Pandemic

The Department of Education says the three-year, pandemic-induced pause on student loan repayments will end in October. Borrowers got a break on repayment during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis under President Donald Trump, and the Biden administration renewed the moratorium. But a spending deal struck by Mr. Biden…

Just as it did for nearly every facet of the global economy, the pandemic plunged Canada's new car market into upheaval, throwing supply and demand completely out of whack. Factory shutdowns due to COVID-19 made for widespread shortages of parts, filtering down to a historic lack of finished vehicles for sale…

A genetics counselor can help weigh the benefits, risks, and limitations of testing and provide information about genetic disorders to help you make informed decisions. Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and can be managed through routine prenatal visits with a doctor or midwife. Most babies are born healthy. But what if…

Pandemic in rearview, schools are full of challenges – and joy. Step inside these classrooms to see their reality.Published 9:36 am UTC Jun. 12, 2023 Updated 8:16 pm UTC Jun. 12, 2023 After a day full of math and reading lessons, third grader Ashley Soto struggles to concentrate during a…

It's been five long years... Robin Murray 12 · 06 · 2023 Troye Sivan seems to be teasing a new album. The pop star released his excellent full length ‘Bloom back in 2018, striking a chord with his army of fans. Since then, he’s hit the road for a lavish…

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Advertisement People in Japan who became so used to wearing face masks during the pandemic are signing up for lessons to teach them how to smile again. While the coverings were already common in the east Asian country pre-COVID, with many using them to combat seasonal illnesses and hay fever,…

Public confidence in vaccines has plunged across sub-Saharan Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study of 17,000 people, across eight countries, published today in the peer-reviewed journal Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. The findings come as the World Health Organization and UNICEF have reported the largest sustained fall in…

In Japan, many people started wearing face masks during the pandemic, and it became a common practice. The government advised everyone to wear masks when the situation was at its worst. Now that the recommendation to wear masks has been lifted, some individuals, like Himawari Yoshida, have realized that they…

A recent study found that COVID-19 lockdowns dramatically influenced mammalian movement behaviors. In strict lockdown areas, animals traveled 73% farther and moved 36% closer to roadways, indicating a decrease in fear of human presence or traffic. These findings underscore the impact of human activity on wildlife and offer insights for…