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Invasive Joro Spiders Spread Through East Coast, Sparking Ecological and Public Interest
The invasion of the Joro spider, an exotic species from East Asia, is causing a stir as it progressively makes its way up the East Coast of the United States, with experts predicting sightings as far north as New Jersey, New York, and potentially southern Canada. 
The invasion of the Joro spider, an exotic species from East Asia, is causing a stir as it progressively makes its way up the East Coast of the United States, with experts predicting sightings as far north as New Jersey, New York, and potentially southern Canada. -
Harmful Chemicals Lead to FDA Recall of 28 Beverages in 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued recalls for 28 beverages in 2024 due to the presence of undisclosed drugs, bacteria, or harmful chemicals. These recalls highlight ongoing concerns about consumer product safety and regulatory oversight. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued recalls for 28 beverages in 2024 due to the presence of undisclosed drugs, bacteria, or harmful chemicals. These recalls highlight ongoing concerns about consumer product safety and regulatory oversight. -
Rising COVID-19 Variant KP.3 Becomes Dominant Strain as Cases Increase
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that the new KP.3 COVID-19 variant has surged to account for 25% of new cases nationwide, making it the dominant strain in the United States. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that the new KP.3 COVID-19 variant has surged to account for 25% of new cases nationwide, making it the dominant strain in the United States. -
SpaceX's Starship Completes First Successful Orbital Flight and Splashdown
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship megarocket on an uncrewed test flight on Thursday, marking several key milestones for the first time. The nearly 400-foot rocket, the most powerful booster ever developed, aims to make space missions more efficient through full reusability. This achievement is expected to play a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, which plans to return humans to the moon and eventually venture to Mars. 
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship megarocket on an uncrewed test flight on Thursday, marking several key milestones for the first time. The nearly 400-foot rocket, the most powerful booster ever developed, aims to make space missions more efficient through full reusability. This achievement is expected to play a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, which plans to return humans to the moon and eventually venture to Mars. -
Rising Excess Deaths Since Pandemic Linked to COVID Vaccines, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed to a rise in excess deaths in Western countries since the pandemic began. 
A recent study suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed to a rise in excess deaths in Western countries since the pandemic began. -
UN Warns of 'Climate Hell' as World Experiences Record-Setting Heat
Global oceans have continued their unprecedented streak of record-high temperatures, marking the 14th consecutive month of extreme heat anomalies, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. 
Global oceans have continued their unprecedented streak of record-high temperatures, marking the 14th consecutive month of extreme heat anomalies, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. -
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens Over 150 Across U.S.
Over 150 individuals across the United States have fallen ill due to a potential salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as of Tuesday, 162 cases of salmonella infection have been recorded across 25 states and Washington, D.C. Out of these, 54 individuals have been hospitalized, although no fatalities have been reported thus far. 
Over 150 individuals across the United States have fallen ill due to a potential salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as of Tuesday, 162 cases of salmonella infection have been recorded across 25 states and Washington, D.C. Out of these, 54 individuals have been hospitalized, although no fatalities have been reported thus far. -
WHO Confirms First Human Death from Rare H5N2 Bird Flu in Mexico
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that a 59-year-old resident of Mexico had succumbed to a subtype of avian influenza, marking the first confirmed human fatality from the H5N2 strain of bird flu. This case, a global first, underscores the evolving threats posed by zoonotic diseases. 
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that a 59-year-old resident of Mexico had succumbed to a subtype of avian influenza, marking the first confirmed human fatality from the H5N2 strain of bird flu. This case, a global first, underscores the evolving threats posed by zoonotic diseases. -
FDA Advisory Panel Deliberates on MDMA Therapy for PTSD
A federal advisory committee convened on Tuesday to evaluate the potential of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This marks the first time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers have considered a psychedelic drug for medical use, a significant shift given MDMA's current classification as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. 
A federal advisory committee convened on Tuesday to evaluate the potential of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This marks the first time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers have considered a psychedelic drug for medical use, a significant shift given MDMA's current classification as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. -
Fauci Refutes Suppression Allegations on COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faced intense scrutiny on Monday as he testified before the House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. The session, marked by heated exchanges and partisan tensions, centered on Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his views on the virus's origins. 
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faced intense scrutiny on Monday as he testified before the House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. The session, marked by heated exchanges and partisan tensions, centered on Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his views on the virus's origins.
