What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?
Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire
FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu
CDC urges people to get the updated COVID booster as U.S. daily deaths hold above 400
As the pandemic ebbs, an influential COVID tracker shuts down
Are there places you should still mask in, forever? Three experts weigh in
Biden says 'covid no longer controls our lives.' Is he right?
Georgia moves to permanently ban COVID vaccine mandates for students and public-sector workers as U.S. cases continue to fall
New York City is lifting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal employees
COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer
This winter's U.S. COVID surge is fading fast, likely thanks to a 'wall' of immunity
Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you
A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children, but is still rare
The White House plans to end COVID emergency declarations in May
COVID-19 pandemic 'is probably at a transition point,' WHO says
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of spillover viruses, starting with ... what are they?
FDA advisers favor retiring original covid shot in favor of newer version
An FDA committee votes to roll out a new COVID vaccination strategy
FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy
Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?
Arguments over masks aren't going away in 2023
What we know about XBB.1.5, the new dominant Omicron subvariant
Coronavirus FAQ: How do I avoid catching COVID while flying in 2023?
RSV recedes and flu peaks as a new COVID variant shoots 'up like a rocket'
What we know about XBB.1.5, the new dominant Omicron subvariant
Israelis and Palestinians meet for talks on how to de-escalate recent wave of attacks
Israeli West Bank settlers 'sing and dance' after outpost recognised
Israel approves over 7,000 settlement homes, groups say
Former US ambassador accuses Israel of ‘creeping annexation’ of the West Bank
Israeli pro-settler minister formally gains West Bank powers
Israeli raid leaves 10 dead and 100 wounded, Palestinians say, as violence rises
Israeli West Bank raid kills 10 Palestinians and hurts more than 100 others
Israel demolishes West Bank home of Palestinian attacker
Israeli troops kill Palestinian, 17, in West Bank clash, medics say
US ‘deeply troubled’ about Israeli plans to recognize West Bank settlements
Israel enters a dangerous period – public protests swell over Netanyahu's plan to limit the power of the Israeli Supreme Court
European allies condemn Israel's plan to build more housing units in the West Bank
Is the two-state solution for Israel, Palestine dead? Maybe. But what's the alternative?
Arab leaders warn Israeli actions threaten regional turmoil
Israeli forces kill Hamas man in West Bank clash, bomb Gaza after rocket
I Fought For Israel, Now I’m Fighting to End the Permanent Occupation of the Palestinian Territories
UPDATE 5-Palestinian driver ploughs into bus stop killing two Israelis
Israel says 2 people are dead after a man rammed his car into a group of people
Barcelona mayor brands Israel apartheid state, cuts ties
Israeli army kills Palestinian it says tried to stab soldier
Israeli minister says no pause on settlements after US asked Israel to halt expansion
Israel steps up Jerusalem home demolitions as violence rises
Israeli settler population in West Bank surpasses 500K

1. Spend a lot of quality times with your friends and family. - Human Connection
2. Getting a good night sleep. 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. - Sleep
3. Moving at least 4 times a week. - Exercise to be happier
4. Do work that you like. - Meaningful work
California braces for winter storms as parts of the northern U.S. recover
Nationwide temperature divide putting more than 100 records in jeopardy through weekend
Hundreds of thousands are without power as major winter storm blasts the U.S.
Nearly 1 million without power as US faces 2 monster winter storms
A million households have lost power so far as major winter storm blasts the U.S.
Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply
Winter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees it
More than 1,600 flights have been canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
More than 2,000 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Northern states are shutting down ahead of coast-to-coast winter storm
A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs
A huge winter storm is expected to affect millions across 22 states
New England ice storm to trigger major hazards, power outage risk
Bitter cold, snow blast Southwest; Arizona highways closed
Dozens of states on alert for wind, snow as 2 storms sweep across US
Winter storm to bring snow across Plains, Midwest as ice, freezing rain hit Southeast
Storm to threaten double whammy of snow, ice across parts of Southeast
Boston woman dies while trying to walk home amid arctic blast
'Dangerously cold' Arctic blast coming for Northeast; wind chills as low as 40 below zero: Friday updates
Pacific storm train to resume along West Coast
In many parts of the northern U.S., it's really cold. Here's how to stay safe
When you know in your heart that you deserve better, don't ignore that.
You're about to walk into one of the best chapters of your life. - Shane Steele
Start making your own happiness a priority. - unknown
Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated
The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September
As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast
Biden, Yellen warn of 'catastrophe' if debt limit not raised
Biden escalates fight over Social Security and Medicare, frustrating Republicans
Republicans say they won't cut Social Security. So why does it keep coming up?
Biden prepares largest Pentagon budget in history as spending cuts loom
Capito wants to rein in Biden administration water regulations
State of the Union: Biden ad-libs a Social Security challenge to the GOP
Pence calls for Social Security reform, private savings accounts
Debt limit: Social Security is a hot topic even as the GOP says it’s ‘off the table’
After meeting with Biden, McCarthy says he won't agree to clean debt ceiling increase
Biden and McCarthy are set to meet to talk about the debt ceiling stalemate
Debt ceiling talks: Expectations are low as Biden and McCarthy prepare to sit down
Want a balanced federal budget? It'll cost you.
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats won't pay a 'ransom note' to GOP over debt ceiling
Treasury takes another 'extraordinary' step on debt limit
Why we have a debt ceiling, and why this trip to the brink may be different
Lessons From The 2011 Debt Ceiling Standoff
Simon says we're stuck with the debt ceiling (Encore)
Why the White House is refusing to negotiate on the debt ceiling
Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill
U.S. hits its debt limit and now risks defaulting on its bills
With a debt ceiling fight expected, McCarthy suggests a possible deal with Democrats
Congress passes a major spending deal to keep the government funded
U.S. Senate advances $1.66 trillion government-funding bill
Lawmakers unveil a $1.7 trillion U.S. spending bill as shutdown deadline looms
U.S. Senate passes record $858 billion defense act, sending bill to Biden
Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
Congress dodges a partial government shutdown with a short-term spending measure
Congress passes 1-week stopgap to avert a shutdown as lawmakers finalize bigger bill
Tha ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence. - unknown

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are suppored to be and embracing who we are. - Brene Brown

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

‘In the teaching of Buddha, impermanence should be understood in the light of Non Self.
Because nothing can remain the same in two consecutive moments and they cannot retain their absolute identity.
This is why to believe in a permanent entity, is against the teachings.
And so impermanence means no-self.
The cause of suffering is that things are impermanet but we believe them to be permanent.’ - Thich Nhat Hanh
It doesn't matter if it isn't seen, heard, or felt by the other, it is the kind of love that rejoices in silence. - unknown
Keep close to nature's heart. - John Muir
"As the top levels of the food chain disappear, the lower levels — such as aphids and caterpillars — overindulge on their food sources, throwing plants out of balance, too." Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds
"I believe that scientific knowledge has fractal properties, that no matter how much we learn, whatever is left, however small it may seem, is just as infinitely complex as the whole was to start with. That, I think, is the secret of the Universe." - Isaac Asimov
2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on
1st officer in Nichols arrest accused of brutality as jailer
Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Memphis police chief CJ Davis protected bad cops and empowered elite units that became abusive, critics say.
Memphis officer took and shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols, documents show
A 6th Memphis police officer has been fired after the beating death of Tyre Nichols
'A failing of basic humanity': Former police officers grapple with Tyre Nichols killing
4 former Memphis officers indicted in Tyre Nichols death had previous reprimands, suspensions
Tyre Nichols will be laid to rest in Memphis on Wednesday
4 of the 5 officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death had prior violations at work
In the Wake of Tyre Nichols' Death, Does Diversity Make A Difference In Policing?
Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos
Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out
Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform
7th officer relieved of duty and 3 first responders fired after Tyre Nichols' death
PHOTOS: See protests unfold across the country after release of Tyre Nichols video
6th officer relieved of duty and 3 first responders fired after Tyre Nichols' death
Memphis fires two EMTs who responded to police beating of Tyre Nichols
A camera mounted on a light pole took video of police beating Tyre Nichols. What to know about 'SkyCop.'
71 Commands in 13 Minutes: When Tyre Nichols Couldn't Comply With Impossible Orders, Police Assaulted Him
The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating
Police experts say Tyre Nichols' arrest was filled with procedural violations
A 6th police officer is relieved of duty in the Tyre Nichols death investigation
6th officer involved in Tyre Nichols' death relieved of duty
Tyre Nichols loved skateboarding. That's how his friends say they'll remember him
There's no way to prepare for the Tyre Nichols video, a Memphis pastor says
Memphis police chief calls treatment of Tyre Nichols a 'failing of basic humanity'
Memphis braces for the release of Tyre Nichols arrest footage
5 Memphis ex-police charged with murder and jailed over beating death of Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols death: Former Memphis police officers charged with second-degree murder
Colorado police officers and paramedics plead not guilty in Elijah McClain death case
Jury finds former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter
Tampa police chief resigns after she flashed her badge to escape a traffic stop