Cows Have Been Infected with A Second Form of Bird Flu

Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same

The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.

The New York Times - 1h

Data of four dead British teens may have been erased, says TikTok

The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children.

BBC News - 2h

The Papers: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'

A range of stories on Tuesday's front pages including Sir Keir Starmer backing a Daily Mirror campaign.

BBC News - 3h

CDC confirms Nevada dairy worker infected with different bird flu strain

A strain of bird flu spreading among dairy cows in Nevada has infected a dairy worker in the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.

NBC News - 9h

Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn

Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.

CNBC - 14h

If ‘Super Bowl Flu’ Affects Your Business, Try Unofficial Time Off

The day after the big game accounts for a spike in absenteeism every year. Here are some smart ways your company can turn this play around.

Inc. - 15h

HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped

ABC News - 20h

Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order

The stop-work order on U.S.A.I.D.-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs and devices in their bodies, with no access to monitoring or care.

The New York Times - 3d

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.

ABC News - 10h

Bird flu confirmed in Nevada dairy worker

A dairy worker in Nevada is the state’s first human case of bird flu after the employee was exposed to infected dairy cattle. In a release Monday, the Central Nevada Health District confirmed the ...

The Hill - 11h

New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker

The adult patient infected with bird flu has reported only conjunctivitis and no other symptoms.

CBS News - 12h

Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.

ABC News - 12h

“10,000 Billion Gallons”: A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa

Yahoo News - 13h

Second Labour MP apologises over WhatsApp comments

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan says his comments in the group were "completely unacceptable".

BBC News - 18h

Here's what could be behind surging flu cases, plus symptoms to watch

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctor visits for flu illnesses have reached the highest level since 2009. At least 43 states, along with Washington, D.C., are showing ...

CBS News - 18h

In Retegui and Kean, Italy are finally spoilt again for in-form strikers | Nicky Bandini

Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean are firing Atalanta and Fiorentina up the table and themselves into Spalletti’s plans. It feels like only yesterday that Roberto Mancini was lamenting the scarce ...

The Guardian - 19h

'I've been waiting over a year for a wheelchair'

Rob Taylor says the long wait for a custom wheelchair is damaging his mental health.

BBC News - 1d

US business schools brace for the second Trump term

Academics are awaiting the presidential stance on topics from visas to ESG and diversity

Financial Times - 1d

New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread

The order, signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Hochul on Friday, requires the markets to close for a week as facilities undergo a complete disinfection process.

NBC News - 1d

Can you get the flu twice in a season?

Flu cases are surging across the country – more than half of states are now at "very high" levels, the most severe designation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – but is it possible ...

The Hill - 1d

Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK

Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers. More than 1,100 people a year in the UK are developing the most prevalent form of lung cancer ...

The Guardian - 1d

Alaska plane crash: remains of all 10 victims have been recovered, authorities say

Ten people died in the crash on Thursday, and authorities are still trying to piece together why the aircraft went down. The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice ...

The Guardian - 2d

Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos

Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator.

The New York Times - 2d

Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs

Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.

CBS News - 2d

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.

NBC News - 2d

Lebanon forms new cabinet after three-year hiatus

New government will seek to enact reforms in order to tap much-needed aid from donor countries

Financial Times - 2d

New Orleans, Las Vegas, Miami should form the core Super Bowl rotation

I started covering the Super Bowl and the week preceding it in early 2009.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

My friend, 62, may only have weeks to live. How does he prevent his second wife from inheriting everything?

“He received a $250K inheritance last year.”

MarketWatch - 2d

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years

Lebanon’s new prime minister haa formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022

ABC News - 2d

When will flu season end?

Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.

The Hill - 2d

New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.

The New York Times - 3d

Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods

As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.

The New York Times - 3d

Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.

CBS News - 3d

Doctor fears "vaccine hesitancy" is contributing to worst flu season in 15 years

This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from ...

CBS News - 3d

What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns

New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

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