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“We still depend on China” for COVID protective gear; Representative Stephen Lynch urges local and state governments to strengthen the US PPE market
Representative Stephen Lynch on Tuesday urged state and local governments, schools and businesses to use federal COVID-19 assistance to purchase personal protective equipment purchased and produced in the United States, arguing that the dependence continues on suppliers in China represent “a loophole in our national security.” Lynch said companies can add rubber bands to masks …
Netizens praise ‘sensitive’ Shahid Kapoor for going all out with protective gear as COVID-19 cases rise
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is currently working on filmmakers Raj and DK’s upcoming OTT project, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Tuesday. And the “Kabir Singh” actor turned heads with his original airport ensemble. Shahid was seen wearing a black outfit with yellow and black sneakers, which he paired with a neon yellow backpack. …
Blockade of Suez Canal jeopardizes delivery of protective equipment in Europe
An excavator attempts to move the bank of the canal after the ship runs aground. / Suez Canal / AFP An excavator attempts to move the bank of the canal after the ship runs aground. / Suez Canal / AFP The Suez Canal, which crosses Egypt to connect the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, was …
Pressure sensors could help build a suitable football helmet to protect the brain
Many athletes, from soccer players to horse riders, rely on helmets to protect their heads from bumps or drops. However, a loose or ill-fitting helmet could make them vulnerable to traumatic brain injury (TBI), one of the leading causes of death or disability in the United States. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have developed …
Expert removes massive beehive without protective gear, video impresses internet users
A video of an expert effectively moving a huge beehive without any protective gear goes around the internet, leaving internet users in awe. The now-viral video features TexasBeeWorks’ Erika Thompson as she removes a huge beehive without harming them or getting stung. In the video, Thompson, who is a master beekeeper, approaches the beehive without …
Warriors eager to crack their shoulder pads again
The Warriors outscored their opponents 508-87 last year (36.2-6.2) and led by an average of three TDs at halftime. Black Hawk-Warren edged his opponents 4,538 to 773 in rushing yards. In fact, the Warriors have scored 59 rushing touchdowns over the season while limiting the 14 opponents to just 3 combined rushing scores. Breadon says …
Expert relocates bee colony without wearing protective gear, watch video
From Facebook to Instagram, users often come across videos of cats and dogs. This time, expert Erika Thompson shared a video on a photo-sharing app in which she moved a huge beehive without wearing any protective gear that surprised netizens. Since its sharing, the video has sparked reactions from Internet users. Users praised Erika Thompson’s …