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Viruses aren't always harmful. 6 ways they're used in health care and pest control

We tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. The 1918 flu pandemic killed around 50 million people. Smallpox claimed 30% of those who caught it, and survivors were often scarred and blinded. More recently, we’re all too familiar with the…

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Wanting to ‘move on’ is natural – but women’s pandemic experiences can’t be lost to ‘lockdown amnesia’

The COVID-19 pandemic was – and continues to be – hugely disruptive and stressful for individuals, communities and countries. Yet many seem desperate to close the chapter entirely, almost as if it had never happened.

The Conversation

2023 was a worse year for corporate bankruptcies than 2020—and the highest since the GFC—after a stunning 72% surge, S&P Global finds

Dorsey & Whitney lawyer Joseph Acosta thinks: “We have not remotely finished seeing the wake of the pandemic and its effects on major industries.”

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Disney World's Biggest Pandemic Changes Are Finally Back To Normal…Mostly

More than three years later the worst changes to Walt Disney World are (almost) totally gone.

Cinemablend

PhD students' mental health is poor and the pandemic made it worse – but there are coping strategies that can help

A pre-pandemic study on PhD students’ mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students’ wellbeing.

The Conversation

The Sweet Way Spider-Man Star Jake Johnson Helped Spidey Fans During The Pandemic, And The Surprise He Got In Return

Jake Johnson decided to do something sweet for Spider-Man fans, and got a wild surprise in return.

Cinemablend

What is behind Huddersfield’s remarkable house price boom?

Value of residential properties in the West Yorkshire town grew faster than anywhere in the UK in the 12 months to October 2023. Why?

The Guardian - UK

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Volkswagen Group Sales Surging as COVID Bottlenecks Ease

Volkswagen Group sales make a comeback, swiftly cruising towards pre-pandemic levels, fueled by a resurgence in demand and eased bottlenecks. Accelerate wi...

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Cruise bookings sail above pre-Covid numbers as industry employs aggressive pricing

The industry’s revival is remarkable for a sector once synonymous with the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Some believe the 1889 Russian flu pandemic was actually caused by a coronavirus – here's why that's unlikely

COVID-19 was the first coronavirus pandemic. The original Sars virus from 2003 and the Mers virus that created a health emergency in South Korea in 2015 were both coronaviruses, but fortunately failed to turn into pandemics in the way that COVID did.

The Conversation

Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried "almost every day" early in pandemic

Former World Cup winner Thierry Henry has opened up about the fact he “must have been in depression” during his soccer career

The Independent UK

Mitigate the impact of COVID at workplace with these safety measures

Just as the world thought that the pandemic had ended and COVID-19 was a thing of the past, a new variant – designated JN.1 - came along as a harsh reminder that humanity’s war with the SARS-CoV2 virus is not over.

The Times of India

Which states bring in the most non-tax revenue?

Most states get a majority of their annual revenue from non-tax sources, such as federal funding, which increased during the pandemic.

USAFacts

Misinformation: how fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the world

“Fake news” loves a crisis. It’s clear now that false information has played a role in recent events around the world from divisive elections to the COVID pandemic to the conflict roiling Israel and Gaza.

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Concerned about student mental health? How wellness is related to academic achievement

Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic.

Top News

Moderna's COVID Vaccine Sales Exceed Expectations in 2023!

In a stunning achievement, Moderna recently announced that their preliminary COVID vaccine sales for 2023 have met their target. This is fantastic news for...

Evening Standard

All aboard the snow train: how to have a chic and sustainable ski trip to the Alps

Environment-conscious skiers have plenty of options this winter as snow train holidays are back for the first time since the pandemic. Jack Lefley chugs into the French Alps to hit the slopes in more sustainable style

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Turkey's Current Account Deficit Surges in November - Reuters Poll

Turkey's economy takes a twist as November reveals a surprising deficit in the current account. Find out the implications in our latest report.

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Pandemic Recovery Leaves Federal Reserve Struggling with Labor Market

Unearthing the ever-elusive labor market ease, the Federal Reserve confronts the precarious task of filling the pandemic-induced 'jobs hole'.

Evening Standard

Nine London schools made ‘attendance hubs’ as battle against truancy intensifies

Action taken to tackle surge in children in England classed as persistently absent from school following Covid pandemic

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One in three parents believe the pandemic showed children do not need to go to school every day – do you agree?

Only 70% are confident that their child's needs are being met when they're in school too, and this decreases to 61% for secondary school students.

The Conversation

Neighbourhood amenities may have helped youth mental health and stress early in the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth as a population group reported some of the largest declines in their mental health compared to other age groups in Canada.

The Guardian - UK

Where did all the government’s wine go? Expect another vintage Tory evasion

Is the delay in publishing wine cellar stocks because more bottles disappeared during the pandemic than there were dignitaries that came to drink them?

The Guardian - UK

Key Covid inquiry report creates election date headache for Sunak

Heather Hallett’s first findings are to be published before the summer and will show how austerity and Brexit hit pandemic planning

The Guardian - UK

Hunt issues tax warning as cut in national insurance takes effect

Chancellor says while reduction to 10% will bring ‘significant relief’ pre-pandemic levels of tax can’t be achieved in one go

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