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Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos
Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Birds of Paradise Glow on Their Mating Parade
The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs
Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Bird flu confirmed in Nevada dairy worker
A dairy worker in Nevada is the state’s first human case of bird flu after the employee was exposed to infected dairy cattle. In a release Monday, the Central Nevada Health District confirmed the ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.Wired - Feb. 12 -
Jurassic bird fossil rewrites history of avian evolution
The fossil of a Jurassic bird unearthed in southeastern China has major implications for the history of avian evolution, researchers say.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Expert on potential risks of bird flu spreading
As bird flu continues to impact grocery store prices, many are wondering if it's becoming a broader public health threat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether a bird ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
The College Basketball Star Being Compared to Larry Bird
Johni Broome could have received “between $200,000 and $400,000 more” if he transferred from Auburn. This season is why he stayed.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Carmelo, Howard, Bird headline finalists for HOF
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, the gold medal-winning 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, and women's stars Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles are among the finalists for this year's Naismith Basketball ...ESPN - 4d -
Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu virus
An older woman in southeast Wyoming is hospitalized with bird flu, state health department officials said Friday.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration previews plan for bird flu
Consumers are feeling the pressure at the grocery store as bird flu causes egg prices to skyrocket. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on what the Trump administration says ...CBS News - 3d -
How a bird flu pandemic could emerge
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued conditional approval for a bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. There have been at least 68 confirmed cases of bird flu among humans since 2024, ...CBS News - 2d -
New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in herds since last yearABC News - Feb. 5 -
New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker
The adult patient infected with bird flu has reported only conjunctivitis and no other symptoms.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
CDC confirms Nevada dairy worker infected with different bird flu strain
A strain of bird flu spreading among dairy cows in Nevada has infected a dairy worker in the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
The Papers: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'
A range of stories on Tuesday's front pages including Sir Keir Starmer backing a Daily Mirror campaign.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Bird flu, supply shortages keeping egg prices high
Egg prices are still sky-high as the potential spread of bird flu threatens farms across the nation. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Egg prices soaring as bird flu spreads across country
Farmers are having to take new measures to protect their flocks as bird flu cases are spreading across the country. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin shows us how one farmer is keeping his chickens safe, ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert
A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Trump's drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response
As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to humans, moves by the White House to cut spending and restrict communications have hobbled public health officials’ ...NBC News - 5d -
U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses case
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.CBS News - 4d -
Tens of thousands of birds being culled over suspected avian flu
An estimated 64,000 birds are being culled after the disease was reported at a business.BBC News - 4d -
House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health
This is a MedPage Today story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 -- generally barn cats that lived on dairy ...ABC News - 3d -
CDC data suggests bird flu could be spreading among humans undetected
The latest CDC tracking data on bird flu suggests the virus may be spreading undetected among humans. Dr. Celine Gounder has the latest.CBS News - 2d -
USDA working to rescind terminations for fired officials working on bird flu efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it was working to take back the termination notices sent over the weekend to several employees who aid in the federal response efforts to the bird flu ...The Hill - 1d -
USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts it mistakenly fired
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 16h -
Trump moves hamper bird flu response as egg prices spike
The Trump administration's efforts to impose its will on the federal workforce through mass firings, funding freezes and communication blackouts is hampering the ability of public health ...The Hill - 8h -
Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA says
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.CBS News - 3h -
What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns
New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
The order, signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Hochul on Friday, requires the markets to close for a week as facilities undergo a complete disinfection process.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Bird flu is spreading in cattle, but some states still aren't part of U.S. milk testing
New variants of bird flu are turning up in dairy cattle. But some states still aren't a part of a federal milk supply testing programNBC News - Feb. 11 -
Egg prices expected to go even higher due to shortage from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture says egg prices could go up another 20% this year as bird flu outbreaks continue to fuel a supply shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
More than 400 birds killed after investigation busts alleged cockfighting ring
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.CBS News - 5d -
Naismith Hall of Fame finalists for Class of 2025 highlighted by Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird
Sixteen individuals and one team are finalists to be enshrined in Springfield, while veteran basketball reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is honored with a Gowdy Award.Yahoo Sports - 5d