News for January 2 — Half Say COVID Vaccine Deadly

Half say COVID vaccine deadly: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/half-think-covid-vax-is-deadly . While a handful of Americans have had adverse side effects from the vaccine, over a million have died from the disease. An increasing number of Americans are ill-informed. So this is not a risk-reward calculation. By any reasonable measure, the vaccines are safe and have saved many lives.

Post-COVID blood clot risk: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a41408785/blood-clot-covid-risk/ .

Hydration delays aging: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/poor-hydration-linked-early-aging-chronic-disease-study-rcna63741 .

Russian drone hits Kyiv with “Happy New Year” message: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russian-drone-happy-new-year-message-kyiv-police-chief/ . Meanwhile, Ukraine strikes building used to house Russian troops: https://www.ft.com/content/075cf243-eae5-48ab-9e8c-bf1f108d299d . Russia admits to 63 dead. The Ukrainians put the number at 400 dead and 300 injured. WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-strikes-russian-forces-in-donbas-as-kyiv-repels-more-drone-swarms-11672665144 . Also note that the building was within 15 kilometers of the front lines. However, the Russians somehow ignored that this proximity would expose the building to precision artillery attacks.

WSJ: Tesla misses 2022 vehicle delivery goal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musks-tesla-comes-up-short-of-2022-delivery-target-as-growth-slows-11672680081 .

WSJ: High January 6 insurrection conviction rate: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ample-jan-6-evidence-helps-secure-high-conviction-rate-in-capitol-riot-11672627806 .

Monday Night Football game halted and postponed after Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after a hit in the first quarter: https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/buffalo-bills-safety-damar-hamlin-injured-game-cincinnati/story?id=96095180 . Hamlin was given CPR almost immediately and placed in ambulance after about 15 minutes. He showed no signs of consciousness or movement. There is fervent hope for the best, especially because those who saw it fear the worst. WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/damar-hamlin-hit-cpr-nfl-bills-bengals-11672713415 . UPDATE: Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field, heartbeat restored before transfer to ambulance: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bills-damar-hamlin-collapses-field-medical-staff-appear-administer-cpr .