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Chanel heir with a $48 billion fortune is the richest person in Switzerland thanks to a post-pandemic luxury goods boom

Gérard Wertheimer has taken the top spot from the Kamprad family—the billionaire founders of Swedish furniture giant Ikea—for the first time in 21 years.

Fortune

Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

The author said he found himself ‘living through’ scenes he had already written for his book Prophet Song during the pandemic lockdowns.

The Independent UK

New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the work habits of people around the world, with millions working from home, at least for part of their week

The Independent UK

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How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?

Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding in hospitals was the beginning of the COVID pandemic, so it’s not entirely surprising this has caused some alarm.

The Conversation

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Here's why union support is so high right now

Over 65,000 teachers in Québec could remain on strike until Christmas if a deal isn’t reached, their union said on Sunday. The warning comes amid widespread labour unrest in the province, including nearly 570,000 workers on strike at the same time last week.

The Conversation

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

With Covid-19 facilities being dismantled and an inquiry starting late, the nation’s ability to react quickly to future health threats has been lost, experts say

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‘We haven’t looked back’: home schooling in Australia experiences post-lockdown boom

Number of children learning at home has doubled since the pandemic – with parents saying the mainstream education system isn’t working

The Guardian - AU

Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock’s early Covid warnings were ignored by No 10, say allies

Ex-cabinet minister set to hit back at inquiry after being made a scapegoat for government failings

The Guardian - UK

It's not a cost of living crisis – it's a poverty pandemic

There is a poverty crisis in the UK. But when outlining his 110 growth measures aimed at getting “the British economy working” during his autumn statement, the chancellor’s measures to tackle the cost of living crisis were limited to economic support payments focused on short-term wins.

The Conversation

What We Know So Far About Surging Respiratory Illnesses In China

Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after Covid-19 first emerged in the country.

International Business Times

Judge suggests Revenue NSW ‘not following the law’ on homeless woman Covid fine

State government has admitted 33,000 Covid fines were invalid but questions remain about additional 29,000 fines issued during pandemic

The Guardian - AU

India: how COVID enabled new forms of economic abuse of women

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations (UN) identified what it called a “shadow pandemic” of domestic violence against women. The UN includes in its definition of domestic violence what it refers to as “economic violence”, which it explains as: “making or attempting to make a person…

The Conversation

Chicago’s small-business owners have their day amid the holiday hoopla

Big-box chains still draw the crowds, but many shoppers prefer to support local merchants. They’re getting a push from Chicago-area festivities planned for Small Business Saturday.

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Evening Standard

It seems that some pandemic trends will fade

The Hindu

Why increasing AC coaches and reducing Sleeper and Second Class is a problem for commuters | Data

Indian Railways has replaced Sleeper/2nd Class coaches w/ AC 3-tier Economy Class coaches, resulting in fewer passengers able to reserve tickets in Sleeper/2nd Class. This has led to higher costs for AC coaches & incidents of general ticket holders invading reserved compartments. Comparing 2019-20 & 2009-10, AC seats share rose…

The Independent UK

Top scientist who called Sunak Dr Death says government made same Covid mistake three times

Boris Johnson should have imposed first national lockdown two weeks earlier, says chief scientific adviser

The Independent UK

Science adviser had to ‘paper over cracks’ between civil servants and academics

Dame Angela McLean has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry there were times she had to step in when difficulties arose between academics and civil servants.

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Covid inquiry: Boris Johnson 'sat in silence as adviser told him to get a grip and impose lockdown'

Chief scientific adviser Dame Angela McLean said lack of action by former PM led to preventable deaths

The Independent UK

Government repeating same mistakes led to Covid deaths, adviser tells inquiry

Chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Lack of speed in decisions ‘most significant’ pandemic shortcoming, inquiry told

Professor Dame Angela McLean made the remarks as she gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 public inquiry.

Evening Standard

Friction between schools and parents growing with more families flouting rules, Ofsted head warns

Since the Covid pandemic absenteeism has become a 'stubborn problem' in schools and disruptive behaviour has become more common

The Hindu

Renowned artist Giridhar Khasnis ventures into Kannada literature with debut collection ‘Ellindalo Haari Bandu’

Famed artist, art critic, photographer and writer Giridhar Khasnis debuts in Kannada literature with Ellindalo Hari Bandu (which in English translates to came flying from somewhere), his inaugural collection of 85 short tales, micro stories, and prose poems. Ranging from micro stories spanning a few lines to the longest ones…

The Independent UK

Chief scientific adviser to appear before pandemic inquiry

It comes after it emerged that Professor Dame Angela McLean is said to have referred to Rishi Sunak as ‘Dr Death’.

The Independent UK

Living standards, tax levels and other historical benchmarks

Disposable income is likely to be 3.5% lower in 2024/25 than before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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