Let' start with some good news:
Scientists found a new species of lizard (left) in Peru, and promptly named it a tongue-twister; the Lioaemus warjantay. Anytime there's a new species discovered its a plus for researchers.
On the flip side:
Say goodbye to the ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife that have been officially declared extinct.
Under Good News:
The Pope set a good example for millions of Catholics by getting vaccinated and encouraging others to do the same.
The Bad News:
Unvaccinated healthcare worker called the Pope a "hypocrite" for getting the shot.
Some Good News:
No one in America has died of rabies in over 70 years.
On The Flip Side:
An Illinois man was bitten by a rabid bat last month...and died.
Under Good News:
YouTube is cracking down on the numerous anti-vaccine videos on it's platform by banning major accounts. #1 internet anti-vaxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is among the most egregious accounts banned.
The Bad News:
It won't make Kennedy, and the other anti-vaxxers, stop spreading their deadly misinformation on other internet platforms.
More Tech Good News
Twitch announced that it's rolling out phone-verified chats, a new safety feature designed to get harassment, malicious users and "hate raids" under control.
The Flip Side:
Although live user attacks are a problem on Twitch, bot attacks are a ferocious problem on the platform without a simple solution.
That's all for today folks. Thanks for stopping by.
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