#covid-19

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Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

New COVID subvariant 'Cicada' is on the rise. Here's what you need to know

A highly mutated COVID-19 strain, BA.3.2 or 'Cicada', is spreading in California, raising concerns about increased disease activity among vulnerable seniors.
London music
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Defected Records hosting a virtual festival with Facebook Live

Defected Records successfully hosted a virtual festival on Facebook Live, increasing brand awareness by 8.1 points through targeted video ads.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

The year we won the title was really cool. Our first defeat was in round 28. People were already talking about whether we could repeat Arsenal's Invincibles' Fabinho recalls Liverpool's 2020 title success

Liverpool's 2019/20 Premier League title win ended a 30-year wait, with Fabinho highlighting the bittersweet nature of celebrating without fans.
#vaccination
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds

COVID vaccination during pregnancy protects newborns against COVID-19 and does not increase the risk of other infections.
Public health
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Three Things: Mary Had a Little Lambda [UPDATE-1]

Widespread vaccination is essential because unvaccinated individuals incubate variants that threaten vaccine effectiveness; vaccine refusal causes preventable illness and death.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

The UK Covid vaccine rollout was a major success, saving over 475,000 lives, but challenges like vaccine hesitancy and support for harmed individuals remain.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds

Earth's artificial light increased by 16% from 2014 to 2022, but some areas dimmed due to various factors including regulations and economic collapse.
Germany news
fromNature
5 days ago

Graves reveal plague's inequitable toll

Seventeenth-century Switzerland burial site reveals low-income workers suffered most during plague outbreaks, dying young from strenuous labor.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair

The UK Covid-19 vaccine payment scheme for injured individuals needs urgent reform, including increased payouts and removal of the 60% disability threshold.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

This 500-Square-Foot Attic Proves Downsizing from Three Bedrooms Can Be Cozy (and Colorful!)

Benita and Brian Lynch downsized from a three-bedroom apartment to a 500-square-foot attic unit during the COVID pandemic, embracing the challenges of decluttering.
Web design
fromThedrum
6 days ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skiing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics

Swiss Ice Hockey coach Patrick Fischer admitted to using falsified vaccination paperwork for the 2022 Olympics, facing significant backlash and a fine.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

Why some binoculars cost $300and others cost $3,000

When I first took up birding, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I couldn't believe I had only just discovered, in middle age, the joys of avian observation.
Photography
Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The novels explore complex relationships and emotional landscapes during significant life events, including the COVID pandemic and enduring love across decades.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I just want to feel like me again': the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

Julie Ford, a breast cancer survivor, is still waiting for breast reconstruction five years after her mastectomy due to pandemic-related delays.
#vaccines
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
1 week ago

CDC Caught Burying Report on Real Effects of COVID Vaccine

The Trump administration has blocked a report confirming COVID-19 vaccines significantly improve public health.
Coronavirus
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CDC Head Blocks Release of Findings Showing Strong COVID Vax Effectiveness

COVID-19 vaccines reduced hospitalization rates by 55% among vaccinated adults, but publication of findings is being delayed by CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Reason You Don't See McDonald's Inside Walmart Stores Anymore - Tasting Table

The partnership between Walmart and McDonald's has significantly declined, with many locations closing due to changing consumer habits and the pandemic.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

Homebound, a film about friendship amid discrimination in India, received acclaim and was backed by Martin Scorsese, highlighting its sensitive subject matter.
Graphic design
fromPRINT Magazine
2 weeks ago

James Junk is the Voice Design Needs Now - PRINT Magazine

Andrei James Dominiq, a graphic designer, found his creative voice during COVID, transforming personal reflections into impactful visual designs.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 week ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release

Test-negative case-control design studies are used to assess vaccine effectiveness, with potential biases but generally reliable estimates when controlled.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Overnight by Dan Richards audiobook review an immersive journey into the night worker's world

To stay out late, to remain awake and mobile from dusk till dawn, to walk the streets all night... is to enter an unfamiliar state of being and seeing.
Books
#ai
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Marketing tech

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce-companies are 75% overstaffed and AI is the 'silver-bullet excuse' to clean house | Fortune

AI is being used as a scapegoat for layoffs resulting from overhiring during the COVID pandemic.
#remote-work
fromFortune
1 week ago
Remote teams

Will you be my (work) friend? The new reality of making and keeping a work friend in the hybrid world | Fortune

Remote teams
fromFortune
1 week ago

Will you be my (work) friend? The new reality of making and keeping a work friend in the hybrid world | Fortune

Making friends at work is challenging in a remote environment but can alleviate loneliness and improve workplace relationships.
Careers
fromMoneyLion
1 week ago

Jobs That Can Pay $200K or More With Remote Availability

Remote work opportunities are increasing, especially for high-paying jobs, despite initial post-pandemic office returns.
Remote teams
fromBlack Enterprise
3 weeks ago

Philippines Encourages Work From Home Amid Surging Transportation Costs

Remote work is encouraged in the Philippines to alleviate rising transportation costs due to increased oil prices from the Middle East conflict.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We can't increase prices any more': UK hospitality firms hit by cost triple blow

Hospitality businesses face severe challenges due to rising costs, energy prices, and reduced consumer spending post-Covid-19.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge | amNewYork

A new deliverista hub for delivery workers was inaugurated in City Hall Park, providing essential rest and charging facilities after years of delays.
Germany news
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

My Sister Left America For Germany And Now I See Why The US Has No Future

Candy moved to Germany for better opportunities and to escape social injustices in the U.S.
#new-york-city
NYC food
from710 WOR
2 weeks ago

NYC Roadway Dining Season Kicks Off Wednesday | 710 WOR

New York City's outdoor dining program has significantly reduced, with only 500 setups approved for 2026 compared to over 8,000 during the pandemic.
NYC food
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Roadway outdoor dining is back in NYC for 2026, but it's only a slice of what it once was

New York City's outdoor dining program is returning with 500 roadside setups approved, aiming for year-round operation again after pandemic restrictions.
NYC food
from710 WOR
2 weeks ago

NYC Roadway Dining Season Kicks Off Wednesday | 710 WOR

New York City's outdoor dining program has significantly reduced, with only 500 setups approved for 2026 compared to over 8,000 during the pandemic.
NYC food
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Roadway outdoor dining is back in NYC for 2026, but it's only a slice of what it once was

New York City's outdoor dining program is returning with 500 roadside setups approved, aiming for year-round operation again after pandemic restrictions.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

From Madonna photo ops to bankruptcy: the publisher that owes Bob Dylan blames 'predatory' lenders

Callaway Arts & Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming predatory lenders and the COVID-19 pandemic for its financial troubles.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Greetings from London, where a big COVID memorial holds vigil over the halls of power

The 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretched along the bank of the River Thames, directly opposite the Parliament, as if holding vigil over the nation's corridors of power.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
Education
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Are boys really in crisis? What the science says in the age of the manosphere

Boys aged 12-16 express frustrations about masculinity, emotional support, and the lack of real-world spaces post-COVID-19.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

As Kaiser's Presence in Downtown Oakland Dwindles, So Does Foot Traffic | KQED

Kaiser Permanente has been steadily shrinking its local office presence in recent years, contributing to quieter streets and struggling small businesses in the city's core.
East Bay (California)
Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. Kong marked a pivotal moment for movie theaters' recovery post-COVID-19, testing audience willingness to return to cinemas.
Remote teams
fromSBS News
3 weeks ago

Is the war in the Middle East Australia's COVID 2.0 moment?

The current economic crisis shares superficial similarities with the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts highlight significant differences in nature and response.
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Make Or Break: How Influencer Marketing Can Support A Global Travel Comeback In 2021

In 2020, travel was put on hold globally, leading to a drastic adjustment in content for many travel creators. The number of worldwide scheduled flights was down by 46.4% compared to the previous year.
Travel
Social justice
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Man Convicted in the Deadly 2021 Assault on 'Grandpa Vicha' Avoids Prison | KQED

The convicted attacker of Vicha Ratanapakdee will avoid prison time, raising concerns about accountability and public safety for seniors.
Coronavirus
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What to know about the highly mutated new COVID strain found in Mass. wastewater

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, is spreading globally and may evade immunity from current vaccines, raising concerns about its potential impact in the U.S.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Most Leaders Focus on Goals. They're Missing the Big Picture

Leaders must understand the broader context surrounding their plans to ensure successful outcomes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Why you should keep getting mRNA vaccines

mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their ability to prevent approximately eight million COVID infections within the first six months of their rollout, showcasing their effectiveness in combating the pandemic.
Coronavirus
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

'East Village Cookbook' started as a pandemic project. Now it's everywhere.

East Village Cookbook began with a loose group of residents who met while walking their dogs during COVID, forming an accidental community that was diverse in age, religion, and profession.
Fundraising
Coronavirus
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

COVID variant BA.3.2: Symptoms, states, and what to know about the newly emerging 'Cicada' threat

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, known as 'Cicada', has significant mutations that may reduce vaccine effectiveness and is under global health scrutiny.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler

A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, is emerging and may evade immunity from previous infections or vaccinations.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Forging a New Path for Hotel Brands in the Metaverse - Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy leveraged gaming to engage new domestic leisure travelers and became the first major hotel brand in the metaverse.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom Lashes Out at Flailing Punch-Drunk' Trump: Becoming More Dangerous'

Gavin Newsom criticizes Donald Trump, stating he has become more dangerous and is not the same person he once was.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How NYC Therapists Cared for Physicians During COVID-19

A movement advocating for physician well-being addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community.
Coronavirus
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

How COVID turned America against science - and what it will take to win it back | Fortune

The rapid scientific response to COVID-19 became politicized due to mismanagement and communication failures.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Report: More Than 150,000 US COVID Deaths Were Unreported In 2020 and 2021

"Our antiquated death investigation system is one key reason why we fell short of accurate counts, particularly outside of big metropolitan areas," said Andrew Stokes of Boston University, the senior author on the paper.
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

China-North Korea transit relaunch points to better ties

"The resumption of train services suggests that exchanges of people and goods are gradually returning to normal. It also appears to send a message to the international community that China and North Korea are strengthening ties amid the current global situation."
Berlin
Retirement
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

I retired early from my federal job and took a part-time job at TJ Maxx. I'm happier and less stressed.

Karime Masson transitioned from a 24-year federal career to part-time retail work, finding happiness after retirement despite challenges faced during her tenure.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Matthew Lieberman, psychologist: Loneliness kills in ways that aren't obvious'

Loneliness has become a significant societal issue, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing polarization.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo's Anne Tse views the world's fastest-growing snack market | Fortune

"We had to pivot," Tse told Fortune, "by grouping our markets not by their 'market development' stage, but by their 'COVID development' stage." In just 12 hours, her team abandoned the traditional model that grouped Chinese cities by the maturity of their consumer markets instead mapped operations around the pandemic: which provinces were entering lockdown, at peak restrictions, or reopening.
Silicon Valley food
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

It's finally payday for former Boston Sports Clubs members

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is refunding $4 million to 47,000 former Boston Sports Clubs members charged during COVID shutdowns.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Ivermectin is making a post-pandemic comeback, among cancer patients

Ivermectin, effective for parasitic infections in animals and humans, is being promoted as a cure-all despite lack of evidence for COVID-19 and cancer treatment, prompting five states to allow over-the-counter access.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'I didn't get a graduation': How the Class of 2020 turned their pandemic loss into a running joke on TikTok

The Class of 2020 still aren't over the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling their graduation. Apparently they never stop bringing it up, according to TikTok. Now their complaints are being used as a punchline. Being robbed? "Did you know that I didn't get a graduation." Slip on ice? "I didn't have a prom, I didn't have a homecoming." Oh, your grandma just died? "Okay, well if you think that's bad, I literally didn't graduate."
Education
Higher education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Students launch legal action against universities over Covid-hit studies

Dozens of UK universities face potential legal action as thousands of students pursue compensation for Covid-19-related disruptions to teaching and library access.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Son Is Wasting Away His Youth in the Same Way as a Lot of Young People Right Now. I Need to Snap Him Out of It!

Your son is in the exact same position as so many young adults today. As a professor who loves talking to her students-a large majority of whom are 20 to 25-I know just how much COVID has taken away from their ability to connect with people. So, there have to be other young adults in your area who are also looking to widen their social circles.
Parenting
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

RFK Jr. May Say No to Measles Vaccines, But He Was Once Not Above Doing Lines Off a Toilet

RFK Jr. said he attended daily pandemic addiction meetings, isn't afraid of COVID-19, and claimed he used to snort cocaine off toilet seats.
World news
fromEyes On Isles
2 months ago

Islanders Olympic Check In #1

NHL players returned to the 2026 Milan Olympics after a 12-year absence caused by revenue disputes, logistical concerns, injuries, and COVID-19 disruptions.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Homeschooling Taught Me

Like most Americans, my view of homeschooling was framed through the lens of abnormality. My own public-school education was my only frame of reference. Although my own experience wasn't great, it was familiar. It was the system I knew. As a college professor, I regularly saw the academic gaps my students carried with them from their public-school education. Yet even then, I struggled to imagine an alternative. My instinct was always to fix the existing system, not step outside of it.
Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

GP tells Medical Council inquiry he followed Covid-19 guidelines in his practice but challenged them on social media

A GP accused of professional misconduct over his criticism of Covid-19 vaccines and other pandemic measures has told a medical inquiry that believed he could adhere to public health guidelines in his medical practice while still challenging them on social media.
Public health
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A plague doctor dances with a rat at a Covid ball: Lisl Ponger's best photograph

A staged photograph juxtaposes Covid-era masks, historical plague imagery, colonial violence, and varied social-distancing gestures to critique pandemic responses and cultural meanings.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Detected at Camp East Montana ICE Jail in El Paso

Two tuberculosis cases and 18 COVID-19 cases were identified at Camp East Montana, a 5,000-bed ICE detention facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Americans are asking too much of their dogs

Many Americans increasingly turn to dogs to compensate for eroding social life and dissatisfaction with society, finding pets often offer more satisfying relationships than people.
Parenting
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago

Mom shares her seven-year-old's heartbreaking drawing of her working - and it hits you right in the heart

A child's drawing revealed the emotional cost of parents balancing remote work and childcare during the pandemic, resonating widely and prompting viral sharing.
Digital life
fromHer Campus
2 months ago

It's the Feeling, Not the Clothes: Nostalgia for 2016

Many people nostalgically long for 2016's simpler social media culture and sense of peace before political upheaval, the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread generative AI.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Free from sports prison,' Winter athletes get chance to enjoy Olympics without a COVID lockdown

Olympians enter the Milan-Cortina Games relieved to compete without pandemic bubbles and tests, able to perform, enjoy friends, and embrace a more normal Olympic experience.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Man sues for 1m after claims he lost a leg following breakfast with coughing' boss

A Southeastern station manager is suing his employer for £1m claiming workplace Covid exposure led to hospitalization and leg amputation.
Digital life
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Coronavirus: what a time to be live

Instagram Live usage surged during Covid-19 as influencers favor authentic, raw, home-shot content to build meaningful audience connections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: January 31, first Black quarterback plays and wins the Super Bowl

In 1863, during the Civil War, the First South Carolina Volunteers, an all-Black Union regiment composed of many who escaped from slavery, was mustered into federal service at Beaufort, South Carolina. In 1945, Pvt. Eddie Slovik, 24, became the first U.S. soldier since the Civil War to be executed for desertion as he was shot by an American firing squad in France.
History
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France extends flu and Covid vaccination campaign

France extended the joint seasonal flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign to February 28, 2026, due to ongoing viral circulation and a resurgence among younger people.
Photography
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

Locals We Love: Documentary photographer Ashima Yadava democratizes art through collaboration.

Ashima Yadava returned portraits to photographed families so they could alter and annotate images, enabling participatory reclamation of pandemic-era visual narratives.
#life-expectancy
fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

Life is actually getting better-and longer-for Americans, despite everything you read in the news | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

Life is actually getting better-and longer-for Americans, despite everything you read in the news | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Norovirus hospital cases hit new winter high

Norovirus hospitalizations in England have risen to a winter high, increasing pressure on hospitals already treating substantial numbers of flu and COVID-19 patients.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

It's the Inequality, Stupid: Why Test, Trace, Isolate Won't Stop Covid-19 in America

Everything is changing, and in the face of that, America is failing. Over 90,000 souls have paid for our failing. Millions more are living in terror for their livelihoods and their families. But Covid-19 isn't a technology problem, or a science question, or a supply chain issue, or even a question of doctoring. This challenge is public health, and that is something we've been failing at for a damn long time.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

A High-Society Lawyer and a Hedge Funder Got Divorced. The Result Is the Best Memoir I've Read in Some Time.

but there's something comforting about knowing that even an ultrarich woman can't make a man act right. You can come from a good family, bring a couple of enormous trusts into the marriage, make some kids, build homes in both New York City and Martha's Vineyard if you'd like, but he'll still leave if he wants to. There's something relieving in that obviousness, in that inevitability, as if no one can truly get heterosexual marriage right, even those with all the resources in the world.
Books
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

California joined WHO's GOARN to retain international outbreak-response access after the U.S. federal government withdrew from WHO.
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
Public health
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but Joe Biden is negative

First Lady Jill Biden, 72, tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms; President Biden, 80, tested negative and will continue regular testing and symptom monitoring.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for COVID a third time, misses 'The View' Season 27 premiere

Whoopi Goldberg missed The View season 27 premiere after testing positive for COVID-19 for the third time and is expected to return soon.
Food & drink
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Tenderloin falafel maven Billy Alabsi may be San Francisco's most interesting man

Billy Alabsi repeatedly reinvents his career after setbacks, ultimately reopening Falafelland in the Tenderloin following major losses and homelessness.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

James Cameron Says America Would Be in 'Utter Disarray' If There's Another Pandemic

James Cameron relocated to New Zealand for its science-based pandemic response, high vaccination rate, and greater social cohesion compared with U.S. polarization.
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