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Sports - The New York Times
Rising N.F.L. Prospects That Could Be Surprise First-Rounders
The Athletic’s draft expert breaks down three non-quarterback college stars who have generated a buzz among league scouts.2 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."6 hours ago - Covid -
Top stories - NBC News
Is bird flu spreading in people? Without blood test results, officials can't say
Is there human-to-human spread of H5N1 bird flu? The CDC is awaiting antibody test results from the Missouri patient and close contacts.6 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
US provides $72M to vaccine manufacturers to advance bird flu shot preparedness
There are currently no recommendations for anyone to be vaccinated against bird flu and federal health officials note this is being done out of "an abundance of caution."7 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The US Is Loading Up on Bird Flu Vaccine
As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Flu vaccine efficacy against hospitalization may be lower this season: CDC
Early estimates on the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccines indicate they may be less effective at preventing hospitalization than in years past, based on data from South America, where the ...8 hours ago -
Health - The New York Times
As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California
Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.8 hours ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
CDC confirms California's first human cases of bird flu in two dairy workers
Two dairy workers in California have been infected with the state’s first human cases of bird flu, federal and state health officials said. The late Thursday announcement of two confirmed cases of ...12 hours ago - California -
Health - ABC News
Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern Vietnam16 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern Vietnam16 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Meteoric Rise of Temu and Pinduoduo—and What Might Finally Slow Them Down
The retail apps have exploded in China and internationally thanks to bargain-basement pricing. But a potential import crackdown from the US and other countries could slow the momentum.21 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Can Zuckerberg rise above the US political fray?
Meta chief seeks neutral stance ahead of US election but critics argue he is placating critics such as Trump21 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
BA flight cancellations and delays double post-Covid
Airline must do more to improve operations, even at expense of financial returns, say industry executives and analysts23 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this yearYesterday - California -
Top stories - CBS News
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.Yesterday -
Health - ABC News
Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile
Six U.S. companies will spend at least $350 million to manufacture medical gowns to store in the Strategic National StockpileYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices turn higher for the year on risks to crude flow in the Middle East
Oil futures finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday, prompting prices to turn higher for the year, as traders awaited Israel’s response to a missile barrage earlier this week by ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
As Nvidia’s stock rises again, this stat shows investors aren’t overly bullish
The majority of active managers tracked by BofA have Nvidia positions — but the stock’s relative weighting in funds is still not aggressive, which could come as some relief.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
As the strike at ports enters its third day, cargo containers are stranded at the wrong terminals or at sea, and ocean carrier charges are starting to mount.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC study
This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, a new CDC study found.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.Yesterday - Covid -
Health - ABC News
Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in RwandaYesterday -
World - ABC News
Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in RwandaYesterday -
World - The Guardian
From Covid to Kosovo: five things we learned from Boris Johnson’s memoir
Former PM’s doorstop-sized tome, Unleashed, recounts chequered political career in familiar boosterish tone. Boris Johnson’s 772-page doorstop of a memoir, Unleashed, recounts a chequered political ...Yesterday - Covid -
Top stories - BBC News
GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help
The education secretary says equation sheets should be available to students sitting exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.Yesterday - Covid -
Business - MarketWatch
Constellation Brands books large loss on wine and spirits, but beer sales rise
Constellation Brands’s stock fell Thursday, after the parent of Modelo and Corona beer brands beat adjusted profit expectations, but only after excluding a large non-cash loss booked for writing ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Are 1-ounce gold bars worth investing in as prices rise?
Gold bars have been a smart bet for much of 2024, but do they make sense now? Here's what to know.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Anglo American chief says not ‘inevitable’ buyer will emerge after group slims down
Wanblad plays down prospects of new bid after failed BHP takeover attemptYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Faisal Islam: Oil price rise comes at a critical point
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The 'sticky' outsourcing firms on the rise
Inside India looks at the growing trend in outsourcing research and development to India, and how India will fabricate its first microchip in two years.Yesterday - India -
Top stories - BBC News
Sharp rise in vaping among young adults who've never smoked
A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Rising violence in the Middle East as Rosh Hashanah begins
Overnight, at least seven Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike that hit Beirut. It comes after Israel's military said eight soldiers were killed amid intense fighting with Hezbollah ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Eurozone house prices rise for first time in more than a year
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing marketYesterday -
Tech - Wired
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.Yesterday