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The Economist· 2026-02-21 14:00
In the early days of Off the Charts, many editions focused on the covid-19 pandemic. Five years later, the latest newsletter reflects on what we’ve covered since then.Sign up to get insights from our data journalists delivered to your inbox weekly https://t.co/pnzQIOMemd https://t.co/v7lmcg3n0a ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2026-01-30 00:17
An off-Broadway play with music follows a woman during the Covid-19 pandemic who takes her boyfriend back to her North Carolina roots and reopens an old family wound. https://t.co/EAXgNf0j4q ...
Astroturfing on the Social Stage | EMILY ZERAN | TEDxHartford
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-19 16:35
Many people may hear the word astrourfing and assume I'm talking about the stiff, unforgiving sports field that absolutely roasts you the second it gets above 80°. You know the one where the rubber pellets or dirt gets in your socks and is just really annoying or the stiff underlay the cement or rock wrecks your joints and you feel incredibly sore afterward. Oxford reference actually defines astrourfing as promoting a product, service, or idea by seeking to create the false impression that it enjoys widespr ...
How Gen Z Shows Up After a Lifetime of Unprecedented Disasters | Sam James | TEDxAltadena
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:21
Societal Impact & Trauma - Gen Z has experienced unprecedented disasters, impacting their identity and worldview [10][11] - Political violence and polarization have increased, exacerbated by the 24-hour news cycle [5] - Over half of Gen Z peers experienced cyberbullying, and two in five were diagnosed with a mental health condition [6] Environmental Disasters & Climate Change - The Eaton fire stole 19 lives and over 9,000 homes and businesses [6] - The Palisades fire scorched 23,000 acres, destroying 7,000 structures and killing 12 people [7] - Multiple unprecedented disasters, including the Campfire, Paradise Fire, Lahina Fire, Texas flooding, and severe hurricanes, have occurred [9] Gen Z's Response & Action - Gen Z is tired of the status quo and feels excluded from decision-making processes [10] - Gen Z is advocating for change, prioritizing mental health, and challenging existing norms [12] - The Altadena Recovery Team (ART), formed by four Gen Z women, raised almost $250,000 for their community [13][14][15] - ART's goal is to amplify community needs, restore hope and structures, and transform traditional solutions [15][16] - Gen Z is taking action and sticking around to see it through, inviting the community to heal and rage with them [18]
The Pressure Paradox | Mehak Kasbekar | TEDxMount Olympus School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-12 17:58
Hi, good afternoon everyone. How are you all doing. Good.Uh thank you for giving me this opportunity and uh it's been fantastic to follow such great speakers. So I'll try and do justice to the time that you've given me. So hi everyone, I'm Mekas Baker.Uh I uh head Brute India uh in India which is one of the most watched digital publishers in the country. which means Brute has probably popped up on your Instagram or YouTube feeds whether you followed us or not. So, sorry about that.But I'll make up with tell ...
People making new vaccine rules ‘have no idea’ what it’s like to see children suffer: Medical expert
MSNBC· 2025-12-07 23:04
Outrage in the medical community as the vaccine overhaul under the Trump administration continues. A CDC vaccine advisory panel has rolled back a decadesl long recommendation that all newborns get a first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. Now, that recommendation is specifically for babies born to mothers who test negative for the virus.And here's what the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics had to say. were exhausted, despondent, and angry because we know behind all of t ...
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The Economist· 2025-11-17 20:00
Gold’s previous bull runs occurred after the dotcom crash and the global financial crisis of 2007-09, and during the covid-19 pandemic. This time a different dynamic is at play https://t.co/jFk1zimctmPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/GUAHE0usyP ...
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The Economist· 2025-11-16 18:12
Gold’s previous bull runs occurred after the dotcom crash and the global financial crisis of 2007-09, and during the covid-19 pandemic. This time a different dynamic is at play https://t.co/yenob2EdpZ ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-14 10:48
UEFA’s decision to pull a planned rescue fund following the Covid-19 pandemic is costing football clubs as much as €200 million a year, according to an estimate by McKinsey https://t.co/xso6DLDbla ...
How Gen Z is turning rage into rebuilding | Sam James | TEDxAltadena
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-05 16:32
Societal Impact & Trauma - Gen Z has experienced unprecedented disasters, leading to exhaustion with the status quo [10] - Over half of Gen Z peers experienced cyberbullying, and two in five were diagnosed with a mental health condition [6] - The frequency, severity, and scale of tragedies experienced by Gen Z before age 30 significantly impacts their identity [11] Gen Z Characteristics & Response - Gen Z is characterized by advocacy, environmental awareness, mental health protection, and a willingness to take breaks [12] - Gen Z is conditioned to take action quickly, often out of fear that no one else will [12] - Gen Z channels frustration into creating spaces built out of love and invites community healing [18] Community Action & Recovery - Four Gen Z women formed the Altadena Recovery Team (ART) after the Eaton fire [13] - ART raised almost $250,000 for the community within 10 months after the fire [15] - ART's goal is to amplify community needs, restore hope and mental health, and transform traditional solutions [15][16] - Gen Z is underrepresented in many conversations, but they take action and stick around to see it through [18]