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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Construction on M line creates turmoil for Bushwick businesses * Brooklyn Paper

The construction tarps blocking Til Death's visibility have significantly reduced foot traffic and revenue for the outdoor café.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago
Writing

4 Best-Selling Authors on How to Write and Sell a Book | Entrepreneur

Friends & Fiction originated as a supportive response to the pandemic, fostering a creative community among authors and readers.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Construction on M line creates turmoil for Bushwick businesses * Brooklyn Paper

The construction tarps blocking Til Death's visibility have significantly reduced foot traffic and revenue for the outdoor café.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago
Writing

4 Best-Selling Authors on How to Write and Sell a Book | Entrepreneur

Friends & Fiction originated as a supportive response to the pandemic, fostering a creative community among authors and readers.
more#community
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five years on from the pandemic, the right's fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

The narrative has shifted from blaming the virus to blaming the response to Covid-19.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Andrew Cuomo testifies over nursing-home COVID deaths: Live updates

Andrew Cuomo will be questioned about his controversial COVID-19 nursing home policy on September 10, following earlier critiques of his response.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

De Blasio's Covid czar threw sex parties, took drugs at height of pandemic

Dr. Jay K. Varma, a key public health figure, engaged in reckless behavior during the pandemic while advising the public to isolate.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
World news

WHO still waiting on COVID origins data from China DW 12/31/2024

The WHO urges China to provide data to understand the origins of COVID-19, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future pandemics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Trump Swaps Out COVID.gov For Page Blaming Chinese Lab For Virus And Attacking Biden's Pandemic Policies

The Trump administration replaced Covid-19 information with a politically charged narrative focusing on lab leak theories and discrediting previous pandemic management.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Congressional Republicans conclude SARS-CoV-2 originated in a lab leak

The report exhibits partisan bias by shifting evidentiary standards to support preferred conclusions about pandemic origins and public health responses.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five years on from the pandemic, the right's fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

The narrative has shifted from blaming the virus to blaming the response to Covid-19.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Andrew Cuomo testifies over nursing-home COVID deaths: Live updates

Andrew Cuomo will be questioned about his controversial COVID-19 nursing home policy on September 10, following earlier critiques of his response.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

De Blasio's Covid czar threw sex parties, took drugs at height of pandemic

Dr. Jay K. Varma, a key public health figure, engaged in reckless behavior during the pandemic while advising the public to isolate.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
World news

WHO still waiting on COVID origins data from China DW 12/31/2024

The WHO urges China to provide data to understand the origins of COVID-19, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future pandemics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Trump Swaps Out COVID.gov For Page Blaming Chinese Lab For Virus And Attacking Biden's Pandemic Policies

The Trump administration replaced Covid-19 information with a politically charged narrative focusing on lab leak theories and discrediting previous pandemic management.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Congressional Republicans conclude SARS-CoV-2 originated in a lab leak

The report exhibits partisan bias by shifting evidentiary standards to support preferred conclusions about pandemic origins and public health responses.
more#covid-19
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Musk's Latest Fraud Finding Isn't What It Seems

Government-wide search uncovered fraudulent unemployment claims for fake individuals and future birth dates.
Elon Musk highlighted a significant issue of fraud in unemployment claims during the pandemic.
#global-health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
US news

UN warns millions more will die from AIDS after US cuts DW 03/24/2025

US funding cuts are expected to lead to over 6 million additional AIDS-related deaths and new infections, reversing decades of progress.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?

The U.S. has stopped CDC communication with WHO amid withdrawal process, impacting global health collaboration.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN warns millions more will die from AIDS after US cuts DW 03/24/2025

US funding cuts are expected to lead to over 6 million additional AIDS-related deaths and new infections, reversing decades of progress.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?

The U.S. has stopped CDC communication with WHO amid withdrawal process, impacting global health collaboration.
more#global-health
#covid-inquiry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

Hancock defended controversial PPE procurement practices during the pandemic as necessary due to an urgent shortage.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
UK news

From face masks to 9 meals: questions Irish Covid inquiry must answer and why getting to the truth is vital

Ireland's Covid inquiry aims to be a controlled fact-finding exercise, avoiding a witch-hunt approach seen in the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

Hancock defended controversial PPE procurement practices during the pandemic as necessary due to an urgent shortage.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
UK news

From face masks to 9 meals: questions Irish Covid inquiry must answer and why getting to the truth is vital

Ireland's Covid inquiry aims to be a controlled fact-finding exercise, avoiding a witch-hunt approach seen in the UK.
more#covid-inquiry
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

From meeting Putin to Middle East doubts: What were Trump's foreign policy moves on day one?

Trump's presidency marks a significant shift in US foreign policy, prioritizing America-first principles.
#public-health
fromThe Nation
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kamala Harris Is Thinking About the Care Economy. Here's Where She Should Start.

Neglect of the care economy has led to significant crises, underscoring the need for systemic change and a robust infrastructure for support.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Can America's Health Survive Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

Engagement with Robert Kennedy Jr.'s skepticism can foster constructive dialogue and health care reforms, especially post-pandemic.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Could Have Been Contained

The U.S. should have intervened more proactively concerning the H5N1 virus, which now poses a significant threat as a persistent danger to people.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

County trying to unload 3 million face shields that went unused during the pandemic

Santa Clara County is donating 3 million unused face shields to food banks and organizations for the homeless after struggling to find local distribution.
fromThe Nation
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kamala Harris Is Thinking About the Care Economy. Here's Where She Should Start.

Neglect of the care economy has led to significant crises, underscoring the need for systemic change and a robust infrastructure for support.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Can America's Health Survive Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

Engagement with Robert Kennedy Jr.'s skepticism can foster constructive dialogue and health care reforms, especially post-pandemic.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Could Have Been Contained

The U.S. should have intervened more proactively concerning the H5N1 virus, which now poses a significant threat as a persistent danger to people.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

County trying to unload 3 million face shields that went unused during the pandemic

Santa Clara County is donating 3 million unused face shields to food banks and organizations for the homeless after struggling to find local distribution.
more#public-health
fromYahoo News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Greek Orthodox priest who wanted to work from home unfairly dismissed

The diocese's dismissal of Father Stavros Bozos was ruled unjust due to lack of procedural adherence, despite valid performance concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Unemployment isn't recession-ready - but it's getting better, says acting Labor secretary

The unemployment insurance system requires significant reform and investment to withstand future economic crises, as highlighted by recent challenges during the pandemic.
#telehealth
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Opinion | Telehealth Technology Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor

The pandemic prompted a shift to telemedicine in emergency care, revealing unexpected opportunities for deeper patient interactions despite initial skepticism about technology.
fromMedCity News
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

300+ Provider Organizations Urge Feds to Prevent Leaked DEA Rule From Going into Effect - MedCity News

Healthcare organizations urge extension of telehealth prescribing flexibility to maintain access to critical treatments for millions of Americans.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Opinion | Telehealth Technology Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor

The pandemic prompted a shift to telemedicine in emergency care, revealing unexpected opportunities for deeper patient interactions despite initial skepticism about technology.
fromMedCity News
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

300+ Provider Organizations Urge Feds to Prevent Leaked DEA Rule From Going into Effect - MedCity News

Healthcare organizations urge extension of telehealth prescribing flexibility to maintain access to critical treatments for millions of Americans.
more#telehealth
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Medicine

The popular 'hospital-at-home' effort is at stake in the federal budget battle

Hospital-at-home programs provide intensive care, improving comfort and health outcomes for patients, particularly valued by elderly patients like Stephanie Joseph.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

One last goodbye to New York City's best, weirdest, most delightful dining sheds

The disappearance of outdoor dining sheds marks the end of an inventive architectural phase in response to the pandemic.
#leadership
fromHarvard Business Review
4 months ago
Online learning

Is Your Company's Problem Complicated? Or Complex?

Leaders often confuse complicated and complex problems, impacting their crisis management effectiveness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US news

Walt Ehmer, Former Waffle House C.E.O., Dies at 58

Walt Ehmer transformed Waffle House into a community lifeline during crises, emphasizing operational resilience and employee support.
fromHarvard Business Review
4 months ago
Online learning

Is Your Company's Problem Complicated? Or Complex?

Leaders often confuse complicated and complex problems, impacting their crisis management effectiveness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US news

Walt Ehmer, Former Waffle House C.E.O., Dies at 58

Walt Ehmer transformed Waffle House into a community lifeline during crises, emphasizing operational resilience and employee support.
more#leadership
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
European startups

Virtual wards to digital feedback: the Nordic approach to post-pandemic healthcare | Computer Weekly

Nordic startups were already prepared for a healthcare transformation pre-pandemic, focusing on AI and digital health solutions to meet rising healthcare demands.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The crunch, the flavours, the rituals: how crisps became a British snack obsession

Crisps are a comforting staple, embodying British character and retail resilience during crises, encouraging both enjoyment and societal reflection.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Second Great Toilet Paper Panic

The current toilet paper panic is irrational and driven by ignorance, unlike the previous pandemic-related rush.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
Mission District

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta supports London Breed's re-election, praising her leadership during the pandemic, especially in aiding the vulnerable Latinx community.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
San Francisco

As arts groups struggle, San Diego Symphony debuts a $125-million makeover

The San Diego Symphony seized the pandemic downtime to renovate Jacobs Music Center, enhancing the concert experience and facilities for musicians.
Berlin
fromSpiegel
7 months ago

A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel

Refugees from Ukraine board a bus to Tegel Airport, marking their transition into safety amidst challenging, uncertain conditions.
The atmosphere reflects resilience, fatigue, and the urgent need for assistance among the incoming refugees.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
New York City

Vermont caps emergency motel housing for homeless, forcing many to leave this month

Vermont's end of motel voucher program poses significant housing challenges for vulnerable populations, with many facing eviction and limited support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Johnson and Hancock criticised over brazen' assertions during pandemic

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock faced criticism for misleading statements about NHS capacity during the Covid pandemic.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Music

Drew Barrymore finally reveals why she awkwardly sits so close to her talk show guests

Drew Barrymore will respect personal space on her show after facing social media backlash for her physical interactions with guests.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Karine Jean-Pierre Spins Biden Caving to Pressure as Heroic Sacrifice For America On The View'

White House Press Secretary praises President Biden's decision to prioritize the American people over his own reelection bid.
fromThe Atlantic
1 year ago
Coronavirus

America's Response to Bird Flu Is 'Out of Whack'

The United States' response to infectious diseases has worsened despite having knowledge and resources for preparedness.
fromThe Nation
1 year ago
Coronavirus

The Covid Revisionists Are Endangering Us All

Covid revisionism narratives in the US present conflicting views on pandemic response, with potential negative implications for the future.
fromtime.com
1 year ago
Medicine

Why It's Important to Meet People Where They Are' When Improving U.S. Healthcare

Meeting people where they are can improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes.
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