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Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic

A woman in her 80s, a man in his 50s and a man in his 80s with COVID-19 die in South Australia. Another 3,924 new cases have been recorded.

ABC News

Inflation spike may tilt odds in favour of early rate hikes

Retail inflation is poised to accelerate from a 13-year high with the government lifting a freeze on some retail fuel prices, boosting the odds for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to pivot away from its pandemic-era monetary policy accommodation.

Bangkok Post

Los Angeles coronavirus cases up 40% in one week; hospitalizations rising, too

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose by 40% over the past week and hospitalizations have started to creep up as well, underscoring how important it is for people to be up-to-date on their vaccines and boosters, as well as wear masks in indoor public settings, officials…

Los Angeles Times

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The COVID fatigue is real, but the pandemic isn't over yet

As much as we would like the COVID-19 pandemic to be over, "we're not there yet".

Newcastle Herald

LA Unified School District failed students with disabilities during pandemic, federal investigation finds

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Unified failed to provide appropriate education to students with disabilities during the pandemic as required under federal law and must provide extra services to help some of the most vulnerable students recover from the significant voids in their learning, the U.S. Department of Education announced…

Los Angeles Times

Amazon falls, projects slower growth as online sales stall

Amazon.com Inc. projected sluggish second-quarter sales growth, as consumers reduce their online spending amid rising inflation and a return to pre-pandemic activities. The shares plunged about 10% in extended trading.

Tribune News Service

Cases close non-COVID Tas hospital wards

Three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in non-virus Tasmanian hospital wards, prompting authorities to close the areas to new admissions and visitors.

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COVID vaccine supply lessons to be used for Hormone Replacement Therapy shortage

Madelaine McTernan, Vaccine Taskforce director general, will lead a new HRT taskforce which will leverage lessons learned during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Vic looks at pandemic's mental health toll

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry will look at the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

'March Madness' atmosphere lifts Vegas economy from pandemic

Nevada casinos reported near-record March house winnings, while the airport in Las Vegas reported passenger traffic almost as heavy as pre-pandemic levels and tourism officials marked another big jump in visitors

The Independent UK

Shopping for space, health systems make over malls

The hulking Hickory Hollow Mall — a full 1.1 million square feet of retail space in southeastern Nashville — was once the largest shopping center in Tennessee. But like many malls, it’s been in a downward death spiral for more than a decade.

Tribune News Service

Denver’s largest skyscraper in 40 years set to rise at 1900 Lawrence

The pandemic sent a majority of office workers home in March 2020, and many have yet to return, putting pressure on office markets across the country, including in Denver, where nearly a fourth of the leasable office space in the first quarter was classified as vacant.

Tribune News Service

Disney parks boss on diversity, preventing division and Disneyland's Electrical Parade return

Disneyland, a rite of passage for many Southern Californians, celebrated its second proper grand opening a year ago this week on April 30. After a pandemic-induced closure of just over 13 months, a park that since 1955 has put forth the argument that there is a better, more triumphant version…

Los Angeles Times

Megabangna operator bullish on outlook

SF Development Co, the operator of Megabangna Shopping Centre and Megacity, expects its sales and customer traffic to rebound to pre-pandemic levels this year after the government eased entry restrictions for international visitors and allowed nightlife as well as entertainment for children to open from May 1.

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The Independent UK

Amazon suffers shocking $3.8bn quarterly loss

‘The pandemic and subsequent war in Ukraine have brought unusual growth and challenges,’ says CEO Andy Jassy

The Independent UK

Apple's revenue, profit top analyst views in latest quarter

Apple on Thursday reported quarterly results that topped analysts’ profit projections despite supply shortages, economic fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war and a growth slowdown from the huge sales lift that technology products and service got from pandemic restrictions

Bangkok Post

A new dawn

Evoking the colours of an Italian sunset, a lush display of flowers that deck the Author's Lounge at Mandarin Oriental set the stage for Bulgari's first event of the year in Thailand. This trunk showcased over 100 pieces of extraordinary high jewellery pieces from various collections, 20 of which were…

Bangkok Post

Thailand upbeat on food revolution

The Covid-19 pandemic marks the beginning of a full-scale revolution in the food industry, according to leaders in the field.

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Reuters

WTO chief, U.S. trade representative discuss pandemic response

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Thursday and discussed about the ongoing talks among WTO Members to reach an outcome on a pandemic response, Tai's office said.

Benzinga

Here's How Nielsen Fared In Q1

Nielsen N.V. (NYSE:NLSN) reported first-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 2.5% year-on-year on a constant currency basis to $877 million, missing the consensus of $879.3 million. Measurement revenues of $645 million increased 2.7% Y/Y (CC). Impact / Content revenues of $232 million were up 1.8% Y/Y (CC). Adjusted EPS of $0.45 beat the consensus…

Axios

Climate change could spark animal-to-human pandemics

The study finds climate change is playing a key role in virus "spillover" events.

The Hindu

Staff crunch may hit preparation for fourth wave

Services of doctors and other staff outsourced during the peak of pandemic have been discontinued

The Independent UK

Government’s care home Covid failings ‘opens door’ to compensation claims, lawyers say

‘It is likely that the court’s decision will open the door to families to seek compensation for injuries suffered as a consequence of the inadequate policies,’ says lawyer

Reuters

Italy orders mask wearing for some indoor venues until mid-June

Face masks will remain compulsory in Italy on public transport and in some indoor venues until June 15, the health minister said on Thursday, as one of the country's hardest hit by COVID delayed an end to pandemic restrictions.

Tribune News Service

Pittsburgh Public Schools makes masking optional for the first time since start of pandemic

PITTSBURGH — The majority of students and staff members in Pittsburgh Public Schools will soon be able to forgo wearing masks in school buildings under certain circumstances for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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