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A brother and sister who made their mark on Bristol's hospitality scene are back in business together after 16 years apart. Their reunion brings fresh energy to The Gallimaufry, a beloved live music venue that survived the pandemic thanks to loyal customers.
A global campaign delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to 18.3 million children who missed routine shots during COVID-19, with 12.3 million never vaccinated before. The Big Catch-Up initiative reached kids across 36 countries in Africa and Asia, closing dangerous immunity gaps.
A three-year global effort just delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to 18 million children who missed their shots during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Big Catch-Up reached kids across 36 countries in Africa and Asia, protecting communities for generations to come.
A massive international effort has delivered over 100 million vaccinations to children who missed their shots during the pandemic. More than 12 million had never received any vaccine before.
A global vaccination campaign has delivered over 100 million life-saving vaccine doses to children who missed shots during the pandemic, marking the largest catch-up effort in history. The Big Catch-Up reached 18.3 million children across 36 countries, with 12.3 million receiving their very first vaccines.
Karnataka welcomed over 300 million tourists in 2025, a stunning fourfold increase from 2021 that signals a powerful comeback for India's travel industry. The surge shows how eager people are to explore again after years of lockdowns.
Five years after 36 Covid patients died when oxygen ran out at a Karnataka hospital, the state government has finally fulfilled its promise of employment to victims' families. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah distributed appointment letters to relatives who fought for years to see this commitment honored.
Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
When COVID shut down schools in remote West Bengal, homemaker Malati Murmu opened her doors and started teaching. Today, 45 first-generation learners gather daily in her mud classroom.
Thousands of Victorian businesses affected by the 2020 lockdown will share in a $125 million settlement after the state government agreed to compensate them for pandemic-related losses. The agreement brings closure to years of legal battles and offers financial relief to eligible small businesses.
When COVID-19 hit, Seema Chhaparia started stitching sacred garments from her home in Mathura, India. Three years later, she runs a thriving workshop employing 40 women who craft traditional deity clothing.
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For the first time since 2020, a passenger train is connecting the Chinese and North Korean capitals, marking a quiet but meaningful step toward rebuilding neighborly ties. The 24-hour journey signals hope for renewed people-to-people connections after years of pandemic isolation.
When COVID-19 shook his career, Brajmohan Kushwaha turned uncertainty into opportunity by launching his own LED lighting business. One year in, his small manufacturing company now employs six people and aims to double its revenue.
Four years after COVID canceled their ceremonies, the Class of 2020 is healing through humor. Their self-aware TikTok jokes about "never graduating" have become a viral sensation that's helping an entire generation laugh through shared loss.
Alabama has become the national leader in helping students catch up after pandemic learning losses, posting the strongest math recovery gains in America. The state's focus on reading mastery, attendance, and accountability is now being called a model for the rest of the country.
A chef who lost his job during the pandemic turned his passion into a massive encyclopedia of Japanese cooking—with no pictures or recipes. Keita Wojciechowski's unique approach celebrates culinary knowledge for knowledge's sake.
A New York school district partnered with an education company and watched sixth-grade reading proficiency jump from 36% to 68% in just one year. The remarkable turnaround has earned them national recognition after pandemic learning losses left some subjects at just 50% proficiency.
A farming family in India went from surviving day to day on vegetable sales to processing 200 tonnes of produce annually and employing dozens. Their secret? Turning pandemic losses into a homemade pickle business that now supplies multiple states.