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