Pandemics

Saks Global, home to iconic US luxury stores, files for bankruptcy Cyprus Mail14:31Saks Global

Department store Saks collapses as fears of store closures mount - and shoppers scramble for up … MailOnline13:50Saks Global

Ontarians haven't cut back on alcohol since pandemic, survey suggests Ottawa Sun15:10Canada Ontario

Poor mental health, harmful alcohol use persists post-pandemic: report Global News22:19Canada Ontario

International tourist arrivals climb +4% in 2025 as travel returns to pre-pandemic growth path The Moodie Report15:36Travel Industry UN Retail

Goa saw 1 crore tourists in 2025, but foreign arrivals below pre-Covid levels The Times of India20:26Travel Industry UN Retail

Chicago Study: High School Attendance Makes A big Difference Block Club Chicago18:01Illinois Schools Chicago Illinois

How CPS schools can battle post-COVID absenteeism: UChicago study ABC7 / WLS-TV23:35Illinois Schools Chicago Illinois

'submitted false applications to obtain Covid-19 relief money': Indian-origin US businessman… The Times of India11:43Chicago Coronavirus Illinois Business Money Laundering

There was so much fraud on COVID loans, the feds trained an anti-fraud AI on the applications The Register17:56Covid AI IT

Hearing wrap up: Congress must enact solutions to detect and prevent fraud in federal programs, protect taxpayer dollars House Committee on Oversight and Reform20:48Covid AI IT

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes docs for vax exemptions Medpage Today15:49Robert F. Kennedy Jr Covid Germany

Germany rejects ‘baseless’ Covid claims by US health chief Macau Business14:35Robert F. Kennedy Jr Covid Germany

Islamic countries set to further weaken as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy Salaam Gateway10:35North America Oil & Gas World Economic News

Prison-Made product sales recoup in Japan after pandemic, driven by online promotion Bernama03:29Japan

Prison-made product sales recoup after pandemic, driven by online promotion Japan Today20:52Japan

UK’s smallest and mightiest firms offered fresh support to scale Bristol Live16:14UK Economy Economy World Economic News

US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since the pandemic Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:18UK Economy Economy World Economic News

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In the last hour

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In the last 2 hours

U.S. labor market sees weakest growth levels since pandemic: Economic pressures, AI, and… Cryptopolitan18:57

Gov. Phil Scott proposes $9.4B budget that seeks to wean Vermont off pandemic-era spending Vermont Public Radio18:48

In the last 6 hours

International tourist arrivals climb +4% in 2025 as travel returns to pre-pandemic growth path The Moodie Report15:36

‘Dubai is the dream’: Ice cream van man to the stars eyes next big move KentOnline15:29

Ireland’s vanishing families Catholic Herald15:09

Real Estate and Housing Market Outlook | Benjamin Keys Knowledge at Wharton15:06

Oregon’s population growth holds slow and steady as leaders look for economic wins Jefferson Public Radio14:37

Plans lodged to transform former Hoyland club into supported living apartments Sheffield Star14:29

Here Are 3 Staffing Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Challenges Zacks14:24

In the last 8 hours

UK universal credit claimants rise by more than a million in 2025 London South East13:16

mRNA helped end the pandemic. Now it shows promise against skin cancer. The Washington Post13:13

Government says there will be 'rebalancing' in April as 1m more claim UC Devon Live13:08

The divorce between the U.S. and WHO is final this week. Or is it? NPR12:42

Earlier today

IPS posts greatest enrollment decline since pandemic, while enrollment also dips at charters Chalkbeat12:01

Linked Stories About Connection at the End of the World BOOK RIOT12:01

‘An evolving era of play’: UK toy sales rise for first time since pandemic Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:32

EUR: High European saving rates weigh on consumption – NOMURA FXstreet10:58

HalalBooking reports high of $12 million sales in June as COVID-weary travelers plan summer escapes Salaam Gateway10:47

Buying 5,000 BT shares generates passive income of… Motley Fool (UK)10:44

Islamic countries set to further weaken as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy Salaam Gateway10:35

Beyond meat: Brazil halal seeks export diversification amid uncertain markets Salaam Gateway10:35

Plans to invest more than £1m in Hoyland club closed for years Rotherham Advertiser10:33

Three quarters of retailers at SWR stations are now independent businesses South West Trains (Press Release)10:14

China-North Korea trade recovers to near pre-pandemic levels Hong Kong Standard09:39

China’s trade with North Korea recovers to near pre-pandemic levels The Straits Times08:37

'A stranger gave me £50,000 to help my taxi business - but I gambled it away' Yorkshire Post08:03

Hong Kong visitor numbers up 12% in 2025, but lag pre-pandemic levels Hong Kong Free Press07:49

China’s 2025 trade with North Korea rebounds to pre-COVID levels Investing.com07:49

Covid fraudster who falsely claimed £150k in support loans told to pay it back Western Telegraph07:33

Kyung Hee University researchers release analysis on chronic respiratory, COVID-19 impact The Korea Times05:58

Uber driver tells court he received £50,000 from man who asked for bank details The Telegraph & Argus03:54

North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels NK News00:59

Public losing trust in scientists, finds major UK poll Times Higher Education00:07

Yesterday

Austrian crane maker Kuenz to expand Slovak plant The Slovak Spectator22:27 19-Jan-26

Reeves: UK working to calm tensions after Trump tariff threat Evening Standard21:29 19-Jan-26

Outlook for Air Canada Stock in 2026 The Motley Fool (Canada)21:08 19-Jan-26

41-fold growth in revenue since 2021: How pandemic start-up became a regional solar powerhouse The Straits Times20:09 19-Jan-26

Schmitt proposes bill to make it easier to revoke citizenship of fraudsters after Minnesota… The Washington Times19:33 19-Jan-26

Could Turmeric and Rhubarb Play a Role in Stopping the Next Pandemic? VegNews17:43 19-Jan-26

Africa: 2025 - A Year of Historic Global Health Milestones and Challenges AllAfrica17:00 19-Jan-26

Texas AG Settles Lawsuit That Cracked Down on COVID-Era Egg Prices JD Supra16:59 19-Jan-26

Fraudster phone boss ordered to pay almost £200,000 or face two years in prison Wales Online16:39 19-Jan-26

CARGOLAND by LGG records second-highest year in its history American Journal of Transportation16:30 19-Jan-26

UK’s smallest and mightiest firms offered fresh support to scale Bristol Live16:14 19-Jan-26

Higher fares and economic slump stalling domestic air travel recovery: Swedish regulator FlightGlobal11:12 19-Jan-26

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveal Los Angeles Times11:08 19-Jan-26

Individual investors’ holding in NSE listed companies surges 5x to Rs 84 lakh crore since… The Times of India09:36 19-Jan-26

Pandemic Lessons: “Essential Caregivers Act” Can’t Wait. A Merciful, Bipartisan Bill for a Voiceless Population RINewsToday.com08:48 19-Jan-26

Global air freight in 2026: Slower growth, stronger structural demand The Stat Trade Times06:55 19-Jan-26

Former Doncaster Chamber president returns to role - previously held it during the pandemic Insider Media06:12 19-Jan-26

HSA certifies 67 ‘One Health’ professionals to boost pandemic readiness in Islamabad The Nation02:19 19-Jan-26

Mountain climbing Resolution Foundation00:05 19-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

The Insiders Forum highlights long-term growth drivers for Vietnam’s tourism industry TravelDailyNews Asia23:19 18-Jan-26

How The Response To The Covid Pandemic Broke American Society—And Why It Hasn’t Healed Capitalism Magazine22:26 18-Jan-26

State needs to spend $106 million in federal funds on water, housing, other projects by end of year The Mitchell Republic21:04 18-Jan-26

‘Avatar 3′ Fends Off Struggling ’28 Days Later: The Bone Temple’ With $17 Million on MLK Weekend The Wrap20:56 18-Jan-26

Industrial production sets new post-pandemic high in December – but mainly due to utilities Angry Bear18:05 18-Jan-26

Watford General showcases 'virtual hospital' to top European doctors Watford Observer17:50 18-Jan-26

The Frog Farm Pandemic Science Blog16:16 18-Jan-26

Ontarians haven't cut back on alcohol since pandemic, survey suggests Ottawa Sun15:10 18-Jan-26

Covid prepared long-term care facilities for norovirus threat East Bay Times12:36 18-Jan-26

What lingers in ‘The Pitt’ is heartache. What’s missing is outrage STAT12:11 18-Jan-26

Number of people dying in Norfolk due to alcohol still above pre-pandemic levels Norwich Evening News10:09 18-Jan-26

Dutch theaters, concert halls saw sharp rise in attendance in 2024 NL Times06:47 18-Jan-26

The Pitt showrunner R. Scott Gemmill sheds light on Dr. Robby's mindset as he nears a three-month sabbatical Primetimer05:51 18-Jan-26

Infectious disease expert reveals viruses to worry about as 'super flu' overwhelms US...… MailOnline04:31 18-Jan-26

Why Does Lufthansa Still Fly The Airbus A340? Simple Flying04:06 18-Jan-26

The $135 Million Bonus Rolls-Royce’s Boss Is Set To Get After Bringing Back Success To The Company Simple Flying03:36 18-Jan-26

Connecting experience Macau Business03:20 18-Jan-26

Harvard club to pay back $2.4 million to settle pandemic loan fraud lawsuit MassLive.com21:04 17-Jan-26

Holidaygoers warned to 'mask up' as majority of planes carry deadly virus Daily Star15:59 17-Jan-26

The Undertaker Describes The Moment When His WWE Retirement Dawned On Him Wrestling Inc14:41 17-Jan-26

I Went on a Longevity Retreat and I'll Never Think of Aging the Same Way—Here's What I Learned Real Simple12:06 17-Jan-26

'submitted false applications to obtain Covid-19 relief money': Indian-origin US businessman… The Times of India11:43 17-Jan-26

Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review11:04 17-Jan-26

State-of-the-art resus facilities open at hospital's emergency department Stourbridge News, West Midlands07:55 17-Jan-26

£10,000 invested 2 years ago in IAG shares is now worth… Motley Fool (UK)05:15 17-Jan-26

This Food Hall Chain Is Shutting Down Its Chicago And Boston Markets The Takeout22:55 16-Jan-26

Seattle small businesses in ‘state of invisible crisis,’ survey finds The Spokesman-Review, Washington22:03 16-Jan-26

LinkedIn Finds AI Has Created 1.3 Million Jobs Despite A Hiring Slowdown All Work21:50 16-Jan-26

At Fed in 2020, division, independence were concerns in the face of pandemic Investing.com21:08 16-Jan-26

Harvard Club to pay $2.4 million for defrauding pandemic aid program, prosecutors say Boston.com20:00 16-Jan-26

David Boring Return to a World of Horrors Bandcamp Daily19:05 16-Jan-26

SF developer bets on 101 California, sets post-pandemic price ceiling The San Francisco Standard18:41 16-Jan-26

Foreclosure surge ends pandemic calm Mortgage Professional18:39 16-Jan-26

Stoli Group USA files Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate The State, South Carolina18:25 16-Jan-26

New 2020 transcripts show Fed's pandemic response Axios18:09 16-Jan-26

Pokes Insider: Willochell brothers reunite at Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys - Official Site17:49 16-Jan-26

December Saw Fastest Monthly Food Price Increases Since Pandemic Truthout16:49 16-Jan-26

How the Pandemic Led to Producing (and 2 Tonys) for Ragtime Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard Playbill16:20 16-Jan-26

Office market shows signs of life, but vacancies still tower over pre-pandemic norms Boston.com15:57 16-Jan-26

Miami’s red-hot commercial real estate market turns corner The Real Deal15:08 16-Jan-26

Entry Into ADHD Coaching Workforce Spiked Around COVID-19 Pandemic HealthDay14:58 16-Jan-26

UK halal meat supplier Haloodies sees pandemic recovery, plans global expansion Salaam Gateway14:00 16-Jan-26

Macomb County Resident Sentenced for Multi-Million-Dollar Pandemic Assistance Fraud Scheme FBI (Press Release)13:14 16-Jan-26

Davis says economic recovery due to his govt's hard work The Nassau Guardian12:46 16-Jan-26

Council to lobby government over reduced rail services BBC12:11 16-Jan-26

Amy Acton became a household name in Ohio — now, she wants to be governor Jewish Insider08:59 16-Jan-26

Which viruses worry infectious disease experts about the risk of a pandemic in 2026 Proto Thema News08:31 16-Jan-26

Millions paid to hotels for quarantine use spark questions on relief requests Kuensel06:39 16-Jan-26

Business owner fighting for £50,000 covid insurance payout before March deadline LincsOnline06:11 16-Jan-26

Exploring Wicklow’s sauna boom: where to find the best saunas in the Garden County Bray People05:44 16-Jan-26

New chemical, biological lab opened near Changi Airport to boost Singapore’s pandemic response Channel NewsAsia05:18 16-Jan-26

New lab at Changi cuts pandemic testing time by a third, improves cargo testing capacity tenfold The Straits Times05:06 16-Jan-26

More US mortgages now carry 6% rates than pandemic-era lows Mortgage Professional04:44 16-Jan-26

Harvard Club Settles Pandemic Loan Fraud Claims For $2.4M Law36001:45 16-Jan-26

Harvard Club of Boston to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Loan Fraud Lawsuit The Harvard Crimson23:16 15-Jan-26

Interview: Encore Magazine returns to Wilmington after pandemic shutdown WECT23:12 15-Jan-26

Philadelphia students’ math scores reach 9-year high Chalkbeat23:05 15-Jan-26

Three more CPD employees, including a sergeant, face firing for PPP loan fraud Chicago Sun-Times21:56 15-Jan-26

Have nursing home stocks turned things around since the pandemic? Yahoo! UK & Ireland21:13 15-Jan-26

Excess mortality in Europe estimated by EuroMOMO during the Covid-19 pandemic and previous influenza seasons Nature.com18:25 15-Jan-26

FactCheck: NHS elective waiting list in England falls to 7.3 million Channel 417:54 15-Jan-26

Double-Decker Disappearance: 7 Airlines Have Stopped US Airbus A380 Flights Simple Flying17:42 15-Jan-26

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