Senator John McCain dies at 81
Just a few days after announcing he was stopping medical treatment, John McCain passed away in his home state, AZ. Senator McCain announced in July 2017 that he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to CNN. McCain was kept as a prisoner of war for more than five years during the Vietnam war. The Republican lost the presidential elections in both 2000 and 2008, but became a well respected government official. After his passing, government officials voted to have McCain lie in state at the United States Capital. McCain is the 31 person to be honored at the Capital.
Puerto Rico’s death toll from Hurricane Maria officially changed to 2,975
After a study was conducted by independent researchers, Puerto Rico officials raised the death count to 2,975. The estimated count before was 64. The study done by George Washington University’s Milken School of Public Health, was commissioned by the Puerto Rican government. The researchers determined that an estimated 2,975 died from September 2017 to February 2018. Researchers also found that the risk of dying in the aftermath of the hurricane was 60 percent higher for those in the poorest communities and 35 percent higher for those aged 65 or older.
Disneyland Resort to serve alcohol to the general public
Disneyland Resort in California will begin to serve alcohol to the general public in 2019. Disney is traditionally alcohol free and has not served alcohol at Disneyland Resort in 60 years, according to CNN. The addition of “Star wars: Galaxy Edge” includes a bar named Oga’s Cantina. It is set to open in 2019 with the addition of a new luxury hotel.
EU to end daylight savings time
The EU Commission has proposed a plan to end daylight savings time. All 28 national governments must support the proposal in order for it to be passed. The Commission has not yet drafted details of the change, according to BBC.
