Conspiracy News Digest

July 23 2024

Long COVID risk has decreased but remains significant, study finds

The prevalence of long COVID has declined since the start of the pandemic, a new study found, but each new infection carries a risk of developing enduring symptoms. Read More
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July 22 2024

COVID in California keeps rising: Wastewater levels worse than last summer

Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater now exceed last summer's peak, an indication of the ready spread of the super-contagious new FLiRT strains. Read More
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July 21 2024

Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet? Read More
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July 21 2024

Rise in summer cases of Covid in Scotland ‘may have peaked'

Experts believe a recent increase in the number of people presenting with the new KP.3 variant could plateau. Read More
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July 19 2024

Covid Inquiry: UK ‘Failed Citizens'

Pandemic planning ‘failed its citizens’, first Covid inquiry report says. Read More
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July 18 2024

Scotland not properly prepared for pandemic – Covid inquiry

The UK Covid Inquiry says both the Westminster and Scottish governments “failed their citizens”. Read More
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July 18 2024

Biden under new pressure from top Democrats as Covid halts campaign

The president faces new questions about his candidacy from the top two Democrats in Congress - all while self-isolating. Read More
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July 18 2024

What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have?

It has taken evidence from politicians, officials and experts in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Read More
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July 17 2024

First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures

Austerity, Brexit and the quality of planning will be put under spotlight in the inquiry's first report. Read More
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July 16 2024

COVID is rising, but some are cutting corners on safety. Is it making things worse?

COVID's spread is being aided by people who are still going to work or traveling while sick. Doctors say it's important for people who are sick to avoid putting others ...
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July 15 2024

California hits ‘very high' COVID levels as virus in wastewater jumps significantly

COVID virus levels have jumped significantly in wastewater across the nation, an indication the summer bump is continuing to grow. Read More
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July 14 2024

How conspiracy theories and hate dominated social feeds after assassination attempt on Trump

As a frenzy has gripped all sides of the political spectrum following the assassination attempt on Trump, falsehoods have taken off online. Read More
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July 11 2024

Covid deaths rise as booster vaccine take-up falls

The latest figures show 49 deaths in the week beginning 1 July, with almost three-quarters in the over-75 age group. Read More
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July 11 2024

Reform fake candidates conspiracy theories debunked

How an airbrushed photo led to claims Nigel Farage's party was fielding fictional election candidates. Read More
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July 10 2024

Trial set for students suing UCL over Covid teaching

Around 5,000 students have brought claims against UCL, after teaching was moved online or cancelled. Read More
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July 9 2024

Sats results rise but stay below pre-Covid levels

Overall standards in reading, writing and maths are up among Year 6 pupils in England. Read More
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July 8 2024

‘Playing COVID roulette': Some infected by FLiRT variants report their most unpleasant symptoms yet

COVID cases and hospitalizations rise in L.A. County — and some of those recently reinfected with the FLiRT variants are finding the latest bout the worst yet. Read More
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July 2 2024

Judge orders surprise release of Epstein transcripts

Nearly 200 pages of documents shed new light on Epstein's crimes and how he evaded severe punishment. Read More
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