[aggregation-styles] Los Angeles Times Workplaces remain an area of growing concern amid new COVID outbreaks at retail establishments as well as other businesses deemed essential in California. The massive increase in cases across the state is increasing the chances of workplace transmission, officials say. “If you had a workplace before...
New South Africa COVID Variant is ‘More of a Problem’ Than Highly Contagious UK Strain, Official Says
[aggregation-styles] CNBC A variant of the coronavirus identified in South Africa is more problematic than the mutation found in the U.K., Britain’s health minister said Monday, as both strains spread rapidly. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the BBC the variant found in South Africa was especially concerning. “This is a...
Trump to Give Ally Nunes the Presidential Medal of Freedom
[aggregation-styles] The Washington Post Subscription President Trump on Monday is expected to give Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, according to someone familiar with the plans. Nunes is a close ally of the president, and one of Trump’s most vocal supporters in...
‘The Other Half of My Soul’: Widows of COVID-19 Bond Over Sudden Loss
[aggregation-styles] The New York Times Subscription CHICAGO — One Friday evening, Sandra McGowan-Watts, a 46-year-old doctor from suburban Chicago, opened her laptop, stifled her nerves and told strangers on a Zoom call what had happened to her husband, Steven. “He died by himself,” said Dr. McGowan-Watts, who joined the call...
The Mutated Virus Is a Ticking Time Bomb
[aggregation-styles] The Atlantic A new variant of the coronavirus is spreading across the globe. It was first identified in the United Kingdom, where it is rapidly spreading, and has been found in multiple countries. Viruses mutate all the time, often with no impact, but this one appears to be more...
SF DA Blamed by Some for Release of Parolee Suspected in Fatal NYE Hit-and-Run
[aggregation-styles] NBC Bay Area San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is being blamed by some for the deaths of two women killed in a hit-and-run on New Year’s Eve after it was revealed that the alleged driver was a parolee released from state prison in April and arrested several times...
More Than 800 Socal Supermarket Workers Test Positive for COVID-19
[aggregation-styles] NBC Los Angeles As the number of coronavirus cases soars in Southern California, the supermarket industry is getting hit harder than ever, according to data obtained by the NBC4 I-Team. The data shows there have been COVID-19 outbreaks at more than 137 Los Angeles area supermarkets in November and...
These Are 7 of The Strangest Experiments Humans Have Ever Done in Space
[aggregation-styles] ScienceAlert The way things behave in microgravity may seem obvious to us now, after humans have been venturing into space for over 50 years. But we haven't always been certain how space might affect certain things. Like fire. Or planarian worms. Or even plants. It's only by conducting experiments...
Los Angeles Begins Issuing Digital Vaccine Verification Which Could Be Used in the Future as ‘Passport’ to Gain Access to Flights and Venues
[aggregation-styles] The Daily Mail Los Angeles is launching a digital iPhone receipt for COVID-19 vaccinations, which could one day become a 'vaccine passport' that would be required for such activities as airline travel and live concerts. The plan being rolled out this week will see Los Angeles County partner with...
(VIDEO) Dog Hit in Face by Vacaville Police Officer Removed From Handler
[aggregation-styles] KTVU VACAVILLE, Calif. - A K-9 that was seen captured on video while a Vacaville police officer repeatedly punched it during a training exercise has been removed from his handler. Vacaville police say the dog was examined by a vet and shows no signs of physical injury. Read More...