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But it’s not just cars—farm equipment manufacturers are also struggling with the chip shortage, making it harder for farmers to access the tools they need. This is another sign that we may need to rethink our reliance on global supply chains and work toward more self-sufficient systems.
As expected, big agriculture remains highly unsustainable and poses serious environmental risks. The industry’s practices are increasingly seen as a threat to long-term ecological balance.
Meanwhile, cybercriminals linked to the Colonial Pipeline attack have reportedly made $90 million in Bitcoin from exploiting over 47 victims. Ransomware attacks continue to be a growing threat to critical infrastructure.
Globally, there are now over 165.8 million confirmed COVID-19 cases. In the past week, the world added over 4.1 million new cases—a slight decline compared to previous weeks. Total deaths have surpassed 3.4 million.
In the U.S., there are over 33.8 million cases, with more than 602,000 deaths. Last day alone saw 631 new fatalities and 28,000 new cases. While the U.S. is seeing a general decline in cases and deaths, the situation remains concerning.
India is currently the hardest-hit country, reporting over 4,200 deaths in the last 24 hours and nearly 259,000 new cases. Brazil also reported over 2,500 deaths in a single day.
Taiwan, once praised for its early success in managing the pandemic, is now facing a severe vaccine shortage. Only 1% of its population is fully vaccinated, leading to a surge in infections and public frustration.
With the pandemic still evolving and new challenges emerging, the road to recovery remains uncertain.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement cannot enter a person's home and seize their firearms without a warrant, reinforcing constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The ongoing semiconductor shortage is still causing major headaches for the automotive industry. I'll admit, the pun was unavoidable: "chip" away at production.
Here's a recent update from Ford: