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Russia is intensifying its efforts to gain control of eastern Ukraine, with heavy fighting in the Donbas regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Fol

As many of you know, Russia has been attacking Ukraine. I just thought we should talk about what has been going on with the situation. Right now, heavy fighting is underway in eastern Ukraine. Russian troops have resumed an offensive on the northern approaches to the key city of Sloviansk. Also, Russia is fired cruise missiles toward the capital Kyiv on Sunday. It is crazy that there is war accusing in our world and many like me are living peacefully without a worry. The poor people in Ukraine are fighting for their lives, hiding while listening to planes and bombs around them. The United States is doing what it can to help them, however, Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned that his forces will strike new targets if the US supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine. Overall, what Russia is doing is completely wrong. They are attacking a peaceful country and threatening anyone who wants to step in their way. All we can do is support Ukraine any way possible, wether its fundraisers, donations, and medical supplies.

#ukraine #russia

In 2029, NASA will launch DAVINCI, a mission that will both fly by Venus and descend through its harsh atmosphere. The spacecraft is expecte

It is crazy how far technology has come. Nasa is creating the DAVINCI spacecraft will essentially serve as a flying chemistry lab that can measure different aspects of Venus' atmosphere and climate. How incredible is that! The goal is to take the first descent images of the planet's highlands. This mission is set to take place in 2029. But, the spacecraft is expected to explore the layered Venusian atmoshpere and reach its surface by June 2031. They are looking to investigate the possibility of an ocean in Venus' past by measuring the gases and components of water in the deepest part of the atmosphere. The reason why this is so important is because it would help us discover if Venus was the first habitable world in our solar system. What's even more important than that is finding our what led to the planet changing to be unhabitable and being hot enough to melt lead. Each and every year we keep advancing our technology and learning more and more about our galaxy. Who knows where we will be in 10 years!

#nasa mission #breathrough

The "Star Wars" franchise is sticking up for "Obi-Wan Kenobi" actor Moses Ingram after she revealed she had received hundreds of racist mess

I recently watch the first episode of the new start wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. I really enjoyed it, however, upon looking it up I noticed this article about one of the actresses. Moses Ingram plays Inquisitor Reva in the new Disney+ show and due to that she revealed that she received HUNDREDS of racist messages and comments on social media, some of which included the N-word. This is so cruel because she does a incredible job during her scenes in the show and does not deserve hate just because of her skin color. Star Wars franchise is sticking up for actor Moses tweeting, "There are more than 20 million sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy, don't choose to be a racist." The first women of color to have a major Star Wars role, Kelly Marie Tran, had so much harassment that she had spent time in therapy. I hope that Moses stays strong and knows that there are so many people who support her and stand with her.

#rascism #moses ingram

Hillary Demmon has been reading the news about the nationwide formula shortage with horror. "I realized I have a deep freeze full of milk, a

Across the nation, there is a baby formula shortage. Nearly 70% of formula products are out of stock nationwide. There are parents all over the country waiting for store shelves to be filled so they can grab their share. There are women now stepping up to the plate to help those who need the formula for their children. Moms across the country are donating breast milk to families. This is such a incredible gesture for someone to give up something from their own bodies to help others. Some of these moms are done breast feeding, yet they come back and try and re-lactate to help other mothers feed their babies. It is not an easy thing to pump out milk, but these women are sacrificing the pain and unnecessary struggle to help those in need. Imagine being a mother who can't feed your own baby what they need to grow and be healthy. It must be a terrible feeling, I am truly grateful for those giving their breast milk.

#formula shortage

The workers and owners of three stores on Long Island were arrested Tuesday, accused of illegally selling THC.

I chose this article because I am from Nassau County. It is crazy that kids around here are getting their hands on marijuana from vape shops. Not only are they getting their hands on it, but they are overdosing! Commissioner Patrick Ryder said, "These gummies that are in here, these kids are not popping one, they're popping 10. That's why we're seeing the overdoses." Kids ages 13 to 17 are overdosing and passing out in school. It is important that the Nassau county police keep cracking down on these vape shops otherwise teens will continue to get their hands on it. The shop owners being arrested and charged with two felonies will hopefully scare the other shops to stop selling to underage kids. I personally know people in high school who are buying vape products from shops. I can only hope they are not buying THC vapes. Be aware of what your family is buying to keep them safe.

#marijuana use #vapeshop

The recall, which expands and replaces three previous recalls, includes 2019-2022 Accents, 2021-2023 Elantras and 2021-2022 Elantra HEVs, or hybrid electric vehicles.

Hyundai released vehicles with exploding seatbelts?! Thankfully, I do not own one. If you do own one, I would definitely check this out! A few injuries have been reported where the seat belt pretensions have exploded and injured the vehicle occupants. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensions can explode upon deployment and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle. Don’t worry too much if you do have a 2019-2022 Accent, 2021-2023 Elantra, 2021-2022 Elantra HEV. or a hybrid electric vehicle, because they can be repaired at no cost.If you bring your car into the dealership they will place a cap onto the area with the pretensioners to prevent injury. For more info contact 1-855-371-9460 reference number 229. (Hyundai customer service) Drive safe!

#safety #hyundai

FDA says it has authorized a booster of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.

The COVID-19 Pfizer booster shot is now available to 5-11 year olds, to hopefully enhance their protection against the virus. The only group left that can’t receive it is those under the age of 5. Though, Pfizer and Moderna have been constantly studying the shots on children to make sure they are 100% safe and effective. For example, Pfizer’s study found that those kids who received it had higher levels of virus-fighting antibodies, including those that can fight the omicron variant. Many people question this decision because coronavirus is more dangerous to adults than it is to children, however more than 350 children ages 5-11 have died. Vaccinations may not always prevent you from being infected with the virus, however, they offer strong protection against the worst outcomes, like hospitalization and death.

In New York, the average for a gallon of gas hit $4.81. Meanwhile, on Long Island, the average hit $4.83.

I have made the decision to go into my garage and search for my bike from middle school. Living on Long Island is expensive as is, and now it's even worse due to the rise in gas prices. On the Island, we are paying the highest average in New York for gas. Long Island average is up about 4 cents since Monday, about 22 cents in a week and about 77 cents from a month ago. In my case, I am going to cut back on using my car for small errands that I don’t need to do. If there is something I need to do, I will ride my bike there to avoid these ridiculous prices. I used to go to the gas station and fill up my tank without worry, but now I have to check my checking account to make sure there is enough money to fill it up. To those who would like saving money, I would invest in a bicycle.

#gas #rising

If you're stocked up on vitamins, it might be time to check the expiration dates on those bottles.

If you're like me and have a cabinet full of vitamins at your house, check the “best used” date on it. The Food and Drug Administration does not require vitamins and dietary supplements to have expiration dates. However, most manufacturers choose to display a best use by date. This is the date that the vitamins will have 100% potency up to that date. We often tend to forget to take our vitamins and they end up sitting in our cabinet way past the expiration date. They will lose their potency over time and have little to no effect. I checked some of the vitamins in my own cabinet and noticed a lot of them were way past due. Taking them now would have little to no effect because the potency has decreased. Do not worry though, there is little risk in taking expired vitamins, but you should definitely check up on the dates to make sure you're receiving the benefits from them.

#vitamins #expiration

If you played Mega Millions last night, you may want to double check that ticket.

The lottery number from where I live was incorrectly read on TV. The host of the mega millions drawing said the wrong mega ball number. Imagine sitting there thinking you won 86 MILLION DOLLARS, just to find out later that it was incorrectly read! Not only that, think about the people who had the correct number and thought they didn’t win. I am sure there is someone out there digging through the trash right now!😂 The message from the lottery is “we are sorry for the confusion.” If I was the one who thought they won, an apology wouldn’t make me feel any better! The person who had the incorrectly read number deserves some sort of reward for the heartbreak they must have had after hearing the bad news.

#lotto #mistake

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