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Month: July 2024
NPR News: Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests
Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, uncounted bird flu infections in a new study. Without better surveillance, researchers warn that health officials could be caught off guard if the virus gets more contagious. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A Norwegian swimmer’s love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics
A Norwegian swimmer’s love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In the Olympic men’s gymnastics individual all-around, the U.S. strikes out
In the Olympic men’s gymnastics individual all-around, the U.S. strikes out The men’s team captured Americans’ hearts with a bronze medal in the team all-around final on Monday. But in the individual event, U.S. gymnasts Frederick Richard and Paul Juda couldn’t keep up. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates
The Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at the highest in more than two decades. Investors are betting it will start to lower rates at its next meeting in September. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The United States has become the first country to win 3,000 Olympic medals
The United States has become the first country to win 3,000 Olympic medals This record tally includes both Summer and Winter Games and was helped Tuesday by Team USA’s historic performances in Paris in swimming events, which yielded four medals. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Illinois bans companies from forcing workers to listen to their anti-union talk
Illinois bans companies from forcing workers to listen to their anti-union talk Illinois is the 8th state to adopt a law making it illegal for employers to hold mandatory religious, political or anti-union meetings, a move aimed at helping workers trying to unionize. Read more on NPR
EFF: Texas Wins $1.4 Billion Biometric Settlement Against Meta. It Would Have Happened Sooner With Consumer Enforcement https://t.co/38mzUrPbUf
EFF: Texas Wins $1.4 Billion Biometric Settlement Against Meta. It Would Have Happened Sooner With Consumer Enforcement https://t.co/38mzUrPbUf — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jul 31, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Delta’s CEO says the CrowdStrike outage cost the airline $500 million in 5 days
Delta’s CEO says the CrowdStrike outage cost the airline $500 million in 5 days The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, says the massive tech outage that stranded countless passengers cost the airline a half-billion dollars. The carrier is now preparing litigation against CrowdStrike, he said. Read more on NPR
NPR News: North and South Korean athletes share an Olympic podium — and take a selfie
North and South Korean athletes share an Olympic podium — and take a selfie The players had just received their medals for the mixed doubles competition in table tennis when one of the South Korean athletes produced a cellphone for a modern Olympic tradition: a group photo at the podium. Read more on NPR