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Global trust in science lower than before Covid pandemic, report finds

The proportion of people expressing at least some trust in science has fallen 5 per cent since 2018

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day

Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns is still grieving the loss of his mother six years ago to COVID-19

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery

A former Chinese mayor of a central Chinese city plagued by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption

The Independent UK · Oct 10

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Guitar Center is dropping its ban on playing 'Stairway to Heaven.' It’s part of the CEO’s big turnaround plan

The big box chain wants to feel more like your neighborhood indie guitar store.

Fortune · Oct 10

The Federal Government Just Posted the Largest Annual Budget Deficit Since COVID

Tax revenue increased by about 3 percent last year, but spending increased twice as fast. And interest payments on the debt cost more than $1.1 trillion.

Reason · Oct 9

EU's Covid recovery fund was 'absolutely a success': European Court of Auditors' Pierre Moscovici

2020 was an annus horribilis. Covid stalked the land. Lockdowns, curfews and social distancing were the order of the day. But there was a silver lining: European countries showed themselves to be capable of great solidarity, jointly procuring vaccines and then agreeing on a mammoth post-Covid recovery fund, the Recovery…

France 24 · Oct 9

London flu alert: 'Get jabs', say NHS chiefs as cases soar to 'ominous' autumn high

Health chief warns hospital admissions for flu are at ‘highest level’ she can recall for this time of year

Evening Standard · Oct 9

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BoE to put barn owls, bees on future notes

The Bank of England is embracing a new approach by swapping out renowned Britons on banknotes for images of local wildlife like barn owls, bumblebees, and hedgehogs. This initiative follows a public consultation with around 500,000 participants voting on animal preferences. Despite a decline in cash transactions amid the COVID-19…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Plano COVID Testing Clinics Agree to Pay $20 Million Over Allegations Nasal Swabs Were Billed as Office Visits

Heal 360 clinics in Plano will pay $20 million in claims for COVID nasal swabs that were billed as office visits. How the uninsured program was billed.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

Houston Physician Indicted in Alleged $30 Million Scheme Billing Federal COVID Program for Office Visits That Never Happened

A Houston doctor faces fraud charges over an alleged $30 million scheme billing a federal COVID program for uninsured patients. What the case alleges.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

Why England’s flu season could arrive early amid pressure on the NHS

Health officials have warned that England could face an early flu season, with NHS England national medical director Professor Frankie Swords stating hospital admissions for the virus are the highest she can recall for this time of year. UK Health Security Agency figures show rising flu trends since August driven…

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Granit Xhaka learns punishment for obtaining forged Covid vaccine certificate

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The Independent UK · Oct 8

Former Labour MP cleared over role in fraudulent Covid-19 testing company

Court hears former justice minister Shahid Malik had only ‘very limited’ role in business that made £6.67m in three weeks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Former MP cleared of role in bogus Covid-19 testing firm in trial without jury

Shahid Malik was found not guilty by a judge of three offences relating to RT Diagnostics.

Evening Standard · Oct 8

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The Economic Times · Oct 8

China confirms nomination of senior health official for WHO chief's post amid COVID scrutiny

China has put forward the nomination of Dr. Song Li for Director-General of the World Health Organization. Her background includes significant experience in public health, especially during health emergencies. This nomination could attract renewed scrutiny on China's COVID-19 pandemic response and the origins of the virus. If elected, she would…

Evening Standard · Oct 8

What is the XFG Covid variant? Symptoms explained as cases rise in London

Numbers of Covid cases and hospitalisations have increased sharply in London in recent weeks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds

Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UK

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

US Seeks Chinese Hacker Zhang Yu Under $10M Reward Programme Over Alleged Theft of COVID-19 Research

The US Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $10m for information on Zhang Yu, who is accused of stealing COVID-19 research and conducting wider cyber intrusions.

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International Business Times UK · Oct 7

CDC Monitors Russia's Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case as 'Here We Go Again' Reactions Erupt Online

The CDC is monitoring an unconfirmed suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia's Irkutsk region after a laboratory worker died; no wider transmission is reported.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Jim Bakker Dies at 86, and His 2020 Silver Solution COVID Claims Revive Warnings on Permanent Skin Discoloration

Televangelist Jim Bakker died at 86. His 2020 Silver Solution COVID claims drew federal warnings. Colloidal silver can stain skin for life.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Russia pneumonic plague revives fears of COVID-19: What are chances of virulent disease becoming another worldwide pandemic? Read Experts' opinions

Russia pneumonic plague: The woman died at a hospital in Shelekhov, a town just outside the city of Irkutsk, and its mayor said the hospital was placed under quarantine. The top officials from Russia’s national public health watchdog traveled to the region on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

Pandemic plans existed but Covid’s duration was not anticipated, inquiry told

Calum Campbell, former NHS Scotland chief executive, gave evidence to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 6

What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise

More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Covid-era bargains in largecaps, bull market valuations in smallcaps: Where is the real opportunity in stocks?

Indian equities are split sharply between largecaps and smaller stocks. The Nifty is down 14% in 2026, while midcaps have fallen just 2%, smallcaps have gained 8% and microcaps 15%. Record FPI selling of ₹2.8 lakh crore has hit largecaps hardest, making beaten-down largecaps look relatively attractive while elevated smallcap…

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Covid's Hidden Sepsis Toll Emerges as Studies Find It in up to 93% of Deaths but Just 9% Were Coded

A peer-reviewed analysis suggests sepsis was substantially under-recorded among US COVID-19 deaths in 2020, highlighting gaps in diagnosis, classification and death-certificate coding.

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