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How to stay safe in a storm and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather are damaging homes and causing power outages.

BBC News - Jan. 24

100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm

The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its entire flock and may go out of business, its owner said.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Staying safe in dangerous cold weather

Millions of Americans are dealing with dangerous, freezing temperatures this week. Michael George has more on how to stay safe and warm.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Here are the food additives and dyes you eat that could be banned next

Experts say consumers may end up paying more if food and drink products are reformulated.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.

Inc. - Jan. 20

The Secret Service pivoted to ensure indoor inauguration ceremony would be safe

Trump's swearing-in was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, which could alter security plans. However, there are no "active direct threats," the Secret Service said.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Moderna Gets $590 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

The government is working to head off human bird flu infections.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"

Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say

Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

Outbreaks of the disease are confirmed at poultry farms in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire.

BBC News - Jan. 18

As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines

As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Don’t Eat the Burger. It’s a Stool.

Furniture resembling food — fruit, sandwiches and more — has gone viral on social media and led to a shopping frenzy.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

EU urges Israel to guarantee safe passage of aid after ceasefire

Also in this newsletter: How Poland is fortifying its borders

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Child found safe hours after vehicle stolen with her in back seat

Four-year-old Blessing Aoci was in the back seat of a vehicle when it was stolen early Thursday morning in Rock Island, Illinois, police said.

ABC News - Jan. 16

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Playing It Safe. That’s the Smart Choice

Why mess with what works?

Wired - Jan. 16

CDC Suggests Quick Bird Flu Testing for Hospitalized Patients

Still, the risk to the general public from bird flu remains low.

Inc. - Jan. 16

CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases

The CDC on Thursday urged labs nationwide to determine within 24 hours of admission whether people hospitalized with the flu have seasonal influenza or are infected with the bird flu that's behind ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Drug-eating rats invade Houston police evidence room

The rodents are enjoying marijuana at the Houston Police Department that has been sitting in evidence for years.

CBS News - Jan. 16

CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that hospitals speed up testing people who are hospitalized with the flu for H5N1 bird flu. Health care workers in ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

How Do You Convince Consumers to Eat Plant-Based Meat?

The imitation meat industry is facing an identity crisis, and the challenge of convincing American consumers to make more planet-friendly choices.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

CDC upgrades its advisory on bird flu. Will Moderna’s stock get a boost?

CDC officials say medical professionals are seeing more patients whose illness cannot be traced back to an infected animal or bird.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Birds-eye view of devastated mobile home community in California

A community of mobile homes tucked in between luxury mansions has been devastated by the Palisades Fire in Southern California. Maurice DuBois gets a birds-eye view of the wreckage.

CBS News - Jan. 12

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

Australian Open 2025: Zverev and Sabalenka safely through on day one – live

Updates from the first day of action at Melbourne Park Any thoughts? Share them with Daniel via email Talking of Andreeeva, here she is talking to Tumaini Carayol.. I can’t wait to see how ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Can Bourbon Street be Made Safe?

With the Super Bowl coming, authorities worry about Bourbon Street’s safety.

Inc. - Jan. 11

Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place

A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires

The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Alex Karaban misses rare free throws, but Dan Hurley's 'eat s***' lessons keep UConn looking ahead

Karaban missed consecutive free throws for the first time in his college career, and Hurley had just the words to console him

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

WATCH: California wildfires seen from bird's-eye view

The multiple blazes in the Los Angeles area were witnessed from a helicopter flying above.

ABC News - Jan. 9

U.S. to Build New Stockpile of Poulty Bird Flu Vaccine

This bird flu outbreak has killed more than 130 million commercial, backyard and wild birds in all 50 states.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree

The country’s food agency warned against using evergreens in food after the city of Ghent suggested an unusual form of recycling: spruce needle butter.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

What health experts believe will happen with bird flu in 2025

The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.

ABC News - 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

Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US

Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Snyder's Soapbox: MLB has the best sports venues. Eat your heart out, everyone else

Baseball stadiums are unique in ways that other parks just don't get to be

CBS Sports - 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

Justin Trudeau to Resign, and U.S. Reports First Bird Flu Death

Plus, the Taliban welcome tourists to Afghanistan.

The New York Times - 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

ABC News - Jan. 7

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