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Raiding super early has already left women worse off. Let's not repeat the mistake for home deposits

In 2020 the Morrison government allowed Australians to raid their superannuation to get through during the pandemic. This week Scott Morrison proposed letting people raid their super for a home deposit.

The Conversation

Arts and culture have been all but overlooked this election – but the Greens have a big-picture plan

The past term of government has been tough for arts and culture in Australia. Culture was among the worst affected by the pandemic of any aspect of society: the first to lock down; the last to have health restrictions lifted.

The Conversation

Super Netball attendance bounces back from pandemic as clubs get creative

While some of Australia's sporting codes have experienced a drop off in attendance this year, a new study shows netball fans are flocking back to live sport now COVID restrictions have eased.

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Early voting changes will be in effect for SC statewide primaries. What you need to know

Historically, South Carolina residents have needed an excuse to cast ballots before Election Day. That changed in 2020, when state lawmakers extended absentee voting — both in-person and by-mail voting — to all registered voters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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United Australia party and Coalition MPs denounced for ‘totally misleading’ claim about WHO

UAP uses full-page print ads to perpetuate baseless claim about a possible pandemic treaty as calls grow for uniform election media blackout rules

The Guardian - AU

North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload nears 2 million

North Korea has reported 262,270 more suspected COVID-19 infections as its pandemic caseload nears 2 million

The Independent UK

Celtics’ Smart upgraded to probable, with Heat’s Lowry still out, as pandemic, protocols remain series factors

MIAMI — The specter COVID and illness continues to be a factor in the Eastern Conference finals series between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.

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Doctors let down by Government during COVID-19 pandemic, says BMA

Leading medics have penned a scathing report about the Government’s response to the crisis.

The Independent UK

U.S. Retailers Announced Nearly Seven Times As Many Store Openings As Closings In 1Q22

By Patrick McKeever While there are growing concerns about record inflation, rising borrowing costs, the psychological impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and record-high gasoline prices, U.S. consumers continue to be very resilient, buoyed by broad-based labor-market strength, solid wage gains and accumulated savings during the pandemic.

Benzinga

ABeam upbeat on electric vehicle industry

The electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand is expected to grow rapidly after the pandemic is controlled, given the government's greater efforts to boost EV sales and production, says global consulting firm ABeam Consulting (Thailand).

Bangkok Post

COVID has killed 5,600 Australians this year and the pandemic isn't over. Ethics can shape our response

It’s difficult to ask, but how many fatalities should Australia accept from COVID in 2022?

The Conversation

If You Invested $1,000 In Ideanomics Stock At Its COVID-19 Pandemic Low, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom.

Benzinga

Charles praises maple syrup during Ottawa market visit

Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited ByWard market which is attempting to revive trade following the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Vast swath of US is at risk of summer blackouts, regulator warns

A vast swath of North America from the Great Lakes to the West Coast is at risk of blackouts this summer as heat, drought, shuttered power plants and supply chain woes strain the electric grid. Power supplies in much of the U.S. and part of Canada will be stretched, with…

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Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID-19

The 77-year-old guitar legend has been a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions. He has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.

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After prospering in the pandemic, Target is now a symbol of inflation's impact

Target Corp., whose growth in the pandemic pushed its stock to record heights, on Wednesday became a symbol of inflation's toll on the American economy.

Daily Mirror

Nearly 500,000 pupils 'miss out on Covid catch up' provision ahead of GCSEs

Boris Johnson promised personal tutoring provision to help children catch up after the pandemic wreaked havoc on their learning but the roll out has been criticised for failing to reach kids

The Guardian - UK

Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson revealed in This England teaser

Sky Atlantic series follows PM’s tumultuous first months in No 10 as he grapples with pandemic

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Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Drops Forecast for Global Economic Growth in 2022 to 3.1%

The United Nations on Wednesday significantly lowered its forecast for global economic growth this year from 4% to 3.1%, saying the war in Ukraine has triggered increasing global food and commodity prices and exacerbated inflationary pressures, upending the fragile recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The mid-2022 forecast from the UN…

The Guardian - AU

Australian wages in real terms are essentially no different from where they were in 2013

Low wages growth, inflation, price rises and jobseeker are combining to put talk of a strong recovery from the pandemic into context

The Guardian - AU

Scale of Australia’s aged care Covid deaths laid bare as staff prepare to strike

Analysis shows more than 1,400 deaths reported by providers so far in 2022, dwarfing the first two years of pandemic

The Independent UK

Biden's burdens grow: Sagging global economy adds to US woes

President Joe Biden embarks for Asia on Thursday facing a new risk for the economy at home: a global economic slowdown caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the pandemic shutting down Chinese cities and factories

The Independent UK

Tom Cruise refused to allow Top Gun sequel to debut on streaming: ‘I make movies for the big screen’

Action movie’s original 2020 release was delayed by the pandemic

The Independent UK

Davos returns from pandemic with Ukraine, climate in mind

After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum

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Davos Returns from Pandemic with Ukraine, Climate in Mind

After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum. Russia’s war in Ukraine and climate change worries are expected to be on many minds at the…

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