What parents are worrying about… RSV. Almost everyone gets the cold-like virus at some point in their lives, often by age 2. But for babies under six months and children with weakened immune systems, the impacts can be severe — and may include pneumonia and bronchiolitis. Now, in recent days, dozens of hospitals across the US are reporting spikes and even reaching capacity, at least a month earlier than usual. The alleged culprit: COVID-19. Some think that after years of kids being underexposed to viruses thanks to lockdowns and distancing, those viruses are now spreading without much resistance. Doctors say to look out for babies who are eating less than usual, coughing, and having trouble breathing. …Oh and another thing parents are worried about: test scores. The US’s assessment shows math and reading scores are way down for fourth- and eighth-graders — and in nearly every state regardless of socioeconomic status. Remote learning and school closures were to blame.
Who’s giving Ye the boot… His business partners. Yesterday, another wave of people reportedly cut ties with the rapper — including his talent agency CAA and his lawyer, Camille Vasquez. The news came after ex-wife Kim Kardashian joined a slew of celebrities condemning Ye’s antisemitic hate speech saying she "stands together" with the Jewish community. And after an antisemitic hate group this weekend flew three banners on the LA freeway, with one reading “Kanye is right about the Jews.” Now, many are calling on Adidas — which has collaborated with West since 2013 and launched the $2 billion Yeezy line — to do the same. And there’s reports that could happen as soon as today.
Who people are remembering… Leslie Jordan. Yesterday, the Emmy-winning actor and LGBTQIA+ icon died at 67 years old. Officials suspect Jordan suffered some sort of medical emergency before his car crashed into a building in Los Angeles, CA. Pre-pandemic, Jordan was best known for his roles in “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story.” But in 2020, he became a social media sensation thanks to Instagram videos chronicling his quarantine survival experience. Jordan’s agent paid tribute saying he provided an “emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times.” And “Will & Grace” co-star Sean Hayes says his “heart is broken.”
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