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Why bald eagles may hold clues in bird flu fight

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A spike in wild bird flu cases across Iowa has researchers watching migration patterns, testing carcasses, and swabbing beaks daily at the State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Ames.…

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New SantaStealer malware is after your passwords and crypto

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Christmas is around the corner, and so is the SantaStealer malware. While the name sounds jolly, this malware is more…

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Notorious ‘winter vomiting bug’ rising in California. A new norovirus strain could make it worse

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

The dreaded norovirus — the “vomiting bug” that often causes stomach flu symptoms — is climbing again in California, and doctors warn that a new subvariant could make…

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Washington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · World News

The first person infected with the H5N5 bird flu has died, according to health officials in Washington. The person, who lived in Grays Harbor County, had been hospitalized…

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A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

November 19, 2025November 20, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in…

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TikTok malware scam tricks you with fake activation guides

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals are again turning TikTok into a trap for unsuspecting users. This time, they’re disguising malicious downloads as free activation…

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Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users’ money

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns, attackers are finding new ways…

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Don’t fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · Technology

Cyber expert shares tips to avoid AI phishing scams Kurt ‘The CyberGuy’ Knutsson shares practical ways to avoid falling victim to AI-generated phishing scams and discusses a report…

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Hepatitis B vaccine Q&A: Why do babies need the shot?

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025 · Fact Checking

The people at highest risk for contracting hepatitis B include health care workers, IV drug users and people having sex. So why do babies get vaccinated for hepatitis…

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Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dangerous new malware campaign is targeting Mac users worldwide. Security researchers at CrowdStrike uncovered Shamos, a new variant of…

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Don’t use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Home Wi-Fi networks are the backbone of how most people get online, connecting laptops, phones, smart TVs and more. When…

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Commentary: I got COVID for the first time and can’t smell. But RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies still stink

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 · World News

For five years, I dodged every bullet. I don’t know how I managed to beat COVID-19 for so long, even as family, friends and colleagues got hit with…

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Maryland health department confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year – WTOP News

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

The Maryland Department of Health said Friday that an adult living in central Maryland has tested positive for West Nile virus, which is the first confirmed human case…

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10 Sci-Fi Books With Terrifying Viruses and Plagues

August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 · Pop Culture

Remember during the COVID-19 pandemic we all rewatched Contagion? I’ve created this list to scratch that same viral itch. The course of human history has been shaped by…

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As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau

As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 · Los Angeles, California Local News

TIPTON, Calif.  —  There’s a sickness hovering over Tulare County‘s dairy industry. On a recent 98-degree afternoon, dead cows and calves were piled up along the roadside. Thick…

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Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds

Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 · US News

Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise as the nation’s largest milk producer scrambles to contain the spread. On Monday, officials…

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New York State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade

New York State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

NEW YORK — New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday. The rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Ulster…

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California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds

California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 · US News

The number of California dairy herds reported to have outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu has grown to eight. Officials have refused to disclose the locations of the infected…

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L.A. County investigating reported hepatitis A case at Beverly Hills Whole Foods

L.A. County investigating reported hepatitis A case at Beverly Hills Whole Foods

May 17, 2024May 18, 2024 · US News

Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a reported case of hepatitis A in an employee of a Whole Foods supermarket in Beverly Hills and are warning of…

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Scientists Find Clues About Why More Northern European Descendants Get MS

Scientists Find Clues About Why More Northern European Descendants Get MS

January 15, 2024January 16, 2024 · Humor

Findings from a project comparing modern DNA with samples from ancient human teeth and bones allowed scientists to find disease-linked genes following prehistoric migrations, tracing a path back…

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