Feb. 23, 2021: Mars Rover Beams First Sounds, Tiger Woods Injured in Accident and More

Welcome to Word on the Street where we discuss the top five most interesting links of the day. Here is what’s hot for Tuesday, February 23, 2021:

Mars Rover Beams First Sounds From Another Planet: NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has beamed back the first sounds recorded on another planet. The faint sounds of wind blowing across Martian landscape can be heard in the historic audio.

Tiger Woods Injured in Single Car Accident: Tiger Woods was transported to a hospital in serious condition after being involved in a single car accident in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Woods had to be removed from his car with the jaws of life.

Senate Confirms Linda Thomas Greenfield as UN Ambassador: The Senate confirmed Linda Thomas Greenfield to be the next United Nations ambassador from the United States. She will be the second Black woman to hold the position.

Biden to Visit Storm Ravaged Texas: After winter storms caused misery to much of the state of Texas last week, President Biden will visit the state and meet with local leaders to help guide the federal response.

105-Year-Old Woman Beats COVID-19: 105-year-old Lucia DeClerck has finished a stint with COVID-19 after spending 14 days in a quarantine unit. She credits eating nine gin-soaked raisins every morning for keeping her healthy.