Farmers Contend Bird

Egg prices have soared as farmers contend with bird flu outbreak

The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. has jumped 50% in the past year and the cost increase appears to have accelerated since November.

NBC News - 9h

As bird flu ravages poultry industry, the damage spreads

After the current strain of bird flu, H5N1, reached the U.S. in 2022, more than 148 million birds have been euthanized. What is the outbreak's potential impacts on humans, the poultry industry, egg ...

CBS News - 12h

The impact from bird flu spreads

After H5N1, the current strain of bird flu, reached the United States in 2022, more than 148 million chickens, turkeys and other farm birds have been euthanized. Since last year, when the virus ...

CBS News - 12h

Gauri Gill’s photographs of the Indian farmers’ protests

The artist was drawn to the ingenuity and beauty of the year-long Delhi blockades

Financial Times - 1d

Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

BBC News - 3d

Protecting small farmers during a time of radical transformation

High land prices and a rise in institutional investing in farmland are making it difficult for small farmers to compete.

The Hill - 3d

Bird flu now 'widespread' among this state's birds

Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

ABC News - 4d

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

BBC News - 6d

What We Know About Bird Flu

In recent months, bird flu has started raising red flags among scientists and public health officials. Apoorva Mandavilli, a New York Times reporter who covers infectious diseases, explains why we ...

The New York Times - 6d

Snakeskin Isn’t Just a Fashion Statement for Birds

A museum curator with a ladder showed that birds that build cavity-style nests are able to protect their eggs with the skin shed by snakes.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Bird flu prevention zone imposed in England

The order, in place from midday on Saturday, comes as cases of bird flu are on the rise.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - the contenders to buy TikTok

Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Contenders to Lead the Democratic Party Scramble to Show Momentum

As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee, they are making loud yet unverifiable claims about their levels of support.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Trump is searching for potential TikTok buyers — who are the likely contenders?

After stepping in to restore TikTok in the U.S. and delaying a law that would effectively ban the app, Trump is looking for avenues to keep the popular platform afloat.

CNBC - Jan. 24

WATCH: New York ferries contend with icy waters

The icy conditions on the Hudson River made the journey between New York and New Jersey a little more difficult to navigate on Thursday.

ABC News - Jan. 23

How President Trump's immigration policy could impact farmers

American farmers are bracing for changes under President Trump's immigration policy, as nearly half of the U.S.' farmworkers are thought to be undocumented. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with farmers ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

NHL's Eastern Wild-Card Chaos: Contenders And Pretenders

Nobody is running away with a wild-card spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Which of the teams in the race look ready to make the playoffs?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Supermarkets back UK farmers in their fight against inheritance tax changes

Tesco and Lidl express concern about the impact of Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed reforms

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Will Zalatoris a late withdrawal from Farmers Insurance Open

The field for the Farmers Insurance Open took another hit Wednesday when Will Zalatoris withdrew.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

A Way-Too-Early Look at Next Season’s College Football Title Contenders

A coach who has a reputation for losing big games will have no excuses in 2025, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

How Trump's immigration moves could impact farmers

President Trump's immigration plans to curb illegal crossings and increase border security could negatively impact farmers in the U.S. already navigating turbulent changes in the industry. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as it contends with a weakening yuan

Beijing contends with a weakening yuan while awaiting policy clues from the incoming Donald Trump's administration.

CNBC - Jan. 20

People whose homes were spared in L.A. wildfires contend with survivor's guilt

Before the wildfires tore through the Altadena community of Los Angeles County, there were 12 houses on Winrock Avenue.

NBC News - Jan. 16

FTC sues Deere, alleging equipment repair 'monopoly' raises costs for farmers

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against agricultural equipment giant Deere & Company, alleging it holds a monopoly on repair services.

CNBC - Jan. 16

LA fires wreak havoc on farmers and agriculture

While the raging flames and damaging winds continue to burn in Los Angeles County, farmers across Southern California also face the possibility of damage to their crops.

ABC News - Jan. 15

Slot 'couldn't ask for more' vs. contenders Forest

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he "couldn't have asked for more" from his side against title contenders Nottingham Forest.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Nature: Birds in New York State

We leave you this Sunday Morning birdwatching at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in western New York state. Videographer: Carl Mrozek

CBS News - Jan. 12

Ranking the top contenders in Melbourne

Who are the Australian Open title favorites -- and who are the underdogs? We break it down.

ESPN - Jan. 11

NHL Awards Watch: MVP race tightens, adds more contenders

At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up?

ESPN - Jan. 10

NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders

The Kings are asserting themselves in the West

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender

If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.

Wired - Jan. 7

Tomas Rosicky leads contenders for Arsenal sporting director role

Return would likely be put on hold until end of season Former midfielder is Sparta Prague sporting director Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender to become Arsenal’s sporting director, although ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana

A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing