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The first lady will remain at a private residence in South Carolina and isolate from others for at least five days per CDC guidance.

WEKU

Tourism booster dose: Zoo records 50,000 footfall in three days

A record 24,000 tourists turned out on August 14; there were 13,000 visitors on August 15

The Hindu

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID

The first lady's positive COVID-19 test comes shortly after President Joe Biden experienced a multi-week spell with the coronavirus.

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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms.”

The Independent UK

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

President Joe Biden continues to test negative after recently recovering from the virus but will wear a mask indoors for 10 days as a precaution, the White House said.

Chicago Sun-Times

First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says

The first lady’s positive test comes just over one week after Mr Biden ended a week of isolation following a positive Covid test result

The Independent UK

‘COVID? What COVID?’ More and more people say they’ve returned to normal

PHILADELPHIA — It’s no secret that some people stopped taking precautions against COVID-19 ages ago. With infections now at a fairly low level, a growing number say their lives have returned to normal.

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The ‘crying CEO’ sacked two people then posted a weeping selfie on LinkedIn. No wonder the backlash was swift

People make fools of themselves on the internet every day. But Braden Wallake’s tear-stained post on the networking site was something special, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Cost-of-living crisis could have 'devastating' impact on attainment gap

THE cost-of-living crisis could have a “devastating” impact on Scotland’s attainment gap, according to a leading poverty charity ...

The National (Scotland)

COVID-19 | Accelerate coverage of precautionary dose, says Health Minister

States were also advised to expeditiously utilise Centre-sanctioned funds

The Hindu

After a long hiring boom a sign of a shift in direction

The rush to hire in post-Covid economy first phase may be playing itself out

Evening Standard

Future of pub in Kimberley that had licence revoked due to Covid breaches

There had also been public disorder

Nottingham Post

Why are gas prices still high despite oil getting cheaper – and what will happen next? Energy expert Q&A

While thermometers have been well into the red across the northern hemisphere, people are panicking about the cost of energy bills once winter starts to bite. According to the latest forecasts in the UK, the minimum price cap for households’ electricity and heating costs is set to more than double…

The Conversation

Western Trust eases Covid-19 restrictions for Altnagelvin, South West Acute and Omagh Hospital

The next review will take place next month

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The Independent UK

Covid-19 death registrations fall for first time in nearly two months

The drop follows six successive weekly increases.

Evening Standard

Voldemort effect of ‘Bazball’ only emphasises why England series with South Africa is a captivating prospect

There was a moment of levity as the dictaphones and cameras were arranged before South Africa head coach Mark Boucher’s pre-Test press conference.

ABC News

Crowds try to flee Shanghai Ikea store to avoid strict COVID-19 lockdown in China

Health authorities try to lock down customers at a Chinese Ikea store over an "abnormal" coronavirus test result as dozens of people flee.

AAP

COVID patrols left NSW refugees fearful

Compliance patrols by police and military left refugees and asylum seekers in fear during Sydney's COVID-19 lockdowns, an inquiry has been told.

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Saudi Agriculture Sector Grows 7.8%

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) stated that the Kingdom’s agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) rose 7.8% to SAR72.25 billion ($19.2 billion) in 2021, compared to SAR67.05 billion ($17.8 billion) a year earlier, recording the highest growth rate in five years. In a statement, the ministry indicated that…

Daily Record

West Lothian residents aged 65 and over in line for winter Covid-19 booster jab

Letters with appointment times are being sent out to residents shortly.

AAP

AFL sanctions five clubs for COVID breach

The AFL has hit five clubs with sanctions for breaching COVID protocols, with Sydney copping a $100,000 fine.

WEKU

Colleges ease COVID-19 restrictions as fall semester begins for millions of students

Requirements to test and mask and be vaccinated are becoming less common as colleges shift away from treating COVID-19 as an emergency.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss faces Rishi Sunak in leadership hustings after comments about British workers leaked – as it happened

Latest updates: leaked audio reveals favourite to be next PM said British workers lacked the ‘graft’ of their foreign rivals

Bangkok Post

Life insurance agents arrested for policy payment theft

Police have arrested three life insurance agents who embezzled 52 million baht from policy buyers, and 11 people who used fake Covid-19 test results to claim insurance payouts.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s ministerial meshuffle: why did he do it, what was happening and where to now?

Who else knew? What powers did Morrison exercise in the portfolios? And did he break any laws?

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