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Thai energy consumption is expected to rise by 9.2% this year, based on an economic growth estimate of 2.5-3.5%, driven by an uptick in economic activities as pandemic restrictions ease, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

Bangkok Post

Doubts linger over job situation

The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), reported on May 23 Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers.

Bangkok Post

Herd immunity was sold as the path out of the pandemic. Here's why we're not talking about it any more

Early in the pandemic, the term “herd immunity” hit the headlines, along with a polarised discussion on how to achieve it.

The Conversation

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Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare

A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs

The Independent UK

What was Title 42’s effect on border encounters and people seeking asylum in the US?

The health order kept nearly 2 million migrants from crossing the border since it went into effect at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

USAFacts

'Leading the way': Canberrans love a co-working space

Canberrans' appetite for co-working spaces has not been dulled by the pandemic or the working-from-home phenomenon.

The Canberra Times

Government Employees Got $872 Million in Bonuses Out of COVID Aid Cash

The federal bailout of state and local governments padded the paychecks of many public employees.

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After Microsoft And Nvidia, This Major Apple Supplier Became Ransomware Target

Key Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) supplier Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (OTC:HNHPF), operating as Foxconn, was hit by a ransomware attack on May 31, the Bleeping Computer reports. The attack disrupted operations at one of Foxconn's Mexico-based production plants. The Foxconn Baja California plant produced medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial operations, the TechCrunch reports. Also Read: President…

Benzinga

Canadian airline Flair gets green light to grow and buy more Boeing 737 Maxes

Canada's ultra-low-cost startup carrier Flair Airlines, which for two months has faced the threat of closure by government regulators over allegations that it was not controlled by Canadians, on Wednesday got the green light to continue operations.

Tribune News Service

EU chief: Poland's actions will decide when it gets funds

The European Commission chief says the disbursement of pandemic recovery funds to Poland depends on the government's ensuring of judicial independence

The Independent UK

Why did Covid disappear from our collective consciousness so quickly?

What we are experiencing right now is the pandemic’s social death

The Guardian - AU

‘Infodemic’ on immunity boosters

Study tracks search trends in food and its impact during the pandemic

The Hindu

ITV This Morning doctor shares perfect time to exercise to cure sleep problems

The doctor issued the advice as cases of insomnia have doubled across the UK since the pandemic

Liverpool Echo

Daimler Truck Head Sees Signs Of Chip Crisis Recovery

Daimler Truck Holding AG (OTC:DTRUY) head Karin Radstrom, in an interview with Bloomberg, acknowledged seeing chip crisis recovery signs. Her comments mirrored with Mercedes Benz Group AG (OTC:DMLRY) production chief Joerg Burzer's recent similar assessment. Radstrom added that the factories are busy with backlog orders after months of outages due to chip component shortfalls.…

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Reuters

Poland not at end of road on rule of law, says EU's von der Leyen

There is still more work to be done on the rule of law in Poland, the European Commission President said on Thursday during a visit to Warsaw after Brussels approved billions of euros in COVID-19 economic recovery funds for the country.

Tribune News Service

NAMM Show returns to Anaheim as streamlined, safety-first live event

SAN DIEGO — How will the NAMM Show — the world's largest and oldest annual music instrument, equipment and technology show — pivot back to being a live event this weekend after canceling last year's edition because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Daily Record

Vale of Leven Hospital nurse who lost husband to Covid given Jubilee honour

Maria Hewitt will receive a British Empire Medal for her services to nursing during the pandemic after working on Covid wards and then as a vaccinator

The Independent UK

Local governments turn away $73M of federal pandemic aid

Local governments across the U.S. have turned down a potential total of $73 million in federal pandemic relief funds

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Irish Mirror

Care provider ordered to pay social worker €45,000 for not letting her work from home during Covid-19 pandemic

St John of God Services will have to pay Ann Doherty under the Employment Equality Act for discriminating against her because she was a parent and pregnant at the time

The Hindu

Govt.'s progress report reflects resolve to push big development projects

Achievements in public health, pandemic control, IT sector, and biotechnology in focus

Irish Mirror

Still no €1,000 pandemic bonus for many nurses five months after it was announced

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly blamed engagement between representative bodies over the delayed payments

The Conversation

South Africa's economy has taken some heavy body blows: can it recover?

Economists are growing increasingly concerned about South Africa’s economy. This is because the country’s three major macroeconomic problems – lacklustre economic growth, growing inflation and very high unemployment – have been exacerbated by a series of major disruptions.

Reason

COVID-19 Measures Magnified the Wars on Drugs and Sex Work

Plus: International Whores' Day, U.S. Postal Service sued over the seizure of Black Lives Matter masks, and more...

Tribune News Service

US companies add fewest jobs of pandemic recovery, ADP data show

U.S. companies in May added the fewest jobs since the pandemic recovery began, a private report showed, suggesting employers struggled to recruit and retain workers in the month despite a near-record level of job openings.

Tribune News Service

With housing overvalued, a reckoning in the market could be on the way, analyst warns

With housing prices rising exorbitantly during the pandemic and homebuying becoming more unaffordable for many people, a reckoning in the housing market could soon occur, according to analysis from Florida Atlantic University real estate economist Ken H. Johnson.

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