Australians dissatisfied and fearful of job losses More Australians are dissatisfied with the direction of the country than satisfied and worker job loss concern is akin to pandemic lockdown levels. AAP · Apr 19
What Canada, the U.K. and other G7 nations learned about building resilient education systems during the COVID-19 pandemic By a dictionary definition, the word resilient means an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. The key words here? “Recover” and “change.” The Conversation · Apr 19
Warning for borrowers as RBA frets over its credibility The Reserve Bank is worried about 1970s-style runaway inflation if it loses credibility in fighting inflation, as analysts warn of up to five more rate hikes. AAP · Apr 16
Bulletin PM briefing: Why vaccine disinformation spread and Hegseth’s bizarre biblical rant Why vaccine disinformation spread across the UK during Covid pandemic. Hegseth brands media ‘Pharisees’ in bizarre biblical rant at Iran war briefing. UK’s armed forces need a ‘decade of renewal’, warns former military chief. China demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after… The Independent UK · Apr 16
Why vaccine disinformation spread across the UK during Covid pandemic IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 16
Lack of trust in government triggered vaccine disinformation during Covid pandemic, ministers warned Latest Covid-19 inquiry report urges government to ‘rebuild trust’ in vaccines before another pandemic hits The Independent UK · Apr 16
‘My husband had the Covid-19 vaccine – 11 days later he was dead’ Stephen Ward developed a blood clot after a dose of AstraZeneca The Independent UK · Apr 16
Why the UK is Now Less Equipped for a Pandemic Than Before COVID Hit Campaigners urge the UK government to improve pandemic readiness, citing a report on COVID-19 response and NHS staff concerns about current preparedness levels. International Business Times UK · Apr 16
Covid inquiry: Jab rollout a ‘success’ but vaccine harm payouts ‘need reform’ Inquiry chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett praised the fact the UK was a world leader in biomedical sciences. Evening Standard · Apr 16
Covid-19 inquiry latest: Urgent work needed to rebuild trust in vaccines after pandemic, ministers warned The government must take action to stop the spread of misinformation about jabs, inquiry warns The Independent UK · Apr 16
Covid inquiry to publish report on vaccines and treatments The UK deployed a Vaccine Task Force to find the most promising vaccines and pre-order them for speedy deployment once approved by regulators. Evening Standard · Apr 16
The government has turned its back on pandemic prevention COMMENT: The UK’s new pandemic preparedness strategy – and ending the country’s contribution to the Pandemic Fund as part of aid cuts – raises serious questions about whether the UK can protect itself, writes Anthony Costello The Independent UK · Apr 15
Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during early pandemic years The Guardian - AU · Apr 14
25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people covered by Medicaid rose month after month – an unusual pattern for the government’s insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities. The Conversation · Apr 13
Euronews · Apr 13 Long COVID could cost up to €115.3bn per year over the next decade, study shows Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers.
Fortune · Apr 10 The job market is so bad, workers now think they have worse odds of finding a role than during the pandemic Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that Americans are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects.
AAP · Apr 9 More firms risk failing than during COVID era: report More Australian businesses are at risk of failure than at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as ongoing economic pressures continue to weigh on the economy.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 The Black Death by Thomas Asbridge review – a medieval horror story A magisterial history of one of the worst ever pandemics focuses on the individuals caught up in the chaos
Fortune · Apr 7 Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it Frito-Lay’s pandemic-era price hikes cost PepsiCo $50 billion in market value.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic
inkl · Apr 7 Retail Growth in Men’s Neckwear Market The neckwear market is growing again after the pandemic slowdown. Offices are reopening and formal events are back. This shift is bringing ties into daily fashion once more. Many professionals now want to look polished again.
The Conversation · Apr 7 NZ’s rejection of new WHO pandemic rules makes no real sense New Zealand’s recent decision to reject the latest amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) made news largely due to the lack of a clear explanation from the government rather than what the rules actually say.
The Conversation · Apr 7 Almost 200,000 New Zealanders are now living with long COVID – where is the government plan? A high prevalence of long COVID is perhaps the starkest reminder that the pandemic is far from over.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 4 Why Cape Coral and Miami Sellers Are Slashing Prices Faster Than the Rest of the Country Florida’s once red-hot housing fever has broken a sweat, grabbed a cold drink, and is now casually leaning against the wall asking, “You sure you want that price?” For a long while, Florida (especially places like Cape Coral and Miami) acted like the homebuyer equivalent of a Black Friday rush…
Destructoid · Apr 2 Canceled The Last of Us multiplayer game failed as a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, former director says What could have been.