It's never a good idea to shut down the government due to political selfishness, but doing so right when your country's largest city is dealing with historic flooding is unethical and disastrous.

At least some New Yorkers are enjoying this storm. The flood waters have engulfed the sea lion enclosure at Central Park. Source:

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It has been a summer filled with days of wildfire smoke and hazardous air quality. And we are seeing frequent Covid-19 surges all year round. We need a permanent free N95 mask program!

Urge the White House and Congress to Provide Free N95 Masks!

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In response to rising COVID cases, hospitals, schools, and now Hollywood are bringing back mandates to protect their workers and communities. Great job everyone! Who’s next?

the Guardian

Hollywood studio Lionsgate brings back mask mandate amid Covid spike

The studio behind John Wick and The Hunger Games has reinstated the use of masks after several employees tested positive for Covid-19

According to a new study, people who endured even mild cases of #COVID are at heightened risk two years later of two dozen medical conditions including lung problems, fatigue, diabetes and certain other health problems typical of #LongCOVID. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/08/21/long-covid-lingering-effects-two-years-later/