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NY's 'Hen With Flair' Cluxatawney Henrietta Lays Egg, Predicts Early Spring NY's 'Hen With Flair' Cluxatawney Henrietta Lays Egg, Predicts Early Spring
NY's 'Hen With Flair' Cluxatawney Henrietta Lays Egg, Predicts Early Spring Sorry, fans of winter — New York's "weather-predicting chicken extraordinaire" is going against the grain and has forecasted an early spring in the region.  In an event held Monday morning, Feb. 2, at Muscoot Farm in the Westchester County town of Somers, iconic weather hen Cluxatawney Henrietta enjoyed her moment in the spotlight and made her yearly prediction to an awaiting audience.  Before Cluxatawney's prediction was announced, Farm Director Jonathon Benjamin explained that she left her forecast in the form of "chicken scratch," which he said he has become "ver…

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by Ben Crnic
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Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO) Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO)
Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (Video) The moment has arrived — Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual prediction, and the results are in. As thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in the early morning cold on Monday, Feb. 2, Phil emerged from his burrow for the 140th Groundhog Day ceremony. With the world watching, the top-hatted Inner Circle carefully observed Phil’s behavior before announcing the forecast: Click here to watch the video or watch it in the player below: 6 more weeks of winter ❄️ or an early spring 🌷? Join us live from Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2 to see Punxsutawney Phil give his 140th Groundhog Day progn…

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by Jillian Pikora
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This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know About HMPV This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know About HMPV
This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know About Hmpv A virus causing cold-like symptoms is making its seasonal rounds, and health officials are urging everyone to take preventive measures.  With no vaccines or specific treatments currently available, vigilance is key to avoiding infection of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is key. HMPV, according to the Cleveland Clinic, usually causes symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, a runny nose, or a sore throat.  However, certain groups—young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems—are at higher risk for severe complications, including lung infe…

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by Joe Lombardi