How Fico dominated Slovak politics with Covid, Ukraine and culture wars
Robert Fico is known for his ability to reinvent his political career in the face of major setbacks. Source link
Concerns mount as Wuhan whistleblower Zhang Zhan’s release from prison remains uncertain
In short: Chinese citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, has completed her jail sentence and is expected to be released from prison.Her videos provided a firsthand account…
Supreme Court rejects California immunity in prison COVID deaths
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday turned down an appeal from California prison officials who sought immunity from lawsuits for having transferred inmates with COVID-19…
Shock, followed by warm memories of KTLA’s much-beloved Sam Rubin
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 12. Happy Mother’s Day. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you…
Singer, 37, who raised thousands for NHS during Covid is killed in Leeds pub attack – The Sun
A SINGER who raised thousands of pounds for the NHS during Covid has been killed in a Leeds pub attack. Robert Hiscoe, 37, was attacked…
Prosecutors drop charges over Victoria's COVID-19 hotel quarantine program
The health department was facing 58 charges after infection control breaches from the hotel quarantine program led to the deadly second COVID-19 wave in 2020.…
It’s Taken 100 Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid Mistakes
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAirborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under new terminology the World Health Organization hopes will end a…
No cheering warning to Commons gallery during Covid debate
The deputy Speaker has warned those in the public gallery to stop clapping during a debate on Covid and excess deaths.Dame Rosie Winterton said the…
Who can get a Covid booster this spring and how can you book?
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Jennifer Clarke BBC NewsA spring Covid booster is being offered to those most at risk from the virus. Some pharmacies have…
There’s an alternative to Trump and Biden. Sadly, it’s RFK Jr.
American politics is so intensely stupid and nasty that it sometimes seems as if somebody made a series of wishes with a monkey’s paw. The…
Brazilian police indict Bolsonaro over fake COVID certificate | Courts News
Facing multiple probes, former president’s first indictment is for allegedly falsifying his vaccine record. Brazilian police have recommended that Jair Bolsonaro be prosecuted for forging…
UK ministers 'afraid' of Sturgeon during Covid
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford also told the UK Covid Inquiry Nicola Sturgeon is a "formidable politician". Source link
Feds won’t reimburse California $300 million for homeless housing amid COVID. Congress wants answers
WASHINGTON — California cities and counties might be on the hook for more than $300 million they spent placing thousands of homeless residents in hotels in…
Covid inquiry: Gething admits missing WhatsApps embarrassing
Vaughan Gething, Wales' health minister during Covid, says missing WhatsApps from the period are "embarrassing".He said the messaging app “essentially became a substitute for conversations…
North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says | Economy News
Tightened border controls introduced to curb COVID-19 are still strangling North Korea’s economic activity and informal trade networks more than 18 months after leader Kim…
I stopped shaving my armpits during Covid – it’s a great man repellant for the kinds of guys I wouldn’t date anyway
ONE woman has found a way to get out of hairy situations. It seemed all she had to do to stay clear of unwanted attention…
Covid inquiry: ‘No basis’ to stop pubs selling alcohol
From late summer of 2020, the Welsh government used computer modelling by experts from Swansea University to try to predict the severity of future Covid…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
ITV Breathtaking viewers praise cast in 'harrowing' and 'gut-wrenching' Covid drama
Amid the difficulty in watching the 'heartbreaking' and 'raw' scenes in new ITV drama Breathtaking, many viewers heaped praise on the cast portraying both the…