Household cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak.
New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
The newer strain had been seen before in more than a dozen people exposed to poultry, but this is the first time an infection ...
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 ...
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Oregon may add T-bone steak to official symbols, joining potato and marionberry pie
Oregon, known for its state bird, nut, and beverage, may soon add a state steak to its state symbols smorgasbord.State ...
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Help scientists track bird species in the Midwest during a global bird count this weekend
Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help ...
Common loon named 2025 Bird of the Year by American Birding Association
FREEPORT, Maine — The American Birding Association has named its 2025 bird of the year, and it's a bird Mainers are quite familiar with. This year's winner is the common loon. "Loons are big, they're ...
You might be surprised by when the bald eagle became our national bird
The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not made our national bird until recently. The bald eagle is emblematic of America and on coins, bills ...
Authorities monitor elk tangled with rope and buoy, urge public to keep distance
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is urging residents to be mindful of their yard decorations after an elk ...
Sibling scientists and their dog hunt for Oregon's hidden truffle biodiversity
A wagging tail is the universal sign of a happy dog, especially for a rusty golden retriever named Rye. It's his "tell-tail" ...
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Mass General Brigham Laying Off Hundreds Of Employees
The Boston Globe reports that the layoff is the largest in the organization’s history and comes amid financial shortfalls and operational challenges. Also in industry and pharma news: the nurse strike ...