First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

World’s first case of bird flu in sheep detected in England

H5N1 virus found in single animal in Yorkshire but risk to general public is very low, say experts. Bird flu has been detected in sheep for the first time in the world, UK experts have announced, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Bird Flu Found in Sheep in U.K., a World First

The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low.

The New York Times - 1d

UK detects bird flu in sheep for the first time

Authorities play down risks to livestock but urge precautions to avoid mass outbreaks seen in US

Financial Times - 1d

Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms

California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

CBS News - Mar. 14

How bird flu has devastated one American farm

There used to be 3,000 hens on Kakadoodle Farm in Illinois. Because of bird flu, now there are none.

NBC News - 4d

In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.

CBS News - Mar. 10

What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?

In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe. Bird flu has been spreading in North America since late 2021, but recently the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Mississippi reports first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu strain in US since 2017

Mississippi state and federal officials have confirmed an outbreak of a strain of bird flu not reported in the U.S. since 2017, with quarantine and depopulation efforts already underway. In a ...

The Hill - Mar. 17

First evidence of microplastic buildup in bird lungs found in new study

Researchers describe widespread contamination of plastics in the bodies of more than 50 different bird species. A new study has provided the first evidence that microplastics are accumulating in ...

The Guardian - 5d

Your questions about bird flu, answered

Sky-high egg prices have drawn renewed attention to the bird flu outbreak, which has caused more than 166 million wild and domestic birds in the U.S. to die since it began.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Egg prices expected to rise amid continued bird flu outbreaks

Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

H5N1 bird flu spread 'unprecedented,' UN agency warns

A United Nations food agency warned that the continued spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus is an unprecedented food security risk that requires a coordinated global response. In a briefing held on ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

Wheelchair for sheep which 'keeps falling over'

Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary rehabilitates animals rescued from extreme cases of neglect and abuse.

BBC News - 2d

Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu

Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information on H5N1 bird flu, according to a new poll from ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu

A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Use of pesticides on UK farms to be cut by 10% by 2030 to protect bees

Campaigners welcome long-delayed proposals to reduce pesticide-related harms to pollinators. The use of pesticides on UK farms is to be reduced by 10% by 2030 under government plans to protect bees ...

The Guardian - 4d

R.F.K.’s Prescription for Bird Flu Is Dangerous

The death rate in the U.S. has been much lower than expected.

The New York Times - 12h

How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird Flu

An H5N1 infection can be fatal for domestic animals, but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of them catching the virus.

Wired - Mar. 18

Illegal working in UK was unbearable, migrant says

A migrant who returned home after working in a Cannabis farm in the UK is warning other Albanians.

BBC News - Mar. 11

First-time buyers move further out of London as property costs bite

Similar trend found in other major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester in the decade from 2013

Financial Times - Mar. 18

‘It’s a bit like PTSD’: Cambridgeshire villagers react after mystery killing of alpacas and sheep

Residents say they are still ‘shocked and horrified’ after farm animals shot dead in East Hatley. The last time Mick Marshall can recall a crime happening in Hatley, John Major was still the prime ...

The Guardian - 1h

Murphy, Eagle Who Became a Foster Dad, Found Dead After Storm

The beloved bald eagle was found dead in his enclosure at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri after severe weather pounded the region on March 14, sanctuary officials said.

The New York Times - 2d

Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen

ABC News - Mar. 13

Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

3/20: CBS Mornings Plus

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. Plus, fighting bird flu as the costs of eggs climb.

CBS News - 1d

Iron age hoard found in North Yorkshire could change Britain’s history

More than 800 objects unearthed near Melsonby show the north was ‘definitely not a backwater’ 2,000 years ago. One of the biggest and most important iron age hoards ever found in the UK has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

Man found alive after 94 days stranded at sea eating turtles, birds

Maximo Napa was rescued in his small fishing boat after being spotted by an Ecuadoran vessel off the coast of northern Peru.

CBS News - Mar. 17

‘As long he is breathing, I’m not safe’: romance fraud victim flees UK after jailed conman is freed

As cases of romance fraud soar by 27%, tricked woman tells of her £115,000 ordeal. The first time Yvonne met Gary Rogers he arrived at her house in a shiny black Range Rover smelling of Armani Code ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Netflix's Adolescence makes UK TV ratings history

The hit drama becomes the first streaming show to top the UK's overall weekly TV ratings.

BBC News - 1d

‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation

The Loess plateau was the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming. It was one of China’s most ambitious environmental endeavours ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

UK private sector growth hits six-month high in boost for Reeves – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Japan’s private sector output is falling this month for the first time since last October, a new poll has found, and at the fastest rate ...

The Guardian - 1d

Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs

Countless backyard chicken coop owners are seizing the moment, as the spread of bird flu has led to the deaths or slaughter of 13 million chickens, driving up egg prices.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor

The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's ...

ABC News - Mar. 10

3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe

The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term began

ABC News - Mar. 5

An Oregon Family Vanished in 1958. Their Car May Have Been Found in a River.

The case of the Martin family’s disappearance has bewildered local residents and investigators for more than six decades — until Friday.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Mahmoud Khalil case 'not about free speech': Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio knocked the notion that Mahmoud Khalil’s federal court case is about First Amendment rights but rather his legal standing to remain in the U.S. after he led ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

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