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Modern influenza strains direct descendants of 1918 flu pandemic virus, study suggests

Study also points to value of prospecting historical archives for studying evolution of viruses

The Independent UK

Preventable by Devi Sridhar review – a resolutely global view of Covid

One of the best-known public intellectuals of the pandemic gives her account of two years that shook the world

The Guardian - UK

Tui tells holidaymakers not to expect last-minute deals amid bookings surge

Losses halve as travel bounces back from pandemic with reservations reaching 85% of summer 2019 level

The Guardian - UK

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Bitter feuds and crypto ties: Inside one of the most expensive Democratic primaries

The race in the newly created district has seen party infighting, mysterious ties to cryptocurrency and a complaint to the Federal Election Commission.

WEKU

Restaurants that survived the pandemic are now threatened by inflation

Higher costs for food, labor, rent, gasoline and cooking gas make it harder for casual dining places to buy, cook and deliver meals. And they're limited in how much they can pass on to customers.

WEKU

War in Ukraine hasn’t derailed British summer holiday boom, says Tui

The world’s biggest tourism company has predicted a return to profit this year for the first time since the onset of the pandemic

Evening Standard

China Slams WHO Chief for 'Irresponsible' Remarks on its Zero-COVID Policy

China's foreign ministry called on World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to avoid making "irresponsible" remarks, after he said China's zero-COVID policy was not sustainable. Speaking at a regular news conference in Beijing on Wednesday, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian defended China's measures on fighting the pandemic and…

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Editorial: What does it take to rise out of poverty? Baltimore launches a pilot program to find out

Fewer than 10% of Marylanders live below the poverty line, but in Baltimore, the ratio is much higher, with one in five people living in poverty. There is no shortage of reasons why the rate in the state’s largest city is stubbornly high. Often, poverty simply begets more poverty. Individuals…

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Democrats are flunking Pandemic 101

Congress still hasn’t approved supplemental funding for COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots, treatments, tests and scientific work in a bill it’s been sitting on for months. Democrats have the tools to make it happen, but they aren’t using them, and I don’t understand why.

Tribune News Service

UK holidaymakers in rush to sun spearheading TUI recovery after Covid lockdown

Travel group said its UK operation “continues to lead the way” for summer bookings, which show an 11 per cent increase against pre-pandemic levels

Wales Online

WHO chief says China's zero-Covid strategy is 'unsustainable'

China's flagship zero-Covid strategy to defeat the pandemic is unsustainable, the World Health Organization has said, adding that it had told Beijing so and called for a policy shift.

Radio France Internationale

Australian cities among worst performing on walkability and public transport access

Research shows most people in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide live in areas that do not meet thresholds in line with WHO physical activity targets

The Guardian - AU

Shanghai reaffirms 'zero-COVID'; WHO says not sustainable

Shanghai is reaffirming China's strict “zero-COVID" approach to pandemic control, a day after the head of the World Health Organization said that was not sustainable and urged China to change strategies

The Independent UK

Full impact of Covid pandemic on children is yet be seen, says NSPCC

Sir Peter will also emphasise the effect of “economic turbulence” caused by the cost-of-living crisis on children

Wales Online

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New Zealand to fully reopen borders for first time since Covid pandemic started

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern also announces shakeup of immigration to attract skilled workers back to the country

ABC News

As Amy Shark begins her biggest tour since COVID hit, the singer is calling for more safeguards for artists

ARIA Award-winning singer Amy Shark is about to embark on an ambitious 60-date national tour. After being forced to pare back her touring plans over the past two years due to the pandemic, she is calling on the government to learn from what has happened and put safeguards in place…

The Independent UK

Historically Black Lincoln College to close after 157 years in wake of cyberattack and pandemic

A fundraising push to rescue the college was unsuccessful

Birmingham Post

House prices: UK's top seaside property hotspots revealed

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been rising demand for homes in coastal areas as more people work from home

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The Independent UK

Exam stress for pupils greater than before pandemic, headteachers tell survey

A lack of invigilators is putting pressure on schools, say heads.

Chronicle Live

Whitley Bay and South Shields among the seaside property hotspots of the UK

Analysis by Rightmove shows that demand for seaside properties across the UK has often outstripped supply during the pandemic

ABC News

What is WA's Emergency Management Act and why have the pandemic powers been extended again?

The WA Government is rushing through legislation to extend its pandemic powers for another six months. This is what it means and why it is important.

Tribune News Service

Democrats demand US Treasury probe on Texas shifting COVID funds to border security

WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats in Congress have asked the U.S. Treasury to investigate whether Gov. Greg Abbott has misused up to $1 billion in pandemic relief funds to pay for the state’s controversial border security effort.

ABC News

Queensland lockdowns drive spike in food delivery worker injuries

New research shows migrant delivery drivers are particularly vulnerable to injury, with more serious injuries reported during Brisbane's lockdowns and bad weather.

Tribune News Service

2020 saw most firearm deaths since 1994, CDC reports

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw the highest firearm homicide rates since 1994, with substantial increases among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native males and young adults, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bangkok Post

Proud Group to open water park in Phuket next week

Proud Group, a property arm of the Liptapanlop family, is scheduled to hold a soft opening of its Andamanda leisure entertainment complex and water park in Phuket next week, one year behind schedule due to the pandemic.

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