current events practice

Three out of the 10 drugs that were included in the medicare prices are:

1: Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Eliquis

2. Johnson & Johnson’s Xarelto 

3. Eli Lilly/Boehringer Ingelheim’s Jardiance

How did an Australian woman potentially end up with a live worm in her brain, according to researchers?

Acording to the article the woman lives by a lake with lots of vegitation that she often collects for cooking. Researchers say she may have consumed the egg of the worm from the plants she eats or from contamination from kitchen materiels. 

What is the key goal former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is trying to convince a judge of in his bid to get his Georgia state level case moved to federal courts?

He did not want the case to move from state court to federal court because  federal court is a advantageous legal spot for Meadows. This would upend this case, right after trump was indicted. 

What two live-action shows did Disney cancel in an effort to save money?

The Spiderwick Chronicles and Nautilus were canceled for disney to save money

How many flights were kept grounded for more than three hours between 2018-2021 by American Airlines, which led to a record $4.1 million fine?

According to DOT, 43 flights were kept during long delays, passengers were not allowed to exit the plane during this time. Because of this American Airlines were sued for $4.1 million dollars.

A: After winning a game of soccer, coach Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips in celebration. She did not give consent which made her and the rest of the team uncomfortable. After more investigation FIFA has suspended him for 90 days. 


B:  The federation threatend Jenni for not accepting Rubiales' words, saying she gave consent to this kiss. The coach is being backed up by other leagues and has been told not to contact Jenni. 

C: Rubiales said that Jenni gave consent to the kiss and said that she is lying. He made himself the victim and got backed up by the federation, he also got applauded by the mostly male crowed. 

D: I think that the coaches actions were very inappropriate  and he shouldn't have done that. What makes it worse is that he didn't just apologize after, he lied about it to the public and made himself the victim.

E: I don't think it's a problem unless it is taken too far

F: I think that the "majority" should exircise their rights by protesting and standing up for themselves.