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Sold-out farm shops, smuggled deliveries and safety warnings: US battle over raw milk grows
Unpasteurised milk, seen as both anti-government and anti-corporate, soars in popularity among conspiracy theorists and new agers. It’s 8am, and Redmond, an 11-year-old Brown Swiss dairy cow and ...The Guardian - 2h -
Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 workers have contracted the virus.Wired - 7h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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 - 1d -
Government unveils new powers to approve onshore wind farms
The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Lawmakers face deepfake threats
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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. - 5d -
A farming project in South Africa is helping deaf people build skills and find jobs
In South Africa, where the general unemployment rate is over 32%, deaf people face even steeper hurdlesABC News - 6d -
Willy Adames to the Giants: What the mega-deal means for the shortstop and his new team in San Francisco
Adames was considered by some to be the market’s second-best offensive player behind only Juan Soto.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 -
MAP: Flu season is here, especially in these states
Flu activity spiked in states across the U.S. during the last week of November, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The Hill - 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 -
Roque on Barça spell: 'I wanted to go to my farm'
Vitor Roque has revealed he considered giving up and retreating to his small farm in Brazil during his difficult spell at Barcelona.ESPN - 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 -
"Dock to Dish" brings farm-to-table philosophy to the ocean
A group of New York fishers is adopting the farm-to-table restaurant model for the ocean, delivering the freshest seafood while safeguarding marine ecosystems.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget
Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.BBC 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 -
Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'
The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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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 -
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?
Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Pro skateboarder charged with drunk driving
Kader Sylla, a 22-year-old professional skateboarder who has competed in the X Games was charged with drunkenly driving his Porsche the wrong way in Manhattan.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Is Building a Mega AI Supercomputer With Anthropic
At its Re:Invent conference, Amazon also announced new tools to help customers build generative AI programs, including one that checks whether a chatbot’s outputs are accurate or not.Wired - Dec. 3 -
The Woman Behind Ballerina Farm, Hannah Neeleman, Makes Her Own Path
Her picture-perfect life as a Mormon farm wife has made Hannah Neeleman a social media star and a cultural lightning rod.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 2
