New skin biopsy this morning. Weee. Also, because of car trouble don't expect a post Thursday and possibly Friday. Yes, who knew car trouble could affect things on the internet (well, it's because of travel time). This year just gets better and better.
Forgot to mention, "When it comes to watching SpaceX's historic first astronaut launch for NASA on Wednesday (May 27), to say 'you have options' would be an understatement. Since NASA has asked the public to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many ways to watch it on TV, cable news and — of course — online."
"Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities to step up their response to the country's worst plague in nearly three decades." This is a year of Biblical proportions.
"Less than 24 hours later, the (Brazilian Health) ministry watered down its own advice, citing 'criticism and suggestions' it had received from local communities… In fact, four people familiar with the incident told Reuters, the change came after intervention from the chief of staff’s office for Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro." How's that working out for you, Brazil? "Brazil now has the world’s second-worst outbreak behind the United States, with more than 374,000 confirmed cases." Well done.
"The French health ministry is banning the use of hydroxychloroquine as a cure to coronavirus, according to a decree published Wednesday morning." We're still hemming and hawing.
"A junior minister in Boris Johnson's government resigned on Tuesday over top aide Dominic Cummings' alleged breach of the U.K.'s lockdown guidelines, saying he could not 'in good faith' tell his constituents that the advisers' actions were justifiable." Well, someone had to fall open that sword.
"Although streets across Chicago have been mostly empty during the pandemic, pest control experts are now noticing rats are out in full force. With bars and restaurants empty, rats are being spotted in residential areas, including homes, yards, and even cars." Well, it is an election year.
"EU unveils plan to borrow 750 billion euros to aid economic recovery."
"China's top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding "national sovereignty" in the city a day ahead of expected anti-government protests." I'm sure that will turn out well.
"President Donald Trump has threatened to 'strongly regulate' or close down social media platforms if they curb the speech of conservative users… The commander-in-chief said on Wednesday morning that his administration would consider the measures if the tech platforms were to 'totally silence conservative voices.'" All because Twitter dare fact check him.
"The simple act of wearing a mask to protect others during a pandemic is now a political and cultural flashpoint, underscoring the polarization afflicting every corner of American life." Wear the fucking mask.
"Thousands of protesters demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, gathered at the intersection where Floyd was restrained and marched to a city police precinct before clashing with officers late Tuesday." And unlike the armed yelling white people who stormed state capitals, the police this time responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. At least in this case the officers have been fired (except the police union to file a grievance).
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