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Doctors say the move for FDA approval means we could see the first shots roll out in December.
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USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of bird flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around. Dairy herds in eight states tested positive over the past month, along with one dairy worker in Texas. "Those of us that have worked with influenza for a long time were fairly quickly saying, 'Yep it moves cow to cow,'" Jim Lowe, an associate dean at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, said on Friday.
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Former police officer accused of filming sex with ‘vulnerable’ junior cleared of charges
A former police chief inspector has been found not guilty of misconduct in public office after he was accused of forming a sexual relationship with a junior officer.
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Ask the Expert: What is causing my Mercedes automatic to slip out of gear?
I have an elderly but lovely Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel estate with 140,000 miles. Recently, on two occasions, the automatic gearbox seemed to have slipped into neutral, not providing any drive. It only lasted a few moments and did not require breakdown recovery. Mechanics at my local garage seem baffled and suggested changing the gearbox oil; the cost could be £400-£500, which seems excessive if it does not solve the problem. Any ideas?
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Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would allow young Britons to live, study and work in EU
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Government promises to proactively promote ‘positive vision’ of electric cars to boost market
The Government has promised to proactively promote a “positive vision” of electric cars to boost the market in response to a call from a House of Lords committee.
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'Love at first sight': Toronto Zoo's white leopard Jita pregnant for first time
The Toronto Zoo announced Friday "there might be a little snow in the spring forecast this year," going on to say that 3-year-old snow leopard Jita is pregnant for the first time.
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UPDATE 1-US regulators mulling bid to limit bonuses for Wall Street execs, WSJ reports
U.S. banking regulators are planning to revive a proposal that would require big banks to defer executive compensation and claw back more of their bonuses if losses pile up, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Six agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), are involved in developing the plan, the report said, adding that the measure could be proposed in the coming days. The Federal Reserve is not involved in drafting the proposal, the report said.
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15 Largest Beer Companies In the World
In this article, we are going to discuss the 15 largest beer companies in the world. You can skip our detailed analysis of the global beer market, the total beer output around the globe, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the international beer industry, and go directly to the 5 Largest Beer Companies […]
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Trump’s criminal hush-money trial concludes jury selection after difficulties
With the panel selected, Donald Trump’s trial can enter its next stage, with opening arguments expected on Monday
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Sacramento is hiring for these open city jobs with employee benefits. What do they pay?
With approval, some positions are eligible for remote work.
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Man Utd appoint Jason Wilcox as new technical director after leaving Southampton
The 53-year-old former Premier League winner previously worked as Manchester City’s academy director.
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US and EU sanctions against Israeli extremists mark pivotal step against far right
International moves target two high-profile individuals with connections to senior figures in far-right politics
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CF Montreal hit with injuries ahead of meeting against Orlando City SC
MONTREAL — CF Montreal will have to put their depth to the test this weekend. Strikers Matias Coccaro, Josef Martinez, Kwadwo Opoku and Jules-Anthony Vilsaint are all out as Montreal (3-3-1) hosts Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer play Saturday night. "Obviously we're sad about the injuries,” wingback Raheem Edwards said Friday. “But I think this team is really, really deep. So it's the next man up mentality.” Coccaro — the team’s leading goal scorer with three this season — will miss eight
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Analysis-Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies
The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their currencies in a joint statement with the U.S. this week underscores the political heat they face from stiff inflation that is being aggravated by weak exchange rates. In the first trilateral finance dialogue since last year's historic three-way leaders summit at Camp David, the U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed on Wednesday to "consult closely" on currency markets, acknowledging "serious concerns" from Tokyo and Seoul over the slumping Japanese yen and South Korean won.
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Rishi Sunak’s plan to cut sickness benefits bill prompts charity fury
The prime minister said it was a ‘moral mission’ to reform the welfare system
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Woodstock Police Force service would come at a cost for taxpayers in outlying wards
Will taxpayers agree to a tax hike to replace the RCMP with the Woodstock Police Force? That’s the question Woodstock Council needs to answer after Public Safety Minister Kris Austin gave the town permission to extend its municipal policing service to all wards. In an update at the Tuesday, April 16, council meeting, Mayor Trina Jones confirmed the minister, in a March 28 letter, approved the town’s plan to extend services to all corners of the newly expanded municipality. The mayor explained th
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Bobbi Althoff was the victim of deepfake AI porn. 'This world is scary. It's getting scarier,' she says.
The podcast host and social media influencer was surprised to learn that people thought the compromising imagery was real.
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Police reviewing allegations against suspended Tory MP accused of pay-off to ‘bad people’
Officers consider Labour call for Lancashire force to investigate
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Trump prosecution refuses to reveal witnesses over fear former president will attack them
Prosecutors have refused to reveal the first witnesses being called in Donald Trump’s hush money case over fears the former president will attack them on social media.