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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Questions DOJ Timing Of Sen. Louise Lucas Drug Charges Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is taking aim at the Justice Department over its timing of a sweeping federal indictment against one of the state's most powerful lawmakers, questioning why prosecutors brought the case just days before a major election. The criticism comes after federal prosecutors charged Portsmouth Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, with leading an alleged multimillion-dollar marijuana trafficking and money laundering operation involving family members, including her two daughters and grandson. Spanberger weighed in, hours after the charges were announced, defending Lucas' right t…

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Massive Maryland Industrial Park Changes Hands In Deal Backed By $37M In Financing Massive Maryland Industrial Park Changes Hands In Deal Backed By $37M In Financing Massive Maryland Industrial Park Changes Hands In Deal Backed By $37M In Financing
Massive Maryland Industrial Park Changes Hands In Deal Backed By $37M In Financing A sprawling Maryland industrial complex spanning six buildings and more than 275,000 square feet has changed hands in a deal backed by $37 million in financing. Ammendale Technology Park in Beltsville was acquired by Miami-based Adler Real Estate Partners, with commercial real estate firm JLL announcing on Thursday, Oct. 22, that it arranged the financing for the purchase. The 31-acre property is already 96% leased, with 24 tenants operating businesses ranging from technology and distribution to light manufacturing and other services, according to JLL. Built in 1985 and 1986, the complex i…

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Man Accused Of Decapitating Virginia Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History Man Accused Of Decapitating Virginia Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History Man Accused Of Decapitating Virginia Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History
Man Accused Of Decapitating Virginia Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History The man accused of taking a sledgehammer to a Virginia war memorial and knocking the head off a Marine statue was once protected from deportation, federal officials say. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, of Stafford, is a Mexican national who previously received protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has since expired, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The revelation comes two days after Maldonado Soriano was arrested for allegedly attacking the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico, causing damage estimated in the hu…

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Deadly 7-Eleven Standoff: New Video Reveals Final Confrontation With Virginia Police Deadly 7-Eleven Standoff: New Video Reveals Final Confrontation With Virginia Police Deadly 7-Eleven Standoff: New Video Reveals Final Confrontation With Virginia Police
Deadly 7-Eleven Standoff: New Video Reveals Final Confrontation With Virginia Police Newly released bodycam footage captures the tense final moments of a nearly three-hour standoff inside a Virginia 7-Eleven, where a knife-wielding man was shot and killed by police after officers forced their way into a barricaded back room. Arlington County Police released the footage on Friday, Oct. 23, showing portions of the confrontation that led to the death of 33-year-old Shawn Valn inside the convenience store on Columbia Pike near South Monroe Street on May 8. The video, presented during a press conference by Police Chief Andy Penn, shows officers in tactical gear preparing to brea…

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3-Year-Old Boy Left Paralyzed In Maryland Mass Shooting As FBI Hunts For Suspects 3-Year-Old Boy Left Paralyzed In Maryland Mass Shooting As FBI Hunts For Suspects 3-Year-Old Boy Left Paralyzed In Maryland Mass Shooting As FBI Hunts For Suspects
3-Year-Old Boy Left Paralyzed In Maryland Mass Shooting As FBI Hunts For Suspects A 3-year-old boy was left paralyzed in a Maryland mass shooting that injured seven people, and the FBI is now offering a five-figure reward to help track down those responsible. The shooting happened at approximately 9:03 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the 200 block of North Caroline Street in Baltimore, near the Douglass Homes housing complex, according to federal investigators. Seven people were injured in the drive-by shooting, including the young boy, whose injuries left him paralyzed, the FBI confirmed. More than a month later, investigators are still searching for those responsible, prompting t…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In VA: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory
Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Dakota Grimsby's family is determined to make sure his death in a Maryland hit-and-run crash leads to something that could save another life. In the wake of the Sept. 20 crash that killed the 27-year-old in Poolesville, his parents, Joseph Grimsby and Dina Vulpis, have established the Dakota Grimsby Memorial Traffic Safety Fund to help protect pedestrians and improve safety throughout the community. The family is working directly with the Town of Poolesville to establish a dedicated municipal fund that will support traffic safety measures, with a particular emphasis on increasing police pre…

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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story
Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Two neighboring Virginia cities landed on opposite ends of a new national safety ranking, with one cracking the top 10 safest in America while the other failed to make the top 100. Virginia Beach ranked sixth safest in the country in WalletHub's 2026 Safest Cities in America study, released on Monday, Oct. 19, while neighboring Norfolk finished a distant 145th out of the 182 cities examined. That put 139 spots between the two Hampton Roads neighbors, despite their close proximity. Virginia Beach earned an overall safety score of 69.39 out of 100, placing it behind only Juneau, Alaska; Warw…

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Virginia Man Faces Life After Robbing Delivery Driver Of Shoes, Food, Car At Gunpoint: Feds Virginia Man Faces Life After Robbing Delivery Driver Of Shoes, Food, Car At Gunpoint: Feds Virginia Man Faces Life After Robbing Delivery Driver Of Shoes, Food, Car At Gunpoint: Feds
Virginia Man Faces Life After Robbing Delivery Driver Of Shoes, Food, Car At Gunpoint: Feds A Virginia man is facing a lifetime in prison after he and a second suspect violently robbed a food delivery driver of his shoes and vehicle. Then, police swiftly caught up with them. According to federal prosecutors, Jayveon Christopher McCloud and Takaree Alexander Fields, 22, of North Carolina, were both masked and armed with handguns when they confronted a food delivery driver in Newport News on Oct. 22, 2025. The two pointed their weapons at the driver and ordered him to drop everything, empty his pockets, and take off his shoes. They weren't just after the food. Prosecutors said th…

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Man Ejected, Killed After Vehicle Slams Into Tree Along Maryland Roadway: Officials Man Ejected, Killed After Vehicle Slams Into Tree Along Maryland Roadway: Officials Man Ejected, Killed After Vehicle Slams Into Tree Along Maryland Roadway: Officials
Man Ejected, Killed After Vehicle Slams Into Tree Along Maryland Roadway: Officials A man was ejected from a vehicle and killed after it slammed into a tree along a Maryland roadway, prompting a police investigation and an extended road closure. First responders were called to the area of Governor Bridge Road and Whispering Leaves Lane in Bowie shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, where a single vehicle had crashed into a tree, according to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. Officials said that a man was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released. Investigators with the City of Bowie Po…

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Maryland Man Approached Police Cruiser Before Being Shot, New Details Reveal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Approached Police Cruiser Before Being Shot, New Details Reveal (UPDATED) Maryland Man Approached Police Cruiser Before Being Shot, New Details Reveal (UPDATED)
Maryland Man Approached Police Cruiser Before Being Shot, New Details Reveal (Updated) A Maryland police shooting that left a man fighting for his life began when he approached an officer stopped at an intersection, according to new details released by the state's Attorney General's Office. The encounter unfolded at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, near Erdman Avenue and Ravenwood Avenue in Baltimore, where the officer was sitting in a marked patrol cruiser at a stop sign. The man then ran from the officer, who initially followed him in his cruiser before getting out and continuing the pursuit on foot. During the chase, the man allegedly pointed a gun at the off…

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Elderly Maryland Man Airlifted With Serious Burns After Backyard Brush Fire Gets Out Of Control Elderly Maryland Man Airlifted With Serious Burns After Backyard Brush Fire Gets Out Of Control Elderly Maryland Man Airlifted With Serious Burns After Backyard Brush Fire Gets Out Of Control
Elderly Maryland Man Airlifted With Serious Burns After Backyard Brush Fire Gets Out Of Control An elderly Maryland man suffered serious burns and had to be airlifted to an area hospital after a fire he was using to burn trash and brush rapidly spread out of control. Firefighters from the Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 4300 block of Osborne Road in Dorchester County at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, after a passerby spotted the flames, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators determined that the fire began in an outdoor burn pile before spreading to approximately 800 square feet of grass and three nearby vehicles, causing an estimated $3…

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Gunfire Returns To Same Virginia Block Less Than 24 Hours After Man Is Shot, Police Say Gunfire Returns To Same Virginia Block Less Than 24 Hours After Man Is Shot, Police Say Gunfire Returns To Same Virginia Block Less Than 24 Hours After Man Is Shot, Police Say
Gunfire Returns To Same Virginia Block Less Than 24 Hours After Man Is Shot, Police Say Gunfire erupted on the same residential block in Virginia on consecutive nights, leaving investigators scrambling to determine whether the two shootings are connected. Officers from the Arlington County Police Department were first called to investigate a shooting in the Green Valley neighborhood late on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Shortly before 11:50 p.m., police responded to the 2400 block of South Lowell Street, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound inside a residence. Investigators determined that the man had been shot outside near South Lowell and South Lincoln streets before…

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American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know
American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express is laying off about 5% of its global workforce amid a major restructuring plan. The credit card giant will cut roughly 3,500 jobs worldwide, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, Oct. 23. The company is looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and prepare for the growing use of AI. American Express hasn't specified which departments or locations will be affected by the layoffs. The company employed nearly 77,000 people worldwide at the end of 2025.  The cuts come as American Express reports growing revenue and profits. The company announced record third…

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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know
American Express To Slash 3,500 Jobs In Sweeping Restructuring: What To Know American Express is laying off about 5% of its global workforce amid a major restructuring plan. The credit card giant will cut roughly 3,500 jobs worldwide, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, Oct. 23. The company is looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and prepare for the growing use of AI. American Express hasn't specified which departments or locations will be affected by the layoffs. The company employed nearly 77,000 people worldwide at the end of 2025.  The cuts come as American Express reports growing revenue and profits. The company announced record third…

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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas
Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas A mother died while trying to save her two sons during a family snorkeling trip in the Bahamas, authorities said. The 36-year-old British woman was snorkeling with her husband and their two boys near the southern tip of Bimini on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A powerful current swept both children away, and their mother went after them, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was also carried away by the current before rescuers pulled her from the water. She was brought to North Bimini Ferry Dock, where police responded shortly after 10 a.m. CPR was performed on the woman…

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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…

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Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat
Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat A bird flu outbreak on a US fur farm is raising alarm over a threat that could reach far beyond its cages. A ProPublica investigation published Friday, Oct. 23, found that H5N1 had spread for more than two months at Utah’s C&T Fenn Farms, located about an hour south of Salt Lake City. During that time, officials declined to order the mink killed or actively monitor workers for infection, the report said. Flu experts warned that continued spread among mink could give the virus opportunities to adapt to humans. That is a potential danger, not evidence that a pandemic has begun. The Cent…

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