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Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide, early data suggests

Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.

CBS News - 7h

Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic began

For the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers.

CBS News - 7h

Flu activity now highest in 15 years: See which states have it worst

Influenza cases continue to mount with the virus reaching activity levels in the U.S. not seen for the last 15 years, according to the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention.

The Hill - 8h

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 program

NBC News - 10h

If ‘Super Bowl Flu’ Affects Your Business, Try Unofficial Time Off

The day after the big game accounts for a spike in absenteeism every year. Here are some smart ways your company can turn this play around.

Inc. - 1d

Super Bowl 'flu'? Record number of employees didn't go to work Monday, poll suggests

“May be calling out sick tomorrow,” one Eagles supporter wrote on X on Sunday night. “Got that birds flu.”

The Hill - 21h

Tiger won't play Genesis due to mother's death

Tiger Woods said he's still processing his mother's death and won't play in this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course, which would have teed off just nine days after Kultida ...

ESPN - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Police investigate drugging in Super Bowl sports reporter's death

A woman who allegedly had Adan Manzano's cellphone and credit card in her home was arrested on property offenses, police said.

ABC News - 1d

Teacher stabs 8-year-old girl to death at school in South Korea

The teacher confessed to the crime after police officers found her and the young girl with stab wounds at the elementary school, local media reported.

CBS News - 1d

Here's what could be behind surging flu cases, plus symptoms to watch

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctor visits for flu illnesses have reached the highest level since 2009. At least 43 states, along with Washington, D.C., are showing ...

CBS News - 1d

Bartender arrested over couple's deaths linked to tainted alcohol

Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered by staff dead on a bed in a first-floor room and her fiance, Els Arno Quinton, 36, was found dead on a bed in another room, the BBC reported.

CBS News - 1d

‘I was always obsessed with death’: how Linder turned pornography and trauma into art

At 70, Linder is having a retrospective at the Hayward Gallery – after years of being overlooked by the art establishment. She discusses punk, porn and politics. In 1977, the punk band Buzzcocks ...

The Guardian - 2d

2 charged in death of 23-year-old Army soldier

Katia Dueñas Aguilar was found dead at a residence in Clarksville, Tennessee, in May 2024, police said.

ABC News - 2d

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 - 2d

Can you get the flu twice in a season?

Flu cases are surging across the country – more than half of states are now at "very high" levels, the most severe designation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – but is it possible ...

The Hill - 2d

I Do Not Want Revenge for My Father’s Death

My father’s killer is being released to save hostages.

The New York Times - 2d

A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time

Some older people in Zimbabwe are taking up exercise wherever they can find the space as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes become a growing problem across Africa

ABC News - 3d

2 charged in connection with 2024 death of Fort Campbell soldier

Two people, including the husband of the victim, have been charged in connection with the death of a Fort Campbell soldier, officials said Saturday.

NBC News - 3d

Man's pop-up urinal death may never be explained, family fears

The family of Kevin Holding fear they may never find out why a pop-up urinal dropped on him.

BBC News - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

2 arrested in brutal stabbing death of Fort Campbell soldier

U.S. Army soldier Katia Dueñas Aguilar was stabbed nearly 70 times last year in her home in Tennessee.

CBS News - 3d

Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.

BBC News - 3d

When will flu season end?

Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.

The Hill - 3d

I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult | Barney Ronay

As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship. Two summers ago, with interest in the England Test team’s seductive new ...

The Guardian - 4d

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 - 4d

Woman Arrested in Connection With Super Bowl Reporter’s Death

Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, was found dead in a hotel room near New Orleans. A woman he was last seen with has been charged with stealing his credit card and phone.

The New York Times - 4d

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 - 4d

Doctor fears "vaccine hesitancy" is contributing to worst flu season in 15 years

This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from ...

CBS News - 4d

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 - 4d

British couple named after deaths at French home

Police are investigating after the bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were found by a neighbour.

BBC News - 4d

Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.

Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.

The New York Times - 4d

Death of Telemundo reporter covering Super Bowl LIX leads to woman’s arrest

Police arrest woman caught fraudulently using Adan Manzano’s credit card after being seen leaving Louisiana hotel room where his body was found. A woman who has previously been accused of drugging ...

The Guardian - 4d