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U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.CBS News - Top stories -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Health -
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.The New York Times - Top stories -
More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreakABC News - Tech -
Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered bird flu tests for dairy cattle that cross state lines, it announced Wednesday. “USDA has identified spread between cows within the same herd, spread from cows to poultry, spread between ...The Hill - Politics -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Business -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Top stories -
At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom
Buckingham Palace has broken the long silence over the King's health with some positive messages.BBC News - Top stories -
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.The New York Times - Business -
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.The New York Times - Top stories -
US requires bird flu tests for dairy cows being moved across states
Testing of pasteurised milk from stores found genetic traces of H5N1 virus, but fragments do not indicate it contains live virus. Dairy cows being moved across states must be tested for the bird flu, under a federal order issued on Wednesday aimed ...The Guardian - World -
USDA orders dairy cows to be tested for bird flu if moved across state lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday issued a federal order that any dairy cows being transported from one farm to another across state lines should be tested for bird flu.NBC News - Top stories -
More dairy cows to be tested for bird flu after findings in grocery store milk
To stop the virus from spreading, dairy cows will be tested for bird flu more closely. This comes after the FDA reported finding fragments of the bird flu virus in pasteurized grocery store milk. Regulators say there is little risk to humans.CBS News - Top stories -
We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu
“There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Milk
The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts said. But the finding suggests that the outbreak in dairy cows is wider than has been known.The New York Times - Health -
Tesla shows Wall Street a path to ‘positive catalysts,’ BofA says
Tesla Inc.’s better-than-expected quarterly earnings and reassurances from the EV maker that it is on a path of “positive catalysts” led to a stock upgrade at BofA Securities on Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
Bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices — again
Egg prices are jumping as an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza forces producers to slaughter millions of infected birds.CBS News - Top stories -
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.The New York Times - Health -
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Officials have shared little information, saying the outbreak was limited. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina have changed the assessment.The New York Times - Health -
Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.CBS News - Top stories -
Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say
Are cases of bird flu being missed in dairy workers? Experts say it's likely that there are some cases going unreported. Protecting dairy workers should be a top priority.NBC News - Top stories -
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Officials have shared little information, saying the outbreak was limited. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina have changed the assessment.The New York Times - Science -
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought
A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found.The New York Times - Top stories -
1 in 5 samples of pasteurized milk had bird flu virus fragments, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that traces of the bird flu virus have been found in 1 in 5 samples of pasteurized milk, providing a more detailed picture of how much of the milk supply has been affected.NBC News - Top stories -
Finding bird flu in dairy cows means ‘turbulent times ahead’ for livestock industry
News that the U.S. government detected the bird flu virus in milk samples from sick cows in a number of states caught the attention of traders in dairy and livestock markets this week, and may eventually present a dilemma for consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
NFL draft highlights and bird flu virus fragments in some milk: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump, David Pecker, Karen McDougal, Stormy Daniels, bird flu, Michael Penix Jr., Caleb Williams, NFL first round draft picks, Harvey WeinsteinNBC News - Top stories - NFL -
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought
A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found.The New York Times - Health -
American cows now have bird flu, too – but it’s time for planning, not panic | Devi Sridhar
This is not a repeat of the Covid pandemic. Yet global governments should follow the US and prepare a response. Avian flu, or H5N1, is making headlines in the United States. The past few years have seen concerning signs of it spreading across the ...The Guardian - World -
Bird flu virus traces found in 1 in 5 samples of pasteurized milk: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that about 1 in 5 samples of retail milk contain traces of highly contagious bird flu, though these findings may not be indicative of an infectious risk to consumers. In an update published this ...The Hill - Politics -
Buckingham Palace strikes positive tone
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.BBC News - Top stories -
Thousands of emperor penguin chicks dead due to record low sea ice
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America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t Cover
Don’t bet the house on a rosy future.The New York Times - Top stories -
Macro concerns kept games investors cautious in Q1 2024 I InvestGame
Gaming investments totaled $2.2B in Q1 2024 according to InvestGame. Investors remain risk-averse with few exit options on the table.VentureBeat - Tech -
Spring games: Position battles and newcomers to keep an eye on
From Oregon's new QB to more Colorado roster turnover, breaking down the biggest storylines from teams in action Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled by a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?ESPN - Sports -
Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed
The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.BBC News - Top stories -
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms
This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom. So fire up your LLM, send an RCS, and tell your BBS pals the game is afoot.Wired - Tech -
Jack Draper finds positives despite humbling by Hurkacz at Madrid Open
22-year-old loses 6-1, 7-5 against Polish eighth seedKatie Boulter loses in three sets to wildcard Robin MontgomeryFor most of this season, when Jack Draper has faced off against elite opponents, those matches have played out as long, tight ...The Guardian - World - US Open -
What to Watch This Weekend: Pablo Lopez's profile warrants optimism despite hard-hit rate, and more
Plus, why Chris Towers is having difficulty dismissing Joe Musgrove's recent strugglesCBS Sports - Sports -
Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.BBC News - Top stories