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www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Coronavirus

Wuhan: How the Covid-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control; Wuhan: A Documentary Novel reviews

China's response to the Covid-19 pandemic was delayed despite early identification of the virus and past lessons from the Sars outbreak. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago
Coronavirus

A day with no COVID deaths? It finally happened in California

A day without COVID deaths in California in 2024 marked a significant point in the pandemic's history and progress towards managing the virus. [ more ]
Inverse
1 week ago
Film

The Biggest Sidney Lumet Fan Reveals Why You Need to Watch 'Dog Day Afternoon'

The COVID-19 pandemic delayed production of the show 'Ghosts' but led to a closer bond among the cast, contributing to its success. [ more ]
www.theoaklandpress.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Mistrust, fights and blood sport: How COVID-19 trauma is shaping the 2024 election

The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting millions, influencing politics and society, with a lasting impact on various aspects of life. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Coronavirus

4 years later it's official: WHO says COVID spreads 'through the air'

Defining disease transmission through the air to improve prevention strategies post-COVID-19 confusion. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

I go from rude health to dying in minutes': a day in the life of a hypochondriac

Health anxiety is exacerbated by modern factors like access to medical information online and heightened awareness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Former UK leader Boris Johnson returns for second day of COVID-19 inquiry testimony

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is testifying in the public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johnson admitted to making mistakes and that his advisers failed to adequately raise the alarm about the virus. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Denies Deleting WhatsApp Covid Inquiry Evidence

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages from his phone during a crucial period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reports indicate that approximately 5,000 messages from January to June 2020 are missing, raising questions about transparency and record-keeping of government communications. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Education

Unprecedented' decline in global literacy scores, OECD report says

Global education survey reveals unprecedented decline in academic progress due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Mathematics and reading scores suffered significant setbacks, while science scores remained relatively stable.
Concerns raised about the impact of the pandemic on student performance in both rich and poor nations. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Teachers' union boss blames math test slide on COVID - after fighting to keep remote learning

US math scores on the PISA exam fell by 13 points between 2018 and 2022.
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten blames the drop in math scores on the COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Education

Germany's students fare worse than ever in PISA school tests DW 12/05/2023

German pupils perform worse than ever in international education survey
Standards of school education have slipped globally except in Asia [ more ]
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Independent
5 months ago
Coronavirus

From China's infection wave to a new strain of swine flu - when to press the panic button

The Covid-19 pandemic has made the world more prepared to handle infectious diseases.
Health systems are now seeking real-time and rapid data to detect and assess the risk of diseases. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Medicine

Can Mandated Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Fix Hospitals' Staffing Crisis?

Nurse staffing crises have intensified during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A growing number of states are considering minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios as a policy solution. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Coronavirus

My family was threatened with having their throats cut during pandemic Van-Tam

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam received extremely hateful messages, including threats to his family, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The hate mail made him consider stepping down from his role as England's deputy chief medical officer.
Sir Jonathan expressed concern that future crises may deter people from taking up similar roles due to the implications and abuse that come with them. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How Global Companies Use AI to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions

Global companies are using AI tools to quickly find and engage with alternative suppliers
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a focus on de-risking supply chains
Certain companies like Walmart, Tyson Foods, Koch Industries, Maersk, Siemens, and Unilever are leading the way in using AI technologies for supply chain resilience [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Whitty: Britain's Covid plans were woefully deficient' even for a flu pandemic

Britain's pandemic plans before Covid were not helpful and would have been deficient for any pandemic.
The UK's pandemic preparedness plans were drawn up for flu, not coronavirus. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists set to expose chaos and disagreement in UK government at Covid inquiry

Explosive evidence regarding tensions and disagreements between Boris Johnson, his ministers, and top scientific advisers during the Covid-19 pandemic will be made public at the official inquiry.
Key scientists, including Sir Patrick Vallance, Prof Chris Whitty, Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, and Prof Dame Angela McLean, will provide testimonies that are expected to shed light on the chaos in the government's response to the virus.
The inquiry will explore whether scientists were adequately consulted and if they faced political pressure to downplay the dangers and miscommunicate the extent of the crisis to the public. [ more ]
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Boston.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Internet casinos thrive in Connecticut and other states. So why hasn't it caught on more widely in the US?

Only six states currently offer internet casino gambling in the US.
The success of online casino gambling in New Jersey could lead to more states adopting it.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the need for new tax revenue may drive the expansion of online casino gambling. [ more ]
Cbsnews
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals

Hospitals in China are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses among children, primarily in Beijing and northern regions
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern and the new cases are not on the scale of the initial COVID-19 outbreak
Increased vulnerability in children may be linked to the use of masks and lockdowns during the pandemic [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Covid Inquiry: Sadiq Khan made private plea to Boris Johnson for London to go into early lockdown

Sadiq Khan warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the current approach and messaging to the public in London regarding the COVID-19 pandemic was failing.
Khan urged for an immediate strengthening of public health messaging and for a hardline lockdown order to be made by Downing Street.
Khan suggested a clear reassurance about the supply of food to avoid panic buying and stockpiling. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Mastermind Toys get order for creditor protection, wants to close some stores | CBC News

Mastermind Toys has obtained creditor protection as it deals with financial challenges and a slowing economy.
All 66 of its stores in Canada will remain open for business, but some stores may close during the proceedings.
The company cites increasing competition and disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic as significant challenges. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Social justice

As a Muslim prisoner in the US, I worry I will be cremated when I die

Prisoners at New Jersey State Prison are requesting a process to ensure Islamic burial rites for Muslim prisoners.
The prison has a large Muslim population, with around 400 Muslim prisoners out of 1,300 total.
The lack of Islamic burial rites in the prison system is especially significant given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]
MarTech
6 months ago
Environment

How to talk to consumers about climate change | MarTech

Marketers can play a role in combating climate change through cutting CO2 emissions from digital marketing and communicating with sustainability-focused consumers.
October 2023 is projected to be the warmest year in 125,000 years due to record-breaking temperatures in October 2021, leading to stronger and more frequent extreme weather events. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Education

NYC adds 8K students thanks to migrant crisis after years of decline

The New York City public school system has seen an increase in student enrollment for the first time in eight years.
The increase in enrollment is attributed to an influx of migrant families.
Enrollment in the city's public school system had been steadily declining over the past decade. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Education

Northwestern's first incarcerated class to graduate

Northwestern University's first class of incarcerated students will graduate with bachelor's degrees
This is the first time incarcerated students will receive degrees from a top-ranked university [ more ]
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