CDC shake-up over COVID missteps: https://apnews.com/article/covid-science-health-public-rochelle-walensky-843cd83bf1d616846ff455f7f5f0d30d . Certainly, many of the COVID failures were set in motion by Orange Julius. However, CDC has also not done well with polio or monkeypox outbreaks, or in clearly communicating to the public about its COVID guidance.
Russia’s daily COVID cases over 30,000: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-08-17/russias-daily-covid-cases-cross-30-000-for-first-time-since-mid-march .
Nurses authorize strike in Minneapolis: https://apnews.com/article/covid-health-minnesota-duluth-9c2d97f7a0e0a51e742b81c5c83c5115 .
Judge orders 3 pharmacy chains to pay $650 million to 2 Ohio counties over opioid distribution: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/17/pharmacies-must-pay-650point6-million-to-ohio-counties-in-opioid-case.html . As this total applies to just 2 counties, of course the chains are appealing. If similar amounts apply across the country, this could bankrupt these chains. WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/cvs-walgreens-and-walmart-ordered-to-pay-650-million-to-ohio-counties-in-opioid-case-11660767960 .
Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs: https://apnews.com/article/monkeypox-science-health-animals-dogs-0ab44ba1a223f9fa5a58f0aa954067d8 . WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/monkeypox-may-have-been-passed-from-owners-to-dog-report-says-11660749004 .Oh, and there’s also a reservoir of the virus in rodents and other wild animals. Just great …
Fed suggests markets pay attention: https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-officials-see-need-for-continued-interest-rate-increases-but-less-certainty-over-destination-11660760110 . While the Fed certainly jawbones markets, they are not kidding about their focus on reducing inflation.
UK inflation exceeds 10%: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-k-inflation-tops-10-underlining-gloomy-outlook-for-europe-11660718161 .
Shipping back-ups hit eastern US: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-shipping-backups-shift-to-east-coast-and-gulf-coast-ports-11660755401 . We still have supply chain problems. Additional inflation will follow.
Short-term impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-key-ways-the-inflation-reduction-act-will-kick-in-right-away-182211474.html .
More on the expected deal for OJ Organization CFO on tax fraud charges: https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-donald-trump-government-and-politics-9317548b043f89fc276c046fe1f336e6 . In our less-than-perfect justice system, 3 months at Riker’s and a $2 million fine is a significant white-collar penalty, especially for someone who is turning state’s evidence.
Liz Cheney forms anti-OJ political group: https://www.wsj.com/articles/liz-cheney-forms-new-political-group-ponders-a-presidential-bid-11660751670 .
“Kids for cash” judges hammered in civil ruling: https://apnews.com/article/crime-trending-news-government-and-politics-6f30f575dc739415af1e5b47b1be50f0 . WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/former-pennsylvania-judges-in-kids-for-cash-scandal-ordered-to-pay-206-million-in-damages-11660784373 . Really, this is a crime against humanity. Justice delayed is justice denied. This gains considerable importance in these horrific circumstances.
And now, here comes a storm NOT created by global warming: https://news.yahoo.com/geomagnetic-storm-warning-impact-satellites-aurora-northern-lights-180751272.html .