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How do people catch bird flu?

As bird flu infections rise in dairy cattle and chickens, human cases are ticking up too, leaving many people to wonder whether they might be at risk from this recently arrived virus.

Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits

The holiday season can be intense. People are traveling, hosting family and friends, and going to events — all the while keeping up other responsibilities of work and caregiving.

How stimulating the body’s largest nerve may relieve severe depression

Nick Fournie was 24 years old when severe depression upended his life.

A patchwork of rules and laws has made the drone mystery tougher to solve

The recent public anxieties surrounding drones clouding the Northeast have exposed gaps in the regulations and a bureaucracy ill-equipped to handle a surge of activities in the skies no matter how innocent or nefarious.

FAA says pilot reported laser strikes are up dramatically since the drone mystery

Pilots are reporting a massive uptick in being hit by laser pointers from the ground since the drone panic took off earlier this month, according to new data from the Federal Aviation Administration.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly turns down trade target over video game rating – The Athletic

Just as New York Jets fans thought there were no more twists to be had in their 2024 season, another bolt from the blue has been revealed.

What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night

Facing intense pressure of the federal government potentially shutting down within days and disaster aid coffers that need replenishment, lawmakers are racing to cobble together a temporary government funding plan after President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed their last package on Wednesday.

You can now talk to OpenAI’s chatbot by dialing 1-800-ChatGPT

When a CNN journalist called 1-800-CHATGPT on Wednesday, a female voice on the other end provided a recipe for chocolate chip cookies and summarized the Civil War. But the voice did not seem open to personal conversation.

Thousands of Amazon drivers have gone on strike in the thick of the holiday package season

Amazon drivers went on strike in four states across the country with less than a week to go before Christmas – but the company is saying it’s not going to affect your holiday deliveries.

Online dating is about to radically change

Personalized chatbots dating other chatbots on your behalf. AI concierges fielding questions about potential matches. Advanced algorithms predicting compatibility better than ever before.

Two arrested after Google Maps image provides clue in missing persons case

Police in Spain have arrested two people in connection with a missing persons case after a Google Maps vehicle took a picture of someone apparently loading a large object into the trunk of a car.

American Airlines settles discrimination lawsuit filed by three Black men

American Airlines has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by three Black men who alleged they were thrown off a plane in January for a false complaint about body odor.

There were 458 workplace murders last year. They’ve become disturbingly frequent

On the day after Easter 2023, Dana Mitchell went to work, grabbed a coffee and walked to the conference room for the regular Monday morning meeting. She was talking to a co-worker about his tan from a vacation.

Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers

A man, who police say posted multiple times on social media about UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers before traveling to Connecticut to try and meet her, pleaded guilty to a stalking charge on Wednesday.

Get Ready, Houston: Taste Kitchen + Bar Downtown Hosts Ugly Sweater Happy Hour & Toy Drive!

If your ugly sweater has been waiting for its moment to shine, here’s your chance! Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s hotspot for all-day brunch and elevated Southern cuisine, is hosting an event that’s equal parts festive, philanthropic, and fabulous. Mark …