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Digital IDs could easily turn into a dystopian social credit system
The idea of a digital identity and wallet for citizens residing within the European Union may date back to 2020, but pandemic-era restrictions have shown the extent to which governments can shut off access to everyday life, should they s...
What WHO Said On NeoCov Coronavirus, Discovered By Chinese Scientists
A team of Chinese researchers found a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, among bats in South Africa.
Apple smashes earnings estimates with record sales
The company’s overall fiscal first-quarter revenue was $123.9bn, higher than analysts’ average estimate of $118.7bn.
US man cleared of murder conviction after 37 years in prison
Police used perjured evidence to convict Willie Stokes, who is now suing Philadelphia for ‘outrageous police misconduct’.
US economy sees strongest growth since 1984 as it bounces back after COVID-19 downturn
Ronald Reagan was in the White House and Beverly Hills Cop was showing in cinemas the last time the world's biggest economy recorded such a strong pace of growth.
Domestic abuse rises sharply as cause of homelessness in England
Statistics also show an increase in households with children made homeless since start of pandemic
Most ‘Covid patients’ in England are in hospital for other reasons
The incidental case rate, showing the share of hospital patients who didn’t even know they had Covid, is at its highest level
WHO regional boss accused of racism
Whistleblowers at the health body’s Manila HQ allege that the regional director made “derogatory comments” based on the nationality of staffers
Government denies claims it has scrapped crucial economic crimes bill
Ministers criticised for not tackling London’s reputation as Russian money-laundering hub
GoFundMe blocks millions raised for truckers protesting Covid vaccine mandates
More than 50,000 trucks are heading to Ottawa to express their discontent with Canada’s measures
Study explains how to get ‘super immunity’ to Covid
“Amazingly high” immune response discovered in fully jabbed people who also caught the disease
Prepare for liftoff: Fed signals March interest rate hike
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but Powell said the Fed is ‘of a mind’ to raise them in March.
Taiwan vice president heads to Honduras to work on shaky alliance
Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro had floated the idea of re-establishing ties with China, before backtracking.
‘No safe place’: Lead poisoning in the Dominican Republic
Bajos de Haina residents take on a recycling plant as factory pollution condemns them to poverty and health issues.
Interior Design Trends to Know in 2022—And What’s on Its Way Out
Ease up on that boucle and embrace warm chocolate and caramel tones—here’s what 14 top interior say will be in for 2022.
Daily US death toll from Covid now matches Delta
The number of Americans dying each day from Covid-19 now stands as high as it did during the Delta variant's peak, a grim figure that experts believe will rise.
Recovery disrupted: IMF cuts global economic growth forecast
Cut to global forecast largely reflects downward revisions to US and China outlooks.
Why you may not get COVID-19 even when those around you have it
How past exposure to other coronaviruses can stop people from catching COVID-19 even if they live with someone who has tested positive. Plus, how to recognise the symptoms of a blood clot.
US stocks whiplashed for second day as volatility grips markets
United States shares were whipsawed again on Tuesday as investors await the Fed’s decision on Wednesday.
New York judge strikes down state COVID mask mandate
The mandate had been issued by governor after Kathy Hochul declared state of emergency amid Omicron spread.
Corruption is on the rise and pummeling human rights: New report
Some governments have used the coronavirus pandemic to allow corruption to flourish, Transparency International warns.
Why are healthy unvaxxed nurses being fired as those with Covid work on?
Over the past two years, Covid-19 has left a trail of devastation – epidemiological, emotional, political – in its rampage from Wuhan throughout the world. One of its biggest casualties has been the public's trust that the Western medica...
Hong Kong leader gives reason for not wearing mask
Carrie Lam said she keeps her face uncovered to show people how “solemn” she is
WHO says Covid still 'very dangerous virus' and we're only at 'halfway mark'
As the government scraps the majority of the remaining Covid restrictions this week, the WHO has rejected claims the pandemic is over
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