‘Generational problem’: Youth still struggling in pandemic’s shadow

‘Generational problem’: Youth still struggling in pandemic’s shadow

PARIS: Like many other young people, Amelie feels that the Covid-19 pandemic — and its procession of lockdowns and restrictions — marked a “turning point” for her mental health.“I came face to face with everything I had been repressing — and it triggered an enormous depression,” the French university student, who was 19 years old … Read more

China’s winter surge of flu-like HMPV cases raises concerns of transparency

China’s winter surge of flu-like HMPV cases raises concerns of transparency

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently spread widely across China, overwhelming hospitals and evoking memories of the COVID-19 outbreak. HMPV is not a new virus; it has been known for years and typically has a low mortality rate. Nevertheless, epidemiologists are calling for greater transparency about the spread of the virus to help contain infections. While … Read more

Used car prices set to stabilize in 2025 after pandemic volatility

Used car prices set to stabilize in 2025 after pandemic volatility

Used Honda Pilots are displayed on the sales lot at Honda Marin on February 06, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Used vehicle prices are expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after swinging wildly for several years before starting to calm down in 2024. Auto data and logistics firm Cox … Read more

On the Menu | Being a food critic is a dream job with health risks. How I’ll strike a balance this year

On the Menu | Being a food critic is a dream job with health risks. How I’ll strike a balance this year

“You have the best job in the world” is something I’ve heard a lot over the years. As someone who literally gets paid to dine out – a role I have been doing for more than 16 years now, in various capacities – I often agree. But as with every dream job, there’s most certainly … Read more

Journal retracts study that promoted Trump’s ‘miracle drug’ hydroxychloroquine as Covid treatment – Firstpost

Journal retracts study that promoted Trump’s ‘miracle drug’ hydroxychloroquine as Covid treatment – Firstpost

In the retraction notice, Elsevier mentioned that its integrity and publishing ethics team, as well as the journal’s co-owner, the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, found multiple issues with the study read more A controversial study which promoted the use of hydroxychloroquine drug as a treatment for COVID-19 was officially withdrawn from an academic journal. … Read more

Kalyan Banerjee vs Jyotiraditya Scindia: Lok Sabha adjourns after TMC leader’s ‘appearance’ remark on Scindia

Kalyan Banerjee vs Jyotiraditya Scindia: Lok Sabha adjourns after TMC leader’s ‘appearance’ remark on Scindia

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Wednesday as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee made a personal remark against union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s family and appearance leading to an uproar in the House.The confrontation during a discussion on amendments to the Disaster Management Act when Banerjee accused the central government of non-cooperation during … Read more

Travel is finally back — a new era of growth is beginning

Travel is finally back — a new era of growth is beginning

The global travel industry is set to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic this month, according to U.N. Tourism. During the first nine months of 2024, international arrivals worldwide reached 98% of pre-pandemic levels, compared to the same period in 2019, it said. The remaining 2% gap will close this month, according to the organization, … Read more

Phu Quoc, Vietnam for designer resorts and attractions that include … a town on the Med?

Phu Quoc, Vietnam for designer resorts and attractions that include … a town on the Med?

We walk down narrow cobblestone streets past buildings painted in warm tones with small windows and wooden shutters like those in Mediterranean coastal towns. On our way, we pass what looks like a full-scale replica of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy – except that behind the facade is a cable car station where visitors can … Read more

Travel recovery is ending — and a new era of growth is beginning

Travel recovery is ending — and a new era of growth is beginning

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email International arrivals are set to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic this month, according to UN Tourism, marking the end of the travel recovery era and ushering in a new age of global growth. 02:02 Mon, Dec 9 20247:18 AM EST Read … Read more

Shanghai vice-mayor Hua Yuan to touch down in Taipei on cross-Taiwan Strait mission

Shanghai vice-mayor Hua Yuan to touch down in Taipei on cross-Taiwan Strait mission

Officials from Shanghai will visit Taipei for the first time in six years to take part in a forum meant to encourage cross-strait communication. Shanghai vice-mayor Hua Yuan will head a mainland delegation taking part in the two-day Shanghai-Taipei City Forum, Taipei city government spokesman Yin Wei said on Wednesday morning. Taipei mayor Chiang Wan-an, … Read more