The conversation revolves around Matt’s recent dental work and subsequent jaw pain, which he humorously compares to the city of Portland’s economic and social issues. He criticizes the city council’s decision to expand the buffer zone around large music venues, which will halt the Portland Music Hall project. Matt argues that this decision, influenced by a vocal minority, is anti-market and anti-capitalistic, and will negatively impact Portland’s economic growth and vibrancy. He expresses frustration with the city’s decline, citing issues like crime, homelessness, and social decay, and predicts long-term economic consequences from such decisions.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
