Five new suspected cases of bird flu were reported in California, adding to the six already confirmed cases, raising concerns as the state is a major dairy supplier and the epicenter of the outbreak in cows. Infected individuals worked with cattle carrying the H5N1 virus, showing it has not yet spread between humans but is widespread among herds. Public health experts criticize containment efforts as the virus affects 299 cattle herds in 14 states, posing a pandemic risk similar to COVID-19, with other countries like France and Germany also reporting cases.
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Man pleads guilty in pipe bomb attack on Salem Satanic Temple
Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, of Perkins pleaded guilty in federal court to using an explosive to damage the headquarters of The Satanic Temple in Salem. Surveillance footage showed Palmer throwing a pipe bomb at the building, resulting in minor damage, and investigators found a note urging repentance addressed to "Dear Satanist." Palmer faces five to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000, with sentencing scheduled for...
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