All articles tagged with #covid pandemic
A study during COVID-19 lockdowns revealed that human activities like hiking and mountain biking pose a greater threat to Bonelli's eagles in Spain than natural factors, highlighting the need for targeted conservation efforts and behavioral changes to protect keystone species and ecosystems.
The article critiques the failures and misinformation during the COVID pandemic, highlighting how scientific evidence was ignored, models were flawed, and trust in institutions was shattered, leaving society disoriented and skeptical of official narratives.
The article discusses the Biden administration's expanded Obamacare subsidies, which have significantly increased enrollment and possibly led to widespread fraud and phantom enrollees, raising concerns about government spending and the future of healthcare policy amid political debates over extending these subsidies to prevent premium hikes and coverage loss.
Ice Cube revealed that his scenes for the 'War of the Worlds' remake were shot in 15 days during the COVID pandemic without a director or co-actors, and the film's delayed release was due to post-production and footage collection issues after Universal sold it to Amazon.
RFK Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, made numerous false or misleading claims during a Senate testimony, including denying vaccine safety, falsely linking antidepressants to school shootings, and making implausible accusations about CDC officials, which raised concerns about his credibility and the rewriting of COVID pandemic narratives.
Despite media concerns, childhood vaccination rates have only slightly declined since 2019-2020, with most children still fully vaccinated, and local vaccination rates vary widely. The recent decline is largely due to pandemic disruptions and misinformation, not recent political figures like RFK Jr., but ongoing vaccine skepticism and policy changes could further impact rates. Parents of vaccinated children can generally feel safe about playdates, as vaccines remain highly effective.
Eddington, directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, is a darkly comic social satire set in a fictional New Mexico town during the early COVID pandemic, exploring themes of misinformation, social media influence, and societal division through exaggerated characters and bleak humor.
Danny Boyle and Jodie Comer discuss the return to the world of 28 Years Later, highlighting parallels between the film's post-apocalyptic scenario and the Covid pandemic, exploring themes of survival, societal stagnation, and the emotional truths behind protecting loved ones, while also reflecting on the genre's relevance to real-world fears and political commentary.
Streaming services in the US have surpassed broadcast and cable TV for the first time, capturing 44.8% of TV usage in May, with YouTube leading at 12.5%, reflecting a major shift in media consumption driven by on-demand content and the COVID pandemic.
Texas public health departments are preparing for a potential $119 million federal funding cut, which could impact disease detection, prevention efforts, and emergency preparedness, amidst ongoing challenges from COVID-19 and measles outbreaks. The funding cuts are part of broader federal reductions, and officials are awaiting confirmation on renewal, raising concerns about the impact on health services and staffing.
A UN report suggests that the Covid pandemic may have been caused by a "research-related incident," emphasizing the need for better regulation of experiments with pandemic risks. The report calls for increased international scrutiny of virology research and new protocols for sample collection and laboratory work, highlighting the potential for devastating global consequences if a virus with pandemic potential is mishandled. The task force also urges collaboration with the UN World Health Organisation to implement these changes.
Kate Hudson revealed on her Sibling Revelry podcast that she still receives small residual payments for her role in Home Alone 2, joking that she gets 10 cents every once in a while. She also recently released her first single 'Talk About Love' and expressed her ambition to release an album, which was delayed due to the COVID pandemic.
Eastlake Craft Brewery in Minneapolis, known for its community-minded approach, has announced its permanent closure on September 23. Founder Ryan Pitman cited the financial impact of the COVID pandemic, civil unrest in the neighborhood, and rising rent as reasons for the closure. The closure will also affect 12 employees. Another local craft brewery, Dangerous Man, recently announced plans to close its taproom in October but will continue brewing at a different location.
CNN explores how Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has gained a fan base of mothers from across the country, even those far from Florida, during and after the Covid pandemic.
A study has found a sharp rise in teenage girls in the UK developing eating disorders and self-harming during the Covid pandemic, with the increases being greatest among girls living in the wealthiest areas. The lack of control over their lives during lockdown was a behavioural trigger, according to young women. The government says it is investing in eating disorders services to help more children and young people, but charities maintain everyone needs access to early support for mental health issues, no matter where they live.