How COVID turned America against science — and what it will take to win it back Tony Fauci was not just jerking the country around. Fortune · Mar 24
Celine Dion set for comeback shows four years after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis The best-selling Canadian musician has not performed a full concert since before the pandemic in 2020 The Independent UK · Mar 23
In the next pandemic, NZ doesn’t need to choose between health and the economy This time six years ago, as officials prepared to move New Zealand into lockdown, the public was suddenly introduced to the complex and somewhat bewildering world of pandemic modelling. The Conversation · Mar 22
Economists agree: You’re not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the 'K-shaped economy' What was a niche argument about five years ago is suddenly everywhere you look, and it’s taking on the shape of a letter with two jagged edges. Fortune · Mar 20
Why Groceries Are Still 30% More Expensive Than Before the Pandemic You look at your grocery receipt and sigh. A simple bag of food costs significantly more today than it did in 2019. The latest economic data confirms your frustration. Prices for food at home are up roughly 29.4% since early 2020. Many shoppers wonder why prices have not dropped to… Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 20
Friday briefing: What the Covid inquiry reveals about the NHS – and why it should worry us In today’s newsletter: Bereaved families say the latest findings confirm long-standing concerns about capacity, care and political choices The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Why NRIs Are Leaving India Again After Returning – Real Reasons Explained In 2023 alone, over 9.38 million Indians returned to the country, a sharp rise from previous years, especially after the pandemic . Surveys also show that 60–80% of NRIs globally consider returning at some stage, particularly for retirement or family reasons . But beneath this strong “return to India” wave… Times Life · Mar 20
War, oil, and an unpaid TSA: The perfect storm of travel chaos feels like the pandemic all over again Flights face new disruption as war, oil costs, and TSA pay issues hit travelers Fortune · Mar 19
Why the NHS can’t build a successful system on staff goodwill alone COVID-19 INQUIRY: During the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in 200,000 deaths, the UK’s healthcare system came “close to collapse”. As the inquiry chair warns ministers that there may not be a workforce “willing or able to” get the NHS through another pandemic, experts tells Rebecca Thomas while so many staff… The Independent UK · Mar 19
NHS close to collapse and preventable deaths - key findings from the Covid-19 report An NHS inquiry report reveals that UK health services came close to collapsing during the Covid-19 pandemic, impacting cancer screenings, hospital capacity and staff safety Evening Standard · Mar 19
How the NHS ‘teetered on brink of total collapse’ at height of Covid pandemic IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
Government’s ‘stay at home’ messaging may have cost thousands of lives, Covid inquiry finds NHS survived the pandemic ‘but only just’, inquiry chair concludes after probe’s latest damning assessment The Independent UK · Mar 19
Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry The coronavirus probe has published its report on the NHS during the crisis. Evening Standard · Mar 19
NHS was ‘on brink of collapse’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry finds Heather Hallett says ‘superhuman’ efforts of workers were at times the only reason health service survived The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Covid-19 inquiry latest: Healthcare system was ‘on brink of collapse’ and NHS ‘only just’ coped in pandemic Report finds some people did not seek treatment for life-threatening conditions
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Covid-19 pandemic probe to set out impact on NHS and patients The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry is set to publish insights on how the healthcare system in Britain coped in the face of the virus.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds A new study says the early U.S. COVID-19 death toll is much higher than official counts, and that there were disparities in which deaths were missing from those tallies
The Independent UK · Mar 18 NHS can’t cope with another pandemic, top doctors warn as harrowing impact of Covid-19 to be laid bare Exclusive: Health leaders warn overrun emergency departments, an explosion of corridor care and soaring waiting lists mean hospitals are in a much worse position than they were before Covid hit
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 IRS Pandemic Tax Refund — New Legal Twist Could Put Money Back In Your Pocket A recent court ruling could mean millions are eligible for tax refunds on penalties paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to check your eligibility and claim your refund.
Metal Hammer · Mar 17 "She looks happy, but you see a little fear and uncertainty behind her eyes." How a wedding, a shocked Simon Cowell and an iconic horror movie helped a viral pandemic metal video become a modern classic Spiritbox were already on the way to becoming modern metal stars, but their brilliant Holy Roller video sealed the deal
The Independent UK · Mar 17 IRS may owe you a tax refund from the Covid pandemic — check to see if you’re eligible ‘Recent court decisions have created a significant, and largely overlooked, opportunity to secure substantial refunds,’ tax experts say
The Times of India · Mar 17 Argentina formally exits WHO, following US withdrawal earlier this year Argentina has officially exited the World Health Organization, following a year-long announcement by President Javier Milei's administration. Citing the WHO's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and political motivations over science, Buenos Aires has completed its withdrawal. This move mirrors the United States' earlier departure and raises concerns about global…
Barchart · Mar 16 From AI Mega-Spend to Tax Cash Flood—Nasdaq's Hidden Tailwinds Nasdaq's done riding pure hype. We're shifting to real, durable fundamentals. Fed policy is in that sweet neutral zone—liquid enough, not overheating. Fiscal juice from OBBBA is flooding corps & consumers with cash (think pandemic stimulus speed). And AI infrastructure? $500–650B pouring into data centers & compute THIS YEAR alone.…
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 IRS Refund Alert: Court Ruling Opens Door for Pandemic-Era Tax Refunds Until 2026 A recent court decision may allow millions of Americans to claim IRS refunds for penalties and interest charged during the pandemic. Learn how to check your eligibility and file a claim before the 2026 deadline.
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Britain's biggest car park operator NCP crashes into administration The 95 year old Japanese owned company has been making losses since the pandemic and cannot meets its “financial obligations”