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California’s population shrinks for second year in a row

Officials blamed the decline on lower birth rates, higher deaths from the pandemic and fewer people moving in from other states

The Guardian - US

BoT loan schemes hit B300bn over 2 years

Loan extension under the Bank of Thailand's soft loan and recovery loan schemes for businesses affected by the pandemic has reached 300 billion baht since the launch of the programme in April 2020.

Bangkok Post

Phuket hotel outlook weak

Thailand's battered hotel sector is showing increased signs of fatigue as the global pandemic enters its third year. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Phuket, where over 73% of new hotel developments either lie dormant or have been put in hold, according to the Phuket-based consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

Bangkok Post

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California population keeps falling, led by coastal losses; inland areas keep growing

LOS ANGELES — California's population continued to decline after falling for the first time on record during the pandemic — but that loss is showing signs of slowing, new demographic data indicate.

Los Angeles Times

Amazon Workers Vote Against Unionizing Second Warehouse; Company To Get Hearing That Could Overturn First Union Vote

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) workers have voted against unionizing a second warehouse in New York City in the borough of Staten Island, known as LDJ5, with 618 to 380 against joining the Labor Union, Reuters reported. The turnout was 61%, It could slow the momentum for labor union advocates that demanded better pay…

Benzinga

Victoria’s treasurer flags surplus in 2025/26 ahead of the state budget

Tim Pallas says Tuesday’s budget shows the state performed better than expected this financial year

The Guardian - AU

Kindergarten educators with children at home struggled during the pandemic — mental health supports are needed

Concerns about the effects of school closures and COVID-19 disruptions over the past two years are still very much a concern for educators — including well-placed worries about how school closures have affected young learners.

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California's population fell again amid pandemic's 2nd year

Officials have announced that California's population shrank in 2021 for the second year in a row

The Independent UK

Bristol housing crisis: 'No fault' evictions more than double since the pandemic

Around 50 households are evicted by landlords every week

Bristol Post

Why Did Pandemic Authorities Treat Tattoo Shops Like Titty Bars?

"Government restrictions came in, which literally shut us down," says Paul Smith, who co-owns Red Stag Tattoo in Austin, Texas.

Reason

Met Gala, Fashion’s Biggest Night, Returns to May Perch

Well, hello first Monday in May. The year's biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala, returns to its usual berth on the social calendar this year after pandemic upheaval. And if it feels like one of those what, already moments, it is. It's been just under eight months since the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

India to start special drive to clear cataract surgery backlog

Delays were caused due to medical establishments slowing down surgeries due to the pandemic in the last two years: Minister

The Hindu

Minnesota House passes bill to fund unemployment insurance fund and send checks to frontline workers

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a $3.7 billion bill on April 25 that would raise the balance of the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and repay unemployment insurance debts to the federal government. The move would reduce the unemployment insurance tax burden on employers, which increased March 15 to…

Ballotpedia

Welsh woman gets stuck in New Zealand for two years because of Covid

When Gemma Richardson heard New Zealand was heading for lockdown she could never have predicted the two years she had in store

Wales Online

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Edinburgh Live

What Midlothian councillors each spent £50,000 community fund on

Midlothian Council gave each elected member £50,000 from its local environment fund to allocate to community projects during the pandemic but while some ensured everything was spent, others still had plenty left in the pot as late as last month

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2 Downgraded Airlines Stocks to Avoid

The airline industry has faced several operational challenges due to travel restrictions and other routine disruptions since the onset of the pandemic. Moreover, the staffing shortages are proving to be a significant challenge in the industry, compelling carriers to pare-back flying. Given the scenario, we think downgraded stocks JetBlue Airways…

Belfast Live

The Hill Street Hatch had over 30,000 guests since it opened during the pandemic

Benzinga

FDA Rejects Junshi - Coherus' Toripalimab For Rare Head & Neck Cancer

The FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) to Junshi Biosciences Co Ltd and Coherus BioSciences Inc's (NASDAQ:CHRS) toripalimab application for advanced recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). NPC is a rare tumor of the head and neck which originates in the nasopharynx, located behind the nose and above the back of the throat. The…

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Emperor's online activities illustrate strong desire to be close to the people

Sunday marked three years since the Reiwa era began with the Emperor's accession to the throne on May 1, 2019.

Los Angeles Times

Here we go again: California coronavirus cases rising. Is a new wave coming?

LOS ANGELES — After months of declining numbers, California has recorded a nearly 30% increase in coronavirus cases over the last week along with smaller rises in hospitalizations, causing some health officials to suspect that the state is headed into a new pandemic wave.

Daily Record

Scots gran meets granddaughter for first time in sweet airport reunion as New Zealand borders re-open

Little Skye Elliot was born eight-and-a-half months ago but was yet to meet any relatives amid the Covid-19pandemic.

The Hindu

Digital education key to increasing enrollment in higher education: AICTE chairman

COVID-19 pandemic forced people to accept new technologies for continuing with education amidst the difficulties that came with the pandemic, says Prof Anil D Sahasrabudhe, at the convocation of JSS Science and Technology University in Mysuru

Irish Mirror

Irish mum lost an incredible four and a half stone without even stepping inside a gym

Lisa O'Connor said she made the decision to prioritise her health at the beginning of the pandemic after hearing that overweight people were at a higher risk of ending up in ICU with the virus

The Times of India

Flights between Delhi and Vietnam’s Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City resume

MUMBAI: Vietjet on Monday said that it has resumed its flights to India with the Ho Chi Minh City – Delhi flight departing from Tan Son Nhat International airport on April 29, while the Hanoi –Delhi service took off on April 30, marking the airline’s return to the country for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi: Mega Projects Support Egypt’s 'Resilience'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the successive achievements and the national megaprojects have helped Cairo overcome the recent international crises, in reference to the impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the COVID-19 pandemic. In his speech on Sunday marking the occasion of Labor Day, Sisi mentioned the support and…

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