Flu case counts are higher this year than the last couple of years, including locally. St. Joseph County reports about four times more flu cases than last year. One of the reasons is that people were masked and observing social distancing much more the last two winters than this year. But the good news is that this year’s flu vaccine is proving more effective than usual, and it’s not too late to get one. Local pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and health clinics have ample supplies.
The US Senate has passed legislation that will prevent a nationwide shutdown of feight rail service that could have hit next week. The House earlier passed the measure imposing a previously agreed on contract that four of the 12 unions involved rejected in membership votes. President Biden and congressional leaders of both parties say forcing the deal through is the only way to avoid a major blow to the economy.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is about to make a final pass by the moon before returning to Earth. The Orion capsule is the core of the Artemis One lunar mission. The onboard engine fired up yesterday afternoon to break the capsule out of its lunar orbit. It’s scheduled to splash down in the Pacific off San Diego December 11th.
A thrilling game, but the wrong result last night for Note Dame women’s basketball, as 20th ranked Maryland edged the number 7 Irish, 74-72 at Purcell Pavilion. They face 3rd ranked UConn this Sunday at 3:15 on Live 99.9. The Irish men host Syracuse tomorrow at noon on Sports Radio 960 AM WSBT.
Thursday night NFL: The Buffalo Bills won at New England, 24-to-10. Sunday’s NFL slate includes Green Bay in Chicago against the Bears at 1pm on Z 94.3, Jacksonville against the Lions in Detroit, and the Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Sunday night at 8:20 on 96.1 the Ton.
Conference championship college football games this weekend include USC against Utah tonight, Michigan against Purdue tomorrow night in Indianapolis, Georgia versus LSU, TCU against Kansas State, and Clemson versus North Carolina.
