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Scorpions ‘taking over’ Brazilian cities with reported stings rising 155%
Fast and unplanned growth of cities providing ideal conditions for the creatures to thrive, say researchers Scorpions are “taking over” Brazilian cities, researchers have warned in a paper that said rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown were driving an increase in the number of people being stung. More than 1.1m stings were reported between 2014 and…
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, disabling their capitals
By The Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain — A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines. It is rare to have such a widespread outage there. Spanish generator Red Eléctrica said it affected the Iberian peninsula and the incident is…
First Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic H5N9 Reported in U.S. Ducks
A Second Type of Bird Flu is Circulating in U.S. Ducks—What to Know Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry By Emily Cooke & LiveScience A highly pathogenic new strain of H5N9 has been detected in ducks at a farm…
Police search for two sisters reported missing in Aberdeen
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, were last seen crossing a bridge in the city centre on Tuesday morning Police are searching for two sisters reported missing in Aberdeen, who were last seen three days ago. Police Scotland has asked for the public’s help to trace Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, who were last…
First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC
By Will Stone The U.S. has recorded its first death in a person infected with bird flu. The patient was a resident of southwest Louisiana who was hospitalized last month with the first known severe case of bird flu in the country. On Monday, the Louisiana Department of Health said the person had died from…