News roundup for Tue, Dec 14, 2021
This pretty much sums it up in :19. #Mayfield #MayfieldTornado #KyWx #WX pic.twitter.com/IcPL4XGtPS — WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) December 11, 2021 Not really the kinds of records you want to see broken. The Mayfield, KY tornado has lofted debris over 30,000 feet into the air. That's among the most intense ever recorded. pic.twitter.com/mIkuZzggHC — Tyler Hofelich (@T_Hofelich) December 11, 2021 BREAKING: Amid SCOTUS decision allowing private citizens in TX to sue to stop abortions, Gov. Newsom announces move to allow any private citizen to sue "anyone who manufactures, distributes, or sells an assault weapon or ghost gun kit or parts" in California for at least $10,000. — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) December 12, 2021 NEW: A mouse with Covid bit a lab worker in Taiwan. She later tested positive, sparking an investigation into whether the bite was the cause of a new outbreak https://t.co/6RSMGIip3o — Bloomberg (@business) December 10, 2021 Room Spray,Diptyque Room Spray,Homemade Room Spray,Natural Room Spray Jiangsu Raymeel Home Decoration Co., Ltd. , https://www.raymeelhome.com
FEMA has stated that December tornadoes are becoming a "new normal" due to climate change, highlighting the growing frequency and intensity of such disasters.
I find it troubling when laws encourage citizens to sue each other without just cause. Suing someone should only happen if you've been personally wronged. This kind of legal environment is dangerous, especially in states like Texas and California, which often lead in these kinds of policies. It’s time for a change.
There are major storms and heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, which could cause travel disruptions. Southern California is expecting rain, which may make areas affected by wildfires more hazardous. Some residents in Santa Barbara have already been ordered to evacuate ahead of the storm.
A military base near Pearl Harbor has found high levels of petroleum in its drinking water, affecting over 90,000 people. The contamination came from a jet fuel spill, and the Navy is working to resolve the issue.
Meatpacking companies are taking advantage of inflation to boost profits while exploiting workers and consumers alike.
On a positive note, there are now FDA-approved eye drops that can help with presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition.
The global COVID-19 situation remains concerning. There are over 270.9 million cases worldwide, with 4.3 million new cases reported in the last week. Over 5.3 million deaths have been recorded globally. In the U.S., there have been 50.9 million cumulative cases, with about 800,000 new cases in the past seven days. Over 818,000 Americans have died from the virus, including nearly 9,000 in the last week alone. The U.S., India, Brazil, and the UK continue to report the highest case increases.
Lab accidents, though often underreported, can have serious consequences. A recent incident in Taiwan saw a lab worker bitten by a mouse infected with COVID-19, leading to a potential outbreak investigation.
There are also exciting developments in vaccine and treatment research. Doctors at Vanderbilt are developing a new antibody therapy, and an inhaled COVID vaccine is currently in testing.
Omicron is spreading rapidly in Denmark and the UK, and it's expected to dominate in those regions by Christmas. If we're not careful, it could become the dominant variant in the U.S. by early next year.