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'Don't see this at Aldi': Coins may be the key to shopping trolley returns

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Newcastle Herald

Children ‘missed fun, friends, family and freedom’ during lockdown, inquiry told

The boss of the charity Play Scotland also said a lack of outdoor spaces to play had an ‘unequal impact’ on marginalised families.

Evening Standard

Long Lines Form At Polling Locations Across The Country

American voters demonstrate civic engagement and dedication on Election Day amidst the pandemic. Voters show up in large numbers to participate in the demo...

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Friends like these: What a second Trump term may mean for the CDC, and how it affects Canada

Should Donald Trump be re-elected on Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is likely facing a major shake-up. Many Republicans were frustrated by the CDC’s performance during the pandemic. Project 2025, authored by leading Republicans with ties to Trump, describes the CDC as incompetent and arrogant.

The Conversation

Bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US. Why does that matter?

The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.

The Conversation

Bird flu detected in pigs – here’s why virologists are concerned

H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs? And does this case – detected on a farm in…

The Conversation

In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention

Stark health disparities exist across the United States. Life expectancy is lower than in other wealthy countries – and declining. The richest American men live 15 years longer than their poorest counterparts. The richest American women live ten years longer.

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Without a One Health plan, Canada is vulnerable to future pandemics

November 3 is World One Health Day. One Health brings all parts of society and governments together to tackle joint problems of human, animal, plant and ecosystem health.

The Conversation

Partygate scandal was ‘overblown’, says Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch said the Government should not have criminalised ‘everyday activities’ during the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard

TGI Friday's Is Latest Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain To Go Bankrupt

The company that owns and operates 39 outlets in the U.S. blamed its misfortunes on the COVID-19 pandemic and 'our capital structure.'

International Business Times

Janey Godley, Scottish comedian famed for viral voiceover videos, dies aged 63

The comedian was a viral hit during the Covid-pandemic thanks to her impersonations of Nicola Sturgeon

The Independent UK

Jobs report gives a final lackluster snapshot prior to election − but overall, the economy under Biden has been a tale of 2 eras

The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October 2024, less than most economists expected and providing voters with a downcast bit of data as they head to the polls.

The Conversation

Don't forget how Trump botched COVID

"Post-pandemic amnesia" is a real phenomenon but experts say we shouldn't forget how Trump endangered public health

Salon

The Walrus Talks Canada’s Health Security

How are we preparing to manage and support Canada through the next pandemics, wildfires, droughts, floods, and military conflicts?

The Walrus

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Two years ago, world leaders established a global Pandemic Fund. Now its co-chairs are warning it needs at least $2 billion by June

Due to the high demand in many countries, the Pandemic Fund will exhaust most of its funds by next June.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: furore over Anthony Albanese’s Qantas perks chips away at public trust in politicians

A major takeout from the inquiry into the national response to COVID is that a lack of trust would likely mean a less cooperative public during a future pandemic.

Cycling News

Shimano's sales are down again: Another post-pandemic slump or signs of a bigger issue?

Analysing a decade of Shimano's financial records to understand the wider trend

Evening Standard

Tim Robbins says audiences relate to ‘oppressiveness of Silo’ following pandemic

The cast of Silo posed at the world premiere of the second season in London.

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Over 50.5 Million Americans Have Already Voted In November Election

Over 50.5 million Americans have participated in early voting for the upcoming presidential race, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

Evening Standard

BP delivers smallest quarterly profit since the pandemic amid shareholder unrest

Oil supermajor to reward investors with a dividend of 8 cents and a $1.75 billion share buyback “as part of our $3.5 billion commitment for the second half of 2024.”

The Conversation

Australia’s COVID inquiry shows why a permanent ‘centre for disease control’ is more urgent than ever

The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future pandemics.

AAP

Pandemic cash splash let inflation genie out of bottle

Australia could have suffered much lower inflation after COVID-19 had pandemic support been less wasteful and interest rates moved earlier, a review says.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia’s pandemic response ‘grossly inadequate’; Wong condemns Israel’s Unrwa ban; and new Wallabies jersey revealed

Report concludes citizens lost trust in governments which must ‘rebuild the social fabric’ after Covid-19 response

The Conversation

Inquiry warns distrustful public wouldn’t accept COVID measures in future pandemic

The government-appointed inquiry into Australia’s COVID response has warned public trust won’t be so high in a future pandemic and people would be unlikely to accept again many of the measures taken.

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