First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI director by a narrow Senate vote. As a Trump supporter critical of the FBI and involved in the removal of senior officials, his appointment raises controversy. Conservatives commend his aim to restore the FBI’s accountability, while Democrats express concerns over his management experience and past statements. Patel replaces…
Senate Democrats are rushing to confirm as many of President Biden’s judicial picks as possible ahead of a Trump presidency, according to reports. Several of the nominees have previously come under fire by Republicans. Democrats so far have confirmed 215 of Biden’s judicial picks, and the Senate most recently confirmed Jonathan E. Hawley as a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Subhadra’, a flagship initiative by the Odisha Government designed to benefit over one crore women in the state. Women aged between 21 and 60 will receive Rs. 50,000 over five years through direct bank transfers, ensuring transparency and eliminating intermediaries, thus empowering them financially.
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Brett McGurk join Margaret Brennan.
Decades of deforestation is driving elephants in Thailand out of the wild and into farms and villages in search of food – sometimes with dangerous consequences. To help stop the conflict, scientists are studying elephant behavior to come up with novel solutions. Sunday.