Governor Kathy Hochul announced the temporary closure of all live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties due to the spread of bird flu, with seven cases detected in markets in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Markets with confirmed cases must dispose of inventory, while others have three days to sell or dispose of theirs before cleaning and closing for at least five days. Some officials believe the state’s actions are insufficient, calling for long-term closure of markets due to ongoing safety violations and concerns about the spread of bird flu.
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit airport
BOMB THREAT EVACUATION AT DETROIT AIRPORTA bomb threat at Detroit Metropolitan Airport led to the evacuation of Spirit Airlines Flight 2145, which was preparing to depart for Los Angeles early Thursday morning. Passengers were safely deplaned and taken to the Evans Terminal for additional screening while K-9 units searched the aircraft for explosives. The source of the threat is still under investigation, and after clearance from law enforcement, the flight eventually departed for LAX. Full...
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