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Coronavirus
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Feeling Hoarse? You Might Have the New 'Stratus' Covid Variant

A new COVID variant called Stratus is spreading globally, characterized by hoarseness as a symptom.
Public health
fromHealthbeat
5 hours ago

Your NY health update: 1st West Nile cases, Covid uptick

New York reported its first two human cases of West Nile Virus in 2025, signaling an early start of the season.
fromMacstories
52 minutes ago

Revisiting Camera Apps

When I worked in downtown Chicago and was figuring out what my next thing would be, I spent a lot of time wandering around the West Loop taking photos.
Photography
#mental-health
fromNature
2 days ago
Mental health

Daily briefing: Scans reveal that optimists share similar brain-activity patterns

fromNature
2 days ago
Mental health

Daily briefing: Scans reveal that optimists share similar brain-activity patterns

#theatre
#eddington
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 days ago

Mom shares her seven-year-old's heartbreaking drawing of her working - and it hits you right in the heart

I actually looked at it, and it broke my heart. Well, it sort of warmed and broke my heart at the same time.
Parenting
#conspiracy-theories
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

In the world of Eddington, the conspiracy theorists might be right.

Ari Aster's Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, dives into the conspiracy-brained, mentally unstable summer of 2020 during the COVID outbreak.
Podcast
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

Going to work when infectious with a respiratory virus risks infecting your co-workers, especially if in client-facing roles like teaching or sales.
Public health
#socioeconomic-impact
fromNature
3 days ago

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed this scientist into a research-integrity sleuth

Besançon analyzed the publication metadata of 8,455 COVID-19 papers, identifying statistically significant issues in the rapid dissemination of research that was poorly scrutinized.
Science
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Reason You Don't See Peanuts At Texas Roadhouse Anymore - Tasting Table

In the past, Texas Roadhouse restaurants featured peanut shells covering the floor, inviting guests to toss shells while waiting for their meals. Nowadays, this tradition has changed. Patrons can still request peanuts, but they come in packets instead of being served loose. This change is largely due to safety concerns, as several lawsuits arose from patrons slipping on shells, alongside health considerations such as germ spreading and peanut allergies.
Food & drink
#home-renovation
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Renovation

My favourite room: 'I found the chemo ward really lonely and since then I've thought of it a lot and about what would have helped'

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Renovation

My favourite room: 'I found the chemo ward really lonely and since then I've thought of it a lot and about what would have helped'

#remote-work
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We'll Help You Navigate It

fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We'll Help You Navigate It

#misinformation
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Literature has completely changed my life': footballer Hector Bellerin's reading list

Hector Bellerin's Instagram showcases his passion for literature, featuring a variety of books including classics and contemporary works that emphasize queer life and surrealism.
Mental health
#ari-aster
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Sheena McGinley: What's happening to US chat show hosts like Stephen Colbert suits Donald Trump down to the ground

Late-night talk shows have become a source of comfort and connection for viewers during challenging times, exemplified during the Covid pandemic and political turmoil.
Television
#summer-surge
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: COVID Summer Surge Is Happening

COVID cases are surging again in the Bay Area and Sacramento, driven by the Nimbus variant associated with severe throat pain known as 'razor blade throat.'
California
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Author Correction: BNT162b2 vaccine induces neutralizing antibodies and poly-specific T cells in humans

The BNT162b2 vaccine is demonstrated to induce neutralizing antibodies along with poly-specific T cell responses in human subjects, contributing to a robust immune response.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom Defends Record as Joe Rogan Texts Into Podcast With Pointed COVID Question: Motherf*cker!'

I feel like it's a decade back in the day before Joe was Joe Rogan. He was just a podcaster, man. Now he's a phenom.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Brain training for school kids: A boost for learning? DW 07/14/2025

"The challenge is that some children's working memories are limited, and it's a huge bottleneck for learning," said Thomas Perry, a social scientist and education researcher at the University of Warwick, UK.
Education
fromBay Area Real Estate Law Blog
2 years ago

Alameda County Landlords, Be Prepared for May 2023

In Alameda County, the eviction moratorium, enacted in response to COVID-19, is set to expire on April 29, 2023, after nearly three years of enforcement.
NYC real estate
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi Dismisses Charges Against Surgeon Who Faked Covid-19 Cards

Dr. Moore was indicted for destroying COVID-19 vaccines and falsely distributing saline shots to minors in exchange for cash payments. This scheme raised ethical concerns about parental choices.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: July 14-20

A Ghanian highlife legend and Pattie Gonia's environmental drag will ensure a sparkling atmosphere during a week of unique events at the Crystal Ballroom.
Music
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Plastic surgeon off the hook for alleged COVID fraud, injecting kids with saline

The group wasted 1,937 COVID-19 vaccine doses and created fraudulent immunization records between October 2021 and September 2022, netting nearly $97,000.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

What's showing at the drive-in theater? In South Florida, it's mostly memories

Drive-in theaters, once iconic, have largely vanished from the entertainment landscape, with notable closures like the Thunderbird Swap Shop in South Florida, operating since 1963.
Miami
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Resident doctors deserve real-terms pay rise after working through Covid, says BMA

We are still down compared to even the pandemic in 2020, Dr Emma Runswick, a resident doctor in Greater Manchester and deputy chair of the BMA council, stated. The reward for working to get the country through Covid has been a real-terms pay cut, which was not the treatment expected during the days when people lined the streets to clap for health workers.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says a new study | CBC News

The research found that 32.7 percent of Canadians were obese in 2023, marking an increase of about eight percentage points since 2009. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated this trend.
Canada news
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 years ago

Hidden in Plain View: Philanthropy, Mission Statements, and White Supremacy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

White supremacy is a pandemic. In this moment in time, the shared global narrative centers around COVID-19. But white supremacy is a more pernicious virus, permeating every strata of human life for at least the last 500 years.
Social justice
fromFortune
1 week ago

Pam Bondi dismisses charges against Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away $28,000 worth of Covid vaccines

Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so. He did not deserve the years in prison he was facing. It ends today.
US politics
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

A long-delayed sci-fi movie just got dumped on Hulu - now it's a hidden gem

Long Distance, a polished sci-fi survival thriller starring Anthony Ramos, was completely off my radar and unexpectedly popped up on Hulu after years on the shelf.
Film
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Why didn't I just hold her' - Ashling Murphy's boyfriend Ryan Casey reflects on couple's final moments together

Mr Casey expressed deep regret about complying with social distancing rules, wishing he could have embraced Ms Murphy just moments before her tragic death. He felt the moment was important, saying, "In the aftermath, I thought about it a lot. Why didn't I just say feck the restrictions, who cares. Why didn't I just hold her." He had wanted to see her and reached out but received no response for several hours, heightening his distress.
Relationships
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Bundestag establishes a new commission to investigate the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences, set to begin in September and report by mid-2027.
Germany news
#healthcare
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
France news

France's death rate at 'historically low' level

France experienced a historic low in mortality rates in 2023, primarily due to decreased COVID-19 related deaths.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Matt Hancock defended the decision to discharge patients into care homes during the Covid pandemic as the least worst solution available at the time.
fromPinstripe Alley
2 weeks ago
New York Mets

Five years ago, the Yankees drafted Austin Wells - and not much else

The 2020 MLB Draft was significantly impacted by the pandemic, resulting in only five rounds instead of the usual forty.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

PPE Medpro delivers final blow in DHSC trial, calling case 'buyer's remorse' and evidence 'non-existent'

"We gave them everything we had. They looked at it. They assessed it. They said, yes, that's all fine... The gowns are approved," Samek told the court, arguing that the government had knowingly signed off on PPE Medpro's offer during the Covid-19 procurement rush - only to regret it later amid public scrutiny and political fallout.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Oakland community pub Seawolf to close

Seawolf Public House in Oakland will close on July 19 after facing challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Monica Plazola expressed sadness over the decision.
Food & drink
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Petra Costa Wants Her Disturbing Documentary Portrait of Brazilian Evangelicals to 'Inspire Action Rather Than Paralysis'

"At the [Academy] nominee lunch, I met Brad Pitt, who would then become an executive producer of this film. And because of the recognition of 'The Edge of Democracy,' we were able to finance this film independently..."
Film
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Fianna Fail MEPs will not vote against EU president Von der Leyen in 'far-right' censure motion

The motion arises from her handling of the Covid pandemic, and contains a range of allegations relating to text messages between her and the head of the vaccine maker Pfizer.
EU data protection
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

COVID Vaccine Recommendations 2025: What Actual Experts Say You Should Do

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has maintained its position that annual COVID-19 vaccinations are crucial for both your personal health and that of the public.
Public health
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Italy arrests alleged Silk Typhoon COVID vaccine cyberspy

Xu is alleged to have been involved in China's espionage efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, tasked with spying on vaccine development at the University of Texas.
US politics
fromNews Center
2 weeks ago

Tracking Proteins That Help the COVID-19 Virus Replicate - News Center

SARS-CoV-2, like any virus, needs to enter the cell, start replicating its genome, and then start making all of the building blocks needed to make new progeny viruses, Hultquist said. For a lot of these processes, the virus uses our own cellular architecture, but we had an incomplete understanding of exactly which human proteins the virus was using for which stages of its replication cycle.
Science
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto art exhibit celebrates community space in vacant lot known as Bloordale Beach | CBC News

The exhibit features video and audio recordings and articles about the beach, beach ephemera, beach chairs and even beach balls, capturing the Bloordale Beach vibe.
Toronto
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

New Covid strain spreads across UK with unique symptom

A new strain of Covid known as Stratus has emerged in the UK, with two variants XFG and XFG.3, with symptoms including a hoarse voice.
UK news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (July 2025)

Pfizer's stock surged 8.24% over the past month, reducing its year-to-date loss to 5.02%, despite an 8.75% decline over the past year.
Healthcare
fromwww.bournemouthecho.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Cases of new 'Frankenstein' Covid strain 'rapidly' rising - what is known so far

The new COVID-19 variant known as Covid XFG or 'stratus' has become the most prevalent strain in the UK, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Man denies trying to incite armed pandemic uprising

Paul Martin, 60, allegedly attempted to incite an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic, amassing an arsenal of weapons including crossbows, knives, and a stun gun.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Von der Leyen's European Commission faces no-confidence vote DW 07/02/2025

"Right-wing Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea launched the motion of censure, criticizing von der Leyen for a lack of transparency regarding text messages exchanged with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic."
EU data protection
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Hilton CMO talks brand swagger, AI - and the pause that refreshed

Hilton transformed the COVID crisis into a moment of opportunity, recalibrating its brand positioning and focusing on technological advancements while honoring its foundational legacy.
E-Commerce
#matt-hancock
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?

North Korea has opened a large beach resort with capacity for 20,000, aiming to boost tourism, despite ongoing restrictions on foreign visitors.
Canada news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This neighborhood in Queens has a brilliant plan to turn a busy street into a park

The 34th Avenue Open Street, known as Paseo Park, emerged as a lifeline during the pandemic and is set to become a permanent fixture after over five years of success.
New York City
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