‘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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Here's how the summer box office blew up and Hollywood got its mojo back Hollywood has just wrapped up its best summer in a decade and its biggest vibe shift since the pandemic The Independent UK · Sep 4
Traitors 2 winner Krystle D'Souza's Mumbai home features a stylish open bar, dedicated dancing space and a cabinet filled with awards and travel souvenirs Krystle D'Souza house tour: Krystle D'Souza and Rida Tharana have won The Traitors Season 2 competition. They successfully deceived fellow contestants and claimed the prize money. Krystle D'Souza's Mumbai home features an eggshell-colored living room. An open bar area is designed for entertaining family and friends. She purchased her high-floor… The Economic Times · Sep 4
In 2020, the US removed 69 dams, reconnecting 624 miles of rivers and restoring habitat for salmon, steelhead and native fish species Across the United States, some rivers are beginning to flow through places where dams once stood. In 2020, 69 dams were removed across 23 states, reopening hundreds of miles of waterways that had been blocked for decades. Some structures had outlived the purpose for which they were built, while others… The Times of India · Sep 4
‘Never seen destruction like this’: Even seasoned relief workers shaken by scale of Nepal disaster Harteerath Singh of Gurgaon-based Hemkunt Foundation, who is currently in Rasuwa, said his organisation has worked in disasters across the globe since 2010, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake, Taal volcano eruption in the Philippines, Covid-19 pandemic and the recent floods in Punjab and Assam. The Times of India · Sep 3
Pandemic experience of Scottish workers detailed in new inquiry publication Voices from Businesses and Individuals draws on the experience of thousands of employees, key workers and those made redundant during the pandemic. Evening Standard · Sep 2
Spain sheds almost 163,000 jobs in August as unemployment climbs The Spanish economy lost 162,840 jobs last month with 44,419 registering as unemployed. The drop represents the smallest decrease in August since the Covid-19 pandemic. Euronews · Sep 2
Council manager stole hundreds of laptops and iPads earmarked for vulnerable people during Covid-19 pandemic Smith’s wrongdoing was uncovered when an investigation by NHS counter fraud officers identified that the devices were missing The Independent UK · Sep 1
Summer box office 2026: what can we learn from the hits and misses? It was a bumper season for Hollywood, almost back to pre-pandemic levels, with Tom Holland blockbusters winning out, but there was still a string of disappointments The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Remote work offers flexibility, but at what cost to learning opportunities for young workers? Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, hybrid and remote arrangements have become an established part of the labour market. About one in five Canadians now works remotely some or all of the time. The Conversation · Aug 31
Hungary says it has met all conditions to unlock full €10bn EU Recovery Fund The release of post-pandemic recovery funds adds to Magyar's effort to draw a line under the Orbán era. Euronews · Aug 31
Trust is a behavior, not a credential – and that explains the Rodgers-Fauci divide Following an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Aug. 3, 2026, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, received attention for calling Dr. Anthony Fauci an “absolute coward” and “criminal.” Rodgers’ comments were in response to Fauci invoking his Fifth Amendment rights at a congressional hearing on pandemic-era policies… The Conversation · Aug 31
The threat of biological warfare is real – a new book describes the potential devastation Annie Jacobsen’s Biological War: A Scenario is a factually grounded book that reads like a thriller. The Conversation · Aug 30
Sitharaman hails India's resilience amid global uncertainties, says govt protected farmers, households India maintained economic resilience by monitoring global events and focusing on domestic needs. The nation sustained over seven percent growth despite global challenges and pandemic impacts. Fiscal prudence guides India's path to reduce borrowing to fifty percent of GDP. Credit ratings are improving through effective economic management and social welfare… The Economic Times · Aug 30
The Economic Times · Aug 29 A sick European to 7,044 deaths: How influenza became notifiable disease in Delhi over a century ago Influenza claimed over seven thousand lives in Delhi city during the 1918 pandemic. Archival records show the disease spread rapidly after an initial mild outbreak. British India administration declared influenza an infectious disease in Delhi in 1920. This declaration brought the illness under municipal control provisions. Today, H1N1 is a…
The Economic Times · Aug 28 In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfill Engineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This forward-thinking approach aims to tackle the substantial landfill waste created by disposable masks during the pandemic, with a single kilometer of pavement needing nearly three million masks. Nonetheless, ongoing research is…
The Times of India · Aug 27 Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card allowed to leave ICE detention but her immigration case continues. DHS calls her flight risk Venkata Vasamsetty, the Indian-origin grandmother who has been living in the US for decades with a Green Card and has a house in North Carolina, two US citizen daughters and US-born grandchildren, was granted bail after her ICE detention. But the immigration case is not solved. Vasamsetty was detained by…
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Massachusetts Democrat Rep Arrested for Pandemic Fraud, Second Local Official Charged in Weeks Massachusetts State Rep. Francisco Paulino has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a pandemic fraud scheme, manipulating federal programmes to fund personal ventures and campaign activities.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Bill Gates Warned of the Next Pandemic, Now He Fears AI Could 'Destroy Jobs Forever' and Replace Relationships Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval
Reason · Aug 26 Vinay Prasad: Public Health in This Country Is So Broken Vinay Prasad discusses his departure from the FDA, Fauci's diaries, and how working for the government made him more libertarian.
Kiplinger · Aug 25 Pediatrician With 3 Decades of Experience Explores What the Pandemic Taught Us About Kids and COVID Dr. Stanley Calderwood notes that politics often overshadowed the scientific reality that children are far less vulnerable to the virus than adults.
MyLifeXP · Aug 24 H1N1 Cases Are Surging: 5 Things Nobody Tells You A fever, cough and body ache can easily look like an ordinary seasonal illness. But when H1N1 cases begin rising across Delhi, one question naturally comes to mind: Is this something to fear? The answer is more reassuring than the headlines may suggest. Health authorities have said that no new…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23 Anger over slow pace of reconstruction in Italian town devastated by earthquake in 2016 As of April, two-thirds of planned public projects in Amatrice had yet to begin, rising to seven in 10 in hardest-hit areas
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi with ‘The Dog Stars,’ a dystopian story built on hope Ridley Scott directs 'The Dog Stars,' a film set after a devastating pandemic. Jacob Elordi stars as a survivor searching for connection and hope. The story focuses on human resilience and the willingness to love again. Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley also feature in the cast. This science fiction drama…
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Lilly Chen left high school at 16 to become a Buddhist monk. Years later, she joined Meta and founded a startup competing with Accenture Lilly Chen's unique path led her from a Buddhist monastery to Meta and then to founding FSH Technologies. A pandemic hackathon project with friends unexpectedly launched her startup, which now serves government clients. The company tackles administrative problems end-to-end, differing from traditional consulting models. FSH Technologies focuses on hands-on builders…