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CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers
Federal officials said Thursday that farmworkers exposed to bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they are not showing any symptoms, especially if they were not wearing the proper ...Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago -
CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird fluHealth - ABC News - 14 hours ago -
Where There’s Joy in a Terror Bird
In Colombia, a fossil-collecting rancher has found a giant, flightless killer from 13 million years ago — and a missing link to the region’s evolutionary history.Science - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Sirianni apologizes for yelling at Eagles boo-birds
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized for his interaction with a group of fans at the end of Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California
The state now has 11 cases of people catching the virus, as health officials monitor any further spread from poultry and livestock.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are not going quietly into retirement
During their playing careers, Olympic medalists Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe helped propel women’s sports toward mainstream popularity, sparking conversations around equal pay and inclusion.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Rogue gamekeepers killing birds of prey, says RSPB
The bird protection charity described the deaths as a 'national disgrace'.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
The Agriculture Department said a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. details how it was found and why it is concerning.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
H5N1 bird flu virus discovered in pigs
Oregon state and federal officials are investigating positive H5N1 bird flu cases at a farm after the virus was detected in a pig in the U.S. for the first time. USDA National Veterinary Services ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
'Fire Nick'? Sirianni chirps right back at angry Birds fans
Eagles fans reportedly started a "Fire Nick" chant during Sunday's 20-16 home win over one of the worst teams in football.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Mass bird deaths in botulism outbreak are linked to climate crisis
More than 94,000 birds have died at Tule Lake wildlife refuge in northern California, its worst recorded epidemic. An ongoing outbreak of botulism, a bacterial illness that causes muscle paralysis, ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘The bully of the bird table’: how the humble starling conquered the world
Some celebrate them, others despise them. Yet this mimicking, competitive and acrobatic songbird still exerts a powerful fascination. A stream of people heads steadily down the path, towards the ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team
CHICAGO — The CDC is deploying a team to Washington state to assess the health of farm workers who culled poultry suffering from bird flu after four workers are presumed to have been infected by ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team
Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In a press release Sunday, the Washington State Department of ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri
Two household members caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.Science - The New York Times - October 24 -
Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission
The number of people infected with bird flu in the U.S. has risen to at least 31, federal health officials said Thursday, but there is no evidence of human-to-human spread after blood tests ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread
Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State
There have been 31 confirmed human cases.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
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 -
H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 hours ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 8 hours ago -
Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men
Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars backWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
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Harris and Trump are equally silent on the expanding US debt
The nation is borrowing to finance current consumption rather than to make much-needed long-term investmentsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
TreeHouse frozen waffle recall expanded to include pancakes
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Israel pushes for expanded UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
Netanyahu government wants Unifil forces to patrol much larger area and carry out border inspectionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Unrivaled expands rosters, awaits Clark decision
Unrivaled, the newly formed 3-on-3 women's basketball league, announced Fever star Aliyah Boston as its 30th player and plans to add six additional players before the league opens play in January.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
BlackRock launches ETF that expands beyond the 'Magnificent Seven'
BlackRock's iShares is targeting investors who want to diversify beyond from the "Magnificent Seven" megacap stocks.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Israel readies plans to expand Lebanon offensive
IDF chief says military considering ‘deepening’ of ground campaign against Hizbollah as air strikes intensifyWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
