News Of The Week Roundup: Week 37, 2021

It's officially the last weekend of summer and it was a crazy hot one in my neck of the woods. Fall will officially be here on Wednesday. That means colder, shorter days. Most people love fall. I don't care for the season much because it means winter is close at hand.

This past week had a lot of news headlines. Stories were kind of all over the place.

The city of Pasadena, California wants to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen. There might be a park named after him!

Eddie Van Halen may have new park in Pasadena named after him: https://t.co/HV5Eu814fs

— Loudwire (@Loudwire) September 18, 2021

Remember, even (big) cats can get COVID-19:

Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers tested positive for the coronavirus, according to officials at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/PuUzSRbhp0

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 18, 2021

Vaccine-resistant Americans are turning to monoclonal antibody treatments with a zeal that has, at times, mystified their doctors, chasing down lengthy infusions after rejecting vaccines that cost one-hundredth as much. https://t.co/GC0hlg8Kai

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 19, 2021

Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom easily beat back naysayers during Tuesday's recall election. The fiasco wasted over $200 million in taxpayer money.

California Governor Newsom defeats Republican recall effort https://t.co/0xk9KaEwDo pic.twitter.com/y7FdnQ3dHn

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 15, 2021

The search continues for missing travel blogger Gabby Petito. Now her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, is also missing (or in hiding). Laundrie is apparently the last person to see Gabby alive. He wouldn't cooperate with police or give them any information, which is definitely... odd. This story is very weird.

Searches continue for Gabby Petito and her fiancé, who disappeared after returning home from a road trip without her https://t.co/lzkuT1Klyv

— KMOV (@KMOV) September 19, 2021

The cross-country hunt for Gabby Petito and her now missing fiancé, "person of interest" Brian Laundrie, continues, as the FBI combs the Wyoming mountains for Petito and police in Florida search a wildlife preserve for Laundrie. https://t.co/axSBw1nWH9

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 19, 2021

Gabby Petito's 'abandoned' van spotted near Grand Teton 2 days after last contact https://t.co/jWWCt0oTeG pic.twitter.com/FUJ28bEQK1

— New York Post (@nypost) September 19, 2021

A U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed 10 innocent civilians. The strike was aimed at Taliban fighters. The Pentagon admitted the mistake after media investigations. The CIA did try to send a warning that the area was full of kids - but the warning wasn't relayed in time. Tragic. 

Breaking News: The Pentagon acknowledged that a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan on Aug. 29 was a tragic mistake that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, a military official said.https://t.co/oC6Lnr32hv

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 17, 2021

And I leave you with this:

In which case, cough suppression is the best medicine! pic.twitter.com/gPIIUhRIbz

— Hear Me Roar (@Stop_Trump20) September 15, 2021

Update on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 07:59PM by Allyson B. Crawford

Sad update: today Wyoming police and federal agents found human remains believed to be Gabby Petito. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

BREAKING: Authorities say a body discovered in Wyoming is believed to be Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito. The FBI said the body was found by law enforcement agents who had spent the past two days searching campgrounds. https://t.co/tQsCfTJqtT

— The Associated Press (@AP) September 19, 2021

Comments

[Jack T. Ripper]

Horrible incompetence from the Biden Administration that incinerated 10 innocent people 7 of them young children. We have to do better. Someone needs to be held accountable for such a tragedy.

[fletch]

I'm here at your disposal, JTR. I take full responsibility. I'm accountable for all of my actions, and the reasons.

Oh, the conversations (supervision) I had with DEL and PJB. The directions I was given.

Hahaha, metaltoy!

One time, while working 2nd shift, I brought a kid and his dad into the interview room and then asked David to join us. I said, "ok, teach me show me, how do I strip him down, I not comfortable doing this.". He was like...um I give instructions, I don't teach. Neither did Pam. Fuck them.

Remember that?

[Jack T. Ripper]

@fletch…. Fortunately your actions didn’t incinerate 10 innocent people. This Blood along with 13 Americans blood is directly on Our Presidents Hands.

[fletch]

Sing that to that family. I dare you, jack

[Jack T. Ripper]

The families of our Soldiers and the Afghan 10 don’t need me to tell them who is responsible for the death of their kin. They know who is to Blame. This falls on the man in charge!

[fletch]

I ran into a former social worker. It brought back memories. My bad. Damn PTSD.

[Jack T. Ripper]

🤔

[Him]

Hello, Jack and Fletch. Are you two having fun? I hope so.

Lest either of you forget: US history is littered with presidents, of either party, making decisions that cost innocent people their lives. Just saying. And that isn't political or partisan.

Just wanted to check in. Whoever leaves last, please turn out the lights.

[Jack T. Ripper]

@Him … you are correct and All should be held accountable for their incompetence!