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Health workers are using TikTok to debunk COVID-19 myths
Social media platforms like TikTok are being used by medics to dispel false information about COVID-19, which could undermine the global pandemic response.
In the US, pandemic job losses have hit Black and Hispanic women hardest
Since February, the number of Hispanic women in the US workforce has fallen by 7%
These are the 10 most congested cities in the world
COVID-19 has changed which cities experience most traffic congestion. More than 380 cities saw traffic fall in 2020, compared with the previous year.
Study links screen time to mental health risks for students
Research has outlined characteristics, including age, gender, exercise and screen time, linked to the risk of mental health issues for college students.
The next normal is upon us: Here's what to look out for in 2021 and beyond
Two McKinsey experts explain trends to look out for in 2021, in relation to how the global economy, businesses and society respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This incredible global concert film happened in the middle of the pandemic
The story of how a group of film-makers and musicians overcame the challenges of COVID-19 to create a stunning continent-crossing film.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 January
Top stories: Netherlands planning new restrictions; Record daily deaths in the UK; EU leaders to meet today.
Half of those surveyed are unaware of the link between climate change and diseases like COVID-19
Public concern about climate change has risen, but a study shows that widespread lack of knowledge exists regarding how rising temperatures impact the spread of disease.
Here's what could happen to the global economy this year
A PwC report predicts the global economy will grow 5% this year. The issued value of green bonds will surpass $500 billion. G7 public debt levels will exceed $57 trillion.
This is how COVID-19 has boosted cycling across the world
Europe has spent €1 billion on cycling infrastructure since the pandemic began
COVID-19 has left millions with little to lose
150 million more people risk being pushed into extreme poverty...
Driving change: What’s in store for the future of commuting?
Private vehicle usage could increase when offices reopen and workers return. This may have a negative effect on climate change and the environment.