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Hundreds of millions of dollars in JobKeeper went to a group of private schools that grew their surpluses to almost $1 billion

Most private schools that took JobKeeper increased their income during the first year of the pandemic, including some of Australia's most exclusive schools.

ABC News

Shift in economic structure urged

Thailand's economic recovery is relatively slower than that of its Asean peers because the domestic economic structure in the country is reliant on conventional industries.

Bangkok Post

It makes no sense to oppose ban on ghost guns

When even common sense laws are opposed, it’s no wonder we have a gun pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Japan prepares to open to tourists for the first time since 2020 after strict border control

Japan enforced strict border controls back in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic hit. But for the first time in two years, the country is now planning on cracking the door open to "test tourism".

Edinburgh Live

CPS restores $24M in funding as alderpersons grill officials over cuts

CPS leaders appeared at a City Council hearing Thursday where they were asked why any school would see budget cuts during the pandemic and after an influx of federal dollars.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bridging the health policy to execution chasm

India’s States need to act quickly in setting up a public health and management cadre for a healthier society

The Hindu

Read Why Pfizer Is Limiting Supply Of Paxlovid For Combination Studies: Bloomberg

Amid rising concerns over the potential development of resistance to Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) COVID-19 pill Paxlovid, the company has declined to supply researchers with the antiviral for use in combination studies, according to a Bloomberg report. Researchers say that Paxlovid combined with other drugs might stave off resistance. Pfizer hasn't started any combination…

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16 new Garda officers from outside of Republic of Ireland as latest crop of members graduate

This crop of new gardai began their training in September 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic

Irish Mirror

Abbott's Troubled Baby Formula Michigan Plant To Reopen In 1-2 Weeks: Reuters

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) and the FDA are reportedly on track to reopen the company's Sturgis, Michigan, baby formula manufacturing plant within one or two weeks, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said. Abbott, the biggest U.S. supplier of powder infant formula, including Similac, agreed with the FDA on the steps needed to resume production at…

Benzinga

Strictly’s Anton Du Beke will replace Bruno Tonioli after show exit

The BBC confirmed that Bruno had fallen victim to the pandemic and would be permanently replaced.

Daily Record

Four bedrooms ... four bathrooms? How COVID-19 is changing home design

From study rooms to doggy doors, property developers and architects are reporting demand for new housing features. So, what does an ideal post-COVID Australian home look like?

ABC News

Here's Why JP Morgan Downgraded Indian IT Sector To Underweight; Reiterated Overweight On Infosys

JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM) analysts said that soaring inflation, supply chain issues, and the Ukraine war would bring an end to the growth boom India's IT services industry enjoyed during the pandemic. The analysts downgraded the sector to "Underweight."

Benzinga

Holiday from hell as dad held in cell for five nights after boarding Ryanair flight for 'romantic trip'

The couple had been looking forward to their romantic five-day break together after both working tirelessly throughout the pandemic

Irish Mirror

Flume finally finds happiness: ‘I didn’t want to tour any more. I hated my job’

At 21, music producer Harley Streten shot to global fame as Flume. Within a few years, he was alone, depressed and drinking too much. Then the pandemic happened – and ‘it was one of the best years of my life’

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Too little too late: voters turn on Morrison in affluent seat of Higgins

The PM is on the nose in Melbourne’s inner east as voters cite inequality and pandemic failures – and a redistribution has put the Greens in a strong position

Benzinga

Novamind To Offer Ketamine Treatment To Frontline Workers Who Suffer Pandemic-Related Distress

After a period of clinical pilot, Novamind Inc. (OTCQB: NVMDF) will offer Frontline KAP, group-based ketamine-assisted psychotherapy or KAP, for frontline workers, at some of its clinics.

The Independent UK

Pride in London unveils official 2022 theme

Parade returns following a two-year hiatus during the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Environmental toxins are worsening obesity pandemic, say scientists

Exclusive: Pollutants can upset body’s metabolic thermostat with some even causing obesity to be passed on to children

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Michigan waives 55,000 pandemic unemployment insurance overpayments

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency announced May 4 that an additional 55,000 unemployment insurance claimants who received overpayments during the coronavirus pandemic will not have to repay the funds. The agency also said about 400,000 overpayments totalling $4.3 billion had already been forgiven.

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Colorado legislators pass bill to direct federal funds to repay unemployment insurance debt

Colorado legislators on May 10 passed a bill that would direct $600 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help pay back the state’s $1 billion unemployment insurance trust fund debt to the federal government. The bill would also forgive certain non-fraud overpayments, meaning some workers who…

Benzinga

Canaan Registers Upbeat Q1; Aims To Navigate Through Bitcoin Price Fluctuation

Canaan Inc (NASDAQ:CAN) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 236.7% year-on-year to $213.9 million. Earnings per ADS were $0.41. The Y/Y increase was mainly attributable to the rise in total computing power sold and the average selling price per Thash/s. Total computing power sold increased 119.1% Y/Y to 4.3 million Thash/s. Canaan held…

Daily Mirror

Mum used Covid wedding delay to shed whopping 11 stone - and had to buy whole new dress

Melissa Williams was grateful for the pandemic in some ways, as it allowed her to get married not hating the way she looked - even if she did need a new wedding dress after shifting nearly half her body weight

The Conversation

Smart city technologies pose serious threats to women waste workers in India

Smart city technologies are an increasingly popular approach to urban governance and sustainable development worldwide, but their implementation, use and impact on society are only just being fully understood.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: COVID Deaths Dropped Last Week but Cases Rising

The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21% in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the World Health Organization. In its weekly report on the pandemic released Thursday, the UN health agency said the number of new COVID-19 cases appears…

The Hindu

Mysuru rly. division beats pandemic blues to gross record revenue

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