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Sunday Sundown Rundown - 3/3/24

3 Up

1. COVID-19 - Oh hey! Remember this ol' pandemic virus? Most of us have put COVID-19 far behind us. However, updates such as the United States population is 98% immune and that the CDC now recommends lesser and looser restrictions for infected individuals is a far road from just four years ago. Regardless of how you feel about the virus, we've come a long way. 

2. $1 Billion Donation - A lot of billionaires do some wacky stuff. Ruth Gottesman did something really cool here. She helped give four-year students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine free tuition. Pretty cool. 

3. Sting Retirement - 40 years of pro wrestling for Sting. It's been a great ride for Sting, carving out one of the most interesting legacies in the industry without relying so much on company backing. Farewell, and thanks for the memories. 

3 Down

1. Gaza Attack - So unfortunate to see the ongoing attacks in Gaza. Hundreds were injured and/or killed this week just standing and waiting for aid. Two different stories are being given. The only thing that matters is that this has to stop. 

2. Extreme Weather - Texas saw over one million acres burned. We're also seeing massive glaciers melt. The world is burning...

3. Florida DEI - Florida University recently let go of all of its DEI personnel to be in compliance with state law. First, I feel for all of those individuals losing their jobs. Second, we've completely lost the focus of DEI initiatives - on both sides of the political spectrum. 

3 Interesting

1.  U.S. Census - So many Middle Eastern and Northern African individuals selected "white" in the U.S. Census, and recent basement shows that not only is the latest census skewed incorrectly, but a deeper dive must be done into the labels Americans use for self-identity. 

2. Lebron 40,000 - Remarkable. I continue to not understand how so many cannot marvel over what we've seen from LeBron over the last twenty-plus years. 

3. McConnell Done - I'll say this on McConnell stepping down - it's concerning that individuals can hold impactful seats for so long in our country, while also being so incapable. 

Cover Photo

Sting and Darby Allin vs The Young Bucks Greensboro, NC AEW Revolution March 3, 2024

Photo/Lee South

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