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U.S. women now live 6 years longer than men—and a lack of male-targeted mental health care might be to blame

The gap in life expectancy between women and men during the pandemic would have widened even further had there not been a rise in maternal deaths.

Fortune

WHO says we can 'write the final chapter in the story of TB.' How close are we?

The pandemic brought notable setbacks in the effort to eradicate tuberculosis, which is likely to regain its notorious title of deadliest infectious disease in 2023. But there are signs of progress.

WEKU

How we met: ‘I found him very intelligent – and not at all arrogant’

Harri, 34, and Vito, 35, met online during the pandemic and soon launched a business together. Although they live in different countries, they often meet up

The Guardian - UK

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Chinese corporate leaders worry a push to have babies could hurt gender equality: 'If someone has to sacrifice in the family, it’s always the woman'

The pandemic created two challenges for China: worsening gender equality while also deepening the country's demographic decline.

Fortune

First Minister vows 'robust defence' to Tory claims he misled Parliament

THE First Minister has promised a “robust defence” to Tory claims that he and Shona Robison misled Holyrood in a row over pandemic WhatsApp…

The National (Scotland)

Family’s relationship with mother crumbled due to care home rules, inquiry told

Kirstin Duncan blamed inconsistent Covid restrictions during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Germany's highest court annuls a decision to repurpose COVID relief funding for climate measures

Germany’s highest court has annulled a government decision to repurpose 60 billion euros ($65 billion) originally meant to cushion the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic for measures to help combat climate change and modernize the country

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Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership

Big public transit systems are warning of deep service cuts as they struggle to make up lost revenue from fewer riders. But in some places, ridership is growing as systems adapt to the new normal.

WEKU

Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, on track to beat 2019 pre-pandemic passenger figures

Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide

The Independent UK

How does beer production impact the American economy?

Despite pandemic challenges, US breweries — 98% of which have fewer than 100 employees — contribute more in tax revenue than wineries and employ tens of thousands of people.

USAFacts

Antibiotic-resistant infections rise in England but still below pre-Covid levels

Number of antibiotic prescriptions also up and officials warn against giving leftovers to friends and family

The Guardian - UK

People urged to treat antibiotics with respect as resistance rises post-pandemic

The number of patients with an antibiotic-resistance infection rose by 4% in 2022.

The Independent UK

What’s pushing inflation down? More goods, workers and housing

But many economists say a key reason why so many Americans hold a gloomy view of the economy is that prices — on items that they buy regularly — remain much higher than they were three years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Local expertise was ignored during Covid pandemic

Letter: The Conservative government’s dislike and distrust of local government has had dire consequences, says Liz Overstall

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India is nearing China as the U.S.'s largest source of international students, as enrolment comes close to pre-pandemic levels

The U.S. had 1.06 million international students enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year, an 11.5% increase and close to the 1.1 million recorded in 2019.

Newsroom.co.nz

Pandemic pets now left to their own devices

Covid lockdowns have left us with a legacy of unwanted and increasingly dangerous dogs

The Independent UK

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India

International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump with the help of a 35% jump in students coming from India

The Independent UK

Dubai Air Show opening as aviation soars following pandemic lockdowns, even as wars cloud horizon

The biennial Dubai Air Show is opening as airlines are poised to make major aircraft purchases after rebounding from the groundings of the coronavirus pandemic, even as Israel’s war withn Hamas clouds regional security

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The quiet inquiry

The NZ Royal Commission of Inquiry into how the nation handled the Covid-19 pandemic has already spoken to hundreds of people of all persuasions, but the work is definitely taking the hush-hush approach

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock to tell Covid inquiry he is being made scapegoat by No10 ‘to cover up failings’

The former health secretary’s allies believe he is being used as a ‘dead cat’, with witnesses so far criticising his ‘nuclear levels’ of overconfidence and painting him as a serial liar

Fortune

AMC Theatres posts best revenue and attendance since pandemic began as it closes money-losing locations and rakes in cash from 'Barbenheimer' bonanza

The mega movie theater chain has closed 156 locations since the start of the pandemic.

Fortune

These 4 lethal viruses could fuel the next pandemic, new research says. What they are—and how the world can prepare

The pathogens are expected to kill more than 15,000 annually by 2050—even if they don’t make an evolutionary leap that allows them to ravage the globe.

Evening Standard

Church of England attendance figures rise but still below pre-pandemic levels

Average weekly attendance was 654,000 people last year

The Independent UK

Church attendance figures rise but still below pre-pandemic levels

Average weekly attendance was 654,000 people last year,

Fortune

Cartier owner Richemont sales disappoint as economic pressures start to pinch even the rich

Luxury giants including Richemont and LVMH are seeing a slump in sales after a high-end spending boom during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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