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Rural superintendents lament: 'We went from being heroes to villains'

When the pandemic first closed schools in March 2020, it was an emergency response that upended the typical priorities of public education. Schools suddenly needed to distribute laptops and tablets, set up Wi-Fi hot spots, check on families and distribute food previously served in cafeterias – all while continuing to…

The Conversation

Wastewater monitoring took off during the COVID-19 pandemic – and here's how it could help head off future outbreaks

A community’s sewage holds clues about its COVID-19 burden. Over the course of the pandemic, wastewater surveillance has become an increasingly popular way to try to understand local infection trends.

The Conversation

Will new vaccines be better at fighting coronavirus variants? 5 questions answered

The first three coronavirus vaccines earned Emergency Use Authorization more than a year ago. To date, no other vaccines have been put into use in the U.S – but that will soon change. More than 40 vaccines are undergoing clinical trials in the U.S., employing a number of different approaches…

The Conversation

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Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's: All UK supermarkets to follow new strict law

A strict new law has been enforced around the UK that all customers will have to follow or face tough punishment or even jail time. It comes after a spike in attacks on shop workers were reported during the pandemic.

Edinburgh Live

Eviction filings are up sharply as pandemic rental aid starts to run out

The federal rental aid program expects to distribute the rest of its money by mid-summer. Some cities have already run out of funding, pushing eviction filings higher than before the pandemic.

WEKU

Data | Behind the numbers: Perspective on the $400 billion export mark

Even though exports achieved their peak in absolute terms in FY22, as a % GDP they were relatively lower than the levels recorded in FY14

The Hindu

Olympic champions lead strong British contingent for 2022 Badminton Horse Trials

The flagship five-star competition was last staged in 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Streamlined Edinburgh Meadows Festival returns to city park after two-year break

The highly anticipated Meadows Festival will return this June after a two year break due to the pandemic, with locals hosting a wide variety of stalls and entertainment.

Edinburgh Live

Households ‘borrowing more but unwilling to touch savings’

The annual growth rate for consumer credit borrowing picked up to 5.2% in March, marking the highest annual rate since February 2020.

The Independent UK

Glasgow Election 2022: Future of libraries, museums and community centres at heart of election battle

Venues were forced to close during the pandemic and income 'fell off a cliff' leading to questions over the future of Glasgow Life, the arms-length charity running the services.

Glasgow Live

Boohoo likely to raise prices after pre-tax profits fall 94%

Fast fashion retailer blames delivery disruption and wavering pandemic demand for increasing costs

The Guardian - UK

When solo travel met the ‘Great Resignation’: Meet the workers who quit and hit the road

Following a flurry of mid-career professionals handing in their notice to embark on bucket-list adventures, Lucy Thackray speaks to some of the travellers who ditched the nine-to-five

The Independent UK

Measles 'epidemic' warning after fall in vaccine uptake - symptoms parents should look out for

The World Health Organisation has raised concerns that a dip in vaccination uptake during the Covid pandemic could be behind a rise in measles cases

Chronicle Live

Mercedes Boss Wolff Hopes China Can Host Several Races in Future

The Chinese Grand Prix is absent from the calendar for the third straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said Formula One can have a "strong footprint" in the country and hopes it will one day host three races each season. China is relatively lacking…

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‘Poverty-level wages’: California workers fight to reform nursing homes

Union pushing for proposal to create board to oversee industry in wake of pandemic that has decimated staffing

Wales Online

Shares in Wetherspoon drop as pub giant issues warnings

“As many hospitality companies have indicated, there is considerable pressure on costs, especially in respect of labour, food and energy. Repairs are also running at a higher rate than before the pandemic.”

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The US response to COVID-19 hasn’t been a train wreck. We’re just average

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken another turn with new variants BA.2 and BA.2.12.1, which are apparently more contagious but less severe than their predecessors, causing a new mini-wave of infections in the U.S. Nationally, cases are up, but deaths and hospitalizations remain relatively low for now. Amid what amounts to…

Wales Online

University course complaints soar to a record high during 2021

More than £1.3 million was paid out in compensation to students after their objections were upheld

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Daily Record

The Tories do not deserve a cross in any ballot paper box as poverty plagues the nation

Record View says the Conservatives, who had already given us a decade of austerity, are ready to double down on poverty in post-pandemic Britain.

The Guardian - AU

The election is a fight of who is disliked the least – there is a clear and growing destabilisation in our politics

As the pandemic eases, confidence in major parties and traditional politicians is returning to earlier trends of disaffection and distrust

Los Angeles Times

Biden, a reluctant culture warrior, may see court’s abortion ruling define his presidency

WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.

The Independent UK

Millions of homes pushed into higher stamp duty brackets by rising house prices during pandemic

Average house prices have increased by nearly £30,000 since the pandemic began, Zoopla says

The Guardian - UK

Complaints over Covid disruption rose in 2021, student watchdog says

Office of Independent Ajudicator received more than 1,000 complaints in England and Wales related to pandemic measures

The Independent UK

Millions of homes ‘pushed into higher stamp duty brackets during pandemic’

The average UK house price has increased by around £29,000 since March 2020, Zoopla said.

The Independent UK

University course complaints soar to record in 2021

Students reported difficulties with technology during online exams.

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