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Karnataka: Dead man’s SIM cards used by Patil brothers

KALABURAGI: Rudragouda Patil and his elder brother Mahanthesh Patil, the suspected kingpins in the PSI job exam scam, had used SIM cards belonging to man who had died of Covid and used these to connect with candidates on their Bluetooth-enabled phones during the test to help them with answers.

The Times of India

UP Board students to get bonus marks for out-of-syllabus questions

PRAYAGRAJ: UP Board students, who have recently appeared in high school and intermediate examinations-2022, would be given extra marks as bonus because of the errors in questions asked in the exams from the 30% syllabus curtailed this time owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Times of India

Pass urgent COVID funding or more will die, White House says

After two years at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, the U.S. could soon have to begin taking a number

The Independent UK

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As mining activity expands in northern Labrador, COVID-19's 'new normal' difficult to accept for Nunatsiavut Inuit communities

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mining giant Vale shut down its Voisey’s Bay mine for three months to protect the health and well-being of its employees and the nearby Nunatsiavut Inuit communities.

The Conversation

There's a lot of talk about recession. What should you believe?

In spring two years ago, the coronavirus pandemic threw the U.S. economy into recession. Last spring, the proliferation of vaccines swung it into a rapid expansion.

Tribune News Service

1,500 Karnataka schools closed in Covid years, says association

BENGALURU: Around 1,500 small private schools have closed in Karnataka in the Covid years, claims Recognised Unaided Private Schools Association (RUPSA). The association says that enrolment dipped after schools remained shut during the pandemic.

The Times of India

Asthma drug can block crucial SARS-CoV-2 protein, says IISc

BENGALURU: Indian Institute of Science on Monday said a drug used to treat asthma and allergies can bind to and block a crucial protein produced by SARS-CoV-2 — the virus causing Covid-19 — and reduce viral replication in human immune cells.

The Times of India

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Karnataka makes social distancing and masks must; no penalty yet

BENGALURU: With the possibility of a fourth wave of Covid-19, the Karnataka government on Monday made it mandatory for people to maintain social distancing and wear facemasks in crowded and indoor places, but there will be no penalties on violators of the rule for now.

The Times of India

Universal Health Services Stock Plunges After Q1 Results, FY22 Outlook Cut Probability

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 9.3% year-over-year to $3.29 billion, beating the consensus of $3.21 billion. The operating income declined by 21.2% Y/Y to $232.86 million, and the margin contracted by 274 bps to 7.1%. Acute care hospitals owned adjusted admissions increased by 5.7% Y/Y, and adjusted…

Benzinga

After streaming's worst week, Hollywood bows at the altar of cinema

The ascendant business of steaming video, which has for years been seen as the biggest threat to the traditional entertainment industry, just had quite possibly its worst week ever. Netflix's stock got crushed. CNN+ got killed.

Los Angeles Times

Steel consumption plunges by over 14%

Steel consumption in Thailand dropped by 14.3% year-on-year to 2.54 million tonnes between January and February due to a surge in Covid-19 infections, a shortage of construction workers and weak business sentiment, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.

Bangkok Post

2,997 new coronavirus cases counted in Kentucky's weekly report

WEKU

Morning mail: lobby group under fire for trans billboard, old China trip sparks new dispute, Elon Musk buys Twitter

Tuesday: AOC and Swimming Australia threaten legal action over billboards claiming ‘women’s sport is not for men’. Plus: the world’s richest man now owns Twitter

The Guardian - UK

Trucker convoy egged, driven out by angry residents in Oakland

A trucker convoy that has rolled across the U.S. protesting coronavirus health measures and other government mandates met an unexpected roadblock in Oakland when neighbors came out in force to throw eggs at the group.

Los Angeles Times

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Daily Mirror

More than half of Brits think PM should resign over Partygate - and most think he lied

Boris Johnson repeatedly denied knowledge of Downing Street lockdown parties to MPs. It then emerged the Prime Minister was at half of dozen of those probed by police

ABC News

From Sale to Goodwood, footy clubs are evolving to help their players with mental health

Justin McLay had never shown any signs that he was battling with his mental health before his tragic death. It is why his country footy club and others like it are going above and beyond to support their players during their darkest days.

Reason

Jared Polis: The Most Libertarian Governor in America?

The Colorado Democrat supports abortion rights, school choice, letting kids play unsupervised, an end to COVID-19 overreach, and an income tax rate of "zero."

Benzinga

Markets Pare Early Losses As Musk-Twitter Agree On Buyout Deal

U.S. indices pared early losses and closed higher Monday. Markets were trading lower to start the session as stocks continued to fall after the Fed last week indicated it may move more quickly on rate hikes to combat inflation. China’s COVID-19 outbreak has also added to global macro uncertainty.

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Benzinga

FDA Gives Green Signal To Human Trial For Sorrento's STI-9167 Against Omicron

The FDA has cleared Sorrento Therapeutics Inc's (NASDAQ:SRNE) investigational new drug application (IND) for intravenous (IV) STI-9167 (COVISHIELD) to study the safety and pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers. STI-9167 is the IV formulation of the intranasal STI-9199 neutralizing antibody. Also Read: Sorrento To Start Late-Stage Trial Of Abivertinib In Critically-Ill COVID-19 Patients. The Phase 1 study…

Benzinga

Poland, Moderna Working Towards Increased Flexibility Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts: Reuters

Poland can compromise with Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) on increasing the flexibility of COVID-19 vaccine contracts, Reuters reported citing the health minister, striking an upbeat tone after initial talks with the company. Poland has said it will not take or pay for more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under the European Union's supply contract. Reuters…

The Independent UK

Shares plunge as fears grow over impact of China’s draconian Covid lockdown

In China, shares saw their biggest slump since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020

The Independent UK

Social media influencer Tinx apologises for controversial resurfaced tweets

‘When I read the tweets back I was ashamed and embarrassed,’ she said in statement

Benzinga

Why This Analyst Thinks HCA Healthcare Was 'Well Oversold' After Revised Outlook

RBC Capital Market reduced the target price for HCA Healthcare Inc (NYSE:HCA) from $291 to $267 (26.5% upside), noting the shares were well oversold on Friday (-22%) after a ~5.5% guide-down on known labor headwinds. The analysts continue to view the labor backdrop as largely transitory and believe HCA management is well equipped to…

Manchester Evening News

One borough has Covid rate above national average as Greater Manchester region continues to see infections drop

Stockport has the highest rate of infections across the entire region

Newsroom.co.nz

Omicron’s arrival in Beijing could lead to more supply chain disruption

Business & Investing: Fear returns to markets as investors turn bearish, and Kiwi dollar at three-month low against US dollar

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