US: High pathogenic H5N9 variant in ducks on farm

The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has reported the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza on a duck farm in California....

Chemical plant leaking toxic PFAS in West Virginia

The West Virginia Rivers Coalition has brought a case against the Chemours chemical plant in West Virginia, alleging that the facility has been polluting...

WHO declares Guinea HAT-free

A major milestone in Guinea's health sector has been achieved: the eradication of the Gambian form of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) from the country....

Second largest US egg producer hit by avian flu

The second largest egg producer in the US has confirmed that tests at its Seymour, Indiana poultry plant have indicated a positive result for...

Sidney, Police detain caravan owner with explosives

The owner of a caravan found to contain explosives capable of creating a devastating shockwave has been arrested by Australian law enforcement authorities. The...

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