https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7 en-us 2021-01-11 20:09:38 UTC 2026-01-17 08:12:22 UTC hello@padlet.com 21corrigankevin https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076079621 In March, COVID-19 changed the way of society for several months, as a deadly virus made it unsafe to gather with others and even attend school. Restrictions continue to be in place and affect the daily lives of many. COVID-19 has taken the lives of 370,000 people dead and has left many others without work, struggling to make ends meet for their families. Economic relief has been at the forefront of political debate.]]> 2021-01-11 20:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076079621 21corrigankevin https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076093580 During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, another deadly and invasive threat was found in the United States, murder hornets. The threat was real to humans, but also to the dwindling bee populations. Beekeepers attempted to protect colonies, but they remained cautious as their sting has been compared to that of hot metal driving into the skin.]]> 2021-01-11 20:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076093580 https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076095275 Starting in December 2019, the Australian bushfires burned a record 47 million acres of the Australian bush and killing at least 34 people. Many were concerned as the acres burned were natural habitats for many animals in Australia, especially the koalas and kangaroos. Many died and/or were dehydrated as a result. This started the year off and foreshadowed the threat of wildfires at home and abroad.]]> 2021-01-11 20:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076095275 https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076105595 On August 4, 2020, an explosion occurred at the port of Beirut, killing 204 people and injuring thousands more. Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon. The explosion was caused by a large amount of ammonium nitrate. It is estimated the blow resulted in $15 billion in property damage and left approximately 300,000 people homeless.]]> 2021-01-11 20:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076105595 https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076112636 On January 26, 2020, a helicopter housing Kobe Bryant among various others crashed near Calabasas, leaving no survivors. Kobe Bryant was traveling to his daughter Gigi's basketball game. In the wake of the death of this basketball star, many gathered to pay their tributes. The cause of the helicopter crash remains unknown, yet winds were rather turbulent on that day.]]> 2021-01-11 20:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/21corrigankevin/6n9tuxmqedcazte7/wish/1076112636