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The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

New ‘Pirola’ Covid case found in UK as variant detected in wastewater

The BA.2.86 variant, which has multiple mutations, has been detected in eight countries so far

The Independent UK

Updated Covid vaccines are nearly ready as alarm grows over new variant’s rapid spread

The new shot will be rolled out mid-September

The Independent UK

Chicago Football Classic returns, bringing scholarships and HBCU history with it

After several years of COVID cancellations, the annual game between historically Black colleges and universities returned to Soldier Field along with its scholarships and other programming.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Covid variant ‘Pirola’ is spreading fast across the US as new boosters planned for this month — latest

New Covid vaccine that targets Omicron variant expected to be made available in September

The Independent UK

New ‘Pirola’ Covid variant is rapidly spreading, leaving US doctors worried

The highly mutated Omicron subvariant has been detected in four US states

The Independent UK

Anti-vaxxers are now after your dog

The anti-vaxxers are now going to war against rabies vaccines for dogs

Salon

‘Children are holding a mirror up to us’: why are England’s kids refusing to go to school?

As a new academic year begins, more children than ever are worried about returning. What’s being done to get them into the classroom – and is that always the best idea?

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Fears over new ‘Pirola’ Covid variant as scientists warns UK has ‘let our guard down’

Jury still out on whether UK is set to face ‘a major wave’, amid hopes expedited booster will be effective against new variant ‘Pirola’

The Independent UK

‘Only at Qantas’: workers express disbelief at CEO Alan Joyce’s $10m share windfall

Unions say bonus payments, revealed to the ASX on Friday, ‘reward management for short-term thinking and cost cutting’

The Guardian - AU

Court revives doctors' lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has revived a lawsuit by three doctors who say the Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority in a campaign against the use of a drug that is not approved to treat COVID-19

The Independent UK

COVID's summer surge continues into fall

The lack of data makes it hard to know the full extent of the ongoing summer wave or what it means for fall weather

Salon

Britain no longer an economic outlier after ‘extraordinary’ GDP upgrade by ONS

Jeremy Hunt said ‘those determined to talk down the British economy have been proved wrong’

The Independent UK

‘Pirola' BA.2.86 may not be a 'black swan' event like Omicron, experts say. It's what could spawn from the COVID variant that has them worried

We can, perhaps, breathe a collective sigh of relief—for the moment. But it’s far from time to let our guard down, experts tell Fortune.

Fortune

New ‘Pirola’ Covid variant is rapidly spreading, leaving US doctors worried - latest

New Covid vaccine that targets Omicron variant expected to be made available in September

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Guardian - UK

I have urgent safety concerns for Rishi Sunak’s government. Could we not shut it down for a bit?

School buildings closed at the 11th hour, banned knives banned again and a new job for Shapps? Clearly it’s time for an intervention, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Independent UK

Long Covid brain fog may be caused by blood clots, says study

Long Covid patients are not getting the attention they need, said one expert

The Guardian - AU

Covid cycling boom has ended with just one-third of Australians riding in 2023

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The Week

Covid-19: where we are now

An increase in Covid cases over the summer, driven by new Omicron variants, has led scientists to warn that the world is vulnerable to a new wave of infections.

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Qantas Got Roasted So Hard For Expiring Unused COVID Points That They Changed Their Mind

After facing public backlash, airline Qantas have decided they will not be expiring all unredeemed Qantas points at the end of the year.

Reason

Democrats Try To Whitewash Their Starring Role in School Closures

School closers (and too many journalists) want to evade responsibility for a catastrophic decision.

The Independent UK

Covid variant Eris causes summer surge as mask mandate returns spark debate – latest

New Covid vaccine that targets Omicron variant expected to be made available in September

Roll Call

New CDC director urges COVID-19 booster as cases increase - Roll Call

New CDC Director Mandy Cohen wants Americans to get updated COVID-19 shots when they become available amid an increase in hospitalizations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Steppenwolf Theatre announces staff cuts in the wake of falling revenue, drop in attendance

The iconic Chicago theater company is the latest of many arts outlets dealing with fallout from the pandemic.

The Conversation

Zuranolone for postpartum depression: Hope, hype or both?

While mothers with postpartum depression have always faced barriers accessing the care they need, things have been particularly bad since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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