demand for travel after three years of people being unable to go overseas due to the pandemic has driven up demand.

The New Daily

Girl, 12, who took her own life during pandemic told nurse she felt 'bullied and ignored'

Charley Ann Patterson was found dead at home by her dad in October 2020

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - US

‘It’s humiliating’: US voters struggle with hunger ahead of midterms

Economy in focus: Despite rising inflation and soaring grocery prices, food insecurity is a topic few politicians are addressing

Birmingham Post

The Botanist owner returns to profit as sales surpass pre-pandemic levels

The company is aiming to open between five and eight new venues a year, creating around 500 jobs annually

The Independent UK

Babies born in lockdown ‘slower to meet most milestones’

Study reveals ‘pandemic-era’ newborns struggle because of less stimulation and communication with unmasked adults

Tribune News Service

Many patients can't afford health costs even with insurance

The number of Americans with health insurance has climbed to historic highs during the COVID-19 pandemic, but within that silver lining is a darker hue.

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Reason

Brickbat: You Haven't Seen Me Angry Yet

A Michigan woman has sued the Chippewa Valley School Board for contacting her employer and the U.S. Justice Department to complain about her speaking out at board meetings about schools being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and about school mask policy. Sandra Hernden said her son was suffering academically and…

Daily Record

NHS in Scotland facing 'most challenging' winter ever as service struggles to recover from covid pandemic

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf issued a dire warning to Scots ahead of the winter months saying it would be a "challenging" period.

ABC News

Census data shows technology and an ageing population are reshaping Australia's workforce

Census data shows most Australian adults gain a qualification, yet the nation still relies on migrants to fill critical skills gaps.

The Independent UK

UK ‘will fail to reach climate targets unless government drives behaviour change’

A House of Lords committee urges No 10 to use the lessons of pandemic to enable people to make decisions about travel, food, and energy use

AAP

Long COVID on the rise, inquiry told

More Australians are suffering from long COVID, a condition that can last for months, a federal parliamentary inquiry has been told.

Tribune News Service

WA's stolen unemployment money trickling in 3 years later

Nearly three years after thieves stole $645 million in pandemic unemployment benefits from Washington state, investigators are still clawing back funds frozen in fraudsters' bank accounts.

Liverpool Echo

'Family man' made '2 kilo' cocaine confession after police stopped his car

John-Paul Austin agreed to smuggle large amounts of cocaine after losing his job during the pandemic

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