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G20 agrees to set up global pandemic preparedness fund

G20 countries have provisionally agreed to set up a global fund for pandemic preparedness, likely to be housed at the World Bank.

Reuters

Some Canadian hospitals face COVID cancellations - again

Some hospitals in Canada's most populous provinces are cancelling or postponing medical procedures in the face of another wave of the coronavirus pandemic, increasing backlogs of procedures that health practitioners say will take years to work through and could cost more lives.

Reuters

Welsh NHS described as 'broken' as waiting times crisis deepens

The number of people on waiting lists for non-urgent hospital treatment hit record levels for the 22nd month in a row

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Pandemic recovery, China competition, insulin cap help drive spending on lobbying - Roll Call

In the first quarter, spending on lobbying by just 10 groups or companies topped $75 million, up from $68 million last year.

Roll Call

2 Video Game Stocks to Buy in April

The video game industry has achieved significant growth since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and should continue witnessing an uptrend owing to overwhelming consumer demand for new technological advances and engaging content. Therefore, we think it could be wise to bet on quality video game stocks Electronic Arts (EA)…

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Musicians want us to pay closer attention at gigs. Let’s do them the courtesy

With crowds returning to concerts after the pandemic, it’s the perfect time to heed artists and reconsider our behaviour – but we don’t necessarily have to stand in silence

The Guardian - UK

Aid to restaurants, businesses faces Senate headwinds - Roll Call

The Senate may soon test the bipartisan limits on pandemic spending as Democratic leaders prepare for action on a small-business aid package.

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Michigan pauses collection of pandemic unemployment insurance overpayments

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency announced April 8 a temporary pause on the collection of unemployment insurance overpayments issued during the coronavirus pandemic. The pause prevents the state from garnishing wages or intercepting state tax returns until at least May 7.

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Massachusetts announces plan to waive up to $1.6 billion in non-fraudulent unemployment insurance overpayments

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s (R) administration announced on April 14 a plan to waive $1.6 billion in non-fraudulent unemployment insurance overpayment collections. The plan would offer waivers for some workers who claimed benefits during the pandemic but were asked to repay them because the state deemed them ineligible after the…

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These 5 Hard-Hit Semiconductor Stocks Offer an Attractive Buying Opportunity

Pandemic-led supply chain issues have been a major disruption to the semiconductor industry. However, given the strong demand for semiconductors across industries, the sector demonstrated solid growth last year, and that momentum is expected to continue. Given this backdrop, we think the dip in the price of semiconductor stocks MACOM…

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Child hepatitis cases rise as experts say 'mystery spate could be linked to lockdown'

There are 108 confirmed UK cases of hepatitis cases in children aged 10 and under.

Daily Record

Effect of lockdowns on birth rates in the UK

Many wondered whether the COVID lockdowns would lead to a baby boom or a bust. We finally have some answers – for the UK, at least.

The Conversation

This Indian Tech Stock Has Fetched 850% Return For Investors Since Pandemic Began

Indian design and technology services provider Tata Elxsi has provided more than 160% in return in the past year even as a majority of global markets remained downbeat amid COVID-19 and geopolitical events such as the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Benzinga

First post-pandemic Northumberland days out guide and map launched by tourist board

Visit Northumberland has launched its first Days Out Guide since before the Covid pandemic in the hope of supporting the county to return to pre-Covid levels of visitors

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The Conversation

The pandemic's gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health

As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, reports emerged of a global gardening boom, with plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs sprouting in backyards and on balconies around the world.

Liverpool Echo

'Life made a bit easier' as Merseyrail changes timetable

The rail operator said a 15-minute service will operate across most of its network from May 2

Daily Record

Have your say on future of healthcare in West Lothian

Following on from the pandemic, there are many reasons why the health board needs to change to ensure everyone in West Lothian has equal access to healthcare

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hong Kong Disney Opens as COVID Eases

Hong Kong relaxed pandemic restrictions on Thursday, with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city's worst COVID-19 outbreak appears to be fading. Enthusiastic visitors ran into Disneyland the moment the gates opened after a three-month closure, The Associated Press reported. Popular theme parks were ordered…

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Wales Online

Spain lifts mandatory Covid indoors mask rule for bars, shops and restaurants

Masks became mandatory both indoors and outdoors shortly after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in Spain during early 2020

Bangkok Post

Global tourism to recover from Covid-19 pandemic by 2023

The global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and grow at a rate that will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

UK lawmakers vote on whether to probe Johnson's alleged lies

British lawmakers look likely to order an investigation into Prime Minister Boris Johnson for allegedly lying about whether he broke coronavirus restrictions by attending illegal gatherings during the pandemic

Evening Standard

Susie returns to long-distance travelling

As Susie Lau jets off with her daughter in tow on her first long-haul holiday since the pandemic struck, she’s pleasantly surprised at what a breeze it all is

Benzinga

Tourism Industry Growth Rate To Surpass Global GDP Growth: Reuters

According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the growth rate will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

Irish Mirror

Blind mystic Baba Vanga's predictions for rest of 2022 warn of another pandemic and devastating disasters

Despite a challenging 2021 for the whole world, Baba Vanga's forecast for 2022 is full of further doom and gloom

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail returns to regular 15 minute timetable for first time since pandemic began

Almost all lines will run trains every 15 minutes from May 2

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