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Biden, a reluctant culture warrior, may see court’s abortion ruling define his presidency

WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.

Los Angeles Times

Millions of homes pushed into higher stamp duty brackets by rising house prices during pandemic

Average house prices have increased by nearly £30,000 since the pandemic began, Zoopla says

The Independent UK

Complaints over Covid disruption rose in 2021, student watchdog says

Office of Independent Ajudicator received more than 1,000 complaints in England and Wales related to pandemic measures

The Guardian - UK

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University course complaints soar to record in 2021

Students reported difficulties with technology during online exams.

The Independent UK

Millions of homes ‘pushed into higher stamp duty brackets during pandemic’

The average UK house price has increased by around £29,000 since March 2020, Zoopla said.

The Independent UK

Falls Festival Is Back In A Fkn Big Way So Let’s Make That Wiggles & Lil Nas X Collab Happen

It’s a Good Day because the Falls Festival 2022 lineup has dropped and there are more stars coming to Colac than we saw on the Met Gala red carpet yesterday. After a couple of rough years for festivals and several cancellations for Falls due to the pandemic and extreme weather…

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Minnesota governor signs bill to fund unemployment insurance account

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a bill May 2 that will direct about $2.7 billion to the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and repay the state’s $1.4 billion unemployment insurance debt to the federal government. The law also includes about $500 million to send $750 direct payments to 667,000…

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Colorado legislators introduce bill to direct federal funds to repay unemployment insurance debt

Colorado legislators on May 2 introduced a bill that would direct $600 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help pay back the state’s $1 billion unemployment insurance trust fund debt to the federal government. The bill would also forgive certain non-fraud overpayments, meaning some workers who…

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Covid lessons for cholera handling

Since Covid-19 engulfed the world two years ago, "unprecedented" has become something of a buzzword. But while the coronavirus has posed unique challenges at a time of deep global interconnectedness, pandemics are nothing new. The Covid-19 pandemic is not even the only one we are currently experiencing. In much of…

Bangkok Post

Mexico’s Caribbean beaches awash in foul-smelling sargassum algae

This comes as resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are recovering from a two-year drop in tourism brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pandemic worries lead to drop in preschool enrolments

The number of preschoolers enrolled in ACT schools dropped between 2021 and 2022.

The Canberra Times

Thousands of Chicago residents apply for chance to receive $500 for 12 months: ‘There’s a lot of need’

Within days of the program’s launch, more than 100,000 people had applied for the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot that will provide 5,000 people hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic with a $500 monthly benefit for a year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Sabre Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Sabre Corp (NASDAQ:SABR) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 79% year-on-year to $584.9 million, beating the consensus of $536.4 million. Revenue growth was driven by higher global air, hotel, and other travel bookings reflecting continued recovery from the pandemic. Travel Solutions revenue rose 85% Y/Y to $534 million, and the corresponding operating income…

Benzinga

Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

Countries around the world are barrelling towards a health workforce crisis. Driven by unrelenting waves of COVID-19, poor working conditions, inadequate pay and a host of other factors, health workers in many countries, including Canada, are exiting the workforce in unprecedented numbers.

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As women return to jobs, remote work could lock in gains

The pandemic “shecession” is fading as more women return to jobs across the country, aided by new workplace flexibility that could lock in future increases in female employment.

Benzinga

Why This Analyst Is Bullish On Tech, But Bearish On DocuSign

DocuSign Inc (NASDAQ: DOCU) is among the “have nots” in the tech sector and may continue to see its multiplies compress “as results soften off pandemic highs,” according to Wedbush.

Daily Record

Retired businessman and council candidate wants to be at heart of Paisley regeneration

Jim McIlroy, a Conservative candidate in the Southeast ward, wants to see the town accelerate its recovery from the pandemic.

Benzinga

FIS Clocks 8% Revenue Growth In Q1 Backed By Merchant, Banking, Capital Market Solutions

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc (NYSE:FIS) reported first-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 8% year-on-year to $3.49 billion, beating the consensus of $3.44 billion. On an organic basis, revenue grew 9%. Merchant Solutions revenue grew 15% Y/Y to $1.11 billion. Revenue from Banking Solutions rose 7% Y/Y to $1.65 billion, and Capital Market Solutions…

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Daily Mirror

New law comes into force protecting every single retail worker across UK

Levels of abuse reached new highs during the pandemic. In the past year, 89% of employees working in convenience stores alone have been physically or verbally abused on the shop floor

Manchester Evening News

Post Office workers set to strike today over pay

They have said the 'offer of a mere 2% pay rise over two years is nothing short of an insult to these key workers who provided exemplary services during the pandemic'

The Guardian - UK

Pfizer accused of Covid profiteering as first-quarter sales hit $26bn

Pharma firm criticised over pricing and for keeping monopoly control over vaccine and new Paxlovid pill

The Independent UK

School Covid restrictions in Wales to be lifted next week

The changes reflect the move from ‘pandemic to endemic’, said the Education Minister.

Daily Record

Police numbers in Scotland drop to lowest level since 2008 as SNP accused of ignoring public safety

Many cops are said to have delayed their retirement from Police Scotland so they could serve during the pandemic.

Caixin Global

Editorial: Consumption Stimulus Should Go Above and Beyond

Short-term measures should focus on ensuring the basic living standards of low-income groups and households, while mid-to-long-term measures should promote both supply and demand

Daily Mirror

UK's 'seaside theme park' where people feel they exist only to serve rich tourists

St Ives in Cornwall has the second highest visitor-related spend in the UK but locals are being pushed out amid soaring house prices and limited job prospects

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