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Nearly 200 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across NY, New Study Says Nearly 200 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across NY, New Study Says
Nearly 200 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across NY, New Study Says Drinking water in some Northeast states contains some of the highest…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dozens Of Birds Die After Bird Flu Detected At Hudson Valley Animal Sanctuary Dozens Of Birds Die After Bird Flu Detected At Hudson Valley Animal Sanctuary
Dozens Of Birds Die After Bird Flu Detected At Hudson Valley Animal Sanctuary A bird flu outbreak at a farm animal rescue facility in Westchester has…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccine Amid Increased Cases In US, Canada NY Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccine Amid Increased Cases In US, Canada
NY Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccine Amid Increased Cases In US, Canada Health officials in New York are urging people to get vaccinated against…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Mysterious Illness Claims 53 Lives In Africa With Many Dying Hours After Onset Of Symptoms Mysterious Illness Claims 53 Lives In Africa With Many Dying Hours After Onset Of Symptoms
Mysterious Illness Claims 53 Lives In Africa With Many Dying Hours After Onset Of Symptoms A mysterious illness has led to 53 fatalities, with many dying…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Coronavirus Resembling COVID-19 Discovered In Bats In China New Coronavirus Resembling COVID-19 Discovered In Bats In China
New Coronavirus Resembling Covid-19 Discovered In Bats In China A coronavirus similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These States Seeing Highest Rates As Flu Hospitalizations Spike Amid Worst Season In Years These States Seeing Highest Rates As Flu Hospitalizations Spike Amid Worst Season In Years
These States Seeing Highest Rates As Flu Hospitalizations Spike Amid Worst Season In Years The flu is surging across the United States, reaching its highest…

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by Joe Lombardi
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11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including NY 11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including NY
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including NY Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Predatory' Vape Makers Fueled Teen Nicotine Addiction Crisis, NY AG's Lawsuit Says 'Predatory' Vape Makers Fueled Teen Nicotine Addiction Crisis, NY AG's Lawsuit Says
'Predatory' Vape Makers Fueled Teen Nicotine Addiction Crisis, NY AG's Lawsuit Says New York is suing more than a dozen leading vape manufacturers,…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know
Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know With data showing a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, medical experts are describing it…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bird Flu Confirmed In Dead Geese At Hudson Valley Park, Town Extends Closure (UPDATE) Bird Flu Confirmed In Dead Geese At Hudson Valley Park, Town Extends Closure (UPDATE)
Bird Flu Confirmed In Dead Geese At Hudson Valley Park, Town Extends Closure (Update) Health officials in Westchester County have confirmed that a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Hudson Valley To Stop Avian Flu Spread Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Hudson Valley To Stop Avian Flu Spread
Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Hudson Valley To Stop Avian Flu Spread New York officials are taking aggressive action to stop the spread of bird flu. An…

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by Michael Mashburn
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First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say
First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say A wild Canada goose in Rockland County has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In US Dairy Cattle Sparking Concerns Of Spread A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, raising concerns…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why
NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed
Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed The detection of a different more rare strain of avian…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Public Health Alert: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Sold In NY May Contain Bone Fragments Public Health Alert: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Sold In NY May Contain Bone Fragments
Public Health Alert: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Sold In NY May Contain Bone Fragments A public health alert has been issued by the US Department of…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide
Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide Flu activity remains high and is increasing across many parts of the country.  For the week ending Saturday,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Nationwide Recall Issued For This Corn Puff Product Nationwide Recall Issued For This Corn Puff Product
Nationwide Recall Issued For This Corn Puff Product A nationwide recall has been issued for a popular snack brand. Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. has issued a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bird Flu Outbreak At NY Poultry Farm Leads To Euthanasia Of 100K Birds Bird Flu Outbreak At NY Poultry Farm Leads To Euthanasia Of 100K Birds
Bird Flu Outbreak At NY Poultry Farm Leads To Euthanasia Of 100K Birds Health officials are working to contain an outbreak of bird flu at a Long Island…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk A recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped nationwide is raising concerns…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bird Flu Found In Goose At Farm In Hudson Valley: Here's Who Is At Risk Bird Flu Found In Goose At Farm In Hudson Valley: Here's Who Is At Risk
Bird Flu Found In Goose At Farm In Hudson Valley: Here's Who Is At Risk A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu,…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders
Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders Newly sworn in President Donald Trump granted pardons to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Virus Outbreak In China Sparking Concerns: Here's What To Know About HMPV Virus Outbreak In China Sparking Concerns: Here's What To Know About HMPV
Virus Outbreak In China Sparking Concerns: Here's What To Know About Hmpv A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sales of 20 types of ZYN…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA Inspectors found "general filth," poor sanitation practices, and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Due To Cancer Concerns About Artificial Coloring In Many Foods The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3, a…

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by Chris Spiker
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Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease
FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease The Food and Drug Administration has proposed moving nutrition labels…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart
Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart A public health alert has just been issued for a popular frozen chicken product. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First US Human Death From Bird Flu Reported First US Human Death From Bird Flu Reported
First US Human Death From Bird Flu Reported Authorities have confirmed the first human death in the United States caused by highly pathogenic avian…

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by Joe Lombardi