WEEK 4 Current Events Tuesday- AVID with Mrs. Y by Christine Yeriazarian https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95 Today, I would like you to share an article about a current event that is interesting you right now. You can get the article from anywhere, but if you are stuck, try going to www.npr.org or www.chron.com or https://www.latimes.com/ to find a story. Your answer should include: a link to the story, a summary of the story written by you, and an explanation of why you find it interesting. This should all be at least 5 sentences long. THEN, please, respond to at least ONE other person's article with a comment, question, or a suggestion for what they can read next. en-us 2021-05-20 16:39:10 UTC 2025-03-23 00:53:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Alexis Whitefield https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544695608 https://www.npr.org/2021/05/17/997477449/at-miss-universe-contestants-mix-pageantry-with-political-messages
Summary: Contests in this years Miss Universe, created political statements through the clothes they wore. For example the contest Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong. wore a dress that the back sprawled the message, "Stop Asian Hate".
Why I find it interesting: I find this article interesting because it shows that Miss Universe is more than about face beauty and talent. It shows that these women can make independent statements about their countries and politics. I just love that they were able to integrate such powerful messages with something as simple as dresses.]]> 2021-05-20 16:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544695608 Camila Santos https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544695834 We are about to discover if the UFO truth IS out there | Daily Mail Online
This article is about the recent news about UFO's and how The Pentagon has found multiple UFO's. This article also gives former President Obama's opinion on UFO's and how they might not be a hoax. This article also includes a video of the leaked footage taken by The Pentagon. I personally think that this might mot be true because, I don't believe in aliens or anything of that sort. However, I think that the government hides things from us, this includes us not knowing much about Area 51 and other things.]]> 2021-05-20 16:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544695834 Brian Babisa https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544696107 Texas governor Greg Abbott wants Texas to go backwards into pre-pandemic times. He's already signed and passed many bills that promote his pre-COVID and republican motives like the banning of required masks on school property, cutting off pandemic aid for unemployed Texans, wanting to ban abortion after six weeks, the passing of a "Bathroom bill", and so on. Even if Texans aren't ready to go back to normal, Greg Abbott is.
Personally, I think this decision by the governor is utterly ridiculous. Wanting to go back to normal is one thing, but banning the requirement of masks is not smart at all. Not all Texans are vaccinated yet, only about 30%+ are. If we open up schools, stores, restaurants, and so on without a mask requirement, I believe we may be setting ourselves up for failure. I would also like to mention that it's quite tiring hearing that republicans still want to keep society back with bills like abortion bans and the barring of transgender youth/individuals. All it's doing is setting our development back and keeping us from growing as a society. Overall, I do not agree with Greg Abbott's plan to "revive" Texas.
]]> 2021-05-20 16:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544696107 JhauRiel Perkins s18439511 https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544697577 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/05/20/996515792/a-newly-identified-coronavirus-is-making-people-sick-and-it-s-coming-from-dogs
This article is about there being a new version of coronavirus. It was found in patients in Malaysian hospitals. They think it comes from dogs. This makes me feel like the coronavirus is not coming to an end and it will just restart what happened last year. This makes me worried about how long the pandemic will go on and when will it all be over.]]> 2021-05-20 16:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544697577 Printis Stevens https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544699099 https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/entertainment/demi-lovato-nonbinary-intl-scli/index.html 
This article is about Demi Lovato coming out as non-binary. I really like this article because I would've never imagined someone as Demi coming out. This made my heart smile because like Demi, I am also non-binary. I think this is such a good look for people who may be struggling with their identity. For them to have spent so much of their life using she/her pronouns and still feel comfortable enough to let the world know how they've been able to find something that makes them feel complete is remarkable. It shows everyone that it is never too late to find yourself, and that it is never too late to live the way you want. Cheers to Demi. ]]> 2021-05-20 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544699099 Kameron Jackson s1689993 https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544699696 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-20/california-boldly-envisions-a-post-pandemic-workplace-without-masks-barriers-distancing

This article is about California is considering making a BIG decision of letting people come to work without a mask and social distancing as long as they are vaccinated. I understand that they have lots of faith in the vaccine and that they think it'll be good for them to start going back to normal BUT I think that's still a very hazardous decision to make at this current time. Until we see MAJOR results from the vaccine and cases going down tremendously until its not as contagious and dangerous, I think they should rethink this decision before they make. And for them to be 100% positive if this is what's best for them.]]> 2021-05-20 16:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544699696 Hillary Jasso https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544701057 Summary: This article talks about Biden's new 2.8 billion dollar project that aims to increase in the production of renewable energy and help the U.S. bring its carbon emissions down to a neutral level. Along with this major project, the Biden Administration announced a national goal that will help promote new jobs and clean electricity by installing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030. With all this talk on a brighter future fisherman are worried about how it will affect sea life and their livelihoods but have yet to be answered on their concerns. 
This is important because climate change has drastically changed over the years and has been ignored for far to long. Now that more efforts to improve life on Earth and provide a clean and energy efficient future have been enacted this will hopefully create a chain reaction in trying to achieve more global goals and improving life for the better.

]]> 2021-05-20 16:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544701057 Erin Rios https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544709936 Family of 8 escapes house fire in southeast Houston - ABC13 Houston
Last night in Houston around 10 pm a family of eight, including adults and children, were able to escape a house fire in southeast Houston. The family was said to be asleep when a loud noise woke them up. Firefighters said they had some difficulties fighting the flames. "The house appeared to be added on multiple times," Deputy Chief Robert Garcia said. "But once you start adding on, it adds a degree of complexity. That caused the firefighters to regroup, but they got it out." Thankfully, everyone in the home had gotten out safely and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown. 
I choose this article because it is a miracle that 8 people all got out ok and with no injuries when the fire was getting out of control.]]> 2021-05-20 16:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544709936 Rodshunn Dalcoe https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544710034 This article is about a group of Jewish people at a diner being attacked by pro-Palestinian group in Los Angles. The police have caught three of the suspects in the hate crime, but there are still more to be caught at the moment.
In my opinion, This is just completely unacceptable. These people should be put away and punished to the maximum degree the law allows. They have completely disturbed the peace and should be punished for it.]]> 2021-05-20 16:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544710034 Bree Arceneaux https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544716597 Basically, this article is talking about a tiger that's been loose in Houston for few days has been found and he's unharmed. I think it's weird that you would have one as a pet, let alone let it go missing. If you take the tiger out for a walk at least make sure they're safely secured. You're putting the tiger's and other people's lives in danger because you aren't being a responsible owner. The tiger is your responsibility and they could've lost their lives because Houstonians own guns. Luckily, I don't think the tiger hurt anyone but it's still the possiblity.]]> 2021-05-20 16:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544716597 Winston Capers https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544721507 Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos bought a $500 million yacht with a "support" yacht. People are upset that billionaire Jeff Bezos is spending money on a yacht for a smaller yacht. Allegedly, Jeff Bezos hasn't been paying his federal taxes and is making more money now that in 2020 (even with the pandemic). I personally think that he could do some more humanitarian work because he has more money that people use in a lifetime. It wouldn't hurt for him to give a little of his money to charity and help fight unemployment and maybe pay for more people to get access to the vaccine, but I guess not.]]> 2021-05-20 16:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544721507 Christopher Estrada https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544725825 This article is talking about the new product apple is going to be releasing its called AirTag. The way that is works is that it uses ultrawideband technology to operate like a sonar to track objects it does this whit great precision. To find a object whit a air tag you will need to open a app called find my app then you will click the item you want to track then it will point to the item whiten seconds whit a arrow where it is and it will show how far away it is and the direction.]]> 2021-05-20 16:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544725825 Rosmary Garcia https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544731739 https://newsela.com/read/ionic-winds-dry-foods/id/2001019625/
This article is about dehydrating fruit and vegetables. However, using heat can take away the nutrients in the food, so researchers found a way to dehydrate food without being harmful. They called it "ionic wind" but instead of using heat it uses voltage. In my opinion this is better because what is the point of eating food if you don't get the nutrients from it. I have definitely seen people on social media dehydrating their food and this new way is much better. ]]> 2021-05-20 16:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544731739 Queen Umutoni https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544735449 This story is about the coronavirus infection, There's a new infection of COVID that was found in a couple patients they say it comes from dog's and that's not safe. I feel like this is going to get out of hand and they're start bring up or saying different things found in it. this pandemic is not coming to an END!!]]> 2021-05-20 16:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544735449 London Arceneaux https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544743115 https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/27/us/five-things-april-27-trnd/index.html 

This article talks about a lot of different things but the main thing I was concerned about was the abortion laws. It stated that some states are making laws that ban abortions. The laws are saying that women aren't allowed to get abortions after six weeks of being pregnant, otherwise they were going to jail. For one, how is a law, that was made by men, going to tell women what to do with their bodies. How does abortion affect them in the first place, it doesn't make sense to me. If women aren't allowed to get abortions, not only will that affect the overall world population, but depending on the situation, the foster care system, which is already terrible, will be overrun with children eventually. Some women could've been raped and ended up pregnant and they don't want the baby, or some are too young and aren't ready to take care of a child. Not only would that scar the mother, but also the child because they would think their parents abandoned them because they didn't want them.]]> 2021-05-20 16:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544743115 Alondra Miranda s1674481 https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544758239 This article talks about how the current vice president, Kamala Harris, urges her fellow Asian Americans as well as Pacific Islanders to stand their ground and fight back against all hate-crimes directed at them. She believes that by turning their pain and the injustice they've received into power they can obtain an opportunity to take action and be heard. ]]> 2021-05-20 17:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544758239 Genysis Pimienta https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544780346 Guinea pigs for hire: In need of quick cash, young South Koreans join clinical trials
This is just talking about how people who are going to get the trials of the vaccine. The amount of money earned is $2,650. Many people who were laid off from their jobs because of covid now have a lot of people volunteering. This results in a lot of people coming in. Though there are many risks people will risk anything to keep a roof over their heads
]]> 2021-05-20 17:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544780346 Fernanda Marquez https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544904277 https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/20/middleeast/gaza-covid-conflict-intl/index.html
This article talks about how since isreal bombed gaza this specific family havent been able to see their kids and have now contracted covid. They fear that they may pass away without being able to see their kids one last time. this is just one story of many to give you a taste of how severe the situation is getting. ]]> 2021-05-20 17:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1544904277 Melissa Rivas https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1547893756 Summary:
A new book casts doubt on some of the authenticity of Phil Collins' Alamo artifacts. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has vowed to raise up to $300 million for revitalizing the Texas landmark. The money would go toward housing the rock star's "Phil Collins Texana Collection" Collins' collection is reputed to be one of the most extensive Alamo collections in the world. The book chronicles the stage and storied tale of the collection and its central role in the project. A knife is supposedly owned by Jim Bowie that was authenticated by a psychic is among the items listed.
Why I choose this:
I choose this because of its title. The Alamo is well known and i thought that it would be hilarious to find out if the artifacts were in fact fake.]]> 2021-05-21 14:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1547893756 https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000007773954/biden-bill-asian-american-hate-crime.html https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1547937796
On Thursday, President Joe Biden has recently signed a bill that addresses the increasing Asian Hate crimes during the Coronavirus outbreak. (there wasn't much on the website so its gonna be really short)]]> 2021-05-21 14:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1547937796 Nicole Cain s1973897 https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1548386103 2021-05-21 16:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1548386103 Nicole Cain https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1549113442 Scientists are developing ways to turn sewage into clean energy for America. I found this article really interesting because it shows how fast and well technology is developing for us. I also think that it shows that there isn't any reason to give up hope for our environment just yet. The sewage they are mostly focusing on is hot shower water and sink water, which mostly stays warm in the pipes even in the coldest winters. I wonder how they are developing this technology further and if there is a way to recycle other waste in sewage like plastics or paper.]]> 2021-05-21 20:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cyeriaza/remyagekb1uffv95/wish/1549113442