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Bhubaneswar: Chit fund fraud held in Vrindavan for Rs 1.5 crore scam

BHUBANESWAR: The economic offences wing of the state crime branch on Friday arrested the director of a chit fund firm from Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cheating over 100 investors of Rs 1.5 crore in Odisha during the Covid pandemic in 2020.

The Times of India

Odisha emerging as major manufacturing hub: CM Naveen Patnaik

BHUBANESWAR: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said Odisha is fast emerging as a major manufacturing hub in the country for sectors ranging from metal and minerals to food processing.

The Times of India

Federal judge extends block on Biden administration’s plans to lift Title 42 border restrictions

WASHINGTON — A Louisiana judge has extended his temporary block of the Biden administration’s plan to lift pandemic-related border restrictions on Monday.

Los Angeles Times

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Judge rules that pandemic border restrictions must continue, a win for GOP-led states

A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.

WEKU

Monkeypox outbreak will not be next pandemic, say scientists

'This will not be a pandemic as we know pandemics'

Wales Online

Federal judge blocks Biden from ending pandemic border policy

Title 42 was set to lift on Monday but the order will keep it in place.

Axios

A call for sustainable recovery effort in Asia-Pacific

The unique and populous Asia-Pacific region is made up of 58 countries of which 12 are classified as least developed countries (LDCs) under the United Nations classification. This means they are recognised as countries that have "low levels of income and face severe structural impediments to sustainable development". Given their…

Bangkok Post

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Trade ministers pledge to promote BCG model

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) trade ministers have vowed to promote the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model to help rehabilitate their economies, ravaged by more than two years of dealing with the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Dr Fauci warns society is in ‘decline’ because of spread of disinformation

Nation’s top doctor told graduates of Roger Williams University Covid-19 pandemic laid bare ‘normalisation of untruths’

The Independent UK

Amazon Explores Service That Could Reduce Its Capex

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) tested a service using its sprawling network of gig drivers to fetch packages from mall-based retailers and deliver them to customers, Bloomberg reports. Amazon can entertain shoppers seeking same-day or quicker shipping with a local mall store products struggling to remain relevant as shoppers flocked online. The program will…

Benzinga

The pandemic pushed an exodus from public schools

"A likely explanation for the sustained ... enrollment loss is parents looking for safe harbor for their kids."

Axios

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid and is experiencing 'mild' symptoms

Ms Sturgeon confirmed the news in a tweet on Friday evening, May 20, in what is the first time that she has caught the virus since the pandemic began, after experiencing 'mild' symptoms

Edinburgh Live

Jet2 and Jet2holidays named Which? Travel Brand of the Year in prestigious awards

The holiday operator have been recognised for a prestigious award by consumer champions Which?. The airline's service to customers through the pandemic was praised

Edinburgh Live

Pandemic aid derailment - Roll Call

David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson discuss how Senate spending hawks blocked a $48 billion aid package for restaurants and small businesses.

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The Guardian - UK

Leeds and Burnley ask Premier League to look into Everton over spending rules

Leeds United and Burnley have written to the Premier League, asking it to investigate whether Everton broke spending rules during the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Civil servants work in corridors after DfE runs out of desks in return-to-work push

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said in April that he had told his team to return to pre-pandemic work arrangements in offices after figures showed just a quarter of staff were going in

The Guardian - UK

‘The rich have got much richer’: why art sale prices are going through the roof

Auction houses are recording a boom in sales after a return to pre-pandemic levels of supplies of works

The Independent UK

My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way waves flag with names of fans who died during pandemic at Milton Keynes show

Band played first of three comeback shows at Stadium MK on Thursday

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Benzinga

Analysis: Should You Be Afraid Of A Monkeypox Pandemic?

The coronavirus pandemic has yet to be firmly tucked into the history books even as a new health threat emerges: monkeypox, a rare infectious virus that has suddenly become more prevalent in Europe and is now being detected in North America. Should people be concerned that a new health crisis…

Chicago Sun-Times

Isolation, virtual classes, resilience: Chicago grads reflect on pandemic-dominated college life

We spoke with four Chicago college students graduating this year about how the pandemic shook up their college experiences, their finances and their mental health.

Reuters

Pandemic and explosions worsen Equatorial Guinea prospects, IMF says

Equatorial Guinea's ailing economy has been dented by the pandemic and a series of deadly dynamite explosions in 2021 despite government efforts to mitigate the impact of these shocks on the oil-producing nation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Manchester Evening News

Domino's bring back iconic pizza banned in pandemic - but only at certain stores

There will be no more topping-related arguments thanks to the return of half and half

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: US trade rep. sees opportunity in recovery

The top U.S. trade negotiator says with world economies all suffering from more than two years of the coronavirus pandemic and global supply problems exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has an “incredible opportunity” to engage with other nations and forge new partnerships and agreements

Glasgow Live

Glasgow bans traffic from George Square permanently with start date set next month

Spaces for People measures introduced during the pandemic are set to stay, to help make the area more inviting for residents and visitors.

The Independent UK

‘No fault’ evictions rise by 63% as private renters hit by cost of living crisis

Eviction action higher than before pandemic, as growing number of tenants ‘sucked’ into trouble

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