Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said bird flu — also known as highly pathogenic avian influenz
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze directive, memo shows
Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its sweeping directive that sought to pause potentially trillions in loans, grants and financial assistance, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. “OMB memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded,” the short memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, reads.
RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Trump’s pick to head HHS faces bipartisan skepticism
Caroline Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s cousin, wrote a letter to lawmakers warning she believed he is “unqualified” for the role. She called him a “predator,” shared disturbing details of his alleged behavior with animals and accused him of being “addicted to attention and power.” In a Dec. 7, 2019 file photo, Carolin
F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely
An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said. The aircraft incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:49 p.m. and resulted in “significant aircraft damage,” according to a statement released by 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs. The impact site is [&
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
A tree trimmer died after getting caught in a wood chipper while trimming trees at a town hall near Miami, officials said. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning when the Ocean Ridge Police Department responded to Ocean Ridge Town Hall — some 60 miles north of Miami — for “an accident […]