Trump's drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response
As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to humans, moves by the White House to cut spending and restrict communications have hobbled public health officials’ response.
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Trump faces pushback as he works to reshape federal government
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Joe Fryer on Sunday TODAY to discuss the two dozen lawsuits against President Donald Trump that are aimed at slowing down his attempts to reshape the ...NBC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Expert on potential risks of bird flu spreading
As bird flu continues to impact grocery store prices, many are wondering if it's becoming a broader public health threat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether a bird ...CBS News - 2d -
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in herds since last yearABC News - Feb. 5 -
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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d
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Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies
As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in ...NBC News - 21h -
Lifesaving mine-clearing program reels after Trump's USAID funding suspension
A lifesaving demining program is in jeopardy after the Trump administration ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid, pushing nations in the region to turn to U.S. rivals such as China to ...NBC News - 1d -
Latino Republicans walk tightrope between supporting Trump and advocating for immigrants
Florida Republicans sent letters to Trump officials over worries of deportations for some immigrants but not opposing the policies, “which in Washington is equivalent to a wink and a nod,” one ...NBC News - 9h -
Rapid warfare tech helps U.S. Army build on lessons learned in Ukraine's war with Russia
U.S. troops have for the first time, tried out new equipment that has been developed and tested using information from the real life battlefield in Ukraine.NBC News - 10h -
Zelenskyy to NBC News: 'Low chance' Ukraine survives without U.S. military aid
Critical talks kicked off in Munich over ending the war in Ukraine, where European officials criticized the U.S. for sending mixed messages. In a new interview with NBC News, Ukraine’s President ...NBC News - 21h
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