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Already booked your flight? A lower fare might still be available to you

One of the good things to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is that airlines eliminated those despised $200 and $300 change fees. I was sure that once things got back to “normal,” the airlines also would return to their former ways. But they haven’t, and this bit of airline…

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Thailand sees 2m foreign visitors from Jan 1-June 26

Thailand recorded about 2.03 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan 1 and June 26, a government spokeswoman said on Monday, as many pandemic entry restrictions were eased.

Bangkok Post

How Disneyland updated ‘Fantasmic’ and ‘World of Color’ special effects

Disneyland used the downtime during the two-year pandemic pause of “World of Color” and “Fantasmic” to refurbish and update the hundreds of technological elements and special effects of the nighttime spectaculars that are often submerged under water.

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Windfall tax on Covid profits could ease ‘catastrophic’ food crisis, says Oxfam

A levy on food and fossil fuel giants could save lives now and help create a sustainable food system, says Gabriela Bucher

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s emissions climbed in Coalition’s final year as transport and fossil fuels wiped out gains during Covid

New data shows carbon pollution rose 0.8% in 2021 as manufacturing, agriculture and gas bounced back from pandemic lockdowns

The Guardian - AU

Airlines to resume two China travel routes

Thailand is ready to welcome the return of Chinese tourists after Thai airlines were allowed to resume operating two flights between the countries each week for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Airlines cleared to reinstate two China travel routes

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Covid regulations confused small businesses in pandemic, study says

The Federation of Small Businesses worked with Newcastle and Birmingham universities on the study

Birmingham Post

UK pledges £25m to fund for preventing future pandemics

Boris Johnson has promised UK aid funding to a new initiative also backed by the US and European Union

Wales Online

Johnson commits UK cash to international fund to tackle future pandemics

Boris Johnson has promised UK aid funding to a new initiative also backed by the US and European Union.

The Independent UK

Inquiry launched into treatment of asylum seekers during the pandemic

AN inquiry into the treatment and death of asylum seekers in Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic launched on Sunday.

The National (Scotland)

Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

The inquiry was launched on the second anniversary of the stabbings at the Park Inn hotel in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

‘Older, whiter and smaller’: new census data to show how Covid changed Australia

The 2021 census was taken when much of Australia was in lockdown. The data will be a snapshot of the ‘enormous ripple effect’ of the pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Love Island contestants that went back to their 'normal' jobs

Some contestants went on to fame after the Love Island experience, but others went back to their day jobs

Liverpool Echo

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Salon

Biden's COVID "new normal" is not normal

The administration is trying to normalize COVID deaths as they shift the goalposts on what it means to “beat” COVID

The Independent UK

Greedflation: Is price-gouging helping fuel high inflation?

Furious about surging prices at the gasoline station and the supermarket, many consumers feel they know just where to cast blame: On greedy companies that relentlessly jack up prices and pocket the profits

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago gig workers who rely on cars make changes as gas prices stay high

Ride-hailing drivers and food delivery workers in Chicago are adjusting their driving habits to make up for the rising cost of fuel.

The Conversation

Cancelled flights, disrupted vacations, frayed tempers: FAQs about the chaos in the airline industry

People around the world are anxious to travel again as pandemic restrictions are being lifted. But those planning to jump on a plane for a vacation have been frustrated by chaos in the airline industry. In both North America and Europe, thousands of flights have been cancelled and hundreds of…

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The Conversation

Canada's trust divide is growing, and that could spell bad news for the future

Social relationships can fall apart in times of crisis. Canadians were among the world’s most trusting people prior to the pandemic. But have they remained trustful during the pandemic?

The Conversation

How obituaries helped people grieve during the pandemic

Have you found yourself reading more obituaries since COVID-19 began? You’re not alone.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arcapita’s CEO: We Have Successfully Executed 100 Investment Transactions with a Total Value of $31 Billion

Atif Abdulmalik, Chief Executive Officer of Arcapita Group Holdings (Arcapita), a Sharia compliant global alternative investment firm, has set out Arcapita’s strategic transformation plan for the coming five years. The strategy aims to increase the size and volume of Arcapita’s transactions in the private equity and real estate sectors by…

The Guardian - UK

Johnson faces possible legal action over delay to Covid public inquiry

Campaigners say they will seek judicial review amid fears delay could lead to loss of evidence

Wales Online

Pandemic restrictions led to £140bn of 'forced' savings

That was equivalent to £5,200 per household on average

Asharq Al-Awsat

McCartney Joined by Springsteen, Grohl in Epic Glastonbury Show

Paul McCartney was joined by special guests Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl in an epic performance at Glastonbury on Saturday night that spanned the first Beatles demo to some of his latest recordings. The singer-songwriter, who turned 80 a week ago, was the oldest ever solo headliner at Worthy Farm…

WEKU

How a massive refinery shortage is contributing to high gas prices

Oil refineries have lost capacity over recent years, making it nearly impossible to increase supply and stabilize gas prices at the pump.

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