On Wednesday, more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers across five states and Washington, D.C. went on strike, the largest health care worker walkout in U.S. history. The workers are protesting staffing shortages that they say have reached crisis levels, and are asking for improved wages, increased staffing levels, and better job security. The strike is expected to last five days, and Kaiser Permanente has said that patient care will not be affected.
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Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The Nobel Assembly praised the laureates for their work which has "fundamentally changed our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system" and for contributing to the "unprecedented rate of vaccine development". This technology has been used to develop vaccines for a range of diseases, including COVID-19.
Twin Cities In Motion has canceled the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race due to record-setting heat and humidity, citing the safety of participants and the community as their primary concern. The National Weather Service has forecasted temperatures close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, creating "extreme and dangerous" conditions. Twin Cities In Motion is working to provide refunds and other options for those who had registered for the races.
Five people have died and five more were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia in south central Illinois on Friday night. The semi-truck rolled over in a ditch, causing a toxic leak estimated to be 4,000 gallons. The cause of the crash is still under investigation and residents are being urged to avoid the area until the leak is fully contained.
Bruce Springsteen has announced the postponement of the remainder of his 2023 tour due to treatment for peptic ulcer disease. Symptoms related to the condition had previously caused the postponement of all September 2023 dates. The press release stated that “out of an abundance of caution,” the remainder of this year’s tour has been pushed to next year, with rescheduled dates to be announced soon. Fans are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as they will be honored for the rescheduled dates.
Zoleka Mandela, grandchild of Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 41. She had battled addiction, attempted suicide, and lost two young children, and had been diagnosed with cancer in her liver and lungs. Despite her struggles, she was determined to embrace her grandfather’s legacy and worked to inspire others to make a difference. The Nelson Mandela Foundation praised her work and her family expressed their sorrow. Zoleka Mandela’s courage and determination to make a difference will be remembered.
Angus Cloud, the late star of HBO's "Euphoria," died of an accidental drug overdose in July. His family has revealed his last words were "I'll see you in the morning," and showrunner Sam Levinson opened up about Cloud's refusal to seek treatment for his drug use. His death has been a reminder of the dangers of drug use and the importance of seeking help and treatment for addiction.
On Monday, Sept. 25, JetBlue Flight 1256 from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale, Florida experienced sudden severe turbulence, resulting in eight people being hospitalized. JetBlue is working with the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the incident and is offering affected customers and crew members assistance.