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Day by Michael Cunningham; The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez review – tales from the Covid era

Two New York novels – one a melodrama of familial tension, the other musings from an unlucky housesitter – investigate life during the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid in the first weeks of 2024. What's going on?

Silicon Valley executives have said the cuts are a result of pandemic overhiring and still-historically-high inflation. But others say something else may be behind the mass layoffs.

WEKU

Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that?

Silicon Valley executives have said the cuts are a result of pandemic over-hiring and still-historically high inflation. But others say something else may be behind the mass layoffs.

WEKU

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Live music to roar as local venues pin hopes on revival

Punters are being urged to support emerging artists at smaller venues as the live music industry continues its comeback from bruising pandemic-era lockdowns.

AAP

Brazil's Gol Airline Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Gol, the Brazilian airline carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Crackdown on Freedom Convoy Violated Canadians' Rights, Says Court

Opponents of pandemic restrictions had their day in court and won a victory for open dissent.

Reason

UK government wasted nearly £10bn on unused Covid PPE, figures show

Accounts reveal £9.9bn of the £13.6bn spent on PPE during pandemic has been written off

The Guardian - UK

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Humza Yousaf apologises to Covid inquiry over message handling

Scotland’s first minister also says ministerial group made time-sensitive decisions in pandemic that were not discussed in cabinet

The Guardian - UK

My big move: leaving Sydney for Glasgow, suddenly I was an old-school migrant again

A deadly pandemic was raging but what kept Candice Chung’s parents up at night was the terror she might not find enough Asian food

The Guardian - AU

Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a clown, UK Covid inquiry hears

Then first minister criticised PM’s ‘utter incompetence’ in WhatsApp exchange with chief of staff

The Guardian - UK

Almost a quarter of English children are obese at the end of primary school

Analysis of more than 1m children reveals ‘alarming’ effects of pandemic

The Guardian - UK

UK less prepared for pandemic than pre-Covid, former vaccine chief warns

Dr Clive Dix says all activities to prepare for next outbreak are ‘literally gone’ and vaccine manufacturers have been driven away

The Guardian - UK

Europe's Bike Industry Hits Bumps As Cycling Craze Cools

At a bicycle trade fair in Stuttgart, steep discounts on brand-new models hint at the turmoil roiling the industry now that a pandemic-fuelled cycling craze has faded.

International Business Times

Former premier Marshall signals political retirement

Another premier who led his state through the COVID-19 pandemic has called time on his political career.

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Pandemic puppy owners still struggling with their dogs’ behaviour, survey finds

Problems such as pulling on lead, clinginess or aggression were most prevalent among the pets studied

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“We Face A Tangible Threat”: Scientists Speak About “Zombie Viruses” That Could Spark Pandemic

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The Guardian - UK

Tell us about your pandemic dog and their behavioural problems

We would like to hear from owners who bought dogs during the Covid pandemic and have struggled with bad behaviour

The Hindu

Better use of technology needs free access

Motivation to use and learn new technology came during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Newcastle Herald

'Fitting honour': Researcher Nathan Bartlett named Newcastle Citizen of the Year

A chill down the spine thinking 'could this be the big one'.

The Guardian - UK

Arctic zombie viruses in Siberia could spark terrifying new pandemic, scientists warn

Threat of outbreak from microbes trapped in permafrost for millennia raised by increased Siberian shipping activity

The Guardian - AU

‘I couldn’t hide from it any more’: lockdowns drove Chantelle to the brink, and she wasn’t alone

Exclusive: Sydney University’s Alone Together study finds one-third of group of young adults had moderate to severe symptoms over the two years of lockdowns

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon says Covid inquiry does have pandemic messages from her device

Statement comes after inquiry heard all former first minister of Scotland’s WhatsApp messages from crisis were erased

WEKU

As Houthi attacks on ships escalate, experts look to COVID supply chain lessons

Shipping experts hope lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal disruption in 2021 and Somali pirate attacks more than a decade ago will mitigate widespread problems this time.