Protesters across the Bay Area took to the streets outside Tesla showrooms, denouncing Elon Musk and calling for a boycott of the company’s products. This move was part of a nationwide effort by Together We Will and Indivisible groups.
On a separate note, scientists have revised their prediction that an asteroid will hit Earth in 2032, increasing the likelihood to 2%. Countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are considered at higher risk due to a “risk corridor” mapping.
The flu season is also causing concern, with recent data showing influenza deaths surpassing COVID-19 for the first time. Experts urge those who haven’t gotten their flu shot yet to do so.
In a unique environmental project, activists have purchased land in Eastern Kentucky and plan to reintroduce native species, reclaiming a former strip mine previously eyed as a new prison site.
Meanwhile, Canadian fans are booing during national anthems at international games against the US. The trend was seen in Montreal recently.
A high-speed police chase in San Francisco resulted in a crash after officers tracked down suspects in Daly City who allegedly robbed an auto store employee earlier in the day.
Source: https://sfist.com/2025/02/16/sunday-links-flu-deaths-have-surpassed-covid-deaths-for-the-first-time