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Fear of bird flu in humans grows as 70 Colorado farm workers monitored
The avian flu has reportedly spread to 42 dairy herds across nine states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, concerns are being raised about further spread of the virus to humans. There have been only two confirmed cases in humans so far. However, the Colorado Department of Health reported on… -
Nearly 90 wildfires burn in Canada as air quality threat looms in upper Midwest
Around 90 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, sending smoke into the upper Midwest. On Monday, May 13, the smoke caused several states to issue air quality alerts. In Minnesota, all groups of people — healthy or not — were advised to stay indoors. There was a similar problem in 2023 when Canada had its… -
Airlines sue Biden Administration over new fee disclosure rule
Several major U.S. airlines, including Delta, American, United, Hawaiian, JetBlue and Alaska, filed a lawsuit against the Transportation Department. The group filed the lawsuit in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, May 10. In April, the Biden administration unveiled new rules that apply to checked bag fees. These rules require airlines and ticket… -
The power of social connection: How hanging out impacts our well-being
Remember the times of just hanging out with friends, maybe in a basement – like the kids from “That ’70s Show.” Today, just “hanging out” is no longer the norm, and it’s not only noteworthy for inspiring future sitcoms; it’s also impacting our health. In 2023, the U.S. surgeon general released a report titled “Our… -
Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names changed in 2020
A school board in Shenandoah, Virginia, has recently voted to restore the original Confederate names for two schools that it had renamed four years ago. The decision to rename the school came in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter protests. In 2020, the school board had voted to change the… -
A year after Bud Light boycott began, Anheuser-Busch sales still down
In the world of beer, Bud Light is still feeling fallout from a boycott that started more than a year ago. In the first quarter of 2024, Anheuser-Busch, known for its Bud Light brand, got some good news – it beat earnings expectations despite the boycott that started in April 2023 after Dylan Mulvaney, a… -
Senate passes sweeping FAA bill focused on safety, consumer protections
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a 5-year, $105 billion resolution to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, May 9, a day before the law was set to expire. The bipartisan bill aims to improve safety and customer service for air travelers. The bill “gives the FAA the stability it needs to fulfill its primary mission —… -
Federal appeals court rejects Hunter Biden’s dismissal request in gun case
A federal appeals court has denied Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss gun charges in Delaware, paving the way for his trial in June. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika subsequently ordered that the case proceed to trial on June 3, with an expected duration of three to six days. Notably, Noreika, who was appointed by former President Donald… -
Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony
After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. A teenager is looking to make history on the soccer field. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 10, 2024. Judge denies Trump’s request for mistrial after Daniels concludes testimony Once again, the judge overseeing… -
Migrants in Denver issue list of demands to city before clearing encampments
The city of Denver cleared out two migrant encampments under a bridge located near Denver International Airport on Wednesday, May 8. The land is privately owned by railroad company Union Pacific. The Denver government petitioned for the migrants to move to shelters that are operated and funded by the city. However, migrants staying at the… -
Russia V-Day parade raises questions about military capabilities, supplies
Russia held its 79th annual Victory Day parade on Thursday, May 9, in Moscow to commemorate the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II. The scaled-down ceremony featured a World War II-era tank, 9,000 troops, 61 weapon systems and 15 combat aircraft in Red Square. Officials accused the West of fueling… -
Lawyer: Airman killed by Florida deputy who burst into wrong apartment
The attorney for the family of an Air Force airman shot and killed by a deputy in Florida on Friday, May 3, said the fatal shooting occurred after law enforcement entered the wrong apartment. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Senior Airman Roger Fortson was on a FaceTime call with a woman when deputies, responding to a… -
House Speaker Mike Johnson survives attempt to oust him
After weeks of threats, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., called for a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, May 8, citing concerns about his leadership. The motion was decisively rejected within minutes by a vote of 359 to 43, with most Republicans joining Democrats. “By passing the Democrats’ agenda and handcuffing the Republicans’ ability and…
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