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Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland
Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023. A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald's supplier linked to outbreak
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January
Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
NHL Awards Watch: MVP race tightens, adds more contenders
At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up?ESPN - Jan. 10 -
An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show
A popular New Zealand bird “reality show” that each year follows a pair of northern royal albatrosses as they breed and raise a chick has drawn a global audience of devoted fans in its current 10th ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Flu cases in England’s hospitals soar after season starts early
NHS data shows mounting pressure from ‘quad-demic’ of virusesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Eggs over potato chips: Brits are getting healthier but not happier, top retailers say
Brits are getting healthier but not happier, according to updates from three of the company’s biggest food outlets.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: California wildfires seen from bird's-eye view
The multiple blazes in the Los Angeles area were witnessed from a helicopter flying above.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
U.S. to Build New Stockpile of Poulty Bird Flu Vaccine
This bird flu outbreak has killed more than 130 million commercial, backyard and wild birds in all 50 states.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop
Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders
The Kings are asserting themselves in the WestCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender
If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
When he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
What health experts believe will happen with bird flu in 2025
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'
A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock
Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreakMarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning
A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’Financial Times - Jan. 7 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia stocks soar after GeForce RTX 50 series debuts at CES
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Tomas Rosicky leads contenders for Arsenal sporting director role
Return would likely be put on hold until end of season Former midfielder is Sparta Prague sporting director Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender to become Arsenal’s sporting director, although ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
1st human bird flu death in US reported
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Justin Trudeau to Resign, and U.S. Reports First Bird Flu Death
Plus, the Taliban welcome tourists to Afghanistan.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasingABC News - Jan. 7 -
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
U.S. records its first human bird flu death
The U.S. has recorded its first human death from bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The case was considered the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu
Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
U.S. records first death from bird flu amid growing concerns
A Louisiana patient hospitalized in critical condition with severe bird flu has died, the state health department said Monday, marking the first U.S. death due to the virus. The patient was older ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win
Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that extended their winning streak to a ...ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Ex-FDA chief says Biden 'mishandling' bird flu, urges swift action from Trump
Former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Scott Gottlieb and Luciana Borio, a former director for medical and biodefense preparedness policy at the National Security Council, ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Jets soar up to No. 1, plus New Year's resolutions for each team
A major shuffle in the voting gives us a brand-new order in the top five. Plus, here's what each team must focus on as the calendar has flipped.ESPN - Jan. 4
