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Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said that the risk of severe COVID-19 infection has reduced dramatically, but warned that another pandemic caused by a different pathogen could be around the corner. In an interview with CNBC's Hadley Gamble at Germany’s annual Munich Security Conference, the billionaire said the novel coronavirus has spread to enough of the population that the "risks are dramatically reduced because of that exposure."

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas D. Wingate has denied a motion to temporarily block Kentucky's redistricting maps. Wingate also denied a motion from Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams to have the case dismissed. ... In the lawsuit, Democrats claim both new maps involve partisan gerrymandering, which violates the state constitution. The suit also challenges the "excessively and unnecessarily splitting counties." ... Governor Andy Beshear initially vetoed the Republicans' redistricting plans, but the GOP used their legislative power to override the veto.

The quadruple jumps that sent Russian world champ Anna Shcherbakova to the gold medal and teammate Alexandra Trusova to the silver — much to her chagrin — along with the failed attempts that dumped 15-year-old Kamila Valieva out of the medals altogether could be a thing of the past by the 2026 Milan Olympics. That's because more and more people are pushing for the age limit in figure skating to be raised above 16 following Valieva's monumental collapse Thursday night. While some young women skaters can land the jump earlier in their teens, it becomes far more difficult as they...

‘You’re a creep, bro,’ says New York congresswoman after Carlson attacked Ocasio-Cortez in Fox News segment. The Fox News host Tucker Carlson attacked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Friday night, claiming the US congresswoman was not a woman of colour. “She’s a rich entitled white lady,” he said. In return, the New York Democrat, popularly known as AOC, said: “This is the type of stuff you say when your name starts with a P and ends with dejo.” Dictionary.com defines pendejo as “a mildly vulgar insult for ‘asshole’ or ‘idiot’ in Spanish”. “Once again,” Ocasio-Cortez added, “the existence of a wife...

We may never know if an EV started the fire, but even if the EVs didn’t start the fire, they are certainly making it a lot more difficult to extinguish the fire. EV battery fires are chemically comparable to thermite fires, hot enough to melt steel, so there may not be much left to analyse by the time the ship fire finally burns itself out. This disaster could have real consequences for the EV market, both transporting EVs by sea or land, and consumer desire for a product which is potentially such a severe fire hazard. I would not be...

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The U.S. figure skaters whose Olympic silver medals are being withheld have filed an appeal to have them awarded before the end of the Beijing Games, with a decision expected before the closing ceremony. The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed to The Associated Press that it was hearing the case Saturday evening in Beijing and expected a rapid ruling. In a letter sent to IOC president Thomas Bach, a copy of which was obtained by AP, attorneys for the skaters said they sought a decision before Sunday’s closing ceremony. Kamila Valieva led the Russian team...

To explain Russian figure skating drama in the simplest way possible. I oversimplified and skipped over a bunch of details just wanted them to grasp the main points. So don't take it too seriously and enjoy!!

I tuned into Tucker to get his take on Castrudeau’s imposition of martial law in Canada and his declaration that “all of your monies belong to me.” He did cover that eventually but his opening segment was devoted to a new book about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez written by editors of New York magazine. It’s called – and I’m not making this up - Take Up Space. I’m beginning to think that the Left really does not understand irony.As you are not likely to purchase this charming little Valentine of a book yourself I’m dedicating my post today to Tucker’s take on...

CHICAGO, Monday, Feb. 17. The following dispatch, giving a somewhat detailed account of occurrences at Fort Donelson, on Saturday and Sunday, with the correspondence between the commanding officers of the opposing forces preceding the surrender, and the names of some of the National killed and wounded, appeared in but a portion of our morning edition yesterday, owing to the late hour at which it was received: A special from Fort Donelson says: The forces were about equal in numbers, but the rebels had all the advantage of position, being well fortified on two immense hills, with their fort near the...

Canadian police have taken a hardline approach in an effort to break up the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, with at least 100 arrested and mounted police trampling protestors on Friday. Mounted police and officers clad in riot gear, some carrying rifles, moved in on the Freedom Convoy on Friday, pushing into crowds of people including children as protestors linked arms and sang the national anthem in an effort to block their advances. Scuffles between police and protestors were reported, with Freedom Convoy members creating makeshift snow barriers to help them defend against the police. Four senior protest leaders are among...

Liberalism in Canada is in no manner liberal-- it is authoritarian ideology dressed up as social equality. "What we are very proud of now is the young generation like Prime Minister (Justin) Trudeau. Yesterday I was at a reception for Trudeau and I know that half of his cabinet, or even more than half, are Young Global Leaders.” So states Klaus Schwab, head of the World Economic Forum. All may be roses and sunshine for him. On the other side of the spectrum we have Canadian society. Looking around, we see that our country is a mess. Not in a...

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stopped by the Flint Riverquarium in Albany Friday. He spoke with students about integrity in the workplace and what happened during the 2020 election. WALB News 10′s Molly Godley was there and asked him a few questions about new voting laws and how to restore trust in Georgians when they cast their vote. “Your opponent congressman Jody Hice continues to say voter fraud is the reason why Trump lost what is your response to that?” WALB asked. “28,000 Georgians skipped the presidential ballot, they didn’t vote for anyone there, yet they...

SHOCK POLICY: Ottawa may euthanize truckers’ pets as punishment Canadian PoliticsCOVID-19Vaccine Mandate Feb 17, 2022 Written By Keean Bexte The same day that videos emerged of Ottawa and Quebec police gearing up to go after peaceful Convoy supporters in the capital, the Ottawa government has warned protesters that their pets may be confiscated following their arrest. Moreover, position statements issued by the Ottawa Humane Society reveal that they may unilaterally euthanize any animal that they deem to be “not suitable for adoption.” Arbitrary behavioral and health tests would be used to make the call. These decisions about the life of...

A press release by the United States Capitol Police Friday indicated that they readying for the arrival of American truckers and others at Washington, DC...around the time of the State of the Union.”

Pics and video at Global News. Seems the cops etc were busy during the night. The trucks have been towed away and the truckers, other protesters are gone. Like all good liberals the forces waited until cover of darkness to act.

Public Sinner: Homosexual Abuser Embarrasses VaticanMonsignor Tony Anatrella, 80, a psychotherapist ("the Church's shrink") - accused since 2001 by several men, usually homosexuals, of having applied to them "corporal therapy" by making them undress and masturbating them -, participated at the February 17-19 Vatican conference on the priesthood.In 2018, Paris Archbishop Aupetit found Anatrella guilty, suspended him and forbad him to speak in public. At the conference he registered as “Mons. Tony Anatrella.”La-Croix.com knows that Anatrella had lunch at Francis' Santa Martha on Thursday. The guest house is one of the places where the participants of the symposium may take...

"We must follow the science!"That was the big refrain from Democrats for the past couple of years. However, as we approach the midterms that assertion has changed to "We must follow the political science." Why? Because recent elections, especially in Virginia and New Jersey, have taught many Democrat politicians that continuing mask mandates is toxic at the polls. Therefore there is now a push among Democrat governors to ease or eliminate such mask mandates.However, there is a problem. While satisfying the general population, it seems to alienate hard core liberals who not only cling to wearing masks as a sense...

"The chance of severe disease, which is mainly associated with being elderly and having obesity or diabetes, those risks are now dramatically reduced because of that infection exposure," he said. He added, however, that he believes the world will see another pandemic. "We'll have another pandemic. It will be a different pathogen next time," Gates said, per CNBC. But the Microsoft cofounder said he thought that if there was a rational response then "we'll catch it early" and it "won't go global like it did this time." In terms of whether it is possible to prevent another pandemic altogether, Gates...

"We will protect our country with or without support"