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Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both

So when and how should you use them?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Rogue gamekeepers killing birds of prey, says RSPB

The bird protection charity described the deaths as a 'national disgrace'.

Highway agency tells angry bird to 'myna its own business' after it photobombs traffic cam

An angry-looking myna bird has become a viral video star after landing directly in front of a highway traffic camera in New Zealand.

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell reassures Colts' Anthony Richardson after benching: 'Good things will happen for you'

O'Connell comforted the 2023 NFL Draft's fourth overall pick after their Week 9 game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in

October is typically the calm before the storm when it comes to respiratory viruses. But health experts say it's not time to get comfortable. A surge in flu and COVID cases is likely on the way, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.

But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.

Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.

If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.

The Early Bird Got the Cicada, Then an Evolutionary Air War Started

Fossils reveal that prehistoric cicadas’ wings evolved to help them evade hungry predators with feathers and beaks, scientists say.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Watch: Angry-looking mynah bird photobombs traffic camera

An angry-looking mynah bird targeted a surveillance camera on a highway in New Zealand, making itself a viral video star in the process.

Tatum became first Celtics player since Bird to achieve this feat

Jayson Tatum has enjoyed a very strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season, and he even made a little Celtics history over the weekend.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Geoff Capes, World’s Strongest Man, Is Dead at 75

He pulled dump trucks, flipped cars and tossed five-pound bricks as if they were Kleenex boxes. Tending to parakeets brought out his gentler side.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save huge native bird

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

Biden administration to restrict drilling, renewables in the US West to help struggling bird

U.S. officials are proposing tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West

Tech - ABC News - November 8

I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars

Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they work anywhere in the world.

Tech - Wired - November 9

Bird review – Andrea Arnold’s wild, joyous coming-of-age drama

Arnold’s feral, fantastical drama set in the rundown Kent of her childhood stars remarkable newcomer Nykiya Adams as a marginalised child who makes a strange new friend. Andrea Arnold’s films have ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Fears New York buildings’ deadly toll on migratory birds could be on the rise

Annual bird survey suggests ‘particularly bad’ autumn on key migration route through city’s brightly lit skyscrapers. As fall bird migration nears its end in New York City, a troubling trend may ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Airplane returns to airport after takeoff after hitting a bird, catching on fire

The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea.

The Yellow Bittern – a rare bird among new London restaurants

You book by post, pay in cash and can only eat in lunch hours. It’s what makes this stubborn new establishment so special

World - Financial Times - November 11

Review: In the hardscrabble 'Bird,' hope is scarce — but sometimes it comes from above

Led by commanding, sympathetic turns by Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski and newcomer Nykiya Adams, director Andrea Arnold's drama 'Bird' is touched by notes of fantasy.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Bird, Fowles lead women's hoops HOF '25 class

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard will headline the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

The Rise Of The Golden Idol - Feathered Frenzy Birds Puzzle Solution

There are a lot of brain teasers that you must solve in The Rise of the Golden Idol . One of these takes place in an aviary where several birds decided "fight" instead of "flight." This has led ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 hours ago

Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Health officials say it's important to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays when respiratory bugs tend to spread

Health - ABC News - November 7

Music Review: Rare hometown recordings, 'Bird in Kansas City,' capture Charlie Parker's playful mood

The new album “Bird in Kansas City” captures jazz pioneer Charlie Parker’s grace and greatness in casual settings

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here’s what you do when a bird flies in

Remaining calm, removing any food from the area, and locking up cats and dogs are among the first things to do if a feathered friend drops in. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

USWNT icon Megan Rapinoe, WNBA legend Sue Bird reveal how modern women's sports have changed for athletes

The retired soccer and basketball stars heaped praise on a new generation of female athletes

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight

British filmmaker Andrea Arnold specializes in capturing souls, human and otherwise, in soulless environments

Entertainment - ABC News - November 6

Crowds flock to quiet cul-de-sac after rare bird spotted on washing line

It is thought to be the first time the scarlet tanager has been seen in Yorkshire.

Bird, Fowles, Pondexter, Beard headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

WNBA greats Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard headline the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter

The class will be inducted on June 14 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

From humble shoe salesman to a bird’s eye view of video game history | Peter Moore interview

Peter Moore is a legend of the game industry. He told us in a fireside chat at our GamesBeat Next 2024 event that he had humble roots as a soccer coach and a shoe salesman. He rose through the ...

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Bears coach Matt Eberflus pelted with 'fire Flus' chants, asked about moving on from OC Shane Waldron: 'We’ll look at everything'

Chicago's offense went from bad to worse against the Patriots, ramping up pressure on Matt Eberflus.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Lions S Brian Branch ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Packers, flips double birds to Lambeau Field on his way out

Brian Branch did not agree with officials' decision to eject him from Sunday's game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

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