Current Events in August 2021

Coronavirus update: Vaccine protection reportedly declines over time, five states are running out of hospital beds

More NFL players enter COVID-19 protocols

Read article 08/31/2021

New study confirms the importance of receiving both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

Experts also share that previous COVID infection doesn’t guarantee immunity from future illness

Read article 08/31/2021

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Another Tesla in Autopilot mode hit an emergency vehicle

Automated systems are here to stay, but the public needs to stay on top of changes and warnings

Read article 08/31/2021

Starbucks employees in Buffalo seek to form a union

The employees say they want to be real partners

Read article 08/31/2021

Wendy’s re-engineers its fries to stay fresher for longer

The move is a response to a surge in take-out and delivery orders

Read article 08/31/2021

Low-sodium salt alternatives may lower risk of stroke, study finds

Making this dietary change can be beneficial for those with heart concerns

Read article 08/31/2021

Volkswagen recalls model year 2021 ID4s

Incorrect seat belt assemblies may have been installed

Read article 08/31/2021

By James Limbach

Coronavirus update: Death toll continues to rise, Florida remains a hotspot

An anti-vaccine radio host has died of COVID-19

Read article 08/30/2021

Peloton in hot water with government regulators over mishandling of Tread+ recall

The company seems to be back on the straight and narrow and willing to replace or refund as customers request

Read article 08/30/2021

Many banks are easing loan standards, survey finds

It's a small shift, but it's still favorable for consumers who are looking to borrow money

Read article 08/30/2021

Pesticide used to clean fruits and vegetables may cause obesity, study finds

Experts say chlorpyrifos can affect the body’s ability to burn calories

Read article 08/30/2021

COVID-19 survivors may have a higher risk of PTSD

Experts say that there could be fundamental changes to survivors’ brain function

Read article 08/30/2021

Hurricane Ida will likely send gas prices higher this week

Many Gulf Coast refineries shut down as the major storm approached

Read article 08/30/2021

Mastercard is replacing the magnetic stripe on its cards

The move will phase out the practice of ‘swiping’

Read article 08/30/2021

Volkswagen recalls various VWs and Audis

The seat belt locking retractor may malfunction

Read article 08/30/2021

By James Limbach

Bridgestone recalls Dueler and Firestone Destination tires

The tires may have a pinhole leak in the sidewall

Read article 08/30/2021

By James Limbach

Coronavirus update: COVID-19 linked to blood clots, more companies may penalize unvaccinated employees

Experts think the latest wave may have peaked

Read article 08/27/2021

FBI Terrorist Watchlist containing nearly 2 million records mistakenly posted online

A security researcher immediately reported the issue to Homeland Security

Read article 08/27/2021

Department of Education erases student loans for former ITT Tech students

The Department will begin processing discharges next month

Read article 08/27/2021