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Key statistics in this year’s GCSE results

Rates are down on 2021, but higher than pre-pandemic levels.

The Independent UK

UK leadership candidate Sunak attacks COVID lockdown response

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak, one of two candidates vying to be Britain's next premier, criticised the way outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson handled the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it had been a mistake to "empower" scientists and that the downsides of lockdowns were suppressed.

Reuters

GCSE results day: why asking teenagers to ‘be more resilient’ is a mistake

With declining results in the latest round of GCSE and A-level exams, Bruce Daisley on how we can support our teens, and why that Saturday morning lie-in is more sacred than ever before

Evening Standard

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NTL Landmarks take walk on the Wild side

LIKE almost everybody Ryan Williams had multiple plans ruined by the COVID pandemic. Overseas travel. Album releases. Tours. But once the NTL Landmarks frontman realised we're all ultimately powerless in this "wild world" he was able to move beyond the disappointment and channel it into creativity. "I was talking to…

Newcastle Herald

iPhone 14 launch: Apple sends out invites for September event

Apple launch events have been virtual since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic but starting with this year's WWDC, the company has shifted its focus to a more hybrid approach, calling select media to attend the events. Read details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Air New Zealand posts third straight loss, sees rebound in 2023

Flagship carrier says it expects capacity to reach 75-80 percent of pre-pandemic levels for the 2023 financial year.

Al Jazeera

COVID-19 cases and deaths drop worldwide, though WHO warns decline in surveillance could be factor

Confirmed coronavirus cases fell by 15% worldwide over the past week and new infections declined by 9%, the World Health Organization said Wednesday in its weekly assessment of the state of the pandemic.

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Qantas posts $1.9b loss but revenue up

Qantas has reported an annual underlying pre-tax loss of $1.86 billion as travel restrictions due to the pandemic disrupted air travel.

AAP

Trentbarton bus services to be withdrawn as company 'hit very hard' by coronavirus pandemic

Some will also be adapted

Nottingham Post

Sunak says it was a mistake to ‘empower scientists’ during Covid pandemic

Ex-chancellor admits being furious about school closures, adding trade-offs of lockdowns were not properly considered by experts

The Guardian - UK

Legality of student loan plan relies on pandemic, 2003 law

The Biden administration is tying its authority to cancel student debt to the coronavirus pandemic and to a 2003 law aimed at providing help to members of the military

The Independent UK

US House panel slams Trump’s COVID response; report mentions early role from Mehmet Oz

Mehmet Oz’s advocacy for the drug hydroxychloroquine in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic is cited in a new congressional report that accuses former President Donald Trump’s administration of pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to endorse unproven treatments and vaccines.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump officials tried to ‘bully’ FDA over Covid treatments, House panel says

Congressional investigation finds new evidence of efforts to override health decisions early in pandemic

The Guardian - US

The 'city' is becoming increasingly digital, forcing us to rethink its role in life and work

The role of the city is changing. To find out how, we surveyed more than 2,000 Victorians living in Melbourne, its suburbs and regional centres in April 2022.

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The Independent UK

Peloton to sell its bikes on Amazon in bid to reverse slump

Peloton’s high-end exercise bikes and other gear will now be able to be bought on Amazon in the U.S. It's a partnership aimed at boosting the fitness company’s sales that have languished since the easing of pandemic lockdowns

The Conversation

YouTube: how a team of scientists worked to inoculate a million users against misinformation

From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine, misinformation is rife worldwide. Many tools have been designed to help people spot misinformation. The problem with most of them is how hard they are to deliver at scale.

AAP

Pandemic anxiety could drain $7b from NSW

Depression and anxiety related to COVID-19 lockdowns could cost the New South Wales economy $7.4 billion by 2025, according to a new report.

The Guardian - AU

Poor mental health could result in $7.4bn in lost productivity in NSW, report finds

Exclusive: Research shows increase in depression and anxiety could result in hit on economy by 2025

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Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: COVID Deaths Down by 15%, Cases Fall Nearly Everywhere

The number of coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 15% in the past week while new infections dropped by 9%, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. In its latest weekly assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health agency said there were 5.3 million new cases and more than 14,000…

Irish Mirror

Robert Troy asked Housing Minister to support landlords seeking to evict tenants during pandemic

The Junior Minister used Dail speaking time to get information on how the minister would help landlords who were prevented from evicting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Conversation

The pandemic changed what it means to have a 'good death'

When considering what a “good death” is, most people in North America would likely say something along the lines of living to at least 75, and painlessly passing away at home in their sleep would constitute a good life and, most importantly, a good death. One of the key features…

StockNews.com

Does Fintech Darling Affirm Holdings Still Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio?

Fintech firm Affirm Holdings (AFRM) became one of the investor darlings during the height of the pandemic thanks to the remote lifestyles. However, the stock is trading more than 80% below its 52-week high. Is it wise to add AFRM to your portfolio as the company reported better-than-expected earnings and…

Los Angeles Times

A looming COVID risk in California? Schools return with fewer rules, lagging vaccine rates

LOS ANGELES — California schools reopened for the fall semester with loosened COVID-19 protocols and low student vaccination rates among younger children, presenting a new test for the trajectory of the pandemic as some experts expect another rise in cases when winter arrives.

Manchester Evening News

Cutting Room Square in Ancoats to close to cars for six months – and it could be permanent

The city centre square, which is home to many cafés, bars and restaurants, was temporarily pedestrianised during the pandemic

The Independent UK

Germany tightens COVID rules for travel during fall, winter

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Cabinet has approved legislation that ensures protective measures against the coronavirus pandemic are continued during the fall and winter when more virus cases are expected

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