Plague

A Cat In Oregon Gave Its Owner The Bubonic Plague

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When you think about diseases like bubonic plague, you probably assume that’s not the sort of thing we have to worry about anymore. But everything old is new again, and whether it’s thanks to anti-vaxxers, melting permafrost, or happenstance, that goes for viruses and bacteria, too. Recently, the Associated Press says that health officials in … Read more

‘There’s nobody there to work.’ Air Traffic Controller Explains Why You Should Avoid Evening Flights “Like the Plague”

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An air traffic controller let’s people into a bit of shocking news – that would make some of us rethink night flights! @doaviation explained that at night around 60pc of air traffic controllers clock off and the skies are guarded by a much depleted number of staff. He told his TikTok followers: “I’m an air … Read more

Chris Evans Revealed Why He Has Avoided Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ Like ‘The Plague’

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Getty Image Hosting Saturday Night Live isn’t for everyone. On the one hand, it’s an iconic show which has featured dozens of A-list actors and musicians over the years. On the other hand, Pete Davidson isn’t in the cast anymore, so is it really worth watching? While some people think hosting SNL is a rite … Read more

Lauren Boebert Seems Downright Obsessed With Solving DC’s ‘Public Urination’ Plague, Despite All Of The Other Problems America’s Currently Faced With

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Getty Image Things have been slightly quiet on the Lauren Boebert front lately. Let me rephrase: Lauren Boebert has been typically vocal on Twitter (and she let the world know that she will soon be a grandma while praising teen pregnancy), but it’s run-of-the-mill stuff for her to talk about gun rights amid the ongoing … Read more

‘The Last Of Us’ Episode 4 Survival Odds: Forget Fungus, People Are The Real Plague

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HBO After stalling the apocalyptic action for a brilliant breakaway episode of television, The Last of Us returns this week to remind us that, even when the world ends — or maybe especially so — it’s people who are the real plague. Episode four’s “Please Hold My Hand” doesn’t feel as exciting or impressive as … Read more