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An Update About the H1N1 Virus in Wisconsin

• May 1, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Cooking, Health, History, Journalism and Ethics, Mexico, Obama Administration, The Rest of the World, Wisconsin
Tags: 1918, 4H Club, Adams County, Associated Press, Centers for Disease Control, Farmers, H1N1, Mexico, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Relenza, Rock County, RSS Feeds, Sheboygan County, Swine Flu, Tamiflu, Vaccine, Waukesha County

Breaking: Swine Flu Arrives in Wisconsin (With an Update)

• April 29, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Health, Wisconsin
Tags: Adams County, Bird Flu, Cooking, Drinking, H1N1, Madison, Milwaukee, Relenza, Smoking, Swine Flu, Tamiflu, The Wisconsin Dells, Tuberculosis, Wisconsin

GOP Holding Up HHS Secretary-Designate Sibelius’ Confirmation During Flu Crisis

• April 28, 2009 • 1 Comment

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Tags: Abortion, AIDS, Al Franken, Alaska, Bird Flu, Bobby Jindal, Fear, GOP, Health and Human Services, Kansas, Kathleen Sibelius, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mitch McConnell, Mt. Redoubt, Norm Coleman, Pyrrhic Victory, Ralenza, Republicans, Rhodes Scholar, Ronald Reagan, Susan Collins, Swine Flu, Tamiflu, The Right, U.S. Geological Survey, Virus, Volcano Preparedness

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The New York Times

Once Known for Vaccine Skeptics, Marin Now Tells Them ‘You’re Not Welcome’ October 2, 2022
The wealthy California county just north of San Francisco has one of the nation’s highest Covid-19 vaccination rates after years of being known for parents who opposed shots for childhood diseases.
‘I Did All I Could’: As Floodwaters Rose, She Fought to Save Her Disabled Brothers October 2, 2022
Darcy Bishop for decades has cared for her two brothers, who have cerebral palsy. Hurricane Ian was her biggest test yet.
Did Your Home Security Camera Document Hurricane Ian? September 29, 2022
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Federal Judge Rules Against Fair Fight Action in Georgia Voting Lawsuit October 1, 2022
A U.S. District Court judge found that the sections of the state’s election law that cover absentee ballots, voter rolls and voter applications “violate neither the constitution nor the Voting Rights Act.”
A choice between two heavyweights October 2, 2022
Brazil votes for president today. Jack Nicas, the bureau chief there, explains what’s at stake.
As New Term Starts, Supreme Court Poised to Resume Rightward Push October 2, 2022
The justices return to the bench on Monday to start a term that will include major cases on affirmative action, voting and discrimination against gay couples. Several will take on questions about race.
The Racial Divide Herschel Walker Couldn’t Outrun October 2, 2022
As a teenage football prodigy, Mr. Walker was pressed to join a fight for civil rights in his hometown. His decision echoes decades later.
Some Florida Residents Face Long Gas Lines After Hurricane Ian October 1, 2022
At one station, in Port Charlotte, cars stretched for over a mile, while hundreds of others in need carried cans. And lawn chairs.

The Guardian, UK

Protesters attack French embassy in Burkina Faso over allegedly harbouring ousted president October 1, 2022
West African bloc denounced the country’s second military coup in nine months, saying it was ‘inappropriate’Angry protesters have attacked the French embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital after supporters of the west African nation’s new coup leader accused France of harbouring the ousted interim president, a charge French authorities vehemently denied.Lt Col Pa […]
Prince Harry wildlife NGO under fire after elephants kill three in Malawi October 1, 2022
African Parks, of which the prince is president, is one of three parties accused of rushing a mass translocation of the mammalsTwo wildlife organisations, including one headed by Prince Harry, have been accused of caring about animals more than people after three men died following an elephant translocation in Malawi.In July, more than 250 elephants were mov […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader ousted in second coup this year September 30, 2022
Army officer Captain Ibrahim Traore has overthrown Paul-Henri Damiba, eight months after he took powerMembers of Burkina Faso’s army have seized control of state television, declaring that they had ousted military leader Paul-Henri Damiba, dissolved the government and suspended the constitution and transitional charter. In a statement read on national televi […]
Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga found guilty of inciting violence September 29, 2022
Novelist given suspended sentence after staging peaceful protest calling for political reformRenowned Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga has been given a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of inciting violence by staging a peaceful protest calling for political reform.Dangarembga and co-accused Julie Barnes were convicted of participating i […]
UK government faces court challenge in Nigerian rendition case September 29, 2022
Family of Nnamdi Kanu granted judicial review over failure of Britain to intervene after arrest last yearThe family of a British citizen who was allegedly taken to Nigeria in an act of extraordinary rendition has been granted a court hearing to challenge the UK government for not intervening in his case.Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Bia […]
Cop27: Egyptian hosts urge leaders to set aside tensions over Ukraine September 28, 2022
Organisers call on nations to carry on crucial climate negotiations despite differences on geopolitical issuesThe Egyptian hosts of the next UN climate summit have issued a plea for countries to set aside tensions and animosity over the Ukraine war for the sake of focusing on the climate crisis.Egypt will host the Cop27 conference in Sharm El-Sheikh in Novem […]
Polls put Lula on brink of comeback victory over Bolsonaro in Brazil October 2, 2022
But hopes leftwing former president will defeat Jair Bolsonaro tempered by fear a runoff contest could mean weeks of turmoil and violenceBrazil’s former leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is on the brink of an astonishing political comeback, with polls suggesting he is poised to defeat his far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro in Sunday’s election.Eve of […]
Venezuela swaps prisoners with US in hint of thawing relations October 2, 2022
Exchange of Maduro nephews for seven Americans is unusual gesture of goodwill from socialist president but Washington denies any change in policyVenezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the US releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on narcotics convictions.The swap of the Americans, includ […]

The BBC

Indonesia: At least 125 dead in football stadium crush October 2, 2022
Supporters who invaded the pitch are tear-gassed by police, leading to one of the world's worst stadium disasters.
Ukraine war: Putin's annexation will fail, say Ukrainians at eastern front October 2, 2022
Ukrainian forces on the eastern front in Bakhmut say they will fight for every last inch of soil.
Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US October 2, 2022
A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial.
Brazil polarised as Bolsonaro seeks re-election and Lula aims for comeback October 2, 2022
Stakes are high as the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro could be unseated by left-wing rival Lula.
Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now? October 1, 2022
Florida residents face tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face October 2, 2022
It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.
London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races October 2, 2022
Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw win their maiden London Marathon titles with breakaway victories in the elite men's and women's races.
Burkina Faso coup: Gunshots in capital and roads blocked October 1, 2022
The army captain who announced Friday's takeover says the ousted leader is planning a counter-attack.