Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Emergency alert system used for red weather warning

People across Wales and south-west England received the alert on their mobile phone.

BBC 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

ABC 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

Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony

A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague ...

ABC News - 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

World's oldest known wild bird lays her first egg in four years at age 74

The world's oldest known wild bird is hatching a plan to continue her legacy.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Northern California declares state of emergency after 7.0 earthquake

Northern California is reeling after a 7.0 earthquake struck offshore, prompting a state of emergency and a tsunami warning. Experts estimate 5 million people felt the earthquake.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Patients' families say reports on disgraced child surgeon a whitewash

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

BBC News - Dec. 6

Georgia election workers move for 'severe' sanctions against Giuliani

Attorneys for two ex-Georgia election workers have asked a judge to impose "severe" sanctions on Rudy Giuliani for what they call his "willful flouting" of court orders.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama after days of intense clashes with government forces

ABC News - Dec. 5

Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

BBC News - Dec. 5

New details emerge on fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

As the manhunt continues for the shooter who gunned down Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in Manhattan on Wednesday morning, police are revealing shell casings left at the scene were ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Colliding galaxies and migratory birds: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s staff select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

The Guardian - 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

Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait

Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly on a bed in a corridor without regular medication . An elderly man was left unable to swallow ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Chris Mason: Is PM's speech an ‘emergency relaunch’?

The prime minister is to set out targets in areas including policing, housebuilding, the NHS and pre-school education.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Louisiana state treasurer declares he'll challenge Cassidy for Senate

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming (R) will challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the 2026 Louisiana Senate race, he announced Wednesday, after initially signaling last month he was likely to ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him

Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Bird Flu, Explained

We explore whether you should be worried.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.

CBS News - 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 production

ABC News - Dec. 4

Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack

The man had serious injuries to his arm and legs, said police in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, Canada.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Clifton Wharton, Who Rose to the Top at Several Institutions, Dies at 98

Wharton was the first Black person to head TIAA-CREF, Michigan State University, the State University of New York and the Rockefeller Foundation.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Severe winter weather, bitter cold temps grip parts of US

Millions are facing the coldest air of the season with record low temperatures possible in the south and blizzard conditions and dangerous winds stretching from the Midwest to New England. NBC’s ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Why Was Martial Law Declared in South Korea?

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces public fury and calls to resign after he imposed martial law, then backed down after Parliament voted to repeal it.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared an emergency martial law in the country, saying the country's opposition party is sympathizing with North Korea, controlling the parliament and ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

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