Quiet pandemic resolutions frame a calmer year
In 2020 routine stalled under COVID 19 pressure yet sparked quiet productivity. Many learned new planning, balancing work and family while adapting to uncertainty. Psychologists note the toll of psychological labor, but some find meaning in simpler goals like re framing daily routines and appreciating small completed tasks.
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Iranian women’s group empowers amid pandemic
In Tehran, the Bavar group formed in 2016 helps widows and job seekers earn money by making cloth face masks. About 50 women use donated sewing machines to produce two ply masks, with a third layer optional, selling to companies and locals to fund materials, machines, and counseling.
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Suga struggles as virus outbreaks and scandals erode support
Japan's prime minister Yoshihide Suga sees approval slip from 74 percent to 42 percent as outbreaks surge and party scandals mount. GoTo Travel discounts drew criticism for spreading infection while a December steak dinner fueled public anger. Foreign entry bans and rising cases underscore concerns over leadership and pandemic response.
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