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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 - 17 hours 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.

Rogue gamekeepers killing birds of prey, says RSPB

The bird protection charity described the deaths as a 'national disgrace'.

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.

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 - 5 days ago

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.

German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd executed on terrorism charges

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know

Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Teen accused of Southport murders facing terror charge

Axel Rudakubana is accused of producing the poison ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda training manual.

UK teenager accused of Southport stabbings charged with terrorism offence

Al-Qaeda manual and deadly poison ricin allegedly found at Axel Rudakubana’s home

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Southport attack suspect in court on terror charge

Axel Rudakubana appears on charges of producing ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda manual.

Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.

Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

'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 ...

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.

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.

Relative of Afghan accused of terror plot in U.S. is charged with planning attack in France

A family member of an Afghan national accused of planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Oklahoma on Election Day was charged in France on Saturday with plotting to conduct attacks on a French ...

ISIS-K directed Afghan man's alleged Election Day terrorism plot

ISIS-K, the Afghanistan branch of ISIS, was directing an Afghan man's foiled attempt to carry out an attack on Election Day. NBC News' Tom Winter has details on the investigation and how this ...

U.S. officials say ISIS-K directed Election Day terror plot

U.S. officials say ISIS-K, the Afghanistan branch of ISIS, directed an Election Day terror plot. The disclosure comes after an Afghan man was arrested last week in the suspected plot. NBC News' Tom ...

ISIS-K orchestrated foiled Election Day terror plot: US official

Afghan native Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested in early October and accused of planning to target people on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Yahya Sinwar, architect of the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel, confirmed killed

Yahya Sinwar, the elusive Hamas leader widely credited with masterminding the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel, was confirmed dead Thursday, ending a yearlong manhunt for the militant chief.

‘Sowing terror’: fears Israeli strikes will stoke sectarian tensions in Lebanon

Israeli military accused of attacking buildings hosting displaced people, sparking communal division. Ali Daher first heard the explosion and then he felt the pain. An Israeli aircraft loitering ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Terror attack blamed as five killed and 22 wounded at Turkish aerospace firm

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemns ‘heinous’ attack after explosion and reports of gunfire at Tusaş HQ near Ankara. Turkey’s interior minister has blamed a “terrorist attack” for an explosion and ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

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