Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Wed Oct 4 2023

The Republicans have had a wild few days that ended with the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy being ousted after he worked with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown.

So where do things go from here? Honestly, we're as interested to find out as you are because anything seems possible. Thankfully we have some columns to help navigate what it all means. Also, we know it's been a while since we've sent this newsletter. We had to first work on ourselves before getting back into the swing of things....but let's not make a whole thing out of it.

•	2024 should be cakewalk for Republicans, but they're determined to give failing Dems a win
•	McCarthy booted from House speaker, Trump gagged. The Republican Party is an unserious mess.
•	Democrats should stand up to Matt Gaetz and save Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Don't care about Congress careening carelessly toward catastrophe? We have a few columns you might want to read instead.

The emergency alert didn't activate my nanoparticles. What a failure.

A screenshot of the text received during the National Wireless Emergency Alert System test. A more productive alert might be: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System, and you should be VERY, VERY AFRAID."

Just got my cellphone alert from the National Wireless Emergency Alert System, and I have to say, that was the WORST END-TIMES EVER.

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Laphonza Butler speaks during an event in Washington on June 23, 2023. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death.

Did Newsom split California democrats with his Feinstein replacement?

Will Gov. Gavin Newsom's selection of Laphonza Butler to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's Senate vacancy be the 'interim appointment' he promised?

Ask your physician about getting COVID-19, RSV shots.

Don't listen to politicians. Get your COVID, flu shot.

Despite Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' disparagement of the COVID-19 vaccination, this is the best time to get both the flu shot and a new COVID booster.

Major challenges Some of the major challenges children and young adults have faced during the pandemic relate to changes in: -- Their routine (routines contribute to children feeling safe) -- Breaks in continuity of learning (an uncertainty about school is an additional source of anxiety) -- Breaks in continuity of health care (which has meant limited access to mental and physical health services) --Missed significant events (including vacations (which provide quality time with family and friends) -- Lost security and safety (as there has been a rise in family violence during the crisis). ALSO READ: 16 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Bullying Other Kids

As a doctor, I see TikTok as a seductive, dangerous trap for teens

With increased rates of anxiety and unhappiness among our teens tied directly to social media overuse, it is long past time to do something about it.

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