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Over the last few weeks, you’ve probably had the same conversation I’ve been having: “We’re all going to get it, aren’t we?” “Yep.” Call it fatalism. Call it acceptance. Call it mental preparation. With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 ripping its way around the world, it’s just a matter of time before we all are exposed to COVID. Advertisement On Wednesday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said the number of new cases has exploded , as have hospitalizations, and the surge has yet to peak. The good news is that the new variant seems to cause less severe illness and does not appear to attack the lungs as viciously as earlier variants did. Opinion Columnist Robin Abcarian Read more from Robin Abcarian Anecdotes are not data, of course, but the way we are experiencing and thinking about COVID has definitely changed. “Over the next decade, give or take a few years, every single person on Earth has a date with this virus,” Vinay … [Read more...] about Column: Get vaccinated. Stay calm. It’s looking like we all might get COVID someday

Henry Kissinger is one of the most controversial public figures in the modern era. The former U.S. national security adviser and secretary of State evokes a range of strong emotions. Depending on who you ask, Kissinger is either the quintessential realist who orchestrated the split between Communist China and the Soviet Union or a war criminal who approved over 3,800 bombing raids in Cambodia. Kissinger, who turns 99 years old on May 27, has generated even more controversy for himself. Speaking at the Davos World Economic Forum this week, the former statesman had a piece of advice for the Ukrainian government: it's time to think about a diplomatic settlement to end the war, and that settlement will have to include territorial concessions to Russia. "Ideally, the dividing line should be a return to the status quo ante," Kissinger surmised , referring to the pre-war lines in which Russia controlled the Crimean Peninsula and approximately a third of territory in the Donbas. … [Read more...] about Does Henry Kissinger have a point on Ukraine? | Opinion

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the National Rifle Association ( NRA ) annual meeting in Houston, which is taking place just days after a mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas. Trump confirmed he would be appearing at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum despite the fact that the event was occurring just days after 19 children and two teachers were shot dead at Uvalde's Robb Elementary School. Trump, who got an early endorsement from the NRA before he was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate in 2016, gave mixed signals over his views on gun reform in the U.S. while in the White House During Trump's time as president, the U.S. saw a number of high-profile mass shootings, including a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida , attacks in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and in Las Vegas, where a gunman killed 60 people after opening fire at a country music festival, … [Read more...] about What Donald Trump has said about gun control as he heads to NRA convention

Jessica Alves - formerly dubbed the Human Ken Doll - looks totally unrecognisable after undergoing a huge surgery transformation. The 38-year-old has splurged a staggering £800,000 on 78 surgeries over the years to transform her appearance. But now, Celebrity Big Brother 2018 star Jessica has taken it to the next level by flying to Thailand for a full facelift, head reduction surgery and a voice pitch change. She has previously spoken about her insecurity she has with her voice as a trans woman, explaining that her "androgynous" tone often left people confused. Jessica is set to spend the rest of the month in Thailand to recover from the dramatic surgery and is also having voice therapy to help adjust her speech. Jessica Alves looked unrecognisable after surgery ( Image: BACKGRID) She has to stay in Thailand for a month to recover ( Image: BACKGRID) Just before having the operation earlier this month, the star filmed herself in bed, captioning the … [Read more...] about Jessica Alves looks unrecognisable after facelift, head reduction and voice operation

Himachal Pradesh is home to many breathtaking locations. Every district of the state is famous for its mesmerising beauty. Once you go to any place in Himachal, you forget about the chaos of the city. One such district is Kinnaur. Located in the upper region of Himachal Pradesh, the valley offers you breathtaking views and authentic flavours of the state. Kinnaur valley has a great range of beautiful locations, small villages and cultural peek. If you are planning to have off-beat travel, then head to Kinnaur and experience the regional taste of Himachal Pradesh. Sangla Sangla is one of the hidden gems of Himachal Pradesh. To visit this place, you’ll have to travel to Jeori and then, take a trail towards Sangla to witness the beauty. The main attractions of the place include Badrinath Temple, Karcham Dam, Kamru Village, and the Baspa River. Apart from that, you can also go rafting in the Baspa River to make your trip adventurous. Chitkul Known as the last village of … [Read more...] about Himachal Pradesh on Your Mind? Explore the Beauty of Kinnaur Valley Like a Local by Visiting These Places

Have you ever considered placing a first-blood wager on League of Legends or a last-second bet on the underdog to come back into the game and achieve a dramatic victory? Well, we found the best esports betting sites that’ll allow you to do all of that and more — on any competitive game you can think of. Not only are we going to rank the top-rated esports betting sites out there, but we’re also going to break down why they’re as good as we say they are. Just raw, honest analysis from our team of experts with first-hand experience at esports betting websites. Not to spoil it for you, but Sportsbetting.ag topped our list with its comprehensive esports coverage, special LoL, CS:GO, and Dota 2 bets, alongside a 60% odds booster on your esports parlay ticket. Let’s check out all the rest as well. Best Esports Betting Sites SportsBetting.ag : Best esports betting site overall Bovada : Best for Call of Duty BetOnline : Most valuable esports rebate BetUS : Best … [Read more...] about Best Esports Betting Sites: Top Esports Bookmakers

A rescue dog with special needs named Bevo has gone viral for his emotional reaction to seeing his new backyard for the first time, after a couple adopted him from an animal shelter. In a video shared last Friday on Facebook by Stray Rescue of St. Louis, the animal shelter where Bevo was staying, he can be seen shedding tears of happiness as he tries to contain his happiness over his new home. Bevo, who according to a few comments further down the post suffers from cerebellar hypoplasia , a neurological condition which doesn't cause dogs any pain, but does cause them to be wobbly, has moved from the St. Louis shelter to his loving home in Atlanta with his new parents. According to data shared by Petpedia, there are 3,500 animal shelters in the US, and altogether there are about 14,000 shelters and rescue groups in the country. Same data shows that over six million animals every year enter shelters across the country, but the good news is that about 710,000 of them … [Read more...] about Tears over special needs puppy’s first steps in new backyard after adoption

With the long Jubilee Weekend around the corner many are hoping for good weather but the Met Office have put a dampener on it by warning of uncertainty. Thursday June 2 and Friday June 4 have been designated official bank holidays meaning we'll get a glorious four consecutive days off. Although some forecasters are predicting the warmest weekend of the year so far, the Met Office are less optimistic. Although the Jubilee week will start off unsettled with temperatures plunging to around 14C on Sunday May 29 and showers across the country, a plume of warm air is expected to make its way up from the continent by Thursday. The Met Office hasn't ruled out rain over the Jubilee weekend ( Image: PA) The plume will bring warmer weather with it but also an increased chance of rain. By the weekend itself the best of any sunshine will be in the south and the west of the England. The Met Office emphasised the difficulty in making predictions this far ahead and have … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast: Exact date temperature set to plummet – but 20C sunshine is on way

Updated | The father of Jaylen Fryberg, who killed four friends and himself at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington state in October 2014, was sentenced Monday to 24 months in federal prison and three years of probation, according to local news outlets. A jury in federal court had found Ray Fryberg Jr. guilty on six counts of illegally owning guns, including the one Jaylen used in the school shooting. The sentence is less than the 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release that federal prosecutors had recommended. Each count carried a maximum sentence of fines and 10 years in prison. Families of Jaylen's victims attended the sentencing and prosecutors read statements some of them had written. Lincoln Beauregard, a lawyer for the victims' families, tells Newsweek , "They appreciate the work of the Department of Justice, they appreciate the process. Some of them said that yeah, more time would have been good, but the bigger concern was that Raymond Fryberg … [Read more...] about Marysville-Pilchuck Gunman’s Father Sentenced to Prison

Sign up for Tom’s newsletter, Peacefield, here. The U.S.-government mandate requiring mask wearing on transportation is now dead, and it was killed in the worst way possible. A judge deemed “not qualified” by the American Bar Association wrote a muddled decision that invalidated a regulation hated by the president who picked her, while overriding the authority of the executive branch and its expert advisers to make policy. And yet, Federal District Judge Kathryn Mizelle just did President Joe Biden a favor. She got him out from under a policy that served little purpose. His administration will challenge the Trump-appointed jurist’s ruling—and it should, not to reimpose the mandate, but to preserve the power of the executive branch to issue national health regulations when needed. But Biden should be glad, as the airlines clearly are, that the masking theater is over. Mask mandates were a stopgap, an emergency safety measure imposed by governments with few other options to … [Read more...] about The Playacting Over Masks Really Needed to End