The issue is when to pull the trigger': how prepared are we for human bird flu?
Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain of influenza, has been spreading among mammals, including domestic animals, raising concerns about potential risks to humans. [ more ]
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus. [ more ]
Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools report
Pupils have less hands-on practical science experiences due to increased use of video demonstrations, potentially impacting engagement and learning outcomes. [ more ]
Thousands of UCL students set for High Court showdown with university over pandemic disruption
Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.
Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic. [ more ]
"It's The Parents": Teachers And Parents Are Sharing The Biggest Issues Gen Alphas Are Facing That Are Making Them Fall Behind
Teachers express concerns about students performing at lower grade levels and school systems that pass failing students.
Parents and teachers cite a range of school-related issues facing today's youth, including the effects of the pandemic and disrespectful behavior. [ more ]
Rampant COVID Poses New Challenges in the Fifth Year of the Pandemic
SARS-CoV-2 has become a constant presence in society, with a surrender to its constant presence that was once unthinkable.
The WHO declared an end to the COVID public health emergency in May 2023, but emphasized that the pandemic has entered an endemic phase, meaning the virus will continue to circulate indefinitely. [ more ]
CDC's Labs Are Making a Comeback. Now They Need Support
The challenges faced by the CDC in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the need for improvements in public health agencies.
The CDC's labs play a crucial role in developing and deploying tests for new diseases, but the flaws in their initial COVID-19 test led to delays in diagnosis and containment. [ more ]
Plan to build affordable homes on disused railway yard in Shadwell
The Bishop of London has returned to the East End to restart a community housing trust campaign that was stalled by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.
The campaign aims to use disused land in the area for genuinely affordable homes, with families leasing homes at a fixed cost based on local income rates. [ more ]
Beloved London charity and members' club The House of St Barnabas is closing
The House of St Barnabas, a members' club and charity in Soho, has announced its permanent closure due to financial difficulties caused by the pandemic and a broken roof.
The club, founded in 1862 as a charity to help the homeless, became a popular hangout and hosted arts events while funneling funds towards charitable causes. [ more ]
Day by Michael Cunningham; The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez review tales from the Covid era
The pandemic has quickly become a subject for fiction, with many authors responding to it in their work.
Two new novels, 'Day' by Michael Cunningham and another novel set in New York, explore contrasting narrative approaches to the pandemic period. [ more ]
WHO says 10,000 died from COVID-19 in December DW 01/11/2024
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported in December, with a 42% increase in hospital admissions and 62% increase in ICU admissions.
The new JN.1 variant has become the most reported coronavirus variant in the world, and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said cases were likely on the rise in other countries as well. [ more ]
The 2020s witnessed challenges with lockdowns, pandemic, and economic issues, but some exceptional ads like Emily Crisps' shone amid the chaos. [ more ]
SECT (Cursed, Earth Crisis, Fall Out Boy) announce new LP 'Plagues Upon Plagues,' share "New Low"
SECT, a vegan straightedge supergroup, announces their fourth album 'Plagues Upon Plagues' with deep themes of pandemic, politics, and fascism. [ more ]
Palworld Mods Turn 'Pokemon With Guns' Into 'Digimon With Guns'
Fans have started modding the Palworld game to feature Digimon characters, replacing the Pokémon knock-offs.
The creators of the Pokémon mod have made a legally distinct mod to avoid copyright infringement, replacing the characters with different designs and changing the capturing device. [ more ]
VHS Learning Students Continue To Excel Academically With 91% Pass Rate
VHS Learning students have maintained high levels of achievement during and after the pandemic, with a consistent pass rate of 91% for four consecutive years.
Students who took VHS Learning courses for credit recovery saw an increase in average pass rate from 75% to 80% in 2023. [ more ]
Voters may at last be coming round to Biden's sunny view of the economy
Americans are showing optimism about the US economy, with positive indicators like hiring and economic growth.
Painful inflation wave peak a year and a half ago has led to challenges and opportunities for both Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]
Mondays With Morgan: Jim Snidero - new album 'For All We Know'
Jim Snidero's new album 'For All We Know' is a chordless trio album featuring standards showcasing his progression as a self-editor and sound designer.
Snidero's musical journey and creative process have been influenced by his quest to condense his music to its essence, explore new concepts, and cope with frustrations during the pandemic. [ more ]
Rents Dip Across Southern California But Not in OC
Apartment rents in Orange County, California have been rising while rents in Los Angeles County and other urban areas have been falling.
The pandemic has caused a shift in housing demand, with suburban areas like Orange County experiencing increased demand for rentals while urban areas see a decrease in demand. [ more ]
Column: Faux SoxFest arrives at the perfect time for Chicago White Sox fans in search of some answers
White Sox fans are hosting a faux SoxFest weekend as a substitute for the canceled fan fest during the pandemic.
The team is keeping the event low-key and private, with no media availability, and hopes to generate media attention without planning a large event. [ more ]
The new Tenet poster has restored my faith in poster design
The pandemic in 2020 caused the highly anticipated movie Tenet to underperform at the box office.
The limited cinema rerelease of Tenet in 2024 is accompanied by a new sleek poster design that is graphic, minimalist, and considered in its design. [ more ]
Brooklyn nurse leads the way as COVID cases decline in Brooklyn, drawing inspiration from challenging pandemic days * Brooklyn Paper
Veronika Orlova, an assistant director of nursing at a hospital in Brooklyn, has been working with highly infected COVID patients since the biggest surge in cases in 2020.
Orlova relied on teamwork, mental preservation, and perseverance to continue working despite being pregnant at the age of 41 and considered high-risk. [ more ]
Crime rates in San Francisco have shown a decline in 2023, with an 8.2% decrease in overall crime and a 9% drop in property crimes.
The increase in violent crime in 2023 is believed to be influenced by the lingering effects of the pandemic, causing social dislocation and emotional distress. [ more ]