Swarms of bugs have taken over an area of Tuscany, Italy, as officials work to combat the infestation ahead of the busy tourist season. Midges have overwhelmed the beachy enclave of Orbetello, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Midges are harmless small flies that resemble mosquitoes and often “dance together” in the air in huge swarms, … Read more
ATLANTA — A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials said. Health officials say the person had been … Read more
Police arrested a man climbing Thursday on the Eiffel Tower, leading to visitors being temporarily stranded at the summit — including a reporter for The Associated Press and a Washington, D.C., couple who decided during the wait to get married. Amir Khan had been planning to propose to Kat Warren later Thursday in a Paris … Read more