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CDC ends bird flu emergency as infections decline, public risk remains low

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially declared an end to the bird flu emergency. The…

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Tech

These bird moms lay their eggs in other species’ nest, and never come back for them

The intriguing behavior of cowbirds has long fascinated researchers and bird enthusiasts alike. These birds have a unique reproductive strategy,…

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Tech

Early departures: Climate change blamed as tiny Alberta bird alters its migration south

A tiny, insect-eating bird that breeds in Alberta is migrating south early, an altered departure time, which researchers say suggests…

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US Election 2024

HHS cuts funding to ‘under-tested’ mRNA technology for bird flu vaccines

President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made the decision to terminate awards totaling more than…

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Canada

Protesters gather at B.C. farm as ostriches set to be killed over bird flu fears

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that the cull of a flock of ostriches in southwest B.C. will…

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Nova Scotia

Q&A: How Nova Scotians can help prevent the spread of bird flu

Spring has arrived in Nova Scotia, bringing with it an increase in bird activity. However, along with the beautiful melodies…

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Sports

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Bird highlight Basketball Hall of Fame class

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard have been announced as members of the Class of 2025 for the Basketball Hall of…

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Nova Scotia

U.S. bird flu outbreaks blamed for Nova Scotia meat chick shortage

Nova Scotian farmers are facing challenges due to a shortage of spring chicks caused by outbreaks of avian influenza in…

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Health

Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north

Bird flu is a major concern in the United States, with nearly 167 million birds impacted by the H5N1 strain…

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Health

New bird flu outbreak reported in Mississippi, infecting more than 47K chickens

A recent bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in the United States, with the deadly H7N9 strain detected on a…

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