Man Trades In Lexus. Then He Realizes It’ll Sell For More Used Than It Did Brand-New: 'It's Disgusting' "Wild price..." Motor1 · Aug 14
AOC and Mamdani wanted to defund the police. Their backtracking puts organizers at risk Progressive and democratic socialist politicians are recanting pandemic-era statements on police and prison abolition The Guardian - US · Aug 13
A-level results show top grades rising to highest level outside pandemic IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 13
Will the next pandemic be spotted in a hospital or under London’s streets? Our sewer water could be the best early warning system against an outbreak, reports Chris Stokel-Walker Evening Standard · Aug 13
How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying off China's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence after pandemic restrictions eased. Visa-free travel policies have attracted millions of foreign visitors, boosting the economy. Social media campaigns and influencer collaborations are drawing younger travelers to new destinations. This inbound tourism boom provides China with a much-needed soft power advantage globally.… The Economic Times · Aug 12
20 New Comics With Unexpected Endings By Mike Greaney Australian cartoonist and animator Mike Greaney is the creator of 'Cosmic Dirtbag,' a comic series he launched during the 2020 pandemic to bring a little more fun to himself and his readers. His comics mix silly ideas, unexpected twists, and plenty of strange characters, often inspired by werewolves, witches, and… Bored Panda · Aug 12
More young people unemployed worldwide amid looming AI risks, UN labour agency says Global youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing pandemic recovery trends. Young people worldwide now face a worsening job market and fewer opportunities. The Arab States and North Africa experienced the highest youth unemployment rates. Middle-skilled jobs are declining, impacting young workers with secondary education. Artificial intelligence poses further risks to… The Economic Times · Aug 12
North Carolina Teens Report Better Mental Health After Years of Pandemic Era Decline North Carolina high schoolers reported improved mental health and fewer risk behaviors in 2025 survey data, returning to pre-pandemic levels. Medical Daily · Aug 11
Americans are as unhappy as ever. Could 'a happiness-segregated society by marriage' be why? Americans went through a “happiness crash” right after the pandemic. The ones who are married are the only ones who really recovered. Fortune · Aug 10
MAGA misses the pandemic Renewed harassment of Dr. Anthony Fauci is a sad attempt to reclaim a Covid-era victim narrative Salon · Aug 10
Dr Fauci made mistakes. But his persecution is a travesty It’s easy to second-guess decisions made during the pandemic. That doesn’t justify the Republicans’ politicized response The Guardian - US · Aug 10
‘Even the good guys were doing bad things’: the wild, twisted story behind the new Tiger King Monsters of God is a jaw-dropping new series from the makers of the hit Netflix pandemic smash, exploring the murky world of exotic reptile smuggling The Guardian - US · Aug 9
How Leveraged ETFs Turned South Korea’s Stock Market Into a Casino and Why the U.S. Might Be Next South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index cratered 44% from its June peak — a collapse worse than the 2020 pandemic crash — before staging a record-breaking 18% single-day rebound on Friday. Barchart · Aug 8
Who’s winning New York City’s war on rats: rodents or trash bins? City on track to record fewest reported rat sightings since pandemic as Mamdani’s ‘containerization’ program brings bins to boroughs The Guardian - US · Aug 8
The Economic Times · Aug 8 Why billionaire Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million to transform San Francisco Billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million through their Crankstart foundation to find bold ideas that could improve life in San Francisco. Their global “Boundless San Francisco” competition is seeking solutions to challenges including the city’s housing affordability crisis, homelessness, public safety,…
Medical Daily · Aug 7 Senate Panel Refers Fauci to Justice Department for Contempt as COVID Origins Questions Stay Unsettled A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt and referred him to the Justice Department. Here is what the vote does and does not establish.
Salon · Aug 6 Fauci is an easy scapegoat The Trump admin can deflect from their public health failures — including Ebola and the cyclospora outbreak
The Economic Times · Aug 6 Fauci contempt vote clears key Senate committee in COVID probe; why is he being questioned now? A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This action stems from his refusal to answer questions during a hearing. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right over one hundred times during the proceedings. Republicans are scrutinizing the government's pandemic response and virus origins. Democrats opposed…
Bored Panda · Aug 6 93 Dumb People Who Should’ve Stayed Off The Internet And Nobody Would’ve Known About Their Low IQ "He looks Samoan. Is he Somalian?" "Native Americans aren't American." With so many dumb posts doing the rounds, you'd be forgiven for believing we're living through a pandemic of stupidity. The wildest part is that many idiots say the wrong things with their chests puffed out. Here are the best…
The Independent UK · Aug 6 The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Medical Daily · Aug 6 Three Years After the Emergency Ended, Epidemiologists Still Do Not Agree on Whether COVID Is a Pandemic There is no numeric threshold separating pandemic from endemic. Experts explain what the label does and does not change for individuals.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 What does being held in contempt of Congress mean? A Senate committee led by Committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution . The decision stems from Fauci's refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week regarding his handling of the…
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Republican-led Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt after pleading the Fifth A Senate committee led by Chairman Sen. Rand Paul voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution. The decision stems from Fauci's refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Anthony Fauci’s phone now in the hands of Republicans as they push their investigation into COVID origin Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right during testimony last week, declining to answer more than 100 times about his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Roll Call · Aug 6 Fauci could face criminal contempt charge following panel vote The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to hold former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic during a highly charged hearing last week. The Thursday morning…