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The COVID-19 pandemic has already generated its own mythology. In Britain, they talk of the “myth of the blitz” – the idea of a society that pulled together in the second world war to withstand the bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe with pluck, bravery and humour.

The Conversation

House Democrats add child nutrition to legislative menu

WASHINGTON — The House Education and Labor Committee is making a late-session push to renew child nutrition programs and incorporate changes made to cope with the pandemic, but disagreements could slow the reauthorization of a nutrition law that expired in 2015.

Tribune News Service

Sick days and vacations hit businesses this summer

Businesses already struggling with the pandemic labor shortage may not be able to keep up this summer.

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Congress must pass more funding for international COVID-19 vaccination

Although the last relief package included crucial foreign assistance to undergird the global response to the pandemic, such efforts have slowed down. The United States must take the lead in helping those who need it the most.

Chicago Sun-Times

Downtown Chicago is awash in summer tourists. But a key driver of retail activity is missing: office workers

Tourists have returned to Chicago’s downtown this summer, and anyone looking at the crowds thronging Millennium Park, the Riverwalk and stores on Michigan Avenue might think the city’s pandemic crisis is past. But “For Rent” signs still cover many downtown storefronts, and office workers remain scarce, which means fewer customers…

Chicago Tribune

How 383 Newcastle NHS staffers have helped 'answer the most important questions' about Covid-19

By taking part in one of the biggest Covid-19 studies, staff at the city's hospitals have played another vital role battling the pandemic

Chronicle Live

In another pandemic fallout, used car prices are way up, and the repo man is back

Healthcare worker Cleveland Wishop landed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport last fall expecting to retrieve his car from long-term parking and drive home.

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What happens when people want all the air fryers and then, suddenly, they don't

Big box stores are working through an unexpected glut of inventory: TVs, kitchen appliances, hoodies and other hot pandemic items. Part of the problem is the bullwhip effect.

WEKU

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants fight Government calls to repay pandemic cash

Around 15,000 people claiming Universal Credit say the Government is wrongly chasing them to repay some of their benefits cash - some because they missed a single phone call

Daily Mirror

How COVID-19 lockdown measures — and their outcomes — varied in cities around the world

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese cities have repeatedly imposed lockdowns following their central government’s stubborn pursuit of Zero-COVID. But lockdowns weren’t limited to authoritarian regimes such as China. Many democracies also imposed some form of lockdowns to curb the virus transmission.

The Conversation

On Comic-Con’s final day, attendees sound off about what worked and what didn’t

SAN DIEGO — After a two-year pause for the pandemic, Comic-Con wrapped up its return as in-person extravaganza on Sunday at the San Diego Convention Center.

Tribune News Service

Leisure leader Vaulkhard Group 'excited for road ahead' after year of expansion

The group has snapped up eight new venues in Newcastle and North Tyneside during the pandemic

Birmingham Post

Trip Advisor Stock Might Be Ready For A Ride

Online travel company Trip Advisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) stock has fallen (-35%) this year. The travel sector was devastated by the pandemic as an epicenter industry.

Benzinga

Her office hit by the pandemic and morale issues, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx struggles to keep up with prosecutor exits

CHICAGO — Back in March, a high-ranking Cook County prosecutor sent an email that by her own admission was “desperate.”

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NSPCC issues warning about children being left home alone after surge in calls across North East

NSPCC made a higher number of referrals to external agencies in the North East during the pandemic than in the previous year

Birmingham Post

IT firm wins number of contracts to develop network of 'smart towns' in Wales

Telemat IT Support will roll-out smart town technologies to boost economic growth post-pandemic

The Independent UK

Fauci insists Americans should ‘listen’ to ‘doable mitigation methods’ despite pandemic fatigue

’It’s becoming more and more difficult to get people to listen, because even the people who are compliant want this behind them,’ Dr Anthony Fauci said

Manchester Evening News

The Northern Agenda: Flu outbreak killing seabirds in their thousands

'Unprecedented wildlife tragedy' hits islands off Northumberland coast

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Travel industry enjoying strong recovery as passengers return in force

Australia’s travel industry is recovering from the pandemic faster than expected as people rush to enjoy their newfound freedom to fly overseas.

The Independent UK

Neil Young says he’s not ready to perform live shows yet: ‘I don’t think it is safe in the pandemic’

‘I miss it very much,’ singer said

Wales Online

Scrutiny of Wales' Covid-19 response feared to be lost in UK-wide inquiry

Welsh Conservatives have been calling for a full Wales-specific review focusing on the Welsh Government's response

Liverpool Echo

Pride in Liverpool 'excited' to return with a 'celebratory and community-driven event' after pandemic

The free festival is taking place this weekend with Samantha Mumba set to headline the main stage

Evening Standard

Conservative leadership race: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak do battle on economy ahead of key debate

Both Tory leadership candidates said they would revitalise London’s economy following the pandemic

The Independent UK

Consultant uses artistic talent to raise funds for medical equipment in Ukraine

Dr Jennifer Elder took up painting to relax because of the strain of dealing with the Covid pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

It’s not just COVID-19: Why Texas faces a teacher shortage

Texas schools have long had too few teachers. The pandemic made the situation worse — but issues like low pay, poor benefits and polarizing statewide politics all have an impact, too.

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