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Rental prices outside London fall for first time since pandemic, data shows
Average advertised cost of properties beyond the UK capital drop 0.2% in the fourth quarter, according to RightmoveFinancial Times - 2d -
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.CBS News - 3d -
CIA shifts theory on COVID origin: Reports
The Central Intelligence Agency said COVID-19 likely originated from a lab leak in China in a Saturday statement, pivoting from a previously neutral stance just a few days after Director John ...The Hill - 4d -
Twilio shares pop 20% for biggest gain since Covid pandemic on growth forecast
Twilio shares had their sharpest rally since 2020 on Friday after the company issued an uplifting forecast for the coming years at an investor event.CNBC - 6d -
UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace since 2009 bar the pandemic
S&P’s results add to gloom about economy as employment levels fallFinancial Times - 6d -
Store closures hit highest level since pandemic — see who is shutting down the most locations
Store closures in the U.S. last year hit the highest level since the pandemic — and even more locations are expected to shutter this year, as shoppers’ dollars increasingly go to a few industry ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Store closures hit highest level since pandemic — see who is shutting down the most locations
The trend reflects the divide between retailers gaining market share, such as Walmart, and those that have lost ground or filed for bankruptcy, like Big Lots.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Child deaths in England rising above pre-pandemic levels, study finds
Number surges after temporary decline during lockdowns, with rate higher for children from non-white backgrounds. Child deaths in England have risen to new levels after a temporary fall during the ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
College enrollment now higher than pre-pandemic levels
College enrollment numbers are higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time in five years. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released a report Thursday showing ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump promises to reinstate service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine
During his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump said he would reinstate military service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine and spoke about plans to change military training goals ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails. Conditions similar to Covid lockdowns should be imposed on ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts
In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic
Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine. Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
‘We think of the body as a map’: a new approach to deciphering long Covid
People with post-infectious diseases sometimes struggle to communicate the debilitating impact of their conditions. But a new technique can help them explain visually. Post-infectious diseases such ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines
RFK Jr. petitioned the FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
What to know about 'quad-demic' of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus
The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is what you need to know.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Treasury Says Pandemic Spending Saved Jobs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration’s stimulus checks reduced major downside risks.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on
People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemicABC News - Jan. 15 -
British Airways owner’s transatlantic focus lifts shares to post-pandemic highs
Airline group doubles down on premium business between Europe and USFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Moderna’s stock tumbles to post-COVID lows after revenue outlook disappoints
Moderna’s stock tumbles after a disappointing outlook for revenue and the need to accelerate its cost-cutting plan.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office
Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
How to Protect Yourself from Norovirus, COVID-19, Flu and RSV
If you want to avoid seasonal sickness or treat it, here are some tips.Inc. - Jan. 11 -
Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says
More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absenceFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation
Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Used vehicle prices expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after pandemic volatility
Used vehicle prices are expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after swinging wildly for several years before starting to calm down in 2024.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Used vehicle prices expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after pandemic volatility
Cox Automotive expects wholesale prices on its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index will end this year 1.4% higher than in December 2024.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fed, DOGE and more in an exit interview on CNBC's "Money Movers."CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Quits sink to lowest level since the height of the pandemic
The number of people quitting their jobs fell in November to the lowest level since the height of the pandemic as the number of job openings popped to its highest level since May — both signs of a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research
A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection. Administration of Paxlovid ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake
Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Are we ready for another pandemic?
After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled. Five years ago, the world was hearing the first reports ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
