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This illustration, created by Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy Tests Positive for COVID-19; Nagy in Quarantine Away from Halas Hall

Mon Oct 25, 2021 02:26 pm Cardinal News

The Chicago Bears announced Monday, October 25, 2021 that Bears coach Matt Nagy tested positive for COVID-19 Monday morning and will quarantine away from Halas Hall. Nagy, who is fully vaccinated, made the revelation while […]

Bonanza Creek Ranch (Imagery ©2021 Google, Imagery ©2021 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, Map data ©2021)

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shot from Prop Gun by Alec Baldwin that Killed 1, Wounded 1

Fri Oct 22, 2021 06:08 am Cardinal News

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies and local paramedics responded about 1:50 p.m. MT Thursday, October 21, 2021 to a report that a person was shot on set at the Bonanza Creek Ranch set near Santa […]

Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park (Imagery ©2021 Google, Imagery ©2021 Landsat / Copernicus, Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, Map data ©2021)

FBI Confirms Human Remains Found Wednesday Are Remains of Brian Laundrie

Thu Oct 21, 2021 04:50 pm Cardinal News

The FBI has confirmed that remains found in the Carlton Reserve Wednesday, October 20, 2021 were the remains of Brian Laundrie. Mostly skeletal remains were discovered and dental records were matched to the skeletal remains, […]

Coroner, Cadaver Dogs Called to Scene Where Human Remains and Brian Laundrie’s Personal Belongings Found

Wed Oct 20, 2021 03:42 pm Cardinal News

Chris and Roberta Laundrie speak to law enforcement inside the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in search for fugitive son Brian Laundrie. YouTube Tips ⓘ FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson said human remains and […]

Asian Giant Hornet trapped July 14, 2020 in Birch Bay, Washington

Bee Keeping Concerns: How Asian Giant Hornets Are Murder Hornets of Bees — Hunt, Slaughter, and Occupy

Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:12 pm Cardinal News

Join the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Dr. Samuel Ramsey, and Washington State University to learn about Vespa mandarinia and the threat they pose to honey bees (WSDA/October 6, 2021). YouTube Tips ⓘ An […]

Hunter's Moon Rising over Oakton Street about 6:30 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Season of the Hunter’s Moon: 99.5% Illuminated Moon Rise Tuesday, Full Moon Wednesday

Tue Oct 19, 2021 08:44 pm Cardinal News

The October full moon is usually known as the Hunter’s Moon, which follows almost one month after the Harvest Moon, which is defined as the full moon closest to the date of the autumnal equinox […]

Fatal Stabbing of British Lawmaker David Amess Declared an Islamic Extremism Terrorist Incident

Sat Oct 16, 2021 04:03 pm Cardinal News

In Britain, lawmakers offered prayers Saturday in memory of their long-time colleague who was stabbed to death on Friday. They paid tribute at the church where David Amess was meeting with constituents at the time […]

Stuart Nitzkin of Deerfield Sentenced Time in Federal Prison; Misappropriated Funds for Physically and Psychologically Challenged Children

Fri Oct 15, 2021 08:48 pm Cardinal News

A Deerfield resident has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for fraudulently misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars from a non-profit organization for physically and psychologically challenged children. From 2011 […]

Jen Psaki White House Press Briefing Wednesday, October 13, 2021 on Supply Chain Disruption

Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:34 pm Cardinal News

PRESS GAGGLE REFLECTS ON SUPPLY CHAIN RELIEF White House Daily Press Briefing (Press Gaggle) on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 YouTube Tips ⓘ White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday, October 13, 2021 that work […]

University of Chicago Flight Nurse Jannie White, CFRN (SOURCE: Emergency Nurses Association)

Emergency Nurses Week Recognizes ‘Grit’ of Emergency Nurses

Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:27 pm Cardinal News

Emergency nurses around the world are celebrating EN Week Oct. 10-16 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Oct. 11, 2021) – The Emergency Nurses Association proudly celebrates and recognizes the grit of emergency nurses during its annual Emergency Nurses […]

Small Plane Crashes into UPS Truck in Neighborhood Santee, California

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:29 pm Cardinal News

At least two people were killed and two others were hospitalized when a small plane crashed in a neighborhood in Santee, California, northeast of San Diego, on Monday, officials said. YouTube Tips ⓘ San Diego […]

FTC Returns Money to Consumers Harmed By Phantom Debt Collector Hylan Asset Management, LLC

Fri Oct 8, 2021 06:24 am Cardinal News

The Federal Trade Commission is returning $772,512 to consumers who were targeted by a debt collector who unlawfully brokered and collected fake debts that the consumers did not owe. According to the complaint filed by […]

FTC Targets False Claims by For-Profit Colleges that Put Students into Debt

Thu Oct 7, 2021 06:59 pm Cardinal News

Commission resurrects use of legal tool to trigger steep penalties against lawbreaking colleges The Federal Trade Commission put 70 for-profit higher education institutions on notice that the agency is cracking down on any false promises […]

Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen

Thu Oct 7, 2021 06:38 am Cardinal News

Blumenthal: “What provokes a reaction will keep us scrolling” Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee holds hearing on “Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from a Facebook Whistleblower.” The whistleblower, identified as Frances Haugen, accused her former […]

Facebook Outage Hits Worldwide, WhatsApp and Instagram Down, Too

Mon Oct 4, 2021 10:58 am Cardinal News

Facebook is experiencing a worldwide outage that began about 10:16 a.m. CDT on Monday, October 4, 2021. Facebook posted on Twitter saying, “We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. […]

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