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German pharma company BioNTech which helped produce the COVID-19 vaccine says they have just cured multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice.

Source: Same Technology Behind Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is Leading Researchers to Possible MS Breakthrough

Fascinating.

Two upcoming books on Amazon’s bestseller list within hours after the resounding delivery of her poem at the swearing-in

Source: Amanda Gorman books top bestselling lists after soul-stirring inaugural poem

Poetry isn’t really my thing, but the poem, and her recitation, was inspiring.

Ruth Stryzewski did not require hospitalisation and doctor says: ‘She’s gaining her strength back’

Source: Wisconsin woman set to celebrate 109th birthday after fighting off Covid-19

A VERY Happy Birthday!

The installation allowed children to play together from both sides of the US-Mexico border.

Source: Pink seesaws at US-Mexico wall win design award

Very cool.

On Sunday, the Delaware Humane Society will honor the “wags to riches” journey of the future first dog with a virtual ceremony. The Bidens adopted Major from the shelter in 2018.

Source: Biden’s German Shepherd To Be Celebrated With ‘Indoguration’ Hosted By Animal Shelter

It’s nice to see critters back in the White House.

A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is being praised for his heroic actions after pulling a driver from her submerged vehicle in the icy Yellowstone River Thursday.

Source: Montana trooper rescues driver from car submerged in icy river

Well done, sir, well done.

The bald eagle was brought to the fire station by two children and treated by a local bird sanctuary.

Source: An injured bald eagle entangled in fishing line was rescued by two children and some Florida firefighters

Wow

Adidas is going plant-based.

Source: Adidas is developing plant-based leather that will be used to make shoes, its latest sustainability initiative after producing 15 million pairs of recycled plastic sneakers in 2020

Neat idea. I hope more companies follow suit.

Sharon McMahon, a former government-studies teacher, spends her days on Instagram  (@sharonsaysso) breaking down political headlines and answering

Source: There’s a Campaign to Send Thank You Notes to the Custodial Staff That Cleaned the Capitol After the Riots | Washingtonian (DC)

A great idea. Thank You Thank You Thank You.

Community Loaves has been on a mission to donate home-baked bread to a local food bank.

Source: Seattle home bakers donate over 1,300 loaves of bread to local food bank

The local organization featured is one my wife and I have supported for many years. Nicely done.