News roundup for Fri, Nov 5, 2021

The Pentagon has reported a significant buildup of military assets along the Russian border earlier this week. Today, Russia cut off a major portion of gas supplies to Europe through a pipeline in Poland, raising concerns about energy security. It's estimated that around 90,000 troops are stationed at Russia’s western border. Some analysts in Germany believe this move could be an attempt to pressure European countries into supporting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Meanwhile, John Deere workers rejected a second wage and retirement benefits offer from the company, continuing their strike. In China, officials have urged citizens to stock up on essentials in case of lockdowns, leading to panic buying. The government is also pushing farmers to grow fast-crop varieties to offset losses from extreme weather events. On La Palma, volcanic eruptions continue for the sixth week, destroying over 2,000 acres of land and displacing thousands. Seismic activity is increasing, and the island's agriculture sector is suffering due to crop damage. In Afghanistan, dozens were killed in a deadly attack on a Kabul military hospital, likely by ISIS-K. The country faces a deepening economic crisis following the U.S. withdrawal and loss of international aid. The ProPublica map reveals over 1,000 industrial pollution hotspots across the U.S., showing that the EPA allows higher levels of air pollution than many would find acceptable. Additionally, the agency is under scrutiny for not fully disclosing the risks of over 1,200 chemicals. Facebook rebranded as Meta and announced it would shut down its facial recognition system. However, with the Cambridge Analytica scandal still fresh in public memory, skepticism remains about whether the company truly prioritizes user interests. A recent report from the Wall Street Journal highlighted declining engagement among younger users, which could challenge Meta’s future success.

In Georgia, two middle schoolers quickly responded when they noticed their bus driver was experiencing a hypoglycemic episode. They gave him soda and cookies, called for help via the radio, applied the e-brake, and alerted nearby adults. The driver recovered, and the students received praise for their quick thinking. Staffing shortages are affecting 911 emergency response in Houston, with some callers being directed to message systems instead. Low pay and long hours are cited as key barriers to filling open positions. Globally, there are 249.3 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 3.1 million new cases reported in the last seven days. Over 5 million deaths have been recorded worldwide. In the U.S., there have been 47.2 million cases, with nearly 500,000 added in the past week. More than 772,000 Americans have died from the virus, including over 9,000 in the last seven days. On Wednesday alone, over 76,000 new cases and 1,400 deaths were reported, keeping the U.S. at the top of global daily case increases. Children aged 5 to 11 can now receive their first Pfizer vaccine after the CDC and FDA approved it. I woke up early the day after the announcement to book appointments for my kids. As a parent, I'm ready to help bring this pandemic to an end.

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