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January 23, 2025

Egg supply 'strained' by bird flu as shortage frustrates Americans at grocery stores

Eggs are in short supply throughout the United States, and several state laws aren't helping the situation, according to the American Egg Board. Bird flu is wreaking havoc on the U.S. poultry industry.

January 23, 2025

Bird flu proves fatal to cats: Here's how to protect your pets

As dozens of cats have contracted the bird flu virus through infected poultry and cattle, veterinarians weigh in on the safety risks of raw cat and dog food.

January 23, 2025

27 dead horses found in California, leading to woman's arrest

Jan Johnson is facing charges after 27 dead horses were scattered across multiple properties in California, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says.

January 22, 2025

Alaska leaders cheer Trump oil and gas drilling executive order

President Donald Trump's executive order to boost oil drilling, mining, and logging in Alaska was met with enthusiasm by some state leaders and worry by environmental groups.

January 22, 2025

Has a ‘quademic’ hit the US? 4 viral infections and what to know about them

Four viruses are circulating in the U.S., sparking concerns of a possible “quademic." Here's what to know about risk factors and prevention of these common contagious diseases, according to doctors.

January 22, 2025

Colorado court rules elephants at zoo cannot pursue their release because they are not human

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo do not have the legal right to pursue their release because they are not human, according to the Colorado Supreme Court.

January 19, 2025

Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth

Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.

January 19, 2025

Newly built border wall segment further endangers rare desert fish, conservation organization says

Days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office for a second term, a conservation organization says a newly-built section of border wall harms an endangered fish.

January 17, 2025

As bird flu spreads, CDC recommends faster 'subtyping' to catch more cases

The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.

January 17, 2025

This 'hitchhiking' bug can travel on planes, follow passengers home: expert weighs in

A bug expert reveals that traveling is a common way for people to bring home the well-known, parasitic insects that are bedbugs — and yes, they can wind up on airplanes.