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Covid News June 2021 500 days after the first coronavirus death in the US, at least 600,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Less than half of Americans are fully vaccinated, with young people now accounting for most infections. While breakthrough cases are rare, mutating variants are wreaking havoc in smaller towns with low vaccination rates. … Read more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, its neighbor to the southwest. The invasion has been met with widespread international condemnation, and many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. Background and Lead Up to the Invasion The lead-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began … Read more
In May the US economy struggled to rebound amid shortages, there were more mass shootings, a ransomware attack on a major gas pipeline, fighting in the Middle East, Covid surges in India and Brazil, while America observes the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Read more news from May 2021 below. The Economy, … Read more
In April the headlines showed mass shootings every day, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, India and Brazil Covid cases exploded, and NASA flew a drone on Mars. Meanwhile, the US reported 32 million Covid total cases, or just under 10% of the population, and 576,000 total deaths. April Begins with a … Read more
This article examines the rise of buying and collecting digital artwork known as NFT, or non-fungible tokens. Tied to the same blockchain technology used for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, is it a fad, or here to stay? How will NFT impact buying, collecting and selling digital artwork? What about authenticated digital copies of fine art paintings? Will blockchain disrupt the fine art auction industry? Read more…
In February 2021 a winter storm sacked the South, Trump escapes second impeachment trial, Perseverance lands on Mars, and long-term unemployment is persistent in the pandemic. Winter storm Uri freezes out Texas On Valentine’s Day an arctic cold front brought record low temperatures that put nearly half the country under a winter storm warning. In … Read more
Pro-Trump Rioters Storm Capitol to Shut Down the Electoral College Vote Count On January 6 a joint session of Congress was convened for the final Presidential vote count and certification when hundreds of pro-Trump protesters pushed through barriers and officers in full riot gear to storm the building. Just before the proceedings began, Trump hosted … Read more
Coronavirus deaths, the US Presidential election, Black Lives Matter, and other news from September 2020.
