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Bruins Fan Created His Own Unique Tribute To Franchise History

The Covid-19 pandemic allowed a Boston Bruins fan to create a tribute to the team's history during lockdown.

A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year-until it didn't

Cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a mysterious paralyzing condition in children, have been linked to the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) virus.
There is concern that a surge of AFM cases may occur in 2022 due to disrupted transmission cycles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anthony Fauci covers an eventful career, covid and all, in 'On Call'

Fauci's candid memoir reflects on his public service journey, including his challenges with the Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Housing Costs Skyrocket, Homelessness in U.S. Hits Record High

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States reached a new record, largely due to an increase in first-time homelessness.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, extra assistance helped to prevent a further rise in homelessness.

Republican-led House committee questions Anthony Fauci on Covid origins live

Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before a House panel on the Covid-19 pandemic response.

Explicit rants and "love": Fauci recounts toxic relationship with Trump in new book

Dr. Fauci's autobiography exposes his tumultuous relationship with former President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bruins Fan Created His Own Unique Tribute To Franchise History

The Covid-19 pandemic allowed a Boston Bruins fan to create a tribute to the team's history during lockdown.

A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year-until it didn't

Cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a mysterious paralyzing condition in children, have been linked to the enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) virus.
There is concern that a surge of AFM cases may occur in 2022 due to disrupted transmission cycles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anthony Fauci covers an eventful career, covid and all, in 'On Call'

Fauci's candid memoir reflects on his public service journey, including his challenges with the Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Housing Costs Skyrocket, Homelessness in U.S. Hits Record High

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States reached a new record, largely due to an increase in first-time homelessness.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, extra assistance helped to prevent a further rise in homelessness.

Republican-led House committee questions Anthony Fauci on Covid origins live

Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before a House panel on the Covid-19 pandemic response.

Explicit rants and "love": Fauci recounts toxic relationship with Trump in new book

Dr. Fauci's autobiography exposes his tumultuous relationship with former President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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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.

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

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.

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.
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