Reform MP slams colleague Robert Jenrick’s response to Covid pandemic IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 18
Siblings built a Bolivian snack brand during COVID, now targeting $500,000 Carlos and Christina Schenstrom turned a long-standing idea into a business when the pandemic gave them time to revisit their dream of bringing a taste of Bolivia to the US. In 2021, the brother and sister launched Cassavida, a snack company centred on cuñapés, a traditional Bolivian bite made with… The Times of India · Sep 18
Is bird flu the next COVID? Experts reveal the nightmare contagion scenario Worst-case threat outlined amid plans for next human pandemic. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Emily is barely scraping by after buying a house – and it’s taking a toll on her mental health Exclusive: Mortgage holders say financial pressure is causing serious anxiety, as a study reveals the effects of debt stress and rising rates The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
When Tamil superstar Suriya and Jyotika chose to move out of Rs 200 crore Chennai bungalow to live in a 1,700 sq ft Mumbai home Suriya and Jyotika recently renewed their wedding vows after twenty years of marriage. They celebrated their milestone anniversary with family and close friends on a yacht. The couple moved to Mumbai during the pandemic for family and work opportunities. Suriya enjoys their smaller Mumbai home, finding it more comfortable than… The Economic Times · Sep 17
Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do. Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes. The Texas Tribune · Sep 16
Doctor/Political Candidate Has Standing to Sue Over Medical Board Investigations Related to His Public Comments about the COVID Pandemic From today's decision in Jensen v. Minn. Bd. of Med. Practice, written by Eighth Circuit Judge David Stras and joined… The post Doctor/Political Candidate Has Standing to Sue Over Medical Board Investigations Related to His Public Comments about the COVID Pandemic appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 15
US household income top pre-pandemic levels for the 1st time as Americans struggle with inflation U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power The Independent UK · Sep 15
7 Relationship Truths Movies Never Prepare You For What if the biggest problem in your relationship is not your partner, but the picture of love you have created in your head? We grow up watching stories where two people fall in love, overcome one big obstacle and live happily ever after. Real relationships rarely follow that script. They… MyLifeXP · Sep 15
ICE Detention Deaths Hit Highest Level Since Pandemic as Custody Numbers Surge Nearly 70% ICE custody deaths have risen to at least 57 under Donald Trump, as investigations examine medical delays, suicides and oversight concerns. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
R Madhavan’s son to compete at Asian Games: When Dhurandhar actor decided to move to Dubai Vedaant could continue swimming after pools were shut during COVID-19 Vedaant Madhavan, son of R Madhavan, is a competitive freestyle swimmer. He will soon compete at the Asian Games in Japan. The family relocated to Dubai during the pandemic for his training. Madhavan emphasizes keeping his son grounded amidst attention. He rates himself a six out of ten as a… The Economic Times · Sep 14
How chronic absenteeism shifted in Canadian kindergarten after COVID-19 Kindergarten is an important time in a child’s life, during which children acquire and strengthen the skills needed to participate and learn in a school environment. Going to school regularly is an important part of this. The Conversation · Sep 13
Emily St John Mandel: ‘When half the electorate disagrees on basic reality, how do you come back from that?’ Her hit novel Station Eleven seemed to predict the pandemic, now the novelist is tackling the future of the US. She talks about chance, world-building and experiencing a ‘tiny bit’ of clairvoyance The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Leaders of BRICS countries call for stronger cooperation in health, endorse initiatives on tuberculosis BRICS leaders agreed to strengthen health cooperation and share best practices. They endorsed initiatives focusing on tuberculosis and digital healthcare systems. Leaders also supported efforts for healthy lifestyles and mental well-being programs. Pandemic preparedness and response capacities were emphasized by the group. Cooperation on traditional medicine and health workforce development… The Economic Times · Sep 12
Reason · Sep 11 Court Upholds $7.85M Verdict for Employees Fired for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine An excerpt from the long opinion today in Lewis-Williams v. S.F. Bay Area Rapid Transit Dist., decided by Judge Ryan… The post Court Upholds $7.85M Verdict for Employees Fired for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on Reason Magazine.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Nearly all goods and services have seen massive price spikes in the last five years. Here are the areas hit hardest Consumer prices have risen more than 30 percent since the start of 2019 — two and a half times the increase seen in the years before the pandemic between 2012 and 2019, analysis found
The Times of India · Sep 11 Dutch Flower Market Collapse: Growers destroy 400 million blooms; pandemic exposes fragile demand The onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020 dealt a catastrophic blow to the Dutch flower industry. Millions of blooms, particularly tulips, faced destruction as lockdowns reduced demand dramatically. Compounded by global travel restrictions and canceled flights, essential export processes faltered, leading to considerable financial strife for growers who…
AAP · Sep 10 Innovation 'reset' yet to lock in post-COVID lockdown An innovation index compiled from millions of government data points shows business breakthroughs faltered after the pandemic and could still face hiccups.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Customer books Bali tour but it gets cancelled due to Covid; after pandemic, travel agency keeps rescheduling it, court awards him Rs 1.12 lakh payout A Kerala consumer commission ordered a travel agency to refund Rs 82,500. The agency failed to conduct a Bali tour or return the money for years. It also awarded Rs 25,000 for mental agony and Rs 5,000 for costs. The commission found deficiency in service and unfair trade practice by…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 U.S. consumers grow more uneasy about jobs & finances as high inflation outlook holds steady, NY Fed finds US consumers grew more pessimistic about jobs and personal finances in August. Inflation expectations remained largely unchanged, showing little relief for households. Consumers raised unemployment rate expectations to the highest level since April 2020. Their confidence in finding new jobs after a loss also weakened. This outlook faces the Federal…
The Times of India · Sep 7 Meet Mehmet Tascioglu, who started tutoring 15 students during COVID; 5 years later his nonprofit has delivered 60,000 free tutoring sessions A student-led initiative began offering free tutoring during the pandemic. This small effort quickly expanded to reach students across the United States. Connect Me has since delivered over sixty thousand free tutoring sessions. The organization has received national recognition for its impactful work. This student-run nonprofit continues to make education…
The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 6 Paid IRS Penalties During the Pandemic? You May Be Able to Get Some Money Back The pandemic created a spectacular mess of ordinary life, and taxes did not exactly escape the chaos. If you paid certain IRS penalties tied to your 2020 or 2021 taxes, you may qualify to get that money back through automatic penalty relief the IRS announced after the worst of the…
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Inside the Trump FBI push to investigate Fauci and find evidence Covid came from a Chinese lab Many Trump supporters believe the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases covered up a lab leak in Wuhan that they believe caused the pandemic
The Guardian - US · Sep 5 The US attorney general is fretting about a ‘pandemic’ of gender transitions in schools Todd Blanche’s remarks are part of a totally-not-invented moral panic that stretches the limits of the imagination
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 ‘I don’t have any friends’: why do young people today have fewer mates? Social media, mental health problems, the pandemic and financial instability all contribute to the phenomenon