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Justice department opens inquiry into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid-19 response

Ex-New York governor and current NYC mayoral candidate accused of mishandling nursing homes during pandemic

The Guardian - US

DOJ investigates former governor Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony

A spokesperson for the former New York Governor says he was never informed of any such investigation

The Independent UK

Qantas makes mercy plea for illegal sackings 'mistake'

Qantas has urged a court to treat its illegal sacking of almost 2000 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as a mistake and impose a "mid-range" penalty.

AAP

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WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organization's member states on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of negotiations sparked by the shock of Covid-19.

International Business Times

How does Airbnb know you’re having a party? Screening tech and policies explained ahead of Memorial Day

Airbnb’s party bans were developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

A ‘groundbreaking’ pandemic agreement for tackling disease outbreaks has been agreed. What does it mean?

ANALYSIS: Negotiations to ensure richer countries share vaccines and drugs with poorer countries during health emergencies had threatened to derail negotiations, writes Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Hailed as ‘a victory for public health,’ the agreement aims to build on the lessons of Covid-19 and protect the globe from pathogenic threats

The Guardian - UK

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Extinction Rebellion may have gone quiet, but climate protest will come roaring back

The pandemic and harsh laws suffocated climate movements as we knew them. Get ready for a new kind of action, says journalist Oliver Haynes

The Guardian - UK

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

The World Health Organization's member countries have approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics in the wake of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus

The Independent UK

Countries sign off on global pandemic treaty at annual WHO meeting in Geneva

The agreement will be legally binding, but it won’t enter into force right away.

Euronews

Covid-19 death tolls in Europe highlight stark regional differences in 2020 and 2021

The political decisions made during 2020 and 2021 to combat the Covid-19 pandemic profoundly altered daily life. Professionally, societies faced partial unemployment and widespread adoption of remote work; personally, individuals endured lockdowns and social distancing measures. These interventions aimed to reduce infection rates and ease pressure on healthcare systems, with…

The Conversation

Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier

The holding company that owns Qatar Airways has reported it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

World Health Assembly: Pandemic treaty and budget cuts to top agenda at major annual WHO meeting

The annual meeting sets priorities for the next year in global health leadership.

Euronews

Climate scientists are trusted globally, just not as much as other scientists – here’s why

Societies increasingly rely on scientists to guide decisions in times of uncertainty, from pandemic outbreaks to the rise of artificial intelligence.

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The Guardian - AU

Junk science, vaccine refusers and the return of smallpox: what worries one of Australia’s top epidemiologists

More than five years into the Covid pandemic, Guardian Australia asks Raina MacIntyre: what’s the next big threat to public health, and are we up to the challenge?

The Independent UK

Joaquin Phoenix has emotional response to 7-minute standing ovation for Cannes premiere of new Ari Aster film

‘Eddington’ is a contemporary Western set during the Covid pandemic

Reason

Trump's Tariffs Are Sapping Small Business Optimism

Seasonally adjusted job openings and capital outlay spending are declining to levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

Mississippi sues China for $200bn for costs associated with the Covid-19 pandemic

A default judgment was made against China, which refuses to recognize the lawsuit, after it failed to show up in court

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As the Fed devises its new strategy, Powell sees an economy with ‘more volatile’ inflation

Every five years the Federal Reserve reconsiders its framework for monetary policy. This time it will have to consider lessons from the pandemic and an uncertain future.

International Business Times UK

McDonald's to Hire 375,000 Workers Despite Worst US Sales Since Pandemic—Aims for 50,000 Stores by 2027

Despite experiencing its worst US sales decline since the pandemic's peak, McDonald's has announced a major initiative to hire 375,000 workers nationwide.

The Conversation

Virtual churches are popular in Ghana. But what about online safety?

Many churches have been holding worship services online via live-streaming platforms in recent times. This is unsurprising since many congregants use digital technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic also pushed churches to swiftly embrace digital platforms. This allowed them to continue with religious activities when physical and mobility restrictions were in place.

The Independent UK

The rise in remote working could have a negative impact on UK growth. Here’s how

Covid-19 pandemic forced a change in how companies approach working from home

International Business Times

Pandemic Accord, Tightened Budget On Menu At Big WHO Meet

Next week promises to be a crucial one for the World Health Organization, with member states coming together in Geneva to adopt a landmark pandemic agreement and a slimmed-down budget amid US funding cuts.

The Independent UK

The impact of remote working across UK as firms adopt hybrid policies

Covid-19 pandemic forced a change in how the country works with more companies adopting hybrid working

The Independent UK

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded

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