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Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?
The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.The New York Times - 6h -
Denny's slaps surcharge on eggs as bird flu drives up prices
The company said the size of the surcharge will vary across locations and markets.CNBC - 1d -
Bird flu ravaged this farmer’s chickens. Here’s his plan to lower egg prices.
The U.S. needs to make sure USDA has enough staff to conduct research, monitor outbreaks and support farmers.MarketWatch - 2h -
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.CBS News - 4d -
Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save
Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not ...CBS News - 4d -
The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries
One of the downstream impacts of bird flu and the soaring egg prices: its impact on bakeries. We visit one Pittsburgh bakery struggling that’s seen egg prices soar in the last two years, and the ...NBC News - 4d -
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...ABC News - 5d -
Two people in US hospitalized with bird flu, CDC reports
Wyoming woman still in hospital while Ohio man released after facing ‘respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms’. Two people, in Wyoming and Ohio , have been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu , ...The Guardian - 1d -
Coffee Prices Are Soaring, but Growers Aren’t Celebrating
Climate change is behind the windfall gains, and growers are worried about whether they can adapt.The New York Times - 3d -
Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes
Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.Inc. - 6d -
Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests
But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.The New York Times - 5d -
Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding
Experts say current US outbreak is unlikely to end without intervention with further mutation of virus likely. A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows separately in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying
Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.MarketWatch - 3d -
Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more
Flour Bakery in Boston can’t make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.NBC News - 4d -
Brutal flu season puts strain on doctors, hospitals
This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 1d -
These 3 Reasons Are Why Workplace Friendships Are Drying Up
Short job tenures, Zoom, and layoff uncertainty are accelerating people’s distance from one another at work.Inc. - 3h -
Chinese Hospital Bankruptcies Soar Amid Financial Strains
Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.The New York Times - 5d -
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5 Reasons I Love Elon Musk’s Request for Five Things, and 1 Reason I Hate It
The DOGE email is blunt, but hints at what can be accomplished when employees are asked to list their accomplishments.Inc. - 12h -
DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes
The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.The New York Times - 3d -
Denny's joins Waffle House in adding egg surcharge
Breakfast chain cites supply shortages and surging prices in its tacking on of temporary extra fee for meals with eggs.CBS News - 7h -
Denny's joins Waffle House in adding egg surcharge
Denny’s is joining Waffle House in adding an egg surcharge, according to a statement from the company. “Denny’s remains committed to providing our guests with delicious meals they love at the value ...The Hill - 1h -
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Anthropic Launches the World’s First ‘Hybrid Reasoning’ AI Model
Claude 3.7, the latest model from Anthropic, can be instructed to engage in a specific amount of reasoning to solve hard problems.Wired - 1d -
4 reasons why a US sovereign wealth fund is a bad idea
President Trump has issued an executive order to develop a plan for the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, but this idea is not feasible as the federal government has no excess wealth and ...The Hill - 10h -
Why the CDC is warning that this flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade
With at least 33 million cases, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, this year's flu season is proving severe. CBS News Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in on the alarming ...CBS News - 8h -
Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.CBS News - 7h -
Bucking trend, McDonald's vows no egg surcharges as it preps $1 Egg McMuffin Day
McDonald's is leaning into its reputation as a breakfast value offering, vowing to reject a surcharge on meals with eggs while announcing a special one-day discount on Egg McMuffins.NBC News - 2h -
Anthropic closes in on $3.5 billion funding round as investor interest soars
AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise a new round of capital that would roughly triple its valuation to $61.5 billion, CNBC has confirmed.CNBC - 1d -
RFK Jr. Announces New HHS Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes
The new guidance follows President Trump’s demand that the Health and Human Services Department align with his executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.The New York Times - 5d -
Russell Peters is used to being ignored by Hollywood. It's only made him funnier.
Peters, who returns to Peacock Theater on Saturday night, talks about near misses with landing sitcoms and why staying true to himself as a comedian is worth more than mainstream success.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
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FDA moves to rehire medical device staffers fired only days earlier
The Food and Drug Administration is reinstating some of the hundreds of staffers it fired last weekABC News - 1d -
'New York, New York' to play only after Yanks win
The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...ESPN - 1d -
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?
The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.CBS News - 1d -
How is the price of gold determined by sellers?
The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.CBS News - 8h -
For Savvy New Yorkers, It’s All About Cheap Eggs and Where to Find Them
A bird flu outbreak affecting eggs hits differently in a city where prices and availability fluctuate from block to block.The New York Times - 1d -
Another restaurant chain to add egg surcharge at some locations amid shortage
With the nationwide egg shortage, Denny's said it will be adding a surcharge to every meal that includes eggs at some of its locations. The restaurant chain didn't say which of its 1,500 locations ...CBS News - 9h
