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'Serious consequences' warning as Covid testing to end: Health minister Maria Caulfield said NHS health trusts would have 'discretion' to reintroduce ...
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COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
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Quick Glance: COVID Levels Decline, but High Presence of Other Viruses
- The decline in SARS-CoV-2 suggests a potential retreat of COVID-19, especially in the western U.S.
- While COVID levels are decreasing, other viruses causing stomach and respiratory illnesses remain high.
- The influenza positive rate is increasing again, with 116 children and an estimated 20,000 adults having died so far in this flu season.
- While RSV levels in wastewater are high, positive test results are at the lowest point of the 2023 to 2024 season according to the CDC.
FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People: A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a ...
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Quick Glance: FDA Grants Approval for New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk Individuals
- A newly approved antibody therapy aims to prevent COVID-19 in individuals who are particularly vulnerable.
- Known as Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody inhibits the virus from binding to human cells and is administered intravenously.
- Close monitoring is required post-antibody treatment due to severe allergic reactions experienced by some individuals.
- Studies indicate that individuals with weakened immune systems continue to face an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes despite multiple COVID vaccinations.
Kate Garraway admits struggles over eye-watering debts for Derek Draper's care : Kate Garraway has revealed the eye-watering debut she is facing after caring for ...
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Quick Glance: Cost of Husband's Care Exceeded ITV Salary: Kate Garraway in Debt
- Kate Garraway has revealed that the monthly care costs for her husband Derek Draper of £16,000 exceeded her salary from ITV, resulting in significant debts.
- The final year of his life is depicted in a new program, featuring Draper speaking on camera for the first time and expressing his desire to share his story.
- Garraway emphasizes the financial strain caused by Derek's care surpassing her ITV income, leading to her inability to manage the debts while overseeing his care.
- She also delves into the challenges regarding her husband's healthcare, her caregiving role, and the impact on their relationship.
Severe Flu Confers Higher Risk for Neuro Disorders vs COVID: Hospitalization for influenza raises the risk for future neurologic conditions more than ...
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Quick Glance: Hospitalization for Influenza Associated with Higher Risk of Neurological Disorders
- An analysis of 77,300 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to 77,300 hospitalized with influenza revealed that those with influenza had a greater risk of subsequent neurologic disorders such as migraine, stroke, or epilepsy.
- Participants hospitalized with COVID-19 were significantly less likely in the following year to require medical care for migraine, epilepsy, neuropathy, movement disorders, stroke, and dementia compared to influenza patients.
- After considering age, sex, and other health conditions, individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 had a lower risk of needing medical care for migraine, epilepsy, and neuropathy than those with influenza.
- "The results were surprising as they indicate that hospitalization due to COVID does not lead to increased care for common neurologic conditions compared to hospitalization due to influenza," stated lead researcher Brian C. Callaghan, MD, from the University of Michigan.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on West to provide Ukraine with air defence: Following Russias recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba ...
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Donnelly wants to raise legal smoking age from 18 to 21: Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he wants to raise the age at which people can buy ...
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F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People: Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/fda-covid-medicine-immunocompromised.html
COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in COVID Levels, Persistent High Activity of Other Viruses
- COVID-19 levels are declining, but other viruses remain high, as indicated by recent data.
- While SARS-CoV-2 levels are decreasing in the U.S., other viruses like flu and RSV continue to circulate widely.
- Flu test rates are on the rise again, with 116 children and 20,000 adults reported dead from the flu this season.
- Despite high RSV levels, positive test results are declining, and norovirus is showing an upward trend as well.
Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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Brazil: Police accuse Bolsonaro of fraud over Covid vaccine records: The indictment paves the way for the former Brazilian president to face possible criminal ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
Biden opens the door to revisiting the early days of the pandemic
: The campaign has searched for ways to puncture the sense of nostalgia for the Trump era.
politico.com/news/2024/03/27/biden-covid-19-pandemic-trump-campaign-strategy-00149244
Vaughan Gething set to become Wales’ first minister after winning leadership contest - BBC News
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Mum and son still living in Covid lockdown wash shopping and social distance: Four years after the first national lockdown was announced, mother and son Mandy ...
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Long Covid: Leeds patient left bedbound by disease: Mike reflects on his condition four years on from the initial UK lockdown in 2020.
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COVID vaccines can cut post-infection heart failure, blood clot risk: Research: The COVID-19 vaccine can cut the risk of heart failure and blood clots after a ...
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Neurological Disorders Now Top Global Cause of Illness, Disability: Neurological conditions are now the leading cause of illness and disability ...
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Quick Glance: Neurological Disorders Dominate Global Disease Burden
- Neurological diseases are the leading cause of health loss and disabilities worldwide, affecting nearly half of the global population.
- With a 59% increase since 1990, nervous system conditions are the top contributor to the global disease burden and require effective prevention, treatment, and long-term care strategies.
- The data showed striking differences in the burden of neurological conditions between world regions and income levels, with over 80% of health losses occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
- The analysis emphasizes the importance of prevention by identifying and eliminating known risk factors to reduce the global burden of neurological disorders and enable targeted interventions.
'Next pandemic is around the corner,' expert warns - but would lockdown ever happen again?
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4552775-israeli-defense-minister-to-visit-d-c-amid-tensions-over-gaza/
Long COVID Institute in Rostock has to close: Rostock - The institute for the care of people with late effects of corona in Rostock has to close again after ...
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U.S. Life Expectancy Increasing, but So Is Child Death Rate : The risk of death due to COVID-19 has declined so much that life expectancy in the U.S ...
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Polish foreign minister addresses Pope: How about encouraging Putin to withdraw his troops from Ukraine?
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/10/7445786/
Pandemic Lockdowns Had Varied Effects on Wildlife: A new study of camera-trap images complicates the idea that all wildlife thrived during the Covid lockdowns.
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/science/pandemic-lockdowns-wildlife-anthropause.html
Quick Glance: Impacts of Pandemic Lockdowns on Wildlife
- A recent examination of camera-trap images raises doubts about the assumption that all animals thrived during the Covid lockdowns.
- While people disappeared from some areas during the lockdowns, they flocked to other places like parks that remained open when little else was available.
- Wild mammals exhibited highly varied responses to changes in human behavior, influenced by the species of the animal and its habitat.
- The study deepens and complicates the understanding of the so-called 'anthropause' and underscores the multifaceted ways in which humans influence the lives of wild animals.
Covid inquiry: men's masks given to female nurses: The Scottish Covid inquiry hears many NHS face masks given to female nurses did not fit properly.
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68608889
Trump asked if U.S. was better off in his last year. In many ways, the answer is no.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/24/trump-2020-better-off-covid/
South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested
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Quick Glance: South Africa Threatens Arrest of Citizens in Israeli Military
- South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor threatens to arrest citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza upon their return home.
- She also encouraged protests outside the embassies of what she referred to as the 'five primary supporters' of Israel and its actions in Gaza.
- The South African government has been a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian people and a critic of Israel.
- Tensions between South Africa and Israel deepen as both nations accuse each other and take the issue to court.
Covid-19: Couple shielding four years on feeling 'left behind': West Sussex couple still wear masks to leave the house as they continue to shield from Covid.
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
We humans are the bigger virus throwers: Sars, Mers, Ebola - There is often talk of zoonoses: diseases that spread from animals to people ...
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Long Covid: ‘I feel alone and lost . . . it is difficult to see an end to this’: Dr Muiris Houston: We urgently need more research into understanding its ...
irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2024/03/25/long-covid-i-feel-alone-and-lost-it-is-difficult-to-see-an-end-to-this/
According to the analysis, Long COVID syndrome has no unique characteristics: Brisbane - The symptoms and signs of the post-viral syndrome Long COVID cannot be ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150038/Das-Long-COVID-Syndrom-hat-laut-Analyse-keine-Alleinstellungsmerkmale
54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen: WASHOUGAL — 54-40 Brewing Co. will open a new location — with a full-service restaurant ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/18/54-40-brewing-to-open-second-location-in-washougal-with-a-full-kitchen/
What To Know About COVID Headaches: A COVID headache, which may feel like an average headache or more like a migraine, can continue for weeks or even months ...
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Quick Glance: Understanding COVID Headaches
- A COVID headache can persist for weeks or even months.
- Symptoms can vary from person to person, ranging from regular headaches to migraine-like pain.
- Causes of COVID headaches are not definitively known, but may be linked to the trigeminal nerve.
- Treatment options include painkillers, but overdosing can lead to a rebound headache.
We humans are the bigger virus throwers: Sars, Mers, Ebola - There is often talk of zoonoses: diseases that spread from animals to people ...
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure: The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/28/palestinian-authority-cabinet-abbas-gaza-west-bank/
Quick Glance: Palestinian Authority Unveils New Cabinet Amid U.S. Pressure
- The Palestinian Authority has announced a new cabinet, promising a technocratic government to aid in the reconstruction of Gaza and combat widespread corruption.
- Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa revealed the names of 22 new ministers to President Mahmoud Abbas, outlining his vision for the government.
- Amid U.S. and international calls for a new government to address credibility issues, the White House emphasized it was premature to pass judgment on the new cabinet.
- The appointment of Mustafa as prime minister dashed hopes for significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority, as his close ties to Abbas suggest a desire for political control to remain.
Covid inquiry: Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager: The outgoing first minister will give evidence at the Covid inquiry all day.
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Covid time capsule buried at Bournemouth hospital: The items inside were chosen by local NHS staff and include books of photos and memories.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-68616404
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Lithuanian foreign minister: Russia's pseudo-elections are a tragic farce: Gabrielius Landsbergis has said that the presidential elections held in Russia cannot ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7446966/
Paul Alexander, polio survivor in iron lung for over 70 years, dies at 78 after Covid diagnosis
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Quick Glance: 70 Years Living in Iron Lung: Paul Alexander's Passing
- Paul Alexander passed away at the age of 78 after living in an Iron Lung for over 70 years as a polio patient.
- His brother shared the news of his death on Facebook after Paul Alexander contracted the coronavirus.
- Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can result in paralysis and respiratory difficulties.
- Vaccination against polio is the most effective measure to prevent the spread of the disease.
Legoland and Alton Towers owner plans to charge more at peak times: Merlin Entertainments says surge pricing will help offset decline in visitors since Covid ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/25/legoland-alton-towers-charge-more-peak-times-merlin-entertainments-surge-pricing
Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Hospital cuts challenge expectations of post-COVID rebound: Even as patient revenues are up, there are some troubling signs for the industry.
axios.com/2024/03/28/hospital-cuts-challenge-expectations-of-post-covid-rebound
Putin's ambitions will not be limited to Moldova and Georgia, he will go wherever they let him go – Ukrainian Foreign Minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447216/
You Really Are Better Now Than You Were Four Years Ago: The narrative about 2020 is all wrong and will shape the 2024 election.
time.com/6959714/covid-19-pandemic-2020-election/
What's Amy Acton up to now? Ohio's former top doctor on COVID decisions, PBS documentary
dispatch.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/03/18/amy-acton-featured-in-new-pbs-documentary-on-covid/72895407007/
Jason Leitch to step down as national clinical director: Prof Leitch, who has worked for the Scottish government since 2007, helped lead the country's Covid ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68547686
Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president: Questions are still unanswered about Prabowo Subianto’s links to torture ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/despite-dark-past-indonesias-defense-minister-elected-president-00148164
London population fell by 75,000 in Covid, says report: But the number of people living in the capital is now likely to be at its highest, a think tank says.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-68598622
Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/24/pro-west-candidate-beats-slovakia-pms-ally-to-set-up-presidential-runoff
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
- With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.
- Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.
- Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.
- The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding: Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-warns-enormous-chinese-bases-near-its-schina-sea-holding-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
- Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.
- Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.
- China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.
- Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
Swedish foreign minister outlines NATO priorities to put end to Russia's "irresponsible" actions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448332/
Princess of Wales' cancer message sparks biggest number of visits to charity website since Covid
itv.com/news/2024-03-25/cancer-charity-sees-surge-in-website-visits-after-princess-of-wales-diagnosis
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach: Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has "all the attributes" to ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0323/1439583-fine-gael-leader/
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512050/kainga-ora-crackdown-government-s-move-cruel-greens-say
Polish Foreign Minister: Some Western media are not shocked enough by Russian strikes on Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448430/
Bulgaria sends all promised armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine : Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev stated on 14 March that the Bulgarian side had ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/14/7446542/
Swedish minister does not exclude Gripen jets for Ukraine, says 'deliberations are ongoing'
kyivindependent.com/swedish-defense-minister-ukraine-needs-shells-quickly-ramping-up-production-can-take-years/
France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
france24.com/en/france/20240326-france-denies-supplying-arms-to-israel-for-gaza-war
Australia to resume funding to UN's main Palestinian relief agency: Australia will resume funding to the United Nations' main Palestinian relief agency ...
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Quick Glance: Australia to Restore Palestinian Aid Funding to UNRWA
- Australia will resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- In January, the government froze funding after Israeli intelligence linked some UNRWA workers to a terrorist attack.
- While Canada and the EU will resume funding, the US, the major donor, has maintained a freeze.
- In addition to funding UNRWA, the government plans to provide assistance to Jordan and the UAE for aid drops, allocate funds to UNICEF for women and children in Gaza, and support the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/19/finland-pledges-e30-million-to-czech-led-ammunition-initiative-for-ukraine/
Poverty in Italy hits new high despite economic recovery: The number of people living in poverty in Italy rose in 2023 to its highest level in about a decade ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/poverty-italy-hits-new-high-despite-economic-recovery-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Poverty in Italy reaches new high despite economic recovery
- Poverty in Italy reached a new high in 2023 despite an economic rebound since the easing of COVID-related restrictions. According to data from the national statistics bureau ISTAT, the number of people living in 'absolute poverty' - unable to purchase essential goods and services - rose to 5.75 million, or 9.8% of the population.
- While Italy's economy has recovered more strongly from a 2020-21 COVID-induced recession compared to neighbors like Germany and France, the rebound has done little to help the country's poorest. The percentage of those in absolute poverty was 9.1% in 2020 and 9.0% in 2021, during the peak of the pandemic when government support measures partly offset the recession's impact on families.
- Except for a decrease in 2019, poverty has steadily risen from 6.9% in 2014 when ISTAT's data series began. Last year, Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government started phasing out a poverty relief subsidy called 'citizens' income' introduced in 2019.
- Poverty levels in 2023 increased in the north and centre compared to the previous year while decreasing in the south according to ISTAT data. Despite the economic recovery, poverty alleviation remains a challenge in Italy, especially in the poorer southern regions of the country.
New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing Russia's nearby war in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/world/new-legislation-in-poland-boosts-self-defense-capacity-eyeing-russias-nearby-war-in-ukraine
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
reuters.com/world/us-vietnamese-top-diplomats-discuss-greater-chip-cooperation-state-dept-says-2024-03-26/
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
abcnews.go.com/Politics/austin-israeli-defense-minister-civilian-casualties-high-gaza/story
IVF: Rhondda couple welcome twins after Covid delay: A couple whose IVF was delayed by lockdown now have twin girls after years of trying to conceive.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68511820
Covid Became a Pandemic 4 Years Ago. How Does Your Life Look Now?: We want to hear from readers on how your life has or hasn’t changed.
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/us/covid-pandemic-callout.html
Netanyahu is a survivor, but his problems are stacking up: Although most Israelis support the war in Gaza, confidence in the prime minister is low ...
bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68512319
UK Covid inquiry: 'Wales felt like second-class citizens in pandemic': Then-health minister Eluned Morgan says Welsh people felt like "second-class citizens" ...
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68548321
Rise in pupils self-harming since Covid: Asking if pupils are self-harming is a common question since the pandemic, one school says.
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Online Conspiracies About the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Are Out of Control: Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a “black swan event ...
wired.com/story/baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories/
UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST: MANILA, Philippines —Instead of letting her crucial errors get to her ...
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‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Labor blasts Coalition plan for nuclear power in a decade
smh.com.au/politics/federal/tell-him-he-s-dreaming-labor-blasts-coalition-plan-for-nuclear-power-in-a-decade-20240310-p5fb6i.html
China Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Meet Australian Business Leaders: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold closed door meetings with Australian business ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/china-s-top-diplomat-wang-yi-to-meet-with-australian-business-leaders
Former minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore, surrendered passport: AGC: SINGAPORE: Former Transport Minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore and ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/minister-s-iswaran-returns-singapore-passport-surrendered-agc-cpib-4198556
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