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Patient hospitalized with possible bird flu infection in Louisiana
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with what may be the state’s first case of bird flu, state health officials said Friday.NBC News - 6d -
2 cats die from suspected bird flu traced to raw milk in California
Health officials are investigating possible cases of H5 bird flu after two cats died from consuming recalled raw milk, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.The Hill - 6d -
For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here
Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.The New York Times - 6d -
Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
NFL Week 15 picks: Big implications behind Rams-49ers and Bills-Lions matchups
Playoff implications are on the line as the Rams face the 49ers, the Bills visit the Lions and the Eagles play host to the Steelers in Week 15.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
North Carolina GOP overrides veto, pushes through sweeping election changes
North Carolina's Republican legislature on Wednesday overrode the Democratic governor's veto on hurricane disaster relief legislation that includes controversial election provisions. The bill ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans
Biden administration officials said Wednesday they have no current plans to authorize a stockpiled bird flu vaccine, despite an escalating outbreak among livestock in the U.S. and at least 58 human ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?
A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
California child drank raw milk before possible bird flu infection: Local health officials
A California child with a suspected bird flu infection drank raw milk before getting sick, local health officials said. A Marin County child last month presented to a local emergency department ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Ton for Annabel Sutherland as Australia complete ODI clean sweep against India
Visitors collapsed to 83-run defeat chasing 299 in Perth Sutherland dropped twice on way to 110 off 95 balls Annabel Sutherland’s love affair with the Waca Ground in Perth has continued as ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Increased vet burden creates animal welfare concerns
While the number of vets in Wales has increased, the number of pets has at a far higher pace.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Raw and unpasteurized milk must test for bird flu, USDA mandates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a national mandate requiring raw and unpasteurized milk be tested for bird flu. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Yellen warns Trump’s sweeping tariffs could ‘derail’ inflation progress
US Treasury secretary says broad trade penalties might ‘significantly raise costs to households’Financial Times - Dec. 10 -
Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environmentABC News - Dec. 9 -
Breaking down the U.S. military implications of Assad's fall
President-elect Donald Trump is now signaling that the U.S. military should not intervene in Syria, posting on social media over the weekend, "this is not our fight." Charlie D'Agata has more on ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The endangered Mercosaurus roars back to life
Europe and South America revive a dormant dealFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
USDA Will Begin Mandatory Milk Testing for Bird Flu
Bird flu has been seen in more than 500 dairy herds in California and 700 across the country.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
‘I can breathe for the first time’: euphoria sweeps through Damascus
But joy is tempered by chaos as people overrun symbols of the former regimeFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Tom Willis sends message to Borthwick as Saracens sweep Bulls aside
Saracens 27-5 Bulls South Africans soundly beaten in Champions Cup opener This mightily impressive Saracens victory came with a touch of the slapstick – 50mph winds can make any player look ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
'Special night': Celts cap season sweep of Bucks
In a game that had a playoff feel, the Celtics made enough plays down the stretch for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks that gave them a 3-0 sweep of the season series.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.Wired - Dec. 7 -
Is Milk Safe? Your Questions About Bird Flu and Dairy, Answered
Federal officials will soon begin testing the country’s milk supply for the virus. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cowsABC News - Dec. 6 -
USDA issues order for raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu
Raw samples nationwide will now be collected and shared with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to test for bird flu, according to a new federal order issued Friday.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus
New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird fluABC News - Dec. 6 -
USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu
The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
USDA requires bulk testing of raw milk supply for bird flu virus
The nation’s milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus H5N1 under a new order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The rules require unpasteurized milk samples ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
US agriculture officials mandate testing of milk supply for bird flu
USDA will test raw milk in attempt to stop spread of virus as more than 700 dairy herds infected since March. America’s national milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus under a new ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
San Francisco Zoo, some schools evacuated amid temporary tsunami warning
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake temporarily triggered a tsunami warning for parts of California on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu
On America’s large dairy farms, milking is a vast operation, and the potential for disease transmission is worrying, health experts say.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Infinity Nikki - How To Catch And Groom Animals
Infinity Nikki is a cozy and colorful open-world game, one where the vibes are more laid back and relaxing. Naturally, your chill adventure will take you to all sorts of places, including those ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
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GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm has expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and has halted productionABC News - Dec. 4 -
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law
Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 yearsABC News - Dec. 3 -
