New Covid-19 variant detected: What is XEC and does it pose a threat this winter?
A new Covid-19 variant named XEC is spreading rapidly in Europe and beyond.
The variant poses a risk of increase in Covid-19 cases in the upcoming months.
India's hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?
India had nearly 1.2 million excess deaths in 2020, with the life expectancy of Muslims dropping the most by over five years.
The FLiRT subvariants are rising: How bad will a California summer COVID wave get?
COVID variants like FLiRT are more contagious, causing potential summer case spike; emphasizes need for ongoing vigilance despite vaccination efforts.
New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality
Amid record low hospitalizations, new COVID variants remind people the virus is still evolving, requiring continued vigilance.
A new Covid variant FLiRT has arrived in Ireland - how worried should we be?
The new Covid variant FLiRT is rapidly spreading in Ireland, accounting for a significant portion of cases, raising concerns of a potential summer surge.
Ciara Kelly: I want a Covid-19 inquiry that doesn't just count the number of deaths but gets to the heart of how lockdowns permanently damaged society
Addressing anti-social behavior requires understanding broader societal changes post-pandemic, not just policing issues.
New Covid-19 variant detected: What is XEC and does it pose a threat this winter?
A new Covid-19 variant named XEC is spreading rapidly in Europe and beyond.
The variant poses a risk of increase in Covid-19 cases in the upcoming months.
India's hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?
India had nearly 1.2 million excess deaths in 2020, with the life expectancy of Muslims dropping the most by over five years.
The FLiRT subvariants are rising: How bad will a California summer COVID wave get?
COVID variants like FLiRT are more contagious, causing potential summer case spike; emphasizes need for ongoing vigilance despite vaccination efforts.
New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality
Amid record low hospitalizations, new COVID variants remind people the virus is still evolving, requiring continued vigilance.
A new Covid variant FLiRT has arrived in Ireland - how worried should we be?
The new Covid variant FLiRT is rapidly spreading in Ireland, accounting for a significant portion of cases, raising concerns of a potential summer surge.
Ciara Kelly: I want a Covid-19 inquiry that doesn't just count the number of deaths but gets to the heart of how lockdowns permanently damaged society
Addressing anti-social behavior requires understanding broader societal changes post-pandemic, not just policing issues.
I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
The Australian government's ban on social media access until age 16 lacks necessary public discourse and may disconnect teenagers from valuable connections.
MGM+ Just Quietly Released the Best Post-Apocalyptic Epic of 2024
Earth Abides explores the complexities of humanity's resilience and connection in a post-apocalyptic world shaped by a virus outbreak.
The Big Football Quiz of 2020: Can you answer 20 questions correctly?
2020 was marked by a pandemic that disrupted football, yet it remained a tumultuous and memorable year for the sport.
Gun violence impact is widespread, with approximately 47 million Americans now living near a recent gun homicide, showcasing a significant increase since before the pandemic.
Church outdoors? One San Jose pastor says it spreads the word
Church services have transformed due to the pandemic, with many pastors adopting technology and outdoor gatherings to keep their congregations engaged.
Star Wars-Themed J. Wakefield Announces Closure
J. Wakefield Brewing, a beloved Star Wars-themed brewery known for its Florida weisse-style beers, is closing in Fall due to challenges navigating the changing neighborhood and impacts of the global pandemic.
The hunt for a great third place - High Country News
The bar and arcade became a vital third place for social connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community spaces in everyday life.
This Is How Close We Live to Gun Violence
Gun violence impact is widespread, with approximately 47 million Americans now living near a recent gun homicide, showcasing a significant increase since before the pandemic.
Church outdoors? One San Jose pastor says it spreads the word
Church services have transformed due to the pandemic, with many pastors adopting technology and outdoor gatherings to keep their congregations engaged.
Star Wars-Themed J. Wakefield Announces Closure
J. Wakefield Brewing, a beloved Star Wars-themed brewery known for its Florida weisse-style beers, is closing in Fall due to challenges navigating the changing neighborhood and impacts of the global pandemic.
The hunt for a great third place - High Country News
The bar and arcade became a vital third place for social connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community spaces in everyday life.
How Jenny Scheinman's Humboldt roots influenced new music
Jenny Scheinman explores her place in nature through evocative music inspired by her childhood and the pandemic in her album "All Species Parade."
Jamie xx: "The New Record Feels Like This Current Moment to Me"
Jamie xx's new album explores the significance of nightlife through emotional depth and reflections on joy and introspection.
No F**king Good in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
No F**king Good formed during the pandemic in rehab, symbolizing resilience and creativity in tough times.
Tim Heidecker on New Album Slipping Away, Ironic Humor, and A24's Y2K: Podcast
Tim Heidecker's new album 'Slipping Away' showcases his personal and musical evolution, emphasizing sincerity over irony.
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.
Rocker Mary Timony is untamed
Music as a constant through life's upheavals
Metaphors of returning to the earth and solitude
How Jenny Scheinman's Humboldt roots influenced new music
Jenny Scheinman explores her place in nature through evocative music inspired by her childhood and the pandemic in her album "All Species Parade."
Jamie xx: "The New Record Feels Like This Current Moment to Me"
Jamie xx's new album explores the significance of nightlife through emotional depth and reflections on joy and introspection.
No F**king Good in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
No F**king Good formed during the pandemic in rehab, symbolizing resilience and creativity in tough times.
Tim Heidecker on New Album Slipping Away, Ironic Humor, and A24's Y2K: Podcast
Tim Heidecker's new album 'Slipping Away' showcases his personal and musical evolution, emphasizing sincerity over irony.
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.
Fall Arts Guide 2024: Your Portland Guide to Cool Shows, Art News, and a Dog With a Tiny Backpack!
Art helps us process complex realities in a post-pandemic world, providing emotional support amidst ongoing societal and political challenges.
Christoph Florin merges analogue and digital worlds through window views in browser windows
Christoph and Florin Schmidt's art duo creatively reflects on themes of isolation and societal issues through their recent series, Window Views, inspired by pandemic lockdowns.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Madeleine Bialke Takes "The Long View" in New Exhibition in Northern Minnesota
The pandemic has led to a revival in reconsidering and appreciating landscapes for their beauty and calm.
What Cartoonists Saw in Isolation: A Portrait of the Pandemic
Art can build community and capture the emotional reality of societal events.
Fall Arts Guide 2024: Your Portland Guide to Cool Shows, Art News, and a Dog With a Tiny Backpack!
Art helps us process complex realities in a post-pandemic world, providing emotional support amidst ongoing societal and political challenges.
Christoph Florin merges analogue and digital worlds through window views in browser windows
Christoph and Florin Schmidt's art duo creatively reflects on themes of isolation and societal issues through their recent series, Window Views, inspired by pandemic lockdowns.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Madeleine Bialke Takes "The Long View" in New Exhibition in Northern Minnesota
The pandemic has led to a revival in reconsidering and appreciating landscapes for their beauty and calm.
What Cartoonists Saw in Isolation: A Portrait of the Pandemic
Art can build community and capture the emotional reality of societal events.
Tenant Dispute Involving Onetime Calvin Klein Boytoy In Santa Rosa Leads to Drug Conviction, Lawsuit Over Property
Nick Gruber, Calvin Klein's ex-boyfriend, faced legal troubles as a problem tenant while living with a gay couple during the pandemic.
Gruber's history included multiple arrests, leading to a prison sentence and complicated his living situation.
People are panic-buying toilet paper because of the port strike
Toilet paper shortages caused by panic buying, not supply chain issues; over 90% produced domestically.
Stephen and Evie Colbert offer a cookbook that's also a window on their lives
Stephen and Evie Colbert's collaborative cookbook emerged while working together during the pandemic, blending family recipes and personal stories.
Why the ancient power of the Dao De Jing is more important than ever
The pandemic shattered the author's faith in humanity's ability to unite against adversity, highlighting divisive political behavior during crises.
18 terrible things that happened on Friday the 13th
Superstitions can be challenged by significant historical events that occurred on specific dates, highlighting a mix of tragedy, violence, and miraculous survival.
Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads between cows, cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns of adaptation and possible pandemic in humans.
Bird Flu Is Quietly Getting Scarier
H5N1 virus in Missouri indicates potential for human-to-human transmission, raising pandemic concerns.
Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads between cows, cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns of adaptation and possible pandemic in humans.
Bird Flu Is Quietly Getting Scarier
H5N1 virus in Missouri indicates potential for human-to-human transmission, raising pandemic concerns.
She Wrote a Sci-Fi Classic That Seemed to Predict the Pandemic. Now She Sees What She Got Wrong.
Emily St. John Mandel's 'Station Eleven' has profoundly impacted readers and critics since its release, blending hope and violence in a post-apocalyptic narrative.
These images of a Dacia 1300 in NYC will never be repeated
The 1977 Dacia 1300's photoshoot in an empty New York vividly captures a unique moment in history during the 2020 pandemic.
Trade My Spin is building a business around used Peloton equipment | TechCrunch
Peloton's roller-coaster journey reflects the highs and lows of the tech industry, with a surge during the pandemic and subsequent challenges.
I don't do much reading in book clubs there are too many interesting strangers to meet | Alison Edwards
Offline Club started device-free gatherings in Amsterdam to rekindle human connection amid the digital age boom.
Book clubs have surged in popularity since the pandemic, serving as a safe haven and cultural enrichment hub for many individuals.
Stop Panicking about Your Kid's Screen Time | The Walrus
During the pandemic, increased screen time led to surprising educational outcomes for children, challenging traditional views on technology use.
The Last Thing America Needs Right Now Is Bird Flu
The current strain of bird flu, H5N1, has become a 'super virus' in its spread among animals and poses a potential risk of a human pandemic.
As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna's mRNA H5 vaccine
The US government is considering funding late-stage trials for Moderna's mRNA pandemic bird flu vaccine to bolster its pandemic jab stockpile.
Why has bird flu in the US spread to cows and what's the risk for humans?
The article highlights the concern of a potential global spread of bird flu from animals to humans.
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too
Farmworkers and researchers question why the U.S. government does not offer bird flu vaccination like Finland for those handling dairy cattle.
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.
Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn
The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure.
The Last Thing America Needs Right Now Is Bird Flu
The current strain of bird flu, H5N1, has become a 'super virus' in its spread among animals and poses a potential risk of a human pandemic.
As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna's mRNA H5 vaccine
The US government is considering funding late-stage trials for Moderna's mRNA pandemic bird flu vaccine to bolster its pandemic jab stockpile.
Why has bird flu in the US spread to cows and what's the risk for humans?
The article highlights the concern of a potential global spread of bird flu from animals to humans.
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too
Farmworkers and researchers question why the U.S. government does not offer bird flu vaccination like Finland for those handling dairy cattle.
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.
Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn
The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure.
The Fortress': A Norwegian Export About the Danger of Closed Borders
The show 'The Fortress' explores themes of pandemic, isolationism, and government corruption, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation to solve world issues.
Man killed after interrupting suspected catalytic converter thieves in downtown L.A.
Theft of catalytic converters is a lucrative crime due to valuable metals. Legal measures are being taken to combat this growing criminal trend.
Don Lemon Says Vaccine Requirements Didn't Cost People Their Jobs Because 'Everyone Was Working From Home'
Don Lemon made controversial comments on the Full Send Podcast regarding the pandemic and vaccines.
Me & My Employer: Priorities can change quickly in fast-paced working environment at TikTok
TikTok focuses on entertainment, witnessed increased user activity during the pandemic.
The best adverts of the 2020s (so far)
The 2020s witnessed challenges with lockdowns, pandemic, and economic issues, but some exceptional ads like Emily Crisps' shone amid the chaos.
Car insurance prices have risen sharply due to various factors, impacting inflation rates and potentially keeping interest rates higher.
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.
Why Is Car Insurance So Expensive?
Car insurance prices have risen sharply due to various factors, impacting inflation rates and potentially keeping interest rates higher.
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.
School hopes to reverse Gen Z's bad habits with 12-hour days: 'Complete tragedy of our youth'
Employers favoring older workers over recent college graduates post-pandemic.
Schools aiming to bridge the gap caused by remote learning with 12-hour school days.
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.
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.
School hopes to reverse Gen Z's bad habits with 12-hour days: 'Complete tragedy of our youth'
Employers favoring older workers over recent college graduates post-pandemic.
Schools aiming to bridge the gap caused by remote learning with 12-hour school days.
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.
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.