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Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/ambler-road-alaska-interior.html
In this Giant Meeting Hall, Donald Trump is the Elephant in the Room: Anchorage, Alaska (High North News): I entered the year saying I would spend more time ...
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Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
Seriously, Stop Kissing Sick Birds: A citizen-science collaboration in New York has turned up a half-dozen birds infected with the avian flu virus.
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/health/bird-flu-nyc-sick.html
Over 30 Nationalities Gather in Alaska to Discuss the Arctic: On April 10th, the largest Arctic policy conference kicks off in North America.
highnorthnews.com/en/over-30-nationalities-gather-alaska-discuss-arctic
Bird flu outbreak: What to know following second-ever human case in US - Washington Examiner
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Quick Glance: Bird Flu Crisis: Latest Updates After Second Human Infection in US - Washington Examiner
- Following the occurrence of the second human infection of a 'highly pathogenic' bird flu strain from the cattle industry in Texas, public health officials and scientists are on heightened alert.
- The incident in Colorado in 2022, which occurred at a poultry processing facility, marked the first case in the USA, while cases in cows are unprecedented.
- Despite the low risk of transmission to the general public, as emphasized by scientific experts, health officials and policymakers are closely monitoring these recent developments.
- The USDA predicts that the outbreak is unlikely to impact the pricing of milk and other dairy products, despite concerns of potential cow-to-cow transmission in dairy processing facilities.
Mayo Clinic virologist offers perspective on avian influenza, bird flu, outbreak: Hear from a Mayo Clinic expert about the ongoing avian influenza, or bird flu ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-virologist-offers-perspective-on-avian-influenza-bird-flu-outbreak/
Scientists investigate thousands of dead Antarctic penguins for bird flu: Has bird flu already killed hundreds, if not thousands of penguins in Antarctica?
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/scientists-investigate-thousands-dead-antarctic-penguins-bird-flu-2024-04-04/
Quick Glance: Scientists Investigate Mass Death of Antarctic Penguins for Bird Flu
- A scientific expedition discovered over 500 dead Adelie penguins, with thousands suspected to have perished.
- Researchers suspect the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus as the cause, but field tests were inconclusive.
- Concerns arise over the potential devastating impact of H5N1 on threatened penguin species and other wildlife in Antarctica.
- The presence of the H5 strain of bird flu was confirmed on the Antarctic peninsula and three nearby islands.
Can You Get Bird Flu from Milk and Eggs? What to Know: As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows and poultry, here’s what health experts say you need to ...
healthline.com/health-news/bird-flu-risk-milk-and-eggs
Philippines reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak on poultry farm: The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/philippines-reports-h5n1-bird-flu-outbreak-poultry-farm-2024-04-04/
Did chicken feces in feed transmit bird flu to cows?: Feces and waste in feed may have triggered the mysterious bird flu outbreak in dairy cows ...
spektrum.de/news/uebertrug-huehnerkot-im-futter-die-vogelgrippe-auf-kuehe/2213782
Biden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegates: President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead in his party’s nomination for ...
apnews.com/article/democrat-primary-voting-alaska-wyoming-nomination-8605e7ed6b700c62066763eeea9fb14c
Lockheed Martin wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln: Lockheed Martin has won a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of interceptors to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/lockheed-martin-wins-us-missile-defense-contract-worth-17-bln
Ahead of this year's US presidential polls, Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses: President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection ...
business-standard.com/world-news/biden-wins-wyoming-s-caucuses-become-only-choice-in-alaska-for-democrats-124041300749_1.html
Avian flu spreads from cows to humans: The H5N1 bird flu virus appears to behave unusually in several ways in cattle. Now a person has become infected ...
spektrum.de/news/was-die-uebertragung-von-h5n1-von-kuehen-auf-menschen-bedeutet/2212725
Quick Glance: H5N1: Avian Influenza Virus Jumps from Cattle to Humans
- H5N1 transmitted from cattle to humans for the first time, implications unclear.
- Unexpected spread of infection among cattle prompts discussion on possible transmission routes.
- Risk of a pandemic from H5N1 in humans remains low, but new risks emerge from infection in domesticated animals.
- Virus behaves differently in cattle than previously known, potential impacts and transmission routes are being investigated.
Shark species that may be world’s ‘largest predatory fish’ is a rare sight, NOAA says
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Person in Texas diagnosed with rare bird flu after contact with cattle: There has only been one other human case of avian flu in the US, and the risk to the ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68709405
Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
- A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.
- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
- The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
Bird flu pandemic could be '100 times worse' than COVID, scientists warn: The H5N1 avian flu has spread rapidly since a new strain was detected in 2020 ...
nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/bird-flu-pandemic-could-be-100-times-worse-than-covid-scientists-warn/
Alaska sues EPA over Pebble copper and gold mine prohibitions: Alaska sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday seeking to overturn an agency ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/alaska-sues-epa-over-pebble-copper-gold-mine-prohibitions-2024-04-11/
US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says
apnews.com/article/us-china-yellen-economics-trade-tariffs-diplomacy-cb17ca4ed180e9b2d30ac5cdc12e1cb0
Quick Glance: US and China Reach Accord on New Talks for 'Balanced' Economic Growth
- The United States and China have agreed to hold 'intensive exchanges on balanced growth', as stated by the US Treasury Department, following two days of discussions between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.
- These planned talks signify the latest advancement in joint efforts to stabilize relations between the world's top two economies since a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November.
- Yellen emphasized that these exchanges will facilitate a discussion on macroeconomic imbalances, including the link to overcapacity, and her intention to advocate for a fair playing field for American workers and companies.
- The US Treasury Secretary cautioned against China's overcapacity risks and highlighted the importance of dialogue to avoid potential conflicts, noting progress in the talks and the structured continuation of discussions as crucial.
Map shows where bird flu is spreading in US amid new warning: Nearly every state in the US has reported an outbreak of the bird flu.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/06/bird-flu-map-us-cdc-health-warning-20597601/
For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu: Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus ...
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See Where Future U.S. Eclipses Will be Visible: Just how rare are total solar eclipses, which require a perfect alignment of the sun and moon?
scientificamerican.com/article/see-where-future-u-s-eclipses-will-be-visible/
RFK Jr. Seeks Endorsement of Political Party He Once Called a ‘Treasonous Cabal’: Kennedy called the Alaskan Independence Party “anti-American.” Now ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rfk-kennedy-alaskan-independence-party-1235002060/
Largest U.S. fresh egg producer detects bird flu in chickens, halts production: Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods said there is no known risk with eggs in the ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/largest-u-s-fresh-egg-producer-detects-bird-flu-in-chickens-halts-production
Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle: Avian influenza is still spreading among dairy cattle. Scientists are paying close attention ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/11/1243954362/bird-flu-spread-cattle-mutations-respiratory-human-risk
Bird flu found in NYC park — health experts warn to steer clear of wildlife: New Yorkers should stay away from wildlife after several cases of bird flu were ...
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/bird-flu-found-in-nyc-park-health-experts-warn-to-steer-clear-of-wildlife/
Is it safe to drink milk and eat chicken? What precautions to take during the bird flu outbreak
cnn.com/2024/04/11/health/bird-flu-virus-wellness/
Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows In Multiple States, What to Know: Milk samples from sick cattle at two dairy farms in Kansas and one in Texas tested positive for ...
healthline.com/health-news/bird-flu-detected-in-dairy-cows
Second confirmed case: man infected with bird flu in the USA: The bird flu virus is currently also circulating among dairy cows in the USA ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Mann-in-den-USA-mit-Vogelgrippe-infiziert-article24843159.html
Largest U.S. egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plant: Cal-Maine Foods culled 1.6 million hens after some tested positive for avian influenza. The U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/03/bird-flu-chicken-eggs-texas/
F-16 Aggressor Squadron In Alaska Becomes Unique Air Defense Unit: The 18th Aggressor Squadron is now the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron ...
twz.com/air/f-16-aggressor-squadron-in-alaska-becomes-unique-air-defense-unit
How dangerous is the bird flu outbreak? Here's what I'm telling my patients.: The public has worried at times about a massive human pandemic, but since 2005 ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/05/bird-flu-outbreak-texas-pandemic-risk/73203327007/
What is the most visited national park in the US? Answers to your biggest park questions
usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/national-parks/2024/03/31/national-parks-most-visited-trivia/73089990007/
Russia's cruise missiles may be malfunctioning, missing their targets: The Russian AS23a Kodiak missile — also known as the Kh-101 — was designed to hit major ...
businessinsider.com/russia-cruise-missiles-malfunction-miss-targets-2024-4
Risk of bird flu spreading to humans is ‘enormous concern’, says WHO : Chief scientist voices fears about H5N1 variant that has ‘extraordinarily high’ mortality ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/18/risk-bird-flu-spreading-humans-enormous-concern-who
Alaska Airlines mid-air blowout incident: Boeing pays $160 million in compensation for blowout of panel during flight at 16,000 feet
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-alaska-airlines-mid-air-blowout-incident-boeing-pays-160-million-in-compensation-for-blowout-of-panel-during-flight-at-16000-feet-3447179/
Avian flu pandemic: health authorities assess risk to human health: Solna - There are still no confirmed transmissions of influenza A(H5N1) viruses from birds to ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150403/Vogelgrippe-Pandemie-Gesundheitsbehoerden-ordnen-Risiko-fuer-menschliche-Gesundheit-ein
Is it safe to eat runny eggs amid the bird flu outbreak? Here's what the experts say.
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/04/bird-flu-outbreak-eggs-safety-runny-yolks/73191244007/
Egg prices are rising again. An outbreak of bird flu could make things worse: Egg prices have now been steadily rising for months and your daily omelette could ...
cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/egg-prices-cal-maine-bird-flu/
Rare bird flu infection nothing to panic over: Texas agriculture commissioner: The recent infection of a Texas dairy worker with H5N1 bird flu isn’t cause for ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4572278-rare-bird-flu-infection-nothing-to-panic-over-texas-agriculture-commissioner/
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides: Group of bipartisan lawmakers – including those from Alaska, Georgia and Virginia – has been ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-first-major-attempts-to-regulate-ai-face-headwinds-from-all-sides/
Bird flu has been detected at the largest chicken egg manufacturer in the U.S.: Cal-Maine Foods lost about 1.9 million chickens, or 3.6% of its flock ...
npr.org/2024/04/03/1242445372/bird-flu-chicken-eggs
Bird flu dairy cow outbreak widens in Ohio, Kansas, New Mexico: Bird flu has infected a dairy herd in Ohio for the first time and was detected in additional ...
reuters.com/world/us/bird-flu-dairy-cow-outbreak-widens-ohio-kansas-new-mexico-2024-04-04/
Bird flu, weather, inflation are keeping egg prices high this Easter: Higher chicken feed costs due to weather and inflation have also impacted egg prices.
pennlive.com/food/2024/03/bird-flu-weather-inflation-are-keeping-egg-prices-high-this-easter.html
Bird flu: Scientists watching migratory birds, seals amid outbreak: Scientists are watching migratory birds, cattle and marine mammals across the Americas amid ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4581683-migratory-birds-seals-bird-flu-outbreak/
Bird flu has spread to more farm animals. Here's what to know about food safety
pbs.org/newshour/health/bird-flu-has-spread-to-more-farm-animals-heres-what-to-know-about-food-safety
As avian flu spreads, a disturbing question: Is our food system built on poop?: News that Midwestern dairy cows may have become infected with avian flu by eating ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-18/avian-flu-outbreak-raises-a-disturbing-question-is-our-food-system-built-on-poop
24 herds of cattle in the USA already infected with avian influenza: In the USA, 24 herds of cattle have now been infected with avian influenza viruses (HPAI) of ...
landundforst.de/landwirtschaft/tier/bereits-24-rinderherden-usa-gefluegelpest-infiziert-571196
Avian influenza: compulsory stables lifted in Burgenland: The obligation to keep stables after cases of avian influenza at the beginning of the year was lifted ...
bvz.at/burgenland/chronik-gericht/seit-donnerstag-gefluegelpest-stallpflicht-im-burgenland-aufgehoben-418258819
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?: A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/bird-flu-is-spreading-to-more-farm-animals-are-milk-and-eggs-safe-2/
Bird flu outbreak poses no risk to safety of America’s food supply, say experts: Proper food preparation helps ensure protection.
abcnews.go.com/Health/bird-flu-outbreak-poses-risk-safety-americas-food/story
Lockheed Beats Northrop for $17 Billion US Interceptor Deal: Lockheed Martin Corp. beat rival Northrop Grumman Corp. in a $17 billion contest to continue ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/lockheed-beats-northrop-for-17-billion-us-missile-interceptor
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Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors: Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird flu: banning ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2024/04/12/bird-flu-pushes-us-dairy-farmers-to-ban-visitors
Bird flu spread: The dairy and meat industries don’t want you to think cows have bird flu
vox.com/future-perfect/24128700/bird-fludairy-meat-industry-h5n1-cows-milk-eggs-safety
Canadian officials monitoring avian flu on dairy farms after first-ever case detected in U.S. cows
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-avian-flu-dairy-cows-monitoring/
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Big Oil suddenly likes Joe Biden and his 'pragmatic approach': The industry isn't getting everything it wants — but more than it had expected when Biden was ...
qz.com/biden-oil-industry-relations-1851410131
What is avian influenza H5N1, also known as bird flu, and why has it been found in US dairy cows?
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514275/what-is-avian-influenza-h5n1-also-known-as-bird-flu-and-why-has-it-been-found-in-us-dairy-cows
McCaughey: Biden & Co. not ready for next pandemic: The H5N1 virus, which for 30 years affected mostly birds, is rapidly evolving and spreading globally ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/mccaughey-biden-co-not-ready-for-next-pandemic/
Wildlife officials keeping close eye on spring turkey hunt due to bird's declining numbers
dispatch.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/04/14/ohios-spring-turkey-hunting-season-starts-april-20/73293931007/
The Arctic As Seen From Alaska: Anchorage (High North News): Dear reader. The US Arctic is different from how we know it in the Nordics. This week ...
highnorthnews.com/en/arctic-seen-alaska-0
CDC confirms second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US: A person who worked on a dairy farm and had “direct contact with dairy cattle” tested ...
cnn.com/2024/04/01/health/cdc-bird-flu-dairy-cattle-texas/
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California dairies scramble to guard herds against bird flu: As the avian flu continues to threaten poultry farms and wildlife, are factory farms a sitting duck?
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-14/nobody-saw-this-coming-california-dairies-scramble-to-guard-herds-against-bird-flu
What the CDC is doing to monitor and protect against bird flu: CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen tells NPR that while the risk of bird flu spreading to humans is low ...
npr.org/2024/04/03/1242585330/bird-flu-avian-cows-eggs-milk-idaho-kansas-texas-michigan-new-mexico-cdc
Are milk and eggs safe to eat during this bird flu outbreak?: A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states ...
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-h5n1-food-raw-milk-dairy-9d3a579b9bdb6f4d879b14b153174102
Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees: Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird ...
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Human case of bird flu reported in Texas, CDC says risk to public is low: Human infections with H5N1 virus are rare, according to the CDC.
abcnews.go.com/Health/human-case-bird-flu-reported-texas-cdc-risk/story
Avian flu has been detected in NC cattle. What consumers should know about milk, beef
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287564130.html
Australia’s back yard chicken owners urged to implement biosecurity measures in case of bird flu outbreak
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/12/australias-back-yard-chicken-owners-urged-to-implement-biosecurity-measures-in-case-of-bird-flu-outbreak
Can Pets Get Bird Flu? Here’s What To Know: There have been several cases reported globally of domestic cats and dogs becoming infected with bird flu after ...
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/04/11/can-pets-get-bird-flu-heres-what-to-know/
The Arctic Is Burning - And It Is Changing The World: Anchorage (High North News): The Arctic is rapidly warming, and as a result wildland fires are sweeping ...
highnorthnews.com/en/arctic-burning-and-it-changing-world
CDC Confirms Human Case of Bird Flu in Texas—What Does This Mean for Public Health?
health.com/cdc-bird-flu-human-case-8623939
Quick Glance: Key Concerns Surrounding the Current Bird Flu Outbreak
- The spread of avian influenza among dairy cows in the United States is alarming.
- The transmission of the H5N1 virus to livestock and humans raises many questions.
- The potential spread of the virus between mammals poses risks for dangerous mutations.
- Preparations for potential human cases are being tackled intensively, including adapting existing vaccines.
Bird flu has spread to dairy cows and infected a person. Is Pa. at risk?: Do you have questions or concerns about the bird flu in Pennsylvania? We get the latest ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/bird-flu-has-now-spread-to-dairy-cow-herds-and-infected-a-worker-is-pa-at-risk.html
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US CDC says bird flu risk low, but asks states to be ready with rapid testing: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday bird flu ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-says-bird-flu-risk-low-asks-states-be-ready-with-rapid-testing-plan-2024-04-08/
The U.S. is asking states to be ready with testing for avian flu. What is Canada doing?
ctvnews.ca/canada/the-u-s-is-asking-states-to-be-ready-with-testing-for-avian-flu-what-is-canada-doing-1.6841418
Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Safe Amid the Bird Flu Outbreak: A Texas dairy farm worker was confirmed to have tested positive for a “highly ...
foodandwine.com/bird-flu-in-humans-8628208
Growing concerns about bird flu cases in U.S. farm animals and risk to humans: There is growing concern about the continuing spread of the highly contagious bird ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/growing-concerns-about-bird-flu-cases-in-u-s-farm-animals-and-risk-to-humans
‘Be prepared,’ CDC tells state leaders after bird flu found in Texas: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Monday they have met with ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/be-prepared-cdc-says-to-state-leaders-after-bird-flu-case-in-texas/SBQV376PGNDMBCEPQPYD5MYIQE/
With bird flu cases rising in border states, should Canadians be concerned about their food?
ctvnews.ca/health/with-bird-flu-cases-rising-in-border-states-should-canadians-be-concerned-about-their-food-1.6839263
Scientists discover ‘massive outbreak’ of deadly bird flu in Antarctica: An international expedition finds dozens of carcasses of skua, a scavenging bird ...
english.elpais.com/science-tech/2024-04-09/scientists-discover-massive-outbreak-of-deadly-bird-flu-in-antarctica.html
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