https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2189185/space-force-flag-unveiled-at-white-house In the midst of this pandemic, the US government has proceeded with its construction of a Space Force. The latest developments include an official website and flag for the newest branch of our military. Given the recently released videos showing UFO sightings, the Space Force might actually prove useful in the near future.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/31/europe/wild-goats-wales-streets-lockdown-scli-gbr/index.html In another example of wildlife adapting to the absence of regular human activity, herds of Great Orme Kashmiri goats have travelled down from their relative isolation in the nearby hills to this town. They now wander the streets with confidence.
Another example of the racial and economic disparities in the impact of this virus. The white and wealth, often synonymous terms in Manhattan, can afford to abandon their primary residences. Meanwhile, residents of poorer boroughs must remain in the city and face the nation’s worst outbreak.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/04/20/stars-smoking-in-quarantine-happy-420/ Even as the coronavirus sweeps through the United States, people across the country have continued to celebrate April 20th, a sacred day for stoners. With social distancing preventing them from congregating in traditional smoke circles, many THC enthusiasts – celebrities and ordinary citizens alike – have conducted their 4/20 rituals online. Even in these … Read more
https://ny.eater.com/2020/4/20/21227922/nyc-restaurateur-coronavirus-death-joe-migliucci-jose-torres-joe-joyce As the virus wreaks havoc on NYC, disadvantaged communities in Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx have experienced particularly severe devastation. Legendary dining establishments, several with ownership that extends back more than five generations and served as cultural pillars in immigrant communities, lost their owners to the coronavirus.
The sharp decline in demand for food, especially in the restaurant industry, has caused farms to destroy millions of pounds in fresh produce. The immense waste will have dire consequences for the agricultural sector. Additionally, farmers do not know how much to plant for the next harvest season due to the uncertainty in how long … Read more
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-09/coronavirus-poverty-study-research-oxfam-anu/12136222 https://unu.edu/media-relations/releases/covid-19-fallout-could-push-half-a-billion-people-into-poverty-in-developing-countries.html A sharp contraction in global consumption will create devastating effects for developing countries. If a contraction of 20% or more in per capita consumption occurs, some studies predict that an additional 500,000,000 people, or approximately 7% of the world population, will fall into extreme poverty. To prevent such a catastrophe, international humanitarian organizations … Read more
