
Health officials warned of hantavirus deaths in eight countries last year While the sharp outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius has surprised many, a recent report from the World Health Organisation suggests the illness was more prevalent than you might think last year, too. In a report published in December last year, the Americas…

To address the limitations of the concept of social media use discussed in Section 2.6 and the narrow framing of social media addiction discussed in Section 2.8, this study theorizes social media indulgence as a deep, habitual, and emotionally significant form of engagement that is neither neutral nor superficial (Buchi21; Meier and Reinecke 45; Vanden…

Buying a used car? This is the “sweet spot” experts think you should look out for. Purchasing a three or four-year-old car could mean you make a significant saving, with data from AA Cars showing they are markedly cheaper than a year earlier. The Peugeot 3008 tops the list of three-year-old cars with the biggest…

Each May 8 brings a pivot in the world’s story — in the air, on the playing field, in corporate boardrooms, and on main street. The date marks an unusual intersection of memory, innovation, and suspense, from victories won in war and medicine to breakthroughs in aviation, retail, music, and dining. 1. 🛫 Aviation Milestones…

There’s lots going on at home and abroad for markets to reflect, with the Middle East conflict and its effects dominating sentiment. Oil prices are reflecting Donald Trump’s decision to pause Project Freedom – the two-day-old US effort to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz trade route that had antagonised the Iranians. The Brent…

The Real Greek is shutting nine restaurants and axing 151 jobs after falling into administration. Karali Group, which also operates the Cote Brasserie chain, confirmed it had struck a rescue deal for the business after Toridoll, which owns The Real Greek’s former parent firm Fulham Shore, was placed into administration. But the deal only saves…

Supermarkets used to competing on price are now in a dispute over an expansion loophole. Three of the country’s biggest supermarkets have urged regulators to change property rules that allow Aldi and Lidl to block competitors from opening stores nearby. The traditional supermarkets are banned from doing this – and now Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Iceland…

Airlines have cancelled just over 13,000 flights this month as high jet fuel prices cause disruption. There were 859,167 flights scheduled to take place globally this month, but this has fallen to 846,162, data from analytics firm Cirium showed. That equates to around two million lost seats, a drop of 1.47%. London Heathrow, Gatwick and…

A Euromillions winner has missed out on a £1m prize after failing to claim it. The lucky ticket was purchased in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area on 4 November. No valid claim has been made for the Euromillions Millionaire Maker prize in the six months since, according to National Lottery operator Allwyn.…

Good morning from Meziesblog! Here is today’s roundup of the most impactful stories making headlines across Nigerian newspapers, from the corridors of power in Abuja to major developments in security, infrastructure, and the broader economy. Senate Confirms Tegbe as Power Minister, Demands Immediate Grid Collapse Reforms In one of the most closely watched decisions of…

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