Colorado State

Weld County, CO

Fortune

Farmworkers are considered to be on the front lines of risk because of their proximity to both chickens and dairy cattle, two species in which H5N1 has already been found in alarming numbers in the U.S. For months, fearing that the current version of bird flu had a much higher...

Bird flu outbreak at Colorado farm as 5 workers test positive: Experts warn of ‘turning point,’ call for urgent action

A nine-member team from the federal Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is on scene in Colorado because the nation’s top contagious disease expert has confirmed four more human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state. The four additional human cases of H5 bird flu that emerged...

CDC sends team to Colorado as human bird flu cases double over the weekend

USA TODAY

Health officials confirms Avian influenza H5N1 cases as the virus spreads in 48 states.

Bird flu is widening its reach. Maps show US counties affected by outbreak.

Texas State

ScienceAlert


The potential of the avian  flu to jump from birds to cows to humans has some scientists greatly concerned.
That very scenario has already occurred twice in the United States since the spring of 2024 – when the first cows in the nation began to fall ill with highly pathogenic avian  influenza (HPAI).



					
			

Researchers at Iowa State University have now led a study on two dairy cows in Texas that were infected with the H5N1 strain to better understand how these transmissions came about.
In the respiratory tissue and mammary glands of both infected cows, the team found receptors used by...

New Bird Flu Discovery Suggests Cows Are a Threat For Future Pandemics

(Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed two additional cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry farm workers. Last week, Colorado reported four confirmed infections of H5N1 bird flu and was checking on the status of a fifth suspected case. The two new cases were...

US CDC Confirms Two Additional Bird Flu Cases in Colorado

Axios

Thomas Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, warned Mexican cartels on Wednesday that former President Trump, if re-elected, would wipe them "off the face of the earth" Why it matters: The former president has said he'd tap Homan, who had a role in the controversial Trump-era...

Trump ICE head warns Mexican cartels they could be wiped off "face of the earth"

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

This article, produced by Capital & Main, is co-published here with permission. MacArthur Park, mythologized in an improbable pop hit that said nothing about it, is a crowded immigrant portal plagued by homelessness, gangs, and drugs. When Jesse Katz, a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Magazine , moved next to the park in 2011, he knew its rep: bad, very bad.

This Veteran Journalist Wrote a True Crime Book About Gangs Taxing Streets Vendors in MacArthur Park

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Germany has published data on foodborne outbreaks and infections for 2021, showing more than 130 outbreaks and a rise in most pathogens. In 2021, 376 potentially food-related outbreaks (excluding norovirus) with 1,263 illnesses were reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), down from 423 outbreaks in 2020. The figures come from the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Annual Report, which was released earlier this month.

Germany shares latest outbreak and illness data

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Massachusetts State

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Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

Pennsylvania State

WTAJ

(WTAJ) — Meat slices sold at delis have been linked to a listeria outbreak affecting Pennsylvania and 11 other states. The CDC is alerting customers and delis on what they should do to stay safe from the outbreak, which has sent 28 to the hospital and killed two. Currently, New York has the most reported […]

CDC warns of listeria outbreak at delis, what to know

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Measles has reappeared in Massachusetts for the first time in four years. Why it matters: The deadly respiratory infection has been surging around the world and international efforts to vaccinate every child against the disease have stalled out since the pandemic. The latest: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said...

Measles hits Massachusetts for first time in years

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Lancaster County, PA

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Tyra Banks opens her first-ever scoop shop, Smize & Dream, in Woodley Park Friday with free scoops for the first 202 (get it?) people in line.Axios got a sneak taste and some fun intel with the supermodel.4 things to know:She chose D.C. because "the heart and soul of our project" is an ice cream and entrepreneurial learning center, and "this is where change happens." A location for the nonprofit, which will teach underserved youth the ways of the industry, is TBA. Banks tells Axios she'll be teaching.Eastern Market and Georgetown are some of Banks' favorite neighborhoods, though she admits of the latter, "That sounds touristy to say that!" Also: She visited Chevy Chase, Maryland, when scouting a rival ice cream shop, The Charmery, and found it lush and "bougie."Her brother Devin has lived in D.C. for 28 years, mostly working with the Air Force and now on Capitol Hill (cue the "Cap Hill Crunch" flavor).Banks is planning on contributing to the local pandaconomy with a panda-themed flavor whenever the new bears arrive. And obvi: a panda photo shoot.

4 fun facts about Tyra Banks' new D.C. life

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Heat wave fans spread of avian flu

The extreme heat that's been blanketing large parts of the country is creating conditions that could accelerate the spread of avian flu on dairy and poultry...

Heat wave fans spread of avian flu

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