Author: David Donovan
A rat illness that can be spread to people and has no cure has killed several people in the US. The deaths have provoked a health warning from officials over concerns for public safety. Hantavirus Spread Facebook user Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, the hantavirus is on the rise It is spread from rodents to people through viral droplets from handling materials containing the animals’ urine, saliva, or feces. Confirmed Cases Facebook user Arizona Center for Rural Health Seven confirmed cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome have occurred in Arizona since the beginning…
In the Philippines, an enormous oil spill was caused when a tanker carrying 1,400,000 liters of fuel capsized. While the coast guard is conducting a search for the missing sailor, sixteen of the seventeen crew members on board the MT Terra Nova have been saved. Situation Briefing Philippine Department of Transportation A statement was released at a situation briefing by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista. “There is already oil spill. Right now, we cannot dispatch our resources because of strong winds and high waves.” Rough Seas Philippine Department of Transportation According to Bautista, the ship was carrying 1,494 metric tons of…
Authorities have stated that the Oregon wildfire that is spewing smoke into neighboring states is now the largest active blaze in the United States. Additionally, additional evacuations were being prompted by a storm on Wednesday that included lightning and strong winds increasing the spread of the blaze. Durkee Fire Wikimedia Commons user JSquish Tuesday, a portion of Interstate 84 was closed as a result of the Durkee Fire, which was burning about 130 miles (209 kilometers) west of Boise near the Oregon-Idaho border. The fire was getting closer to the crucial link between the two states. Frequent Disruptions Wikimedia Commons…
Within the Amazonian jungle itself, an estimated 90 percent of human Amazon history is lost. A small but significant portion of that past has been uncovered thanks to a recent discovery. LIDAR Technology Wikimedia Commons user Cargyrak Archaeologists used LIDAR to find a settlement in eastern Ecuador that was as complex as the ancient civilizations in Mexico and Central America. Despite the fact that little is known about the people who lived there, the society flourished between 500 BCE and 300 and 600 CE, when its population may have reached 100,000. Biodiversity Wikipedia user Cburnett With approximately 3 million species…
Tuesday, a large portion of Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin was violently shaken by a hydrothermal explosion, causing damage to a boardwalk as guests fled to safety. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the explosion appeared to originate near the Black Diamond Pool and occurred at the Biscuit Basin thermal area around 10 a.m. local time. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Geologist Investiagtion X user YellowstoneNPS Biscuit Basin as well as its footpaths and parking garages are shut for guest security as park geologists examine what happened, USGS announced. The well known place of interest is found approximately…
Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania, and Mark Kelly, senator from Arizona, have emerged as front-runners for the vice presidential nomination of the presumed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The two men are from important battleground states in the 2024 presidential race. Past Wins Gage Skidmore Both candidates have a history of winning against Donald Trump endorsed candidates at the polling booth. According to a source close to the Harris For President campaign, which has recently changed its name, the screening of potential running mates has begun. Other Candidates Flickr user Army ROTC In addition to Shapiro and Kelly, Andy Beshear of…
A mineral that had never before been discovered in its pure form on Mars was discovered by accident by the Curiosity rover. According to a NASA news release, the rover’s wheels crushed a section of rock on the planet’s rocky surface on May 30, revealing crystals of elemental sulfur, an unexpected and rare find. Pure Sulfur Source: Ivar Leidus/Wikimedia Commons “It’s probably one of the most unusual things that we found the entire 12-year mission,” says Abigail Fraeman, the Curiosity mission’s deputy project scientist. Even though there are many different kinds of sulfur on Mars, this is the first time…
A multi-state listeria outbreak linked to deli meat sliced at counters is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On July 19, the CDC announced in an investigation notice that the outbreak had resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the hospitalization of at least 28 others. Impact of Listeria Unsplash user Xavier Mouton Photographie Listeria is a kind of bacteria that can kill people who have weaker immune systems, like the elderly and pregnant women. The notice from the CDC says that many people who got sick from the outbreak said they ate meat sliced…
Following a livestream that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did about the fate of Joe Biden’s administration, Sen. Elizabeth Warren answered concerns Saturday on MSNBC. These worries stemmed from the idea that some might be hoping to hold Vice President Kamala Harris back from being the Democratic Party’s new candidate. Private Conversations Flickr user Corey Torpie In a nearly one-hour livestream Thursday night, Ocasio-Cortez discussed the private conversations politicians are having behind closed doors. These talks were regarding getting Biden to step down as their party’s nominee for a new candidate. Calls for Removal Flickr user Senate Democrats Discussions between politicans were…
A Republican member of the House Oversight Committee who is scheduled to question U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday has made statements regarding the Department of Homeland Security. She claims that they will experience a “rude awakening” if they continue to “stonewall” in relation to failures in the lead-up to the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Hearing Obligation X user RepLuna Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., over the weekend, told Fox News Digital, the bureaucracy cannot be allowed to ignore their obligation to explain themselves to the American people when the hearing begins. “I am looking forward…