Pandemic

NHS guidance states kids should be sent to school with coughs, colds and Covid - as Education Minister Nick Gibb brands parents "too cautious". School attendance has decreased a staggering amount due to overly-worried parents following the pandemic, according to the minister. 2 Persistent school absences have risen significantly in…

The Empire Cinemas chain has collapsed into administration after suffering during the pandemic and seeing dwindling numbers of cinemagoers. Around 150 jobs have been lost after six cinemas were closed with immediate effect, according to joint administrators at BDO. Cinemas in Bishop’s Stortford, Catterick Garrison, Sunderland, Swindon, Walthamstow and Wigan…

Demand for online learning has surged since the pandemic, including among students in rural Saskatchewan. Author of the article: Sierra D'Souza Butts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Published Jul 07, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  3 minute read Both of Saskatchewan's universities are exploring online options to better serve…

Global Aviation Skills Taskforce launched to boost careers in aviation as demand for flights grows post-COVID-19 pandemic, creating a resilient workforce and helping to grow the economy. International Collaboration aims to inspire the next generation and promote diversity in the aviation sector. Business Aviation Concepts In a significant step towards…

Demand in air travel by Nigerians has surged by nearly 60 per cent above 2019 levels, building on the positive results achieved in the fourth quarter of 2022. The positive development features in the rapid rebound recorded by African airlines in 2023. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association…

U.S. shale production costs fell 1% year-on-year in the second quarter, marking the first time they have shrunk in three years. Goldman Sachs: U.S. shale production costs are set to fall 10% in 2024. Daily rig rates are down by more than 10% and the costs of steel and diesel…

The latest results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) recently revealed that eighth graders across the country dropped from an average math raw score of 280 in 2019 to 271 for the 2022-23 school year. More significantly, perhaps, the amount of 13-year-olds deemed proficient or better in math…

Vanessa Kirby felt it was "miraculous" to be making 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' during the coronavirus pandemic. The 35-year-old actress returns as Alanna Mitsopolis/White Widow in the new action blockbuster and is astonished that Tom Cruise and the crew kept the global flick going amid the health…

When the Sickness is Over…, a new book by Lee Johnston, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Inspired by a conversation with her four-year-old grandson, When the Sickness is Over… was written for children to relate to in this confusing, strange time we are living in. This pandemic…

Luxury multibrand retailers are gaining ground in China thanks to their extensive portfolio of niche designer brands. Mach & Mach’s crystal-encrusted shoes, Zimmerman’s fairy dresses, and Cult Gaia’s beach-style handbags are trending items on Chinese lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu. KOLs and local young women are increasingly looking for lesser-known brands to…