Facebook’s latest attempt to help combat the spread of potentially harmful misinformation from COVID-19 includes a new notification screen that will provide more context about an article than any other reference, such as when it was first shared and its source. The goal, says Facebook, is to “help people understand …
Read More »NBA campus intel – Schedule and live updates for Day 14 of seeding games
The Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers tipped things off Wednesday in a game that helped decide the remaining seeds in the East. The Pacers’ victory locked them in the No.4-No. 5 matchup with the Miami Heat, with Friday’s meeting between the two to decide the final seeding. The Philadelphia 76ers …
Read More »Do not go to the dentist yet, warns the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization has issued a new recommendation regarding dental offices, and it does not bode well for the dental profession this year. Unless you are an urgent root canal, the WHO recommends that people stay away from dentists first, given the amount of risk associated with tooth cleaning …
Read More »FDA says that Trader Joe’s onions contain salsa products in the salmonella outbreak
The outbreak of salmonella linked to onions has prompted a return of Spokane Produce’s salsa products, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The products include 15 oz. pots of Saddlin ‘Up Salsa Hot, Medium and Mild, as well as Salsa Verde in 15 oz. and gallon large containers. The …
Read More »Seven new cases of COVID-19 on August 11 – Redheaded Blackbelt
Press Release from Humboldt County COVID19 – Joint Information Center: The total number of Humboldt County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 now stands at 293, after seven new cases were reported today. Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich reminds the community that a stock emergency kit is essential …
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