"A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists." (Note: This is not about Covid-19. It's a new thing, Huzzah!) [bbc.com]
In order to curb its Muslim population, the Chinese government is forcing Uighur women to undergo pregnancy checks, IUD insertion, sterilization, and abortions. "They want to destroy us as a people." [apnews.com]
The Golden State Killer, a former police officer, pled guilty to 13 murders and dozens of rapes, home invasions, and burglaries. [latimes.com]
The head of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says that although we're six months into the pandemic with 500,000+ people dead worldwide, "the worst is yet to come". [bbc.com]
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