The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

TV tonight: hunting the virus that could cause the next pandemic

Dr Chris van Tulleken goes in search of the disease that would Covid look like a ‘warning shot’. Plus: fun thriller The Guest concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025

Sebabatso Mosamo, an AP visual journalist in South Africa, has died

Sebabatso Mosamo, an Associated Press visual journalist in South Africa who documented elections, the COVID-19 pandemic and her country’s struggle with poverty and violence, has died

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

World’s oldest person makes King Charles chuckle ‘All the girls were in love with you’

King Charles visited Ethel Caterham, who is recognised as the world's oldest person, at 116. Mrs Caterham amused the King by recalling his 1969 investiture as the Prince of Wales, stating that "all the girls were in love with you". She became the world's oldest living person in April, following…

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

The Trump Administration Misses Key Deadlines for Imposing Restrictions on Gain-of-Function Research

Biosafety advocates worry the administration is backtracking on its promise to implement meaningful restrictions on the type of research that likely caused the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reason · Sep 18, 2025

Bigfoot Forestry Celebrates Five Years of Family-First Land Management

Founded in 2020, Bigfoot Forestry emerged during a time of global uncertainty, as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted homeowners to reimagine and invest in their outdoor spaces.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025

Zhang Zhan: who is the Chinese citizen journalist facing a second trial?

Former lawyer has been accused of ‘provoking trouble”, a catch-all term used to target government critics

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

10 Cars That Hold Their Value Best

The pandemic was a challenging yet interesting time for carmakers. The inventory was initially high when people were told to stay home, but when the world opened back up, so did the need for cars.

Motor1 · Sep 18, 2025

California Is No Longer the Most Expensive State for Gas

The last time US gas prices averaged below $2.00 for an entire month was during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Today, average prices are well above $3.00—and rising. While costs vary by state and county, one state stands out as more expensive than the rest.

Motor1 · Sep 17, 2025

Mental Health Leaves Of Absence Are Up 300% From Pre-Pandemic Levels, Study Finds

Between 2019 and 2024, the number of workers taking leaves of absence for any reason increased by 30%, according to a new analysis from ComPsych. 

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

The Job Market Is So Bad Right Now It's Looking Like The Pandemic

The job market has been more challenging in recent months, but new findings from The Conference Board indicate that job prospects are just as bad now as they were during the pandemic. The board's Consumer Confidence Survey found that 20% of consumers said jobs were "hard to get," which is…

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025