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U.S. is 'flying blind' with bird flu, repeating mistakes of COVID, health experts say

6:03am June 24, 2024

by Amy Maxmen

Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested and clinical labs aren't approved to detect the virus. They complain of slowness and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA.

Arts

'House of the Dragon' season 2, episode 2: A real no-twin scenario

10:01pm June 23, 2024

by Glen Weldon

Ratcatching isn’t the lucrative industry it once was in King’s Landing.

World News

Deadly methanol-laced bootleg liquor kills dozens in South India

8:46pm June 23, 2024

by Anupama Chandrasekaran

At least 56 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor produced in the Kallakurichi district. Several regions in India have seen mass casualties due to consumption of tainted alcohol.

World News

Israel's military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle

4:03pm June 23, 2024

by Kat Lonsdorf

The Israeli military said the action was “in violation of orders and standard operating procedures” and would be investigated. It said the man was transferred to the Red Crescent for treatment.

The late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek will be honored with a U.S. postage stamp

3:10pm June 23, 2024

by Joe Hernandez

The stamp says: “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons.” Underneath and in the show’s signature interrogative format is written: “Who is Alex Trebek?”

A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home

12:35pm June 23, 2024

by Joe Hernandez

The space agency determined that the material was a metal alloy stanchion used on “NASA flight support equipment.”

Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

7:43am June 23, 2024

At a congressional hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC recommendation to stay 6 feet from others to ward off infection was not based on data. Does that mean keeping a distance won't protect you?

National

Heat wave continues to boil the Midwest and East Coast while storms brew behind it

6:25pm June 22, 2024

by Juliana Kim

As the heat is expected to ease off, heavy rain, strong winds and some tornados are in the forecast for parts of the Midwest and the Northeast. Meanwhile, the heat wave is reaching into the South.

Arts

Super fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese Wild Thang wins 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest

5:46pm June 22, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

This is the first victory for the canine, a five-time competitor in the annual event, held in the northern California city of Petaluma.

Health & Safety

No, running won’t make you infertile. 8 sexist myths women runners disproved

5:20pm June 22, 2024

by Maya Silver

For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men.