Heather Hayes
‘Super Gonorrhea’ is spreading like wildfire thanks to COVID-19
Overuse of antibiotics during the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the more rapid spread of a type of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea. This so-called ‘Super Gonorrhea’ does not respond to the normal first-line treatments, making it particularly dangerous and uncomfortable for those afflicted. Doctors and medical experts have long warned of the possibility that “superbugs” that are antibiotic-resistant could become more commonplace, and this is one example of such a thing happening. 2020 hasn’t been kind to anyone, but it’s almost over. Unfortunately, if you find yourself with a case of “SuperRead More
Maskless Partygoers Living it Up in Wuhan with No Vaccine
A Reuters photo essay celebrates how residents of Wuhan are enjoying nightclubs and street parties without the need for masks or social distancing even as much of the rest of the world continues to labor under lockdown. The article notes how young people living in the original epicenter of COVID-19 are now frolicking around in crowded beer halls and other venues. “Nightlife in Wuhan is back in full swing almost seven months after the city lifted its stringent lockdown and the city’s young partygoers are embracing the catharsis,” states the piece, notingRead More
Texas Gov. Abbott Orders Early Voting Drop-Off Locations Closed
Are Republicans in trouble in Texas? Governor Greg Abbott, a GOP Governor has issued a proclamation that will close locations across the state where mail-in ballots could be dropped off. The proclamation says: “The State of Texas has a duty to voters to maintain the integrity of our elections. As we work to preserve Texans’ ability to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic, we must take extra care to strengthen ballot security protocols throughout the state. These enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegalRead More
You Can Soon Experience a Drive-In Movie at your Local Walmart
This Coronavirus pandemic has caused Walmart the store we have counted on for years to be open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to close at 8pm at most locations. To make things stranger they are now turning their parking lots in some cities into a drive-in movie. Yes, you heard this right. Walmart is turning parking lots into movie theaters at 160 of its locations, including 14 in North Texas. Stores throughout the region are among the retailer’s locations taking advantage of the hole left byRead More
Coca-Cola to enter hard seltzer market through Topo Chico brand
Coca-Cola will release a hard seltzer under its Topo Chico brand later this year. The alcoholic beverage will first hit select Latin American cities and then launch in the U.S. in 2021. In 2019, hard seltzer’s volume more than tripled. The popularity of brands such as White Claw and Boston Beer’s Truly has put spiked seltzer in the spotlight. Its volume more than tripled last year, helping to reverse the global decline of alcohol consumption. Coca-Cola announced it will release a hard seltzer under its Topo Chico brand later thisRead More