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Alert in Cary: Great Horned Owl Confirmed with Bird Flu – Here’s What Residents Need to Know

Cary, NC — Wildlife officials in Cary, North Carolina, have reported a case of bird flu in a great horned owl, marking a rare incidence of the virus impacting this species within the state. This case comes amid broader surveillance efforts as bird flu continues to affect various bird populations across the United States. The owl was found displaying signs of illness and subsequently tested at a local wildlife health lab where it was confirmed …

Brutal Revenge Attack in Great Yarmouth Leaves Man Hospitalized; Two Young Men Sentenced

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom — A vicious assault that ended with severe injuries for a man in his 20s and subsequent jail time for two young men, has brought crime in Great Yarmouth under the spotlight. The incident which transpired in the early hours of February 18, 2023, involved a violent attack captured on video by one of the assailants. The documented assault showed Kian Langton and Gerred Murrell-Newsham, both 21, attacking the young man …

Kent Man Faces Assault Charges Following Caught-on-Camera Altercation Near Seattle Great Wheel

SEATTLE — A disturbing confrontation near Seattle’s iconic Great Wheel has led to serious charges for a 22-year-old resident of Kent. Captured by a local resident on cellphone video, the incident resulted in Dell’Lil Downs being charged with one count of third-degree assault and two counts of fourth-degree assault. On the evening of April 10, as three relatives, including a brother and sister duo along with their cousin, were returning from their jobs, they noticed …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Silk and Great Value Plant-Based Beverages in Canada

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Severe Storms Ravage South and Great Plains, Leaving 19 Dead and Thousands Without Power

Louisville, Kentucky – Severe storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across the South and Great Plains over Memorial Day weekend, resulting in a tragic death toll of at least 19 individuals. The storms left a trail of destruction, with hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses left without power. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders reported eight storm-related deaths in Arkansas, while seven were reported in Cooke County, Texas, two in Mayes County, Oklahoma, and two in Kentucky. …

Mao’s Great Leap Forward: The Largest Mass Murder in History Unveiled

Beijing, China – Mao Zedong, the former Chinese communist leader, has been identified as the largest mass murderer in history, surpassing notorious figures such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Mao’s Great Leap Forward policy, implemented from 1958 to 1962, resulted in the deaths of up to 45 million people, making it the most significant episode of mass murder ever recorded. Historian Frank Dikötter’s book “Mao’s Great Famine” sheds light on the atrocities committed during …