💢As of early 2025, the US is facing concerns over several emerging viruses. Notably, Norovirus cases have risen to 91 by late December 2024, up from 69 in November. Additionally, a new strain of COVID-19, named XEC, is spreading and may become dominant soon, although vaccines remain effective against severe illness. Furthermore, the H5N1 avian influenza virus has raised alarms due to increased human infections linked to contact with infected animals, with 61 cases reported this year. Finally, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is also on the rise, particularly among children
Flock Safety CEO Says If You Don't Like His Pervasive Surveillance Cameras, You're A Terrorist
The CEO called anti-surveillance group DeFlock "terrorists" — then openly admitted his AI tracks license plates, audio, Bluetooth, and anything that moves in view of his cameras.
This is not freedom. This is Big Brother.
Deportations Drive Down Rental Prices
Rents are falling from their Biden-era peaks nationwide — down 21.5% in Austin, 13.8% in Phoenix, 4.4% nationally — the housing effect Washington won't say out loud.
https://themanhattan.press/business/2026/07/02/deportations-drive-down-rental-prices/