Germany’s all-cause mortality is rising; Oregon dumps reading/writing/math requirements to “help students of color”; Dr. Noack’s death confirmed; Christmas lights are now “offensive”; and more from R.S. https://markcrispinmiller.com/2021/12/germanys-all-cause-mortality-is-rising-oregon-dumps-reading-writing-math-requirements-to-help-students-of-color-dr-noacks-death-confirmed-christmas-lights-are-now-offensive-and-more-f/