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Former CDC Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Trigger a Major Global Spread
health5 days ago

Former CDC Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Trigger a Major Global Spread

Robert Redfield warned that the Congo- and Uganda-spread Ebola outbreak could become a “very significant pandemic,” with potential spread to Tanzania, southern Sudan, and Rwanda as cases exceed 500 suspected and about 150 deaths. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern, while the CDC says U.S. risk remains low but has stepped up screening and traveler monitoring and imposed entry restrictions for travelers from affected areas.

via HuffPost|
#cdc#ebola#health
Minnesota nonprofit founder sentenced to nearly 42 years for pandemic aid fraud
crime5 days ago

Minnesota nonprofit founder sentenced to nearly 42 years for pandemic aid fraud

A federal judge sentenced Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock to nearly 42 years in prison for orchestrating what prosecutors called the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the U.S., a $250 million operation that exploited federal child nutrition programs via a web of fake distribution sites, kickbacks, and phony lists of children; the case spurred broader fraud prosecutions in Minnesota and highlighted a sprawling network that ensnared dozens of others.

via The Guardian|
#crime#fraud#minnesota
The world isn’t ready for the next pandemic
world7 days ago

The world isn’t ready for the next pandemic

The piece argues that global readiness for a future pandemic is weaker than during COVID-19, citing reduced funding for public health, staff burnout, gaps in disease surveillance, and insufficient stockpiles, and it calls for sustained, cooperative investment in early warning systems, rapid vaccine development, surge capacity, and stronger international health coordination to prevent a repeat of COVID-era weaknesses.

via Yahoo|
#covid-19#global-health#pandemic
Steady Under Pressure: Powell Steers the Fed Through Pandemic, Inflation and Politics
economy11 days ago

Steady Under Pressure: Powell Steers the Fed Through Pandemic, Inflation and Politics

Jerome Powell’s eight-year tenure as Fed chair is portrayed as a duty-driven ride through the pandemic, the surge in inflation, and growing political pressure, starting with unprecedented easing and a rapid balance-sheet expansion, then a slow pivot to tighten policy once inflation proved persistent, culminating in aggressive rate hikes that cooled prices while aiming to protect independence and avoid a recession.

via Axios|
#economy#federal-reserve#inflation
Pandemic Drives Sharp Rise in North Korea Executions, NGO Reports
world28 days ago

Pandemic Drives Sharp Rise in North Korea Executions, NGO Reports

An NGO report by the Transitional Justice Working Group says North Korea executed 358 people between 2011 and 2024, with a pandemic-era spike: 153 executions or death sentences from 2020–2024, up from 44 in the previous five years. Offences include religion, superstition, and watching foreign media like K-dramas and K-pop; most executions were public and by shooting at 46 identified sites, as the regime tightens ideological control amid Kim Jong Un's fourth hereditary succession.

via BBC|
#death-penalty#human-rights#k-dramas
Kirk Acevedo: Hollywood’s Middle-Class Squeeze After the Pandemic
entertainment1 month ago

Kirk Acevedo: Hollywood’s Middle-Class Squeeze After the Pandemic

Kirk Acevedo says the pandemic and ongoing industry shift have squeezed Hollywood’s middle-class actors, increasing competition with Oscar winners and shifting work toward TV; he even had to sell his house as earnings from guest spots and recurring roles no longer cover living costs, illustrating how the pay ladder for working actors has changed.

via Variety|
#entertainment#hollywood#kirk-acevedo
Post-pandemic spike in adult ADHD meds prompts clinician concern
health2 months ago

Post-pandemic spike in adult ADHD meds prompts clinician concern

A Canadian CMAJ study finds adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 era, with a 2024 monthly rate of 10.4 per 1,000 people. The increase is strongest among 25–34-year-olds and women, and the time from first ADHD visit to prescription shortened, suggesting greater access via telehealth and primary-care prescribing. While this may reflect better treatment access, experts warn it could reflect overdiagnosis or rushed evaluations, underscoring the need for thorough assessment.

via Fox News|
#adhd#health#mental-health
US Exits WHO, Halting Funding and Engagement
world4 months ago

US Exits WHO, Halting Funding and Engagement

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending all funding and recalling staff after accusing the agency of mishandling the Covid-19 pandemic and being too China-centric. Washington says it will maintain only limited bilateral health engagement and pursue NGO partnerships to support disease surveillance as the WHO faces a funding shortfall and the international pandemic treaty moves forward without US participation.

via BBC|
#funding#pandemic#us
Animal Crossing's latest update revives a pandemic-era island sanctuary
games4 months ago

Animal Crossing's latest update revives a pandemic-era island sanctuary

With a major update and Switch 2 upgrade, Animal Crossing: New Horizons draws the author back to Alba, reviving pandemic-era nostalgia through a pirate-kappa hotel, easier terraforming with L, a Mr. Resetti service to wipe the island, farming and cooking recipes, and new Slumber Islands to enjoy with friends, underscoring the game's soothing pace and enduring community-driven charm.

via The Guardian|
#animal-crossing#games#island-life
COVID lingers into year seven with a stubborn global toll
world4 months ago

COVID lingers into year seven with a stubborn global toll

As COVID-19 enters its seventh year, the pandemic persists with high transmission and ongoing waves—the US reports a 12th major wave and over 1.2 million official deaths, while global excess mortality runs into tens of millions (central estimates around 27 million); about 1 million infections per day in recent times and Long COVID affecting millions, underscoring that the toll endures even as public attention has shifted.

via Boing Boing|
#covid-19#long-covid#mortality
Pandemic-era beaks: UCLA juncos show rapid, reversible evolution
science4 months ago

Pandemic-era beaks: UCLA juncos show rapid, reversible evolution

UCLA researchers found dark-eyed junco songbirds on campus hatched in 2021–2022 developed longer beaks, resembling mountain birds, likely in response to a more limited, campus-based diet during Covid-19 closures. After restrictions eased and students returned, birds hatched in 2023–2024 showed shorter beaks again, suggesting a rapid, reversible evolutionary pulse tied to human activity. The team is pursuing genetic data to confirm if these shape changes are genetic, and highlights how quickly wildlife can adapt to urban environments.

via CNN|
#beak-morphology#dark-eyed-junco#pandemic
Global Impact of the Iconic Vaccine Photo
health5 months ago

Global Impact of the Iconic Vaccine Photo

In December 2020, photographer Jacob King captured the historic moment of Margaret Keenan receiving the first COVID-19 vaccine dose in Coventry, a symbolic event marking hope in the pandemic, which gained worldwide attention and symbolized a turning point in the fight against COVID-19.

via BBC|
#covid-19#health#history