Important, Nonpolitical News 2023

[Cachoo]

We have "The Craziness Continues" thread for some, interesting, often off-beat news. This is more for news items that are not political or quirky. I am sad to see what is happening in Libya. The dam broke at night...all of that muddy water. Those people had no chance.
https: https://x.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1702498245908607050?s=20

 

[Cachoo]

The new hurricane's possible path to Canada:

Millions Under Warnings in New England as Hurricane Lee Approaches

Tropical storm conditions are forecast for coastal New England on Friday afternoon before Lee’s expected landfall this weekend along the western end of Nova Scotia.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Cachoo]

FYI

September 11, 2023 Blood donations urgently needed for hospital patients in wake of back-to-back climate disasters and critical summer shortfall The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels—dropping nearly 25%-- since early August, and potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical conditions such as cancer and sickle cell disease and who depend on lifesaving blood transfusions. Back-to-back months of worsening climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply, resulting in blood drive cancelations and reducing much needed blood and platelet donations in affected areas. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for platelet donors and type O blood donors to make an appointment to give now to ensure patients across the country continue to receive critical medical care. To make an appointment to give blood or platelets, donors can use the Red Cross Blood App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)​

 

[Buzz]

Thirty-seven kids hospitalized: The E. coli outbreak that has raged through nearly a dozen Calgary daycares

Six kids remain on dialysis, and nearly 400 sickened by an outbreak at 11 Calgary daycares

nationalpost.com

 

[Cachoo]

Thirty-seven kids hospitalized: The E. coli outbreak that has raged through nearly a dozen Calgary daycares

Six kids remain on dialysis, and nearly 400 sickened by an outbreak at 11 Calgary daycares

nationalpost.com

That is scary.

 

[Buzz]

Japan population: One in 10 people now aged 80 or older

The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing population.

www.bbc.com