‘Cheers’ star Ted Danson and his wife Mary Steenburgen wake up at 4:30 am for ‘date early bird specials’

‘Cheers’ star Ted Danson and his wife Mary Steenburgen wake up at 4:30 am for ‘date early bird specials’

“Cheers” star Ted Danson and his wife Mary Steenburgen’s date nights look a little different in their 70s. During an interview with People, Danson explained that the couple, who will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year, prefer to spend time together in the early mornings compared to a romantic date night. “Date nights are kind of, … Read more

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm based in Fresno, Calif.

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm based in Fresno, Calif.

The bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from a California-based dairy farm as cases continue to rise across the state, health officials announced.  The contaminated sample came from Fresno-based Raw Farm, the largest producer and retailer of raw dairy in California. The tainted sample was detected by officials from … Read more

First bird flu case in a child in the US confirmed by CDC in California

First bird flu case in a child in the US confirmed by CDC in California

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed the country’s first case of H5N1 bird flu infection in a child, who experienced mild symptoms and is recovering from their illness. California’s public health department had reported the case on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus. … Read more

Human case of bird flu confirmed in Oregon, linked to poultry plant

Human case of bird flu confirmed in Oregon, linked to poultry plant

Nov 15 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed highly pathogenic form of bird flu in a person linked to a commercial poultry operation in Clackamas County in Oregon. “There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission and the risk to the public is low,” the CDC said. Source link #Human #case #bird #flu #confirmed #Oregon … Read more

Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’

Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’

Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British Columbia, health officials said on Saturday. The teenager likely caught the virus from a bird or animal and was receiving care at a children’s hospital, the province said in a statement. The province … Read more

Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the nation’s dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. The latest cases were found in workers who had contact with infected cattle in California’s Central Valley, where more than 50 herds have been … Read more

Sue Bird: The ‘petty, jealous’ Caitlin Clark narrative started with my interview

Sue Bird: The ‘petty, jealous’ Caitlin Clark narrative started with my interview

WNBA legend Sue Bird said the narrative that fellow players are jealous of Fever rookie Caitlin Clark started with her and Diana Taurasi’s interview on “SportsCenter” before the 2024 season. This past WNBA season was unprecedented in viewership, revenue and attendance, which saw a meteoric rise buoyed by the 2024 rookie class, highlighted by Clark … Read more

Dear Abby: My sister demands her annoying pet bird must sit at the dinner table

Dear Abby: My sister demands her annoying pet bird must sit at the dinner table

DEAR ABBY: My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on normal conversation, so I asked her if, in the future, she could please put the bird in another room during dinner. She responded that … Read more

Horrified homeowner finds flock of sheep on her roof: ‘It surely can’t be a bird’

Horrified homeowner finds flock of sheep on her roof: ‘It surely can’t be a bird’

A homeowner has described the “hilarious” moment when she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof. Kristen Jackson, 28, was left “shocked” after discovering the four farm animals trotting about on top of her four-bed property on Thursday morning. She had been in bed with her partner, Daniel Payne, 33, when they … Read more

The biggest trend at NYC restaurants: Erasing the stigma of ‘early bird’ dining

The biggest trend at NYC restaurants: Erasing the stigma of ‘early bird’ dining

It’s the hour that ate the Big Apple’s restaurants. When the pandemic ended and New Yorkers finally returned to full-capacity dining, they started and finished earlier due to work-from-home and an aversion to late hours after months of “sheltering in place.” Now, three years later, Gothamites are still opting to eat, on average, at least … Read more

World’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, 72, is spotted courting new mates: ‘Quite spry for a septuagenarian’

World’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, 72, is spotted courting new mates: ‘Quite spry for a septuagenarian’

The world’s oldest known wild bird may have lost her mate, but she was recently seen courting new suitors. The Laysan albatross, or mōlī, known as Wisdom has been photographed dancing with potential mates at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, according to SWNS, the British news service. The seabird … Read more

Doc warns we’re making “same mistakes” as 2020 with bird flu

Doc warns we’re making “same mistakes” as 2020 with bird flu

This doctor has something to squawk about. A former surgeon general is sounding the alarm that the current situation with bird flu feels like 2020 all over again — and warned that the virus could jump to humans any day now. Dr. Jerome Adams, who served under former President Donald Trump, said that one way … Read more

Seagull screeching contest sees 9-year-old top the pecking order with impressive variety of bird calls

Seagull screeching contest sees 9-year-old top the pecking order with impressive variety of bird calls

Birds of a feather flock together, especially at one seafaring competition. Dozens of people from across Europe dressed as seagulls and descended upon De Panne, Belgium on Sunday for the continental Championships of Gullscreeching. In the highly untraditional competition, competitors are judged on how well they can dress like a seagull and mimic the bird’s … Read more

Bird flu traces have been detected in milk — is it safe to drink?

Bird flu traces have been detected in milk — is it safe to drink?

Got milk? The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that traces of bird flu have been found in samples of pasteurized milk obtained from grocery shelves, leaving consumers wondering if they should toss their jugs. But the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture claim that the commercial milk supply is safe because of … Read more

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk: FDA

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk: FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. The agency stressed that the material is inactivated and that the findings “do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers.” Officials added that they’re … Read more

Bird flu virus now found in milk, is of “great concern” to WHO

Bird flu virus now found in milk, is of “great concern” to WHO

A recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) is sure to ruffle a few feathers. The international health group expressed “great concern” over the rising number of bird flu cases in humans. The organization also announced Friday that the virus has been found in raw milk.  Dr. Jeremy Farrar, chief scientist at the WHO, … Read more

Bird flu pandemic could be ‘100 times worse’ than COVID, scientists warn

Bird flu pandemic could be ‘100 times worse’ than COVID, scientists warn

A bird flu pandemic with the potential to be “100 times worse than COVID” may be on the horizon after a rare human case was discovered in Texas, experts have warned. The H5N1 avian flu has spread rapidly since a new strain was detected in 2020, affecting wild birds in every state, as well as … Read more

Patient in Texas diagnosed with bird flu after contact with cows: health officials

Patient in Texas diagnosed with bird flu after contact with cows: health officials

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

National Bird Day: Celebrate the kind you are based on your zodiac sign

National Bird Day: Celebrate the kind you are based on your zodiac sign

Like “The Notebook” lovers say, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.” Our closest living link to the dinosaurs of yore, birds are an enduring source of fear and fascination, myth and mystery. The winged are held aloft by humanity on Jan. 5 when we celebrate National Bird Day. Created by the Avian Welfare Coalition, … Read more

‘The Lady Bird Diaries’ Review: A 1960s First Lady Speaks

‘The Lady Bird Diaries’ Review: A 1960s First Lady Speaks

“In Plain Sight: The Lady Bird Diaries” opens with images of a drizzly November day in Fort Worth, and the voice of Claudia Alta Johnson. Lady Bird Johnson — a nickname she acquired as child growing up in Texas — is recounting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Her cadence is measured, her account … Read more