CDC, WebMD give update on current bird flu outbreak: ‘Be alert, not alarmed’ As bird flu continues to spread among cattle in the U.S., WebMD and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined forces on Thursday to present a live-streamed briefing on the status of ... 05/16/2024 - 11:26 am | View Link
Canada's officer cadets rock mullets and place second at annual military competition Sporting mullets, Canadian Armed Forces officer cadets placed second in an annual military skills competition in the U.S. 05/7/2024 - 12:50 am | View Link
Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn Federal health officials say the U.S. has the building blocks to make a vaccine to protect humans from bird flu, if needed. But experts warn we're nowhere near prepared for another pandemic. 05/3/2024 - 5:00 am | View Link
18-year-old man facing charges after teenager stabbed during fight in Nepean An 18-year old man is facing charges after a 15-year-old youth was taken to hospital in critical condition following a stabbing that happened in Nepean Thursday, the Ottawa Police Service says. 05/2/2024 - 6:09 am | View Link
Federal health officials aim to develop a vaccine to protect people from bird flu The health officials say the country is ready to produce a vaccine against a worrisome flu virus that recently jumped from birds to cows and at least one person. But some experts are skeptical. 05/2/2024 - 2:16 am | View Link
Q: Ira, at least with the Heat’s long playoff run last year we didn’t have to hear about Damian Lillard until July. Now can the Heat do something so we don’t have to hear about Donovan Mitchell for three months? – Gerard.
A: Such is the news cycle, when you’re either playing games or getting churned through the rumor mill.
Here are the top stories for Friday, May 17, 2024. Get the weather forecast for today here.
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Florida city populations swelled along with the rest of the South, Census Bureau says
Closing some Broward schools? Here’s why they could get new life as charter schools
Weekend things to do: Kenny Chesney, Open Studios, Queen tribute band and a sweet new brunch in Delray Beach
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat
New healthcare center fills a gap in underserved Broward County areas
Supporters of Broward judge up for reelection blast opponent’s apparent revenge motive
Ask a real estate pro: How can we facilitate home renovations?
Florida announces record tourism for first quarter of the year
Ask Amy: Parents house violent and irrational son
DeSantis signs bills to add new judges, revise housing law
I write in response to the op-ed by Dale Calhoun, director of the Florida Natural Gas Association, who wrote in praise of Florida House Bill 1645 (“Smart energy policies mean freedom for all Floridians,” May 16).
According to the state summary, the bill “prohibits construction, operation, or expansion of certain wind energy facilities and wind turbines.” It also “repeals the Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act (which includes the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program), Florida Green Government Grants Act, Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program, and Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds provisions.”
It eliminates planning for renewable energy and expansion of energy conservation.
General Daily Insight for May 17, 2024
Focused thought could currently be necessary. When mental Mercury squares disruptive Pluto at 3:44 am EDT, it might become apparent that some of our cherished ideas don’t perform well under the pressure of reality. While the nervous Virgo Moon opposes restrained Saturn, reacting emotionally won’t make our problems go away.