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Rishi Sunak giving evidence at the COVID inquiry

Small boat crossings resumed yesterday after a 28-day pause - the longest stretch without a crossing since 2018. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is facing questions live on Sky News from 8.30am.

Sky News - Politics - 1 hour ago

What are the prospects for laid-off workers? -- In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.

In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.

CBS News - US News - 21 hours ago

What's inside the Covid-19 fraud report?

Paul Kelso has a look at what exactly is inside the Covid-19 fraud report, after it found fraud and error cost the taxpayer nearly £11bn.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Healthy Returns: FDA may add its strongest safety warning to Covid vaccines. Here's what to know

The FDA is reportedly preparing to add what's known as a "black box" warning to Covid shots by the end of the year, marking a major shift in vaccine oversight.

CNBC - Health - 2 days ago

Public Health -- Health Experts Slam Possible FDA 'Black Box' Warning for COVID Vaccines

The FDA is reportedly considering the addition of high-level warning labels to COVID vaccines, a move that some experts say may cause unfounded concerns over safety

Scientific American - Health - 2 days ago

Trump's FDA plans to put a 'black box' warning on COVID vaccines: report

Black boxes are the FDA’s most serious warning sign and are usually placed on opioid products

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Nationwide fined £44 million by watchdog after missing Covid fraud 'red flags'

The building society had inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021, according to the FCA.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

U.S. FDA intends to put its most serious warning on COVID vaccines, CNN sources say

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on COVID-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

Tracking pandemic aid fraud: Five years on, the toll continues to grow -- A high-profile fraud case in Minnesota has spotlighted the lack of safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic surrounding funds intended to prop up vulnerable Americans. The looting of taxpayer dollars holds lessons about the social safety net and the federal bureaucracy that oversees it.

A high-profile fraud case in Minnesota has spotlighted the lack of safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic surrounding funds intended to prop up vulnerable Americans. The looting of taxpayer dollars holds lessons about the social safety net and the federal bureaucracy that oversees it.

Christian Science Monitor - US News - 3 days ago

CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness

Researchers found that Covid vaccines reduced the risk of emergency room and urgent care visits by 56% to 76%. Some federal health officials have sowed doubt about the shots.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Vaccines -- COVID Vaccines Slashed Kids' ER Visits by 76 Percent, Study Finds

A report published by the CDC reaffirms the effectiveness of COVID vaccines at preventing severe disease in children

Scientific American - Science - 3 days ago

Medicine -- Scientists Explain How mRNA COVID Vaccines May Rarely Cause Myocarditis

A new study identifies a mechanism for how COVID vaccines may, in infrequent cases, drive heart inflammation, a condition that can be caused by the disease itself

Scientific American - Health - 4 days ago

Hoff: Trump II ignoring another pandemic

World AIDS Day has one less nation raising awareness of the pandemic: the United States.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 13 days ago

The 'hugging room' where Covid couldn't spread -- In November 2020, one Italian care home created an ingenious solution to isolation – a special room where people could safely embrace through a plastic screen.

In November 2020, one Italian care home created an ingenious solution to Covid's isolation: a "hugging room" where people could safely embrace through a plastic screen.

BBC News - Technology - 16 days ago

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 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 - 3 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 3 months ago