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TV Newsance 313: What happened to India’s No. 1 China hater?

This week on TV Newsance, we look at Palki Sharma’s changing views on China. From calling Covid the “Wuhan Virus” and predicting China’s collapse, to praising Chinese robots and museums at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit – what happened to India’s “China basher No. 1”?

Newslaundry

‘Inhaling the microplastics’: what is in British children’s school uniforms?

Parents question if synthetic fabrics, one of the most significant environmental pollutants, are suitable for children

The Guardian - UK

‘People are going to die in mass numbers’: Democrat warns of mass death if there’s another COVID as RFK Jr. can’t say if vaccines work

We're about as ready for the next pandemic as a chocolate teapot, apparently.

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How schools are helping girls address the post-pandemic STEM gender gap

Girls were edging closer to boys when it came to Math. Then the pandemic hit. Now schools are fixing the ‘bad patterns’ to bridge the gap

The Independent UK

The Anti-Lockdown Imposters of the New Right

Today’s MAGA intellectuals rail against COVID restrictions, but in 2020 many cheered them on—or demanded even harsher crackdowns.

Reason

For some, a COVID-19 vaccine means jumping through hoops or hitting the road

The debut of updated COVID-19 vaccines has gotten off to a clunky start in many states

The Independent UK

Shots Fired! After RFK Jr.'s Senate Grilling, Will Pfizer, Moderna Survive The Battle In D.C.?

It's unprecedented times for the Covid vaccine market, experts say. And Pfizer and Moderna remain under significant pressure.

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RFK Jr’s anti-science agenda will be catastrophic for the United States

The CDC – the federal agency in charge of protecting the health of Americans – is in shambles. And that is all thanks to one man

The Guardian - US

Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership - health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long considered the nation’s – if not the world’s – premier public health organization, is mired in a crisis that not only threatens Americans’ health but also its very survival as a leading public health institution.

The Conversation

RFK Jr says Trump deserves Nobel Prize for COVID vaccine, also says vaccine killed more people than COVID

Makes sense if he's a big fan of mass death!

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Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

Al Jazeera

Fast fashion’s quick decline: Asos and Boohoo have that post-Covid feeling

Once worth £5bn, Asos dropped out of the FTSE 250 this week and other brands face sharp competition in a tough market

The Guardian - UK

Robert F. Kennedy Took Fire From Both Republicans And Democrats Over Vaccine Overhauls: GOP Senators Defend Trump's Operation Warp Speed

Secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced bipartisan backlash during a combative Senate hearing on Thursday, as both Republicans and Democrats criticized his controversial vaccine policies and the abrupt firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.

Benzinga

Girls fell behind boys in math during the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground

Efforts to close the gender gap in STEM education are gaining momentum after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

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What is prepping – and how does it work in Australia?

Speculation swirls about fugitive accused double murderer Dezi Freeman’s potential ties to prepper groups and possible doomsday beliefs. There are even questions over whether he’s hiding in a home-made underground bunker.

The Independent UK

Photos from a fiery 3-hour Senate hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced pointed bipartisan questioning during a contentious three-hour Senate hearing Thursday addressing his efforts to pull back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and the turmoil he has created at federal health agencies.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by RFK Jr. during Senate hearing

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Evening Standard

Ombudsman criticises Irish State’s response to missing child, feared dead

Ireland’s Children’s Ombudsman is “deeply concerned” about the Government’s response to the disappearance of a boy from North Dublin who is now presum

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The Independent UK

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing before Senate lawmakers

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approvals and other priorities at a contentious three-hour Senate hearing

The Conversation

Long Story Short: an appealing but unsuccessful animated fantasy of memory and liberalism

Long Story Short is the latest animated series from Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the talented showrunner who is best known for his early Netflix hit BoJack Horseman. As fans of his previous work will know, Bob-Waksberg’s sensibility seems to come through an eclectic mix of absurdist humour and raw, emotional realism.

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“You Put It Up There”: 88 Times Patients Tried To Fool Doctors With Ridiculous Lies

In many places of the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the way people view health care. In the United States, for example, a nationwide survey led by Northeastern University found that public trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted, going from 71.5% in April 2020 to an abysmal 40.1% in…

Latin Times

Mexican Man Reportedly Dies In Arizona Facility, ICE Yet To Disclose Cause Of Death

A Mexican man reportedly died under ICE custody at a detention center in Arizona. While ICE has not disclosed the cause, a website raising funds following the death claims it was likely a result of complications from Covid-19

Roll Call

Kennedy defends CDC shake-up, accusing medical experts of lies - Roll Call

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was unrepentant at a Senate hearing Thursday when pressed on his recent actions on vaccines.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘The judge in this case will be HMRC’: Readers react as Angela Rayner admits tax mistake

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is divided over the deputy prime minister’s tax error. While some have insisted she knew what she was doing and should resign, others have defended her for relying on professional advice and correcting the mistake

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8 Unexpected Remote Work Scams That Appear Legit (But Aren’t)

Working from home offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of work-from-home jobs has continued to grow. In 2023, about 13.8% of U.S. workers typically worked from home, according to Census.gov. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also found that in August 2023, roughly 19.5% of workers teleworked.…

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