But the visibility of bikes in the protests also reflects a larger trend. In 2020, we are experiencing what is likely the greatest bicycle boom in at least a half century. Several factors have contributed to the bicycling revival, but the spectre of climate change and other crises gripping the globe are certainly part of the equation. In an ecologically imperiled, rapidly urbanizing, traffic-shackled twenty-first century, the zero-emissions two-wheeler has reëmerged as a darling of urbanists, policymakers, and commuters. The boom has transformed American cities with new bicycle infrastructure, bike-share programs, and other pro-cycling initiatives.
Senate GOP forges ahead of Trump on police reform
“We’re still wrestling with America’s original sin. We try to get better, but every now and then it’s perfectly clear we’re a long way from the finish line,” McConnell, whose great-great-grandfathers owned slaves, told reporters.
Don’t call it a second wave
In many ways the U.S is uniquely vulnerable to Covid, with its large health disparities, high number of uninsured, decentralized response and widespread skepticism over public health guidance like mask wearing. The country accounts for more than a quarter of global deaths from Covid, but only 4.3 percent of the global population.
‘I am more concerned about COVID-19 in South Carolina than I have ever been before,’ expert says
“It’s disappointing to see people all jammed up in crowds…exposing others to risk,” McMaster said. “The ultimate price in this lack of care is death.”
Gov. McMaster, health officials urge residents to social distance, wear masks as COVID-19 cases increase
“Today I am more concerned about COVID-19 in South Carolina than I have ever been before,” Dr. Linda Bell, the State Epidemiologist with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, said. “For the past two weeks, we’ve seen some of our highest daily numbers since the pandemic began.”
James Webb Space Telescope will “absolutely” not launch in March
“We will not launch in March,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, the space agency’s associate administrator for science. “Absolutely we will not launch in March. That is not in the cards right now. That’s not because they did anything wrong. It’s not anyone’s fault or mismanagement.”
Anthony Fauci slams WHO over coronavirus transmission claim
“What happened the other day is that a member of the WHO was saying that transmission from an asymptomatic person to an infected person was very rare,” Fauci said on Good Morning America. “They walked that back because there’s no evidence to indicate that’s the case.”
SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship to bring NASA astronauts home this summer
“It is very likely that by the end of July, we will have conducted some spacewalks with Chris Cassidy and Bob Behnken, replaced some batteries on the ISS, and we’ll — about two months from now — start thinking about bringing Bob and Doug home,” Bowersox said. “We’d like to get them home some time in August.”
Red Sox call out racism at Fenway Park: ‘This is real’
“When I went to Boston it was so consistent,” Hunter told WEEI on Tuesday. “It has nothing to do with the Red Sox. It has nothing to do with the players. It has nothing to do with the organization. It really has nothing to do with the fans. But that’s the issue when you hear that.”
Jas Waters Dies: ‘Kidding’, ‘This Is Us’ Writer Was 39
“The entire #ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing,” the statement read. “In our time together, Jas left her mark on us and ALL over the show. She was a brilliant storyteller and a force of nature. We send our deepest sympathies to her loved ones. She was one of us. RIP @JasFly.”