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Texas hospital system is prepping tents to deal with rapid surge in Covid-19 patients

(CNN) A hospital system in Texas is prepping tents for the overflow of patients after a surge in Covid-19 cases filled its hospitals to the verge of capacity.

Harris Health System in Houston is reporting 1 in 4 patients at its two hospitals have tested positive for Covid-19.

Ben Taub Hospital's intensive care unit is at 95% capacity with 27% of utilization by Covid-19 patients and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, where the tents are being set up, is at 100% ICU utilization with 63% Covid cases, Harris Health spokesperson Bryan McLeod told CNN in an email.

"They are still in the process of completing set up, and installing IT equipment, etc.

There is no pre-determined time for when they will begin to be used, but they want the tented environment to be ready to go in the event they are needed," McLeod said.

President and CEO Esmaeil Porsa told CNN's Victor Blackwell that there are 122 Covid patients at the system's two hospitals and the number increased quickly. »

Judge suggests feds are too lenient toward Jan. 6 defendants

Authored by politico.com

That carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

… That is typically for an end,” the judge said.

The order to hold Tanios pending trial was issued by Judge Thomas Hogan, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan. »

Anti-Vaxxers Tried to Storm the BBC. They Got the Wrong Building.

Authored by vice.com

Anti-vaccine passport protesters clashed with police as they tried to storm a London television studio that is mostly used to make daytime TV shows.

A bottle was thrown at one officer, whose hat was knocked off in scuffles with protesters.

Officers drew batons as they attempted to control the crowd, as many protesters filmed scenes on their phones. »

WB Games Says Zombies Aren't Screaming The N-Word During Back 4 Blood Beta

Authored by thegamer.com

However, while players enjoyed the death and blood, a few of them were left shocked when the zombies suddenly turned racist.

In a rather strange turn of events, Back 4 Blood beta players have reported cases of zombies yelling racial slurs at them, the n-word to be precise.

However, WB Games has come out with a statement saying that the sound in question isn’t supposed to be what it sounds like. »

Prince Andrew sued in federal court for alleged sexual abuse

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Giuffre, now a 38-year-old mother living in Australia, first accused the prince of sexual abuse in public court filings in December of 2014, in a case brought by alleged Epstein victims against the U.S. Department of Justice.

“It is emphatically denied that [Prince Andrew] had any form of sexual contact or relationship with [Giuffre].

“[Giuffre] was compelled by express or implied threats by Epstein, Maxwell, and/or Prince Andrew to engage in sexual acts with Prince Andrew, and feared death or physical injury to herself or another and other repercussions for disobeying Epstein, Maxwell, and Prince Andrew due to their powerful connections, wealth, and authority,” the suit alleges. »