Saturday, February 6, 2021

And another day of paying the price, Republicans trying to steal the next election, opting out of Black History Month activities, and switching off one of the most common cancer-causing genetic mutations in the human body comes to a close:

“When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.” -- Henry J. Kaiser

Deaths

US: 473,528 (+2823)

World: 2,320,445 (+11,592)

Cases

US: 27,519,636 (+112,312)

World: 106,342,901 (+435,668)

Many aren't returning for the second Covid vaccine dose. How concerned should states be?

Two days after officials welcomed back students to on-campus instruction, about 100 students and staff across a San Diego County school district were ordered to quarantine due to Covid-19 infections reported across various K-8th grade campuses -- raising questions about whether schools in the region are ready to reopen their doors.

How Dubai is paying the price for letting in tourists.

First GOP lawmakers fined $5,000 for bypassing House security screenings.

After Trump Failed to Overturn the 2020 Election, Republicans Are Trying to Steal the Next One.

Liz Cheney becomes latest House Republican to be censured by state party for her vote to impeach Trump.

Students at Utah school allowed to opt out of Black History Month activities. “We should not shield our children from the history of our Nation, the mistreatment of its African American citizens, and the bravery of civil rights leaders, but should educate them about it.”

Shortly after President Trump arrived at the White House, he disbanded an office specifically focused on women's issues. Now, President Biden is resurrecting it.

How Scientists Shot Down Cancer's 'Death Star'. After 40 years of effort, researchers have finally succeeded in switching off one of the most common cancer-causing genetic mutations in the human body. The finding promises to improve treatment for thousands of patients with lung and colorectal cancer, and may point the way to a new generation of drugs for cancers that resist treatment.

Female breast cancer passes lung cancer as most commonly diagnosed worldwide.

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.