Supply chain issues continue to frustrate the country and worry people about getting those holiday gifts delivered on time. Worry not, says federal Labor Secretary Martin Walsh. He says store shelves should remain stocked and packages should get there on time. He says initiatives in the President’s Drive Safe Act should help with supply and with truckers to deliver…:
CUT 14(06) “…across the nation.”
On-the-job burnout; it’s an all too real ailment in medical terms. It even has its own billing code for treatment … and according to a 2019 study by LSU Health in New Orleans it affects more than half of all health care workers in the state. Radiologist Dr. Brad Speiler led the study and says it’s an illness that affects loads of mainstream professions too…:
CUT 08(10) “…higher notes.”
Speiler says the COVID pandemic has only made things worse.
The state Department of Health says as many as 13 new cases of the Omicron COVID variant are detected within the state. Nine cases in the New Orleans area, two in Baton Rouge and 2 in northwestern Louisiana. That brings to total Omicron cases to 17. CDC says a Pfizer booster shot will help defend against it.
LSU Quarterback Max Johnson announces he’s entering the transfer portal after spending two seasons with the Purple and Gold. Johnson’s decision comes as a surprise, after starting 11 games this past season. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor William Weathers says Johnson’s decision means Garrett Nussmeier will likely start in the upcoming bowl game…:
CUT 03(09) “…by a walk-on.”
LSU plays Kansas State in the Texas Bowl on January 4th.