#covid-pandemic tag

UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade

Healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined by two years, now just under 61, with significant disparities based on wealth and location.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

I feel like I'm losing her': the families torn apart by older relatives going far right

Graham's mother underwent a political transformation during the Covid pandemic, becoming radicalized and supporting extreme right views online.

Board games

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

We've gone mad for puzzles. This makes sense it's reassuring to have answers in these perplexing times | Joseph de Weck

Puzzle games have surged in popularity, providing mental stimulation and a sense of peace amid the chaos of modern life.

Media industry

fromVulture

1 month ago

Peter Alexander Leaves NBC News After 22 Years

Peter Alexander is leaving NBC News after 22 years to focus on family and personal life.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

7 months ago

Iron & Wine Singer-Songwriter Sam Beam Reveals a Lighter Side

It's fun to have a song like that in your pocket. I'll be in front of a bunch of people playing more quiet gentle music, and then I've got ones like that to pull out.

Music

Miscellaneous

fromIndependent

8 months ago

New elder abuse laws to target the coercive control of seniors, with mandatory reporting

Government plans to criminalize elder abuse targeting coercive control by relatives.

Los Angeles

fromenglish.elpais.com

9 months ago

Meta doesn't want you to turn off your phone in the cinema

Movie theaters are integrating technology to attract audiences back, including using interactive apps like Movie Mate that encourage phone use during films.

EU data protection

fromIrish Independent

9 months ago

Fianna Fail MEPs will not vote against EU president Von der Leyen in 'far-right' censure motion

Ireland's MEPs are divided on a motion against Ursula von der Leyen concerning her Covid response and alleged interference in elections.

fromMail Online

10 months ago

Owning a dog does NOT make you happier and can even increase anxiety

The study revealed that while pet acquisition gave a temporary boost in cheerfulness, after four months, the negative effects on calmness and life satisfaction emerged, particularly for dog owners.

Pets

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