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.
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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 - Feb. 9 -
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 - Feb. 7 -
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.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker
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Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu virus
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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 - Feb. 10 -
CDC confirms Nevada dairy worker infected with different bird flu strain
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Egg prices soaring as bird flu spreads across country
Farmers are having to take new measures to protect their flocks as bird flu cases are spreading across the country. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin shows us how one farmer is keeping his chickens safe, ...NBC News - 6d -
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Trump's drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response
As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to humans, moves by the White House to cut spending and restrict communications have hobbled public health officials’ ...NBC News - 3d -
Tens of thousands of birds being culled over suspected avian flu
An estimated 64,000 birds are being culled after the disease was reported at a business.BBC News - 2d -
House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health
This is a MedPage Today story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 -- generally barn cats that lived on dairy ...ABC News - 2d -
CDC data suggests bird flu could be spreading among humans undetected
The latest CDC tracking data on bird flu suggests the virus may be spreading undetected among humans. Dr. Celine Gounder has the latest.CBS News - 23h -
US prosecutor in New York resigns after order to drop mayoral case
Departure of Danielle Sassoon comes after Trump administration ordered her office to abandon charges against Eric AdamsFinancial Times - 5d -
Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.CBS News - 3d -
Bird flu is spreading in cattle, but some states still aren't part of U.S. milk testing
New variants of bird flu are turning up in dairy cattle. But some states still aren't a part of a federal milk supply testing programNBC News - Feb. 11 -
Egg prices expected to go even higher due to shortage from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture says egg prices could go up another 20% this year as bird flu outbreaks continue to fuel a supply shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 5d -
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird fluABC News - 3d -
USDA accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday acknowledged it accidentally fired "several" employees to combat the bird flu and is working to rehire them.NBC News - 1h -
Birds of Paradise Glow on Their Mating Parade
The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals.The New York Times - 6d -
More than 400 birds killed after investigation busts alleged cockfighting ring
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Michigan children found living alone in squalor after mom abandoned them
Three children were found living alone in "absolute squalor" in a Pontiac, Michigan, rental home after their mother abandoned them years ago, authorities said.NBC News - 5h -
9/11 changed this New York couple's lives — and love — forever
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A chance encounter took me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market – and a new life | Franco Fubini
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Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
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Jurassic bird fossil rewrites history of avian evolution
The fossil of a Jurassic bird unearthed in southeastern China has major implications for the history of avian evolution, researchers say.NBC News - 5d -
The College Basketball Star Being Compared to Larry Bird
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Carmelo, Howard, Bird headline finalists for HOF
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