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Why has the Victoria state election campaign turned so ugly?

In a political landscape polarised by the pandemic, the campaign has been dogged by scandal, allegations of vote-rigging and even violence

The Guardian - AU

22m citizens apply for welfare

More than 22 million Thais have registered for state welfare cards, with many of them thought to be suffering from economic hardships caused by the pandemic, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.

Bangkok Post

Covid babies ‘still struggling with social skills’ – report

Children missed out on critical stages of their development during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

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‘Highly disturbing’ study finds mental health issues rising among young people

A sample of almost 13,000 young people across England who were in Year 11 in 2021 also found differences in the mental health of different genders.

The Independent UK

Sunshine Insurance Wins HKEX Approval for $1 Billion IPO

Share sale would be the first by an insurance company in the past five years as the industry faces challenges from the pandemic and restructuring

Caixin Global

Puttin' on the Ritz and improving well-being with older adults through virtual music theatre

Digital programming and virtual interactions, initially considered to be stop-gap measures during the first few waves of the pandemic, may now be an important part of supporting many people’s health and well-being — including the well-being of older adults.

The Conversation

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.

Los Angeles Times

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Edinburgh hospitals discharged 83 patients 'unlawfully' to care homes during pandemic

Edinburgh council said hospital staff were under "tremendous individual pressure" after an investigation found patients were discharged into care homes unlawfully.

Edinburgh Live

How Long? How Often? 10 Facts About Economic Recessions

Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.

Kiplinger

Number of people waiting more than a year for operation up to 400,000, Steve Barclay says

The Health Secretary claimed at Cabinet the pandemic had 'exacerbated pressures' on the NHS as Rishi Sunak said the country faced a 'challenging' winter

Daily Mirror

Why Baseball Hated Gambling for the Entire XXI Century and How Come It’s No Longer the Case

Sports betting has been flourishing in the U.S. after it was unbanned by the Supreme Court in May 2018. Boosted by the ongoing pandemic and the ever-increasing interest in gambling, it generates billions of dollars in revenues, with horse racing, ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Gathering again? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

After two years of a pandemic lull, more friends and families will be gathering again this Thanksgiving

The Independent UK

Primary school said to be 'good' before pandemic now 'inadequate'

Inspectors put school into special measures - but it is improving under interim headteacher

Manchester Evening News

Hard working Lanarkshire man gets career back on track thanks to government scheme

Joe Vincent benefited from the Fair Start Scotland programme having lost his job during the pandemic

Daily Record

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The Guardian - AU

Social cohesion under strain as equality, climate and inflation woes heighten Australians’ fears, research finds

Survey shows levels of national pride, belonging and a sense of social justice are lower now than before the Covid pandemic

The Conversation

Student loan cancellation got blocked. Now what? 3 questions answered

When the Biden administration announced in August 2022 that it was canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, it said the idea was to provide families with “breathing room as they prepare to start repaying loans after the economic crisis brought on by the pandemic.” But two…

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America shrugs off its twindemic

Americans are too COVID-fatigued to care.

The Independent UK

Dubai airport chief says passengers top pre-pandemic level

The CEO of Dubai International Airport says passenger numbers for the third quarter of 2022 have surpassed pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels

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How Made.com went from a pandemic-era business superstar to a failed company in just 18 months

Formed in 2011, Made.com offered affordable high-end furniture online with the ambition to one day rival Swedish furniture giant Ikea. Fast forward 11 years and the British brand, which excelled during the pandemic and was valued last year at £775 million, has collapsed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

IsDB Tackles Growth Challenges of Members with Seven-Item Plan

International financial institutions stand out in times of crises, such as recession and inflation the global economy is now facing. These problems emerged from disruptions in global supply chains as production declined after the coronavirus pandemic. Disruption in global supply chains and lowered production rates have caused international borrowing rates…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bacterial Infections the 'Second Leading Cause of Death Worldwide'

Bacterial infections are the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for one in eight of all deaths in 2019, the first global estimate of their lethality revealed on Tuesday. The massive new study, published in the Lancet journal, looked at deaths from 33 common bacterial pathogens and 11 types…

The Independent UK

WHO ranks world’s worst pathogens at risk of sparking pandemics

WHO to convene over 300 scientists to consider evidence of more than 25 virus families and bacteria

Reuters

South Korea warns of economic damage if truckers go on strike

South Korea's prime minister urged unionised truckers on Tuesday to scrap plans to go on strike this week to spare the economy what he called paralysis and irreversible damage, fuelling fears for the country's post-pandemic recovery.

The Guardian - US

The US struggle to pay for food: ‘No matter how well you budget, you will run out of something’

Why have some US states opted out of nearly $4bn in emergency funds that would have helped their poorest residents?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Beijing Sees Record Covid Cases as China Outbreak Spirals

China's capital Beijing posted a record number of new Covid cases on Tuesday, with the city hunkering down under a tightening chokehold of restrictions that have sent schools online, closed many restaurants and forced employees to work from home. More than 28,000 new infections were reported nationwide -- nearing the…

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