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Comparing the 2020 COVID-19 Market Crash to the April 2025 Economic Downturn
The differences between the 2020 COVID-19-induced market crash and the April 2025 tariff-driven economic downturn, focusing on causes, impacts, and recovery.
Why SARS-CoV-2 Was Unlike Any Virus We’ve Faced Before
Discover what made SARS-CoV-2 so different in terms of global spread, transmissibility, and pandemic impact. Learn how rapid testing helped control COVID-19.
Leading Theories on the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 in 2025
Explore the top theories about where COVID-19 began, including lab-leak and zoonotic spillover origins, based on current public health and scientific insights.
Hawaii’s Five-Year Journey Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts and Adaptations
Explore how Hawaii navigated the COVID-19 pandemic over five years, addressing public health challenges, economic impacts, and community resilience.
How COVID-19 Transformed Daily Life for Americans
Explore the lasting changes in daily routines, work, social interactions, and health practices among Americans resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five-Year Impact of COVID-19 on Schools, Social Gatherings, and Sporting Events
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has profoundly affected various facets of society over the past five years. Notably, schools, social gatherings, and sporting events have experienced significant disruptions, leading to lasting changes in how these institutions operate.
Intelligence Agencies Reassess COVID-19 Origins: Lab Leak Theory Gains Traction
Explore recent assessments by the CIA and Germany’s BND on the lab leak theory regarding SARS-CoV-2’s origins, and understand the ongoing debate surrounding COVID-19’s emergence.
Comparing Canada’s and the United States’ Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
An analysis of how Canada and the United States managed the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on public health measures, vaccination efforts, and outcomes.
Why Measles Is Back & Why Vaccines Can’t Eradicate Flu or COVID
Measles is resurging in the U.S., and flu & COVID-19 persist. Learn why old diseases are making a comeback and why vaccines can’t fully eliminate them.