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The UK’s food supply is more fragile than you might think – here’s why it should be a national priority

If you walked into a supermarket during a supply hiccup, storm, fuel protest, or even the early days of the COVID pandemic, you will remember the sight of empty shelves. For most people in the UK, these moments are surprising, even unsettling, precisely because they are rare. We are a…

The Conversation

‘Never seen anything like this’: alarm at memo from top US vaccine official

Vinay Prasad memo said at least 10 children had died from Covid vaccination – but offered scant evidence for claim

The Guardian - US

A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by current FDA vaccine chief

A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a scathing denunciation of an FDA memo to staff that made sweeping claims casting doubt on vaccine safety

The Independent UK

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FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to drastically change procedures for testing vaccine safety and approving vaccines, based on unproven claims that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines caused the death of at least 10 children.

The Conversation

How the internet became enshittified – and how we might be able to deshittify it

Remember when Twitter used to be good? I reckon it peaked somewhere around the first COVID lockdowns.

The Conversation

AI Isn't Just Replacing Workers. It Is Also Making College Degrees Less Valuable And Can Leave Recent Graduates With 'Long-Lasting Scars For Decades'

Artificial intelligence has been replacing workers, and that can make colleges less valuable. CNBC detailed in a video released on YouTube that covers how AI is impacting recent graduates and how it can affect the economy.

Benzinga

'Desperate' Ariana Grande Apparently Weighs Scrapping 2026 Tour After Troubling Health Scare

Ariana Grande's positive COVID diagnosis and visibly frail appearance have intensified speculation she may scrap her 2026 'Eternal Sunshine Tour'.

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Planning for any future pandemic must include impact on economy – Diane Dodds

The former Stormont economy minister made the comments to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Evening Standard

Why Science Lost Its Way

Author Matt Ridley examines how science became centralized and dogmatic, why public trust collapsed during COVID, and how open dissent is essential to restoring credibility.

Reason

Thames Water talks over rescue plan ongoing as bill hikes drive revenues higher

The struggling supplier said customer complaints soared by three-quarters to 55,158 in its first half after it hiked bills substantially in April.

Evening Standard

Covid Inquiry costs UK taxpayers £100million in Government responses alone

More than half of the figure has been spent on legal fees, including bringing in external lawyers

Evening Standard

Government has spent more than £100m so far responding to Covid inquiry

Transparency data from the Cabinet Office shows the staff and legal costs involved.

Evening Standard

From vaccines to gender: How Christian 'momfluencers' are reshaping the American right

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many American mothers lost faith in the institutions that once shaped their lives

The Independent UK

‘We’re not going anywhere’: how unionization ‘whirlwind’ set stage for historic Starbucks strike

Four years after workers at a Starbucks store in upstate New York became the first to unionize, hundreds of outlets followed – defying intense resistance from the coffee chain. What happened next?

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ABC boss denies host an ‘activist’ after criticism from Nampijinpa Price – as it happened

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The Conversation

What does it mean if I get flu after the jab? Do COVID boosters increase the risk of side-effects? Key flu vaccine questions answered

The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you may have.

The Independent UK

Wayne Lineker facing months of rehab after being diagnosed with chronic pneumonia

Wayne Lineker, owner of Ibiza’s O Beach club and brother of Gary Lineker, has been hospitalised in intensive care with "extremely dangerous" pneumonia. He initially suspected Covid-19 or a heart attack after falling ill on a flight, but was diagnosed with chronic pneumonia after being admitted to hospital. Lineker spent…

International Business Times UK

FDA Vaccine Chief Claims COVID Shots Linked to 'At Least 10' Child Deaths but Offers No Data

US FDA's vaccine director Dr. Vinay Prasad wrote a memo to their staff that claimed multiple child deaths were related to COVID-19 vaccines without data to back it up.

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Benzinga

FDA's Prasad Cites Alleged Child COVID Shot Deaths in Push for Stricter Rules

The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator is pushing new limits on how vaccines win approval. The tougher standards could cloud prospects for vaccine makers and rattle investors in major healthcare and biotech names.

The Guardian - US

Experts say strict new FDA protocol for vaccine approval is ‘dangerous and irresponsible’

Lead FDA vaccine regulator announced new approval process after claiming Covid vaccine had killed 10 children

Axios

Top FDA official threatens to crack down on vaccine approvals

The internal memo comes after an internal agency review linked COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of 10 children.

The Independent UK

FDA to introduce new Covid-19 vaccine protocol after report claims shots killed 10 children

The FDA will also review its guidance for annual flu shots, according to a memo

Benzinga

'Zoom Rooms Are More Than Just An Ikea Desk and Chair' — How Virtual Meetings Are Shaping Home Design

Six years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how and where Americans work, Zoom rooms are among the most sought-after amenities for homebuyers who are prioritizing dedicated professional spaces for virtual communication, according to the New York Post.

The Conversation

What five years of evidence on hybrid working tells us about the future of employment

The COVID pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid working practices across the world. It also provided evidence that these approaches could work for a wide variety of jobs.

International Business Times UK

The Next Pandemic? Bird Flu 'H5' Seen As Bigger Threat Than Covid-19

Experts warn the H5 bird flu strain could spark a pandemic more severe than Covid-19 as global surveillance intensifies amid rising concerns. Find out what happened.

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