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Bill Gates gives $20 billion to stem 'significant suffering'

Bill Gates, concerned about the “significant suffering” caused by global setbacks including the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Wednesday that he will donate $20 billion to his foundation so it can increase its annual spending

The Independent UK

From full-day learning to 30 minutes daily: The effects of school closures on kindergarteners

The early years of children’s development are crucial for developing social, emotional and communication skills. Given the significance of these years, it is vital we continue to unpack what happened for young children at different points of the pandemic.

The Conversation

Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find

The U.S. relaxed rules around the addiction treatment drug methadone during the pandemic, and researchers now say those changes didn't lead to more overdose deaths

The Independent UK

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Woodcarving: Finding flow, community in the curve of a spoon

Many people have turned to crafts to relieve stress during the pandemic

The Independent UK

'Bring back face masks' urges WHO chief as Covid deaths increase

WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic is 'nowhere near over'

Wales Online

PPP program was awash in fraud. Now, one lender may finally face a legal reckoning

The Paycheck Protection Program was one of the signature federal economic relief measures in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing small businesses loans of up to $10 million that were forgivable if used for payroll and other approved expenses.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

It's getting harder for scientists to collaborate across borders – that's bad when the world faces global problems like pandemics and climate change

The United Nations and many researchers have emphasized the critical role international collaborative science plays in solving global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and pandemics. The rise of non-Western countries as science powers is helping to drive this type of global cooperative research. For example, Brazil, Russia, India, China…

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WHO chief urges 'bring back face masks' as Covid pandemic 'nowhere near over'

As Covid-19 cases and deaths rise, the WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged governments to bring back measures as the pandemic is 'nowhere near over'

Daily Mirror

Five things to know about the next US housing crisis

High home prices, scarcity and global uncertainty may be the perfect recipe for a US housing crisis, economists say.

Al Jazeera

Mexico travel rules: What are the latest restrictions for holidaymakers?

Mexico maintained some of the most laid-back rules throughout the pandemic. So what do you need to show to visit now?

The Independent UK

Fremantle named in Time magazine’s 50 Greatest Places of 2022

The port city of Fremantle has been named as one of the top travel destinations, with TIME magazine calling it the place to "eat, drink and be Aussie".

The New Daily

Covid-19 death toll in the UK passes 200,000 mark, grim new figures show

Milestone passed on June 25 although just recently confirmed as the Covid pandemic continues to take its toll on the UK

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport may shut amid ongoing cash struggles after pandemic

Wizz Air withdrawal leaves TUI as only airline operating from hub in significant commercial blow for airport

Wales Online

Dundee records largest fall in population in Scotland during pandemic

Estimates from the National Records of Scotland showed the city’s population dropped by 0.7% in the last year.

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The Times of India

Gradual rise in average daily ridership for Delhi Metro over last 3 months: Official

NEW DELHI: There has been a gradual rise in Delhi Metro's average daily ridership over the last three months with the reopening of schools and organisations operating in hybrid mode being the contributing factors, a top DMRC official has said.

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Bathhouses launch new services to stay afloat

Soaring prices for fuel and other commodities have delivered further blows to sento bathhouses still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

With 30% jump in Covid cases in two weeks, WHO says pandemic ‘nowhere near over’

Covid pandemic remains a public health emergency of international concern, says WHO

Insider UK

Scottish city populations fall as numbers in rural areas rise during pandemic

National Records of Scotland's latest estimates show reversal in a years-long trend

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Israel Announce New Tech Partnership

The United States and Israel announced on Wednesday a new advanced technology partnership ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to the region. "A Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology will be established by the countries' national security advisers that will focus on strategic technologies artificial intelligence, quantum and solutions to global…

The Guardian - UK

Calls for return of Covid controls after UK death toll passes 200,000

‘Damning milestone’ means measures such as mask-wearing and better sick pay needed again, doctors and bereaved families say

ABC News

Cruise ships to return to WA after two years of the pandemic

International cruise ships are set to return to regional WA for the first time since the start of the pandemic when the state's restrictions lift on October 1.

WEKU

Bonus checks! One year free! How states are trying to fix a broken child care system

There's still a shortage of child care teachers and that's keeping parents out of the workforce. Dozens of states are trying to lure back providers and lower costs for families.

Manchester Evening News

Nearly 3 MILLION people not vaccinated against Covid amid warning 'pandemic is not over'

A government committee is calling for increased efforts to get those in vulnerable groups fully vaccinated as infection rates continue to rise again

Al Jazeera

Thai garment workers decry COVID arrests after rare labour win

Labour activists claim authorities are selectively enforcing pandemic rules to suppress organising.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

These suburbs started closing their streets on weekends during the pandemic, and they might never stop

PHILADELPHIA -- When Orbi Bitraj sees weekend crowds now flocking to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on summer nights — some stumbling upon his corner Italian restaurant for the first time, others arriving in groups for reserved tables — he feels an immense sense of gratitude.

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