2nd human infected with H5N1 bird flu in U.S., CDC says
A Michigan farm worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The patient had mild eye symptoms and …
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‘Lucky to be able to walk’: Passengers recount aftermath of flight that hit turbulence
More than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight on which one person died during heavy turbulence finally reached Singapore on Wednesday, with 20 still fighting for their …
Coroner’s inquest to probe overdose death of UVic student
The British Columbia government is asking universities to implement more drug safety measures after a coroner’s inquest was called into the overdose death of an 18-year-old University of Victoria (UVic) student, …
Climate change is making turbulence worse, although deaths are still rare, experts say
Most people who have flown have likely felt their stomach drop when the “fasten seat belt” sign switches on during a bumpy flight, but turbulence can be severe and experts warn …
Want to climb Mount Fuji this summer? Expect new fees and climbing limits
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and …
Severe turbulence: climate change is making flying more dangerous
Most cases of turbulence are experienced only as a mild shaking in the aircraft and a slight loss of elevation. In rarer, more severe cases, passengers and crew members can …
Cargo ship behind Baltimore bridge collapse removed from site as clean-up continues
The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a significant milestone Monday as the ill-fated container ship Dali was slowly escorted back to port, its damaged bow still covered …
OpenAI nixes team focused on risk of AI causing ‘human extinction’
OpenAI eliminated a team focused on the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence less than a year after it was formed – and a departing executive warned Friday that safety …
Feds reject Toronto’s request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs
The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use within the city. Mental Health and Addictions Minister …
Texas thunderstorms kill 4, leave 900,000 without power
Fast-moving thunderstorms pummelled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in highrise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power …