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Behind the Election Anger May Be Something Else: Lingering Covid Grief
In the first election after the pandemic, Americans are heading to the polls full of emotions.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
An Idaho Health Department Is Barred from Offering Covid Shots
Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement
Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy. Donald Trump will be propelled to the White House for a second term amid concerns ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Tim Dowling: two of my sons are home – and have brought Covid with them
Sitting at my kitchen table, waiting to be fed and watered, enjoying the pets, no housework. I wouldn’t mind being ill myself. It’s been a year since the last of my three sons moved out, leaving ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Many more seniors are getting COVID shots this year, CDC reports
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Watch live: House COVID panel looks into preparations for future pandemics
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee's COVID-19 panel is holding its final hearing Thursday, focusing on ways to prepare for a future pandemic. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Brad Wenstrup ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Greene: 'Pretty sure' Trump's AG will prosecute COVID 'crimes'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “pretty sure” the next attorney general would prosecute people for “crimes against humanity” committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Preparing for ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic
Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to resume operations that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Swann denies blanket do-not-resuscitate order during Covid
The Covid inquiry is currently considering the impact on healthcare systems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Most say they probably won't get updated COVID vaccine: Survey
Most Americans in a new poll said they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. The Pew Research Center survey found that 60 percent said they are “probably not” going to “get an updated ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
The IRS refuses COVID claims, leaving small businesses in limbo
The IRS has delayed processing of properly submitted ERTC claims, leaving small businesses in the dark and owed over $100 billion, while the Biden administration has not addressed the wider issue ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Vaccination rates for flu and Covid are low this season, CDC says
Vaccination rates for Covid and the flu are low for adults in the U.S. so far this season, according to a new CDC report.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Covid lockdown sceptic is frontrunner to lead Trump health agency
Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH would be the latest ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr to take a role overseeing US healthcareBusiness - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
Covid lockdown sceptic is frontrunner to lead Trump health agency
Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH would be the latest ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr to take a role overseeing US healthcareWorld - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
Airbus delivers first extra-long-range Airbus A321 as smaller jets fly farther
The new narrow-body Airbus 321XLR replaces older aircraft like Boeing 757s.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Ruud’s reds thrash Leicester and Spurs surprise City – Football Weekly Extra podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Lucy Ward and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to round up the League Cup and look ahead to this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. Rate, review, share on ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?
“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Which move is better when down 1 late? Kick the extra point or go for 2?
Whenever a team is trailing by seven points late in an NFL game and driving, the talk quickly turns to whether it will go for 2 and the win if it happens to score a touchdownSports - ABC News - November 6 -
Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Bears' Matt Eberflus defends not running extra play prior to blocked FG despite this insane Cairo Santos stat
Santos has never missed a kick inside of 40 yards with the BearsSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Harry Wilson: ‘With Bale retiring last year I definitely feel that extra responsibility’
Fulham’s attacking midfielder on Bellamy’s Wales revolution, Wrexham’s takeover and the buzz of scoring in the Premier League. For Harry Wilson in recent weeks the venue may have varied but the end ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Transit workers who lost jobs when they didn't get Covid vaccines are awarded $1M
Six former employees for the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency who lost their jobs when they did not get Covid vaccines for religious reasons have been awarded more than $1 million each, according to ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19
BP’s profits were hit by lower oil prices and a slump in its refining margins, caused by a slowdown in demand for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasolineBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
A local LGBTQ+ nightclub was denied COVID-19 aid. Its owner is fighting back
Club Cobra, a Latin LGBTQ+ nightclub in North Hollywood, is among several businesses fighting for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
Pfizer tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year guidance as Covid products help sales
It is a critical quarterly report for Pfizer, which is grappling with activist pressure from Starboard Value.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar
Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute
House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
House panel refers Andrew Cuomo for criminal prosecution over alleged 'false statements' on Covid report
House Republicans sent a criminal referral of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alleging he made “criminally false statements” during closed-door testimony.Politics - NBC News - October 31