Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu

The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu

With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.

Wired - 30m

HHS weighs rescinding Moderna bird flu vaccine contract

The Trump administration confirmed it is reevaluating a $590 million human bird flu vaccine contract awarded to Moderna in the waning days of the Biden administration. “While it is crucial that ...

The Hill - 1h

Moderna’s stock stumbles on report HHS is reviewing $590 million award for bird-flu vaccine

The Trump administration is reviewing a contract extended to Moderna in the final days of the Biden administration.

MarketWatch - 5h

Two people in US hospitalized with bird flu, CDC reports

Wyoming woman still in hospital while Ohio man released after facing ‘respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms’. Two people, in Wyoming and Ohio , have been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu , ...

The Guardian - 3d

Bird flu ravaged this farmer’s chickens. Here’s his plan to lower egg prices.

The U.S. needs to make sure USDA has enough staff to conduct research, monitor outbreaks and support farmers.

MarketWatch - 1d

Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work

Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.

BBC News - 2d

Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?

The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.

The New York Times - 1d

FDA cancels meeting to choose flu vaccine strain

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) abruptly canceled a vaccine advisory meeting where members were slated to discuss influenza vaccine strains. The meeting was scheduled for March 13. Committee ...

The Hill - 7h

FDA unexpectedly cancels flu vaccine meeting

The Food and Drug Administration cancelled a regular meeting with the Department of Health and Human Services and other advisers on recommendations for the flu vaccine that will go into production ...

CBS News - 3h

Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...

ABC News - Feb. 19

Denny's slaps surcharge on eggs as bird flu drives up prices

The company said the size of the surcharge will vary across locations and markets.

CNBC - 3d

U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu

USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.

CBS News - 1d

Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests

Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.

CBS News - 2d

FDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines

The cancellation potentially upends the process to start making next winter's flu shots.

CBS News - 21h

F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots

The cancellation plays into fears among scientists who worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use his position as health secretary to sow doubts about vaccines.

The New York Times - 20h

I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You

Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?

Inc. - 5d

Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests

But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.

The New York Times - 6d

Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding

Experts say current US outbreak is unlikely to end without intervention with further mutation of virus likely. A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows separately in ...

The Guardian - 5d

U.S. will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says

The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, including increasing imports of eggs, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said.

NBC News - 1d

Washington state warning pet owners after bird flu confirmed in 2 indoor cats

Washington state officials are warning pet owners that two domesticated indoor cats have become infected with the bird flu after consuming potentially contaminated pet food. The Washington State ...

The Hill - 5h

FDA cancels vaccine advisory meeting for choosing flu strains for next season's shots

It comes as RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic who now leads the Department of Health and Human Services, makes moves that could affect vaccination uptake and policy.

CNBC - 21h

Why the CDC is warning that this flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade

With at least 33 million cases, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, this year's flu season is proving severe. CBS News Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in on the alarming ...

CBS News - 2d

Why are the Tate brothers in the US?

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, where they were previously under a travel ban.

BBC News - 14m

What is educational redlining and why is Trump against it?

Geographic assignment forces American families to “pay” for access to local public schools via their mortgages.

The Hill - 6d

Starbucks is struggling to grow sales in China. Here's why

Starbucks is facing competition from lower priced alternatives while the Chinese consumer is under increased economic pressure.

CNBC - 1d

Will a ‘user fee’ on US Treasuries actually work?

Taking another look at the mooted Mar-a-Lago Accord

Financial Times - 2d

Trump says US is working on trade deal with the UK

US President suggested that Britain could escape tariffs if agreement struck

Financial Times - 1h

Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does

The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

BBC News - 5d

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - 6d

Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

BBC News - 1d

Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling

Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.

MarketWatch - 6d

Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.

CNBC - 6d

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.

NBC News - 3d

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.

CNBC - 2d

Domino’s earnings missed on everything. Here’s why the quarter was still a win.

Domino’s saw carryout pizza sales increase but delivery sales fall, a sign its low-income customers are still hurting the most.

MarketWatch - 2d

Starbucks' drink menu is changing. Here's what it's removing and why.

Starbucks is removing these beverages from its drinks menu. Here's why it's making the new changes.

CBS News - 2d

Here’s why more than $1 billion in sales was not enough for Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Holding Co.’s sales topped $1 billion in the fourth quarter, slightly above Wall Street expectations, but weaker quarterly profits and 2025 guidance dragged the stock down more than ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Why I’m Still Here should win the best picture Oscar

Walter Salles’s true-story drama reflects on a dark chapter from Brazil’s authoritarian past that has a chilling resonance for the world we live in today. There are many reasons Walter Salles’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu

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