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Record Passengers As Airline Industry Recovers From Pandemic

Airlines should carry a record number of passengers next year as the sector puts the Covid-19 pandemic behind it, the industry's top trade association said Wednesday, although profitability remains a concern.

International Business Times

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says YOLO spenders aren't wrung out just yet: 'They're in pretty decent shape'

"The way consumers are spending money is leveling out. But all in all, in pretty decent shape."

Fortune

Cycling in London continues to rise, with 20% increase since pre-pandemic

6.3% more journeys bike bike occurred this year than in 2022, according to Transport for London

Cycling Weekly

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Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry: key points

The former PM is scheduled to be questioned for two days. Here is what happened at his first session at the inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Pixar’s top Disney Plus movies from the pandemic are getting a box office run

If you've always wanted to see Soul, Turning Red or Luca on the big screen, you'll get your chance in early 2024.

TechRadar

Boris Johnson and mystery of the 5,000 missing Whatsapps as he appears before Covid Inquiry

Former PM gives apology to those who had lost loved ones and suffered during the pandemic

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson: I wasn’t properly warned about seriousness of Covid

Ex-PM tells inquiry abusive messages between staff were inevitable passion of people ‘doing their best’ under great stress

The Guardian - UK

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Nicola Sturgeon reveals novel that 'gave her strength' when Covid struck

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed what novel she was reading at the start of the Covid pandemic that gave her “strength and…

The National (Scotland)

Holidaymakers are booking more and paying more, undeterred by wildfires and conflict in the Middle East

Exclusive: Average holidaymaker in 2024 will be paying one-third more than before the pandemic, but Euro finals in Germany will have ‘no impact’ on demand

The Independent UK

Former British PM Johnson admits mistakes but defends his record at Covid probe

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his handling of COVID-19 on Wednesday at a public inquiry into the pandemic, saying the government “got some things wrong” but did its best.

France 24

Watch live: Boris Johnson gives evidence to Covid inquiry as ex-prime minister faces two-day grilling

Watch live as Boris Johnson gives evidence to Britain’s Covid inquiry on Wednesday (6 December) as the former prime minister faces a grilling over the government’s response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

UK politics live: Robert Jenrick resigns over immigration policy – as it happened

Immigration minister quits saying small boats crisis doing ‘untold damage’ to the country

The Guardian - UK

Cycle journeys in London have increased by 20 per cent since Covid pandemic, figures show

Cycling now accounts for 4.5 per cent of all trips in London - up from 3.6 per cent in 2019.

Evening Standard

Hugo Keith: Here are some of the barrister’s key moments during the Covid inquiry

Here’s everything you need to know about Hugo Keith KC, the barrister who is quizzing Boris Johnson at the Covid-19 inquiry

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry – live: Ex-PM to face second day’s grilling amid anger from families

Comes after Mr Johnson’s apology to nation was interrupted by four protesters in hearing room

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson faces two-day grilling at Covid Inquiry

Former PM arrives at inquiry venue around 7am, three hours before hearing is due to begin

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry – live: Boris Johnson to be grilled over pandemic response today

Former prime minister to be questioned on UK’s late lockdown and is expected to apologise for government mistakes

Chicago Sun-Times

Salesforce shows off finishing touches on its Chicago space

The software giant had to reduce its space because of the pandemic, but has moved ahead with a design that heralds community involvement.

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Reason

Global Math and Reading Assessment Indicates Widespread Post-Pandemic Learning Loss

While U.S. math scores declined on the Program for International Student Assessment test, reading scores remained stable, bucking a global trend.

Cinemablend

Pixar Is Releasing Its Pandemic Era Movies In Theaters, And I Can't Wait To Finally See Soul On The Big Screen

Three Pixar films that were never released in U.S. theaters are finally being given the chance.

The Conversation

Low PISA math scores post-pandemic: Policies need to consider both academic excellence and equity

There will be a collective gasp as governments and policymakers reckon with drops in 15 year olds’ math skills in the wake of the pandemic, as captured by the OECD’s release of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results.

Fortune

Musk's not wrong: People really are less willing to work post-pandemic—and Covid handouts could be the cause

While Elon Musk has generally blamed the West’s unwillingness to work longer hours on workers’ sheer laziness, the Bank for International Settlements has blamed the phenomenon on COVID handouts.

The Conversation

COVID inquiry: how it works, and when we will know if it is successful

The COVID inquiry has already made plenty of headlines, revealing the inner workings of the government and its many personalities during the pandemic. But other than gripping television, what can we ultimately expect from this exercise?

Creative Bloq

4 ways product design has changed since the pandemic

Figma’s new report reveals the state of the industry today.

The Independent UK

Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds

A new study finds that students around the world suffered historic setbacks in reading during the pandemic and even deeper losses in math, with test score decreases so wide that the United States climbed in global rankings simply by falling behind less sharply

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