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Texas STAAR results improve in math and reading after pandemic dips

There had been fear that after another school year of COVID-19 disruptions, scores would not improve.

The Texas Tribune

Tony Holohan steps down as Chief Medical Officer after 14 years of service

Dr Holohan chaired NPHET and was hailed for his commitment and leadership during the pandemic

Dublin Live

Covid NI: Self-isolation guidance relaxed and lateral flow test availability extended

The Health Minister said the updated advice "seeks to strike the right balance at this stage of the pandemic"

Belfast Live

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Top of central London property market hit by foreign buyer no show

London estate agency Savills says prime buyer bounceback slower than expected

Evening Standard

‘Irresponsible’ to cut back aid now: Q&A with UNDP’s Steiner

UNDP’s Steiner says nations should stick to development goals and invest in struggling countries, renewable energy.

Al Jazeera

FDA Expert Panel Favors COVID-19 Boosters Targeting Omicron BA.4, BA.5 Subvariants

The FDA's independent experts voted to include a SARS-CoV-2 omicron component in COVID-19 vaccines that would be used for boosters in the U.S. beginning in fall 2022. The panel has advised manufacturers to develop modified vaccines that add an omicron BA.4/5 spike protein component to the current vaccine composition to create a…

Benzinga

Government issues checklist to help people avoid airport chaos this summer

Airports have been struggling with staffing levels as they recover from the pandemic

Wales Online

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson on first trip to the UK since Covid

New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern met with Boris Johnson at Downing Street on Friday on her first visit to Britain since the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard

COVID vaccines work well for people of all body weights – but underweight and obesity remain risk factors for severe disease

Since the pandemic began, more than 6 million people have died from COVID around the world. The good news is that we now have a wide range of treatments as well as highly effective vaccines which have helped reduce the number of severe COVID cases.

The Conversation

Have we had enough of the nanny employer?

Companies pushed hard to attend to workers’ needs during the pandemic. But have they encroached too far into our personal lives?

Financial Times

Trade and Ukraine dominate agenda as Johnson meets New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Boris Johnson greeted Ms Ardern with a handshake outside Number 10, welcoming the New Zealand leader on her first UK trip since the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Mecca thronged for first post-pandemic haj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of pilgrims started arriving in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Friday, among some one million Muslims expected to attend the 2022 haj pilgrimage season after two years of major disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.

Bangkok Post

COVID-19 cases rising nationwide

COVID-19 cases are trending upward across Japan, according to a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry advisory panel monitoring the status of the pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Joe Wicks on his plans for kids’ exercise and post pandemic advice

Joe Wicks has told The Londoner of his determination to keep promoting children’s exercise. Wicks became a household name with his daily PE With Joe workouts during the pandemic. “My work is not done, it’s not like I did PE With Joe and it’s ended” he said. “I’m always thinking…

Evening Standard

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Daily Record

Scotland’s largest independent music festival held in Stirling each year will return later this month for the first time in three years due to the Covid pandemic. The popular Doune the Rabbit Hole festival is gearing up to return to Cardross Estate,

The Guardian - UK

Tory donors behind Betfred pay themselves and family £50m dividend

Rise in online gambling in pandemic offset temporary closure of firm’s 1,470 high street bookmakers

The Independent UK

Pride 2022: How was the annual LGBT+ celebration founded and when and where are events taking place?

Street parades return after two years of pandemic disruption and disappointment

Bangkok Post

CCSA to decide next Friday on Covid-19 endemic status

A plan to downgrade the Covid-19 status from a pandemic to an endemic disease faces a deferral for another week, as health authorities are keeping a close watch on new subvariants and the consequences of lifting restrictions.

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Irish Mirror

Owner of shop that sold €5.6 million Irish Lotto ticket says 'people won't believe' what happened hours before

"The shop has a very loyal base of local customers who have supported us since 2013. Being honest, the pandemic really hit our business hard, and it was tough at times to keep going"

The Independent UK

After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos

Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Confident Egypt Will Overcome Repercussions of Ukraine, COVID Crises

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Thursday he was confident that his country will overcome the current Ukraine and COVID-19 crises and their repercussions, stressing that the forces of evil continue to seek his homeland’s destruction. Sisi was speaking on the anniversary of the June 30th Revolution, which marks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank Creates Fund to Better Prevent, Respond to Pandemics

The World Bank's board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics. The fund will support prevention, preparedness and response (PPR), with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, the bank said in a statement. "The devastating human, economic, and social…

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: How Bad Is China’s Manufacturing Exodus?

While disruptions from pandemic controls threaten to add impetus to the outflow, China retains tremendous advantages over India and Southeast Asia

The National (Scotland)

Sisters smell sweet success after launching firm amid Covid-19 pandemic

WHEN two sisters lost their careers during the pandemic lockdown, they used the opportunity to create their own natural perfume business.

Dynamite News

International: Italy tightens COVID health protocols as pandemic indicators worsen

Italy on Thursday updated coronavirus health protocols in the workplace, as the main pandemic indicators in the country continue to rise. Read more on Dynamite News:

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