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Your COVID dollars at . . . work? UK cops' Israeli-smearing lies and other commentary

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) and three co-defendants stand “charged with stealing federal COVID funds” to enrich themselves, fund her House campaign and buy bling like a 3.14-carat...

New York Post - Opinion - 1 hour ago

Delay in COVID-19 lockdowns in U.K. resulted in some 23,000 more deaths: public inquiry

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson oversaw a "toxic," "chaotic" and dithering response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a delay in locking the country down resulting in about 23,000 more deaths, a report by a public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

CBC News - Health - 6 hours ago

Frankie Grande shares emotional update on Ariana Grande's COVID diagnosis

Frankie Grande shared a heartfelt update about his sister Ariana Grande after she revealed that she got tested positive for COVID 19. The actor said that the music icon is doing well and remained in...

International The News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

COVID-19 Growing or Likely Growing in 19 States, CDC Reports

Influenza cases are rising or likely rising in 42 states, the agency also reported.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Boris Johnson had a four-day break before Covid pandemic struck

The official records have raised questions over whether the former prime minister may have misled the Covid inquiry

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Bolsonaro's conviction is 'justice' for some Brazilians who lost family in pandemic

Simone Guimarães, a retired 52-year-old teacher in Rio de Janeiro, lost at least five relatives to COVID-19: her husband, sister, two brothers-in-l

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 1 day ago

COVID-19 Inquiry: The final report explained

All four UK governments failed to appreciate the scale of the threat posed by COVID-19 or the urgency of the response the pandemic required, a report published on Thursday claimed.

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

'We need leaders to lead': Readers on UK's delayed Covid response

Our community largely agreed with the Covid inquiry findings that Boris Johnson’s government was chaotic and poorly prepared, though many also stressed the broader context of conflicting scientific advice, years of underfunding, and systemic failings that compounded the crisis

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

'Damning' COVID report: Five things you need to know

The COVID-19 Inquiry has published a 'damning' report looking at the UK government's response to the pandemic. Sky's health correspondent Ashish Joshi explains the five key takeaways.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

U.K.'s COVID-19 response 'too little, too late,' cost thousands of lives, inquiry says

The United Kingdom did 'too little, too late,' in its early response to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to thousands of more deaths, the head of the U.K. COVID-19 Inquiry said as its latest findings were released.

CTV News - Health - 4 days ago

Medicine -- Halted NIH Clinical Trials List Reveals Slashed Treatments for Cancer, COVID and Minority Health

The National Institutes of Health has canceled funding for at least 383 clinical trials in the last year, affecting some 74,000 participants

Scientific American - Health - 4 days ago

The big criticisms of Mark Drakeford and the one bit of praise in the UK Covid inquiry's report

The former First Minister missed a crucial meeting but was called 'considerate' elsewhere in a major report

WalesOnline - Politics - 4 days ago

Covid chaos in Johnson government led to 23,000 deaths, inquiry finds

Report finds PM and Dominic Cummings presided over ‘toxic and chaotic culture’ in Downing Street

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Key takeaways from damning Covid inquiry report on government failings

Boris Johnson failed to appreciate the ‘urgency of the situation’ and also failed to tackle a toxic culture in Downing Street, report says

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Extraordinary Covid WhatsApps reveal 'chaos' of Johnson's government

Messages sent between Dominic Cummings, Lee Cain and Simon Case lay bare the chaos behind Downing Street’s response to Covid

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response

The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.

BBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Strange changes found in blood of long Covid patients

Tiny clots appeared larger-than-normal in long Covid patients, study finds

Independent UK - Science - 7 days ago

World Diabetes Day: Bringing silent pandemic into spotlight

On Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day highlights the rising impact of diabetes and the urgent need for prevention, early detection and support for those affected

Daily Sabah - Health - 11 days ago

German businesses asked to repay COVID-19 emergency aid

The German government provided billions in support to small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. Now they are being asked to repay the aid. Many are resisting.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Vaccine chaos: Even some vulnerable seniors can't get COVID shots amid spiking cases

Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising frustration over new Trump administration policies.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

COVID wave washes over California. Some officials urge residents to mask up

A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases, the viral test positivity rate and hospitalizations attributed to the disease.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 3 months ago