Pandemic

Published: Feb 9, 2026 by Sarah Lewis In Small Business News Timothy Boyle has become the last of eight defendants sentenced in a sweeping $7.7 million pandemic fraud scheme that targeted Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and state unemployment benefits. This case, which highlights both the vulnerabilities in fraud detection…

One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant — the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platform — and all the intricate things you can do with it to make your home work better. I have ADHD and have found Home Assistant to…

Saturday 07 February 2026 6:05 am  |   Updated:  Friday 06 February 2026 5:35 pm With workplace leasing enjoying a major post-pandemic bounceback, it’s clear that, once again, the office is seen as critical to success, writes Philip Hobley The third quarter of 2025 marked the low point for sentiment among…

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A recent case has spotlighted the risks associated with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a crucial funding initiative that aimed to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sabrina and Joseph Mitlo, a couple from New Jersey, face serious legal consequences for allegedly defrauding the PPP, illustrating both the effectiveness…

The rise of sports betting and online gambling has led to a notable surge in addiction rates among populations all over the globe. Now, a body of 300+ health experts has launched an evidence-based appeal to have national governments, regulators, and international bodies address what they see as a pandemic. …

Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels Listed companies in the FTSE Construction & Materials sector issued 18 profit warnings between them during 2025. By comparison they put out five warnings in 2024. The 18 profit warnings in 2025 was the highest annual total since 2020, when the covid pandemic induced…

As one of the most beloved fantasy IP around, The Lord of the Rings has spawned its fair share of video game adaptations. And many of them have been incredibly solid RPGs, from straightforward retellings to more expansive takes like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. In recent years, however, many of…

Lockdowns in 2020 led to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides from transport Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images A drop in pollution during the covid lockdowns changed the chemistry of the atmosphere, driving a surge in methane levels that has concerning implications for future global warming. Methane lasts only about…

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