内容摘要：What happens, Strykowski said, is that the fine particulate matter from the wildfire smoke triggers more inflammation in patients' airways, aggravating their underlying medical conditions.

What happens, Strykowski said, is that the fine particulate matter from the wildfire smoke triggers more inflammation in patients' airways, aggravating their underlying medical conditions.

Kirby was promptly attended to by the Mariners training staff after what manager Dan Wilson called a “scary” moment.“It’s just so close and you just hope for the best,” Wilson said. “It looked like he was a little surprised by it all, even as he was walking off.

“But, he was able to gather it all together. There was some blood coming down when he came off the field where it nicked him in the face. But, I think he’s going to be okay.”Kirby did not return for the sixth inning, although he had already thrown 95 pitches by the time of his departure. It was easily Kirby’s best start of the season, considering he entered the contest with an 11.42 ERA across two appearances since being activated from the injured list.The 27-year-old right-hander’s start to the season was

, and he hadn’t yet pitched to his standard. Kirby wasn’t perfect, but was pleased to give up only two runs across five innings before being lifted for reliever Eduard Bazardo.“I feel great right now,” Kirby said. “Obviously, you don’t want to throw that many pitches in five innings, but I’m glad I feel really good from it after it. So, that’s a good sign.”

So, too, is it a good sign from Wilson’s standpoint that Kirby is so upbeat. The starter is still expected to have X-rays done on Wednesday, after which the team will learn more. For as challenging a start to the season as it’s been for Kirby, Wilson has the utmost confidence in him to bounce back.

“George is a competitor. We know that,” Wilson said. “A lot of times, these things can make you stronger, and that’s what I expect from George. Again, hopefully it’s nothing serious and it’s just kind of a bump in the road.”This challenge is going to evolve and impact younger generations differently.

currently provides a safety blanket to retirees. The average monthly Social Security benefit is approximately $2,000, and millions of Americans depend on that money.However, Social Security is on an unsustainable path. Due primarily to an aging population, the number of beneficiaries is growing faster than that of workers contributing via payroll taxes. The Social Security Board of Trustees estimates the program currently has less than a decade of solvency left at this pace.

It sounds bad, but don't panic. It's unlikely Social Security goes away entirely. If it does reach insolvency, benefits will decline to match incoming tax revenue.Between now and then, the government must take action to extend Social Security's solvency. It could: