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The Last of Us: fungal infections really can kill – and they’re getting more dangerous

Millions have been tuning in every week to watch the highly anticipated TV adaptation of The Last of Us. The show depicts a post-apocalyptic world where society has collapsed due to the outbreak of a dangerous, brain-controlling fungal infection that turns humans into hostile, cannibalistic “zombies”.

The Conversation

Asia travel hotspots quiet as Chinese tourists stay away

The beaches and temples of Asian travel hotspots like Bali and Chiang Mai are the busiest they've been since the pandemic struck three years ago, but they're still relatively quiet

The Independent UK

Is a US Recession Near? Making the Call Is Trickier Than Ever

Traditional economic indicators can’t predict the timing of a downturn, but newer forecasting methods are untested.

Businessweek

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Covid left Scotland's NHS in tatters with huge waits and rise in deaths, top doc reveals

Dr Iain Kennedy, chair of BMA Scotland, said the decision to suspend routine health services during the pandemic had a "very detrimental" effect on patients.

Daily Record

NHS tops list of public concerns for first time since start of Covid pandemic

Poll finds that 42% of people believe that its current state is a major issue for the country

Wales Online

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, who became New Zealand's new prime minister on Wednesday, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

Reuters

NHS tops list of public concerns for first time since start of pandemic

More than 40% of people listed the state of the NHS as a major issue for the UK amid a wave of strikes.

The Independent UK

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Hybrid working keeps high street footfall 18% down on pre-pandemic 2019

An average of 55% of consumers worked at home for at least some days each week in 2022, analysts Springboard said.

The Independent UK

Atagi expected to update advice on fifth dose of Covid vaccine within weeks

Experts urge governments to reprioritise public health messaging amid fears the anti-vaccine lobby ‘has the floor’ on immunisation

The Guardian - AU

MBK aims to rev up investment

After cutting back its investment for three years during the pandemic, MBK Plc, the operator of the MBK mall, plans to resume active investment this year.

Bangkok Post

Government Watchdog Finds $60 Billion in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Suggests Maybe Doing Something About It

Despite multiple warnings in the past, the Department of Labor has yet to implement a comprehensive strategy for detecting unemployment insurance fraud.

Reason

Oscar nominations 2023: Why streaming's big nominee is an obscure German WWI epic

LOS ANGELES — The streaming business had a weaker turnout in Tuesday morning's Oscar nominations than it has in recent years, when the pandemic kept movie fans at home and technology companies were outspending traditional studios for the buzziest titles.

Los Angeles Times

COVID's worrying back-and-forth spread

The back-and-forth spread of COVID from animals to humans is deeply troubling scientists. Here's why

Salon

After past farm bill stumbles, GOP this year faces the challenge of inexperience

WASHINGTON — In the four years since Congress enacted the current farm bill, more than 40 percent of the seats in the House have turned over.

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WHO head ‘very concerned’ about rising COVID deaths ahead of meeting to end—or extend—global public health emergency

“While clearly we’re in better shape than we were three years ago when the pandemic hit, the global collective response is once again under strain,” he said at a Tuesday news conference.

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Governor Ron DeSantis aims to ban COVID-19 mandates in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) on January 17, 2023, announced a legislative proposal to permanently ban mandates relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. He stated that the legislation would aim to “permanently protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, protects parents’ rights, and institutes…

Wales Online

Football club boss claimed abandoned shed was gym in Covid grant fraud

Club chairman Owen Duggan was described as 'a true man of the community' whose actions have cast a cloud over the team

Nottingham Post

DWP shares photoshop fails from fraudsters' attempts to 'prove' they live in UK

The number of fraudulent claims increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic

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Los Angeles Times

Meet 3 startups aiming to make a dent in America's child-care crisis

Before the pandemic, many venture capitalists weren't convinced that child care was a worthwhile investment.

Los Angeles Times

'I'm trying to stay afloat': California parents sound off on childcare crisis

Nearly three years after the pandemic began, parents are still feeling a financial squeeze because of child care.

Los Angeles Times

Fewer Medi-Cal patients got crucial treatment for hepatitis C amid pandemic

LOS ANGELES — Fewer people have gotten crucial medication for hepatitis C under Medi-Cal in recent years, troubling advocates who have pushed to expand the lifesaving treatment.

Daily Mirror

Woman terrified by empty shops during pandemic stocks enough food for 5 years

Gubba, 23, wanted to become self-sufficient after seeing people 'fighting for food' during the coronavirus pandemic

Roll Call

After past farm bill stumbles, GOP this year faces the challenge of inexperience - Roll Call

House turnover since the farm bill of 2018 means many members will be working on a major policy bill with no experience of the last one.

Wales Online

Woman shocked by empty shelves during pandemic now has a five-year store of food

Having seen how people panic buy, Gubba has now started growing and preserving enough food for any situation

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Greyhounds Racing Club facing change

Newcastle Greyhounds director Garry Kedwell said The Gardens-based racing club will become "basically a social club" under a change to be presented to members at an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday night. But Kedwell believes Greyhound Racing NSW's permanent takeover of racing at the Birmingham Gardens track should ensure continued…

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