And another day of minority rule, AZ BS, support for bigger infrastructure plan, movie theaters nix masks, first ever Colorado River shortage, and an expensive concert ticket price for the unvaccinated comes to a close:
“Unless we remember we cannot understand.” -- E. M. Forster
Deaths
US: 608,961 (+2782 over two days)
World: 3,537,568 (+25,381 over two days)
Cases
US: 34,022,657 (+51,456 over two days)
World: 170,126,628 (+1,050,460 over two days)
Senate Republicans used their first filibuster since President Biden took office to block bipartisan legislation creating a commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Audits and recounts are an essential part of our voting system, but what’s happening in Arizona isn’t.
As Biden attempts to get Republicans on board with his infrastructure plan, the majority of voters support a bigger plan passed without the GOP. — 58% of voters support it.
Three major movie theater chains nix mask mandate for vaccinated customers.
Unvaccinated kids still need masks at summer camp, CDC says.
Florida rock concert tickets are $18 if you're vaccinated – $1,000 if you're not. Fans looking to see Teenage Bottlerocket, MakeWar and Rutterkin at the VFW Post 39 venue in St. Petersburg on June 26 will have to spend just $18 to get in if they’re vaccinated — while unvaccinated attendees will be charged $999.99 per ticket. “To be eligible for the DISCOUNT, you will need to bring a government issued photo ID and your PHYSICAL COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card,” the website where tickets can be purchased states.
In response to February’s massive electricity outages, Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would add charges to most Texans’ power bills to cover companies’ financial losses during the winter storm. Here’s the latest:
First-ever Colorado River water shortage is now almost certain, new projections show. The looming water cuts will have the greatest impact in Arizona.
Scientists are working to develop patches that deliver vaccines through your skin via tiny, water-soluble needles — a painless approach that feels like velcro pressed firmly against your arm. The technology could be used for a COVID-19 vaccine.
The US Postal Service wants to raise the cost of mailing a letter to 58 cents.
A 2-year-old from California is the youngest American to become a member of Mensa. So they decided to take her to a psychologist, who administered the Mensa test. The result? Kashe had an IQ of 146, according to her parents. To join Mensa, applicants must score at or above the 98th percentile on a standard intelligence test.
Human-like robot creates creepy self-portraits. The paintings question the role of artificial intelligence in human society.
Galápagos tortoise found alive is from species thought extinct. Genetic tests have confirmed that a giant tortoise found on the Galápagos Islands is from a species which scientists thought had died out more than a century ago.
How pop culture set the stage for the coming UFO report — for better or worse.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.
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