27/02/2023
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February 27, 2022
1. Energy Dept. Says Most likely Origin Theory
The Department of Energy has concluded that the lab-leak theory is the most likely scenario for the COVID outbreak origins. This has reignited the debate among scientists, as well as everyday people with strong views one way or the other. Most government agencies are still conducting assessments or have “low confidence” conclusions.
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It’s been over a week since Sen. John Fetterman entered Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for . His condition is likely related to a stroke he suffered during his campaign last year, just months before taking office. Over the weekend, his wife and children fled to Canada (and Buffalo, NY) to avoid the media attention.
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In Mexico City, about 100,000 people protested against a government proposal to curb the authority of the country's independent electoral authority. Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has called for reforms to the electoral body, claiming corruption. But many think this is an attempt to gain more power over elections for himself.
4. Pandemic-Era Food Assistance Ends
During the pandemic, Congress approved adding at least $95 extra for households to spend on food, through the Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program ( ), or food stamps. This boost is expiring in 31 states on March 1. According to federal data, more than 42.3 million people participated in SNAP as of late last year.
5. Italian Boat
A vessel carrying about 200 migrants broke apart near Crotone, . At least 62 passengers are confirmed dead, among them 12 children. 80 passengers have been found alive. The migrants are said to be from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Iraq and Iran.
