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Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US
Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US The USDA confirmed in early June that the New World Screwworm has spread into the US - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The cattle-killing New World Screwworm has been found in the U.S., prompting a slew of southern states to issue new rules to help fight the spread of the parasitic insect. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule to tighten restrictions on bringing warm-blooded animals — the...
Deadly flesh-eating parasite spreads to second US state as cases rise to five
Deadly flesh-eating parasite spreads to second US state as cases rise to five New World screwworm infestations in humans are rare, but they can be fatal if left untreated. A female fly lays eggs in open wounds or body openings. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the first case of the New World screwworm in New Mexico, taking the total number of known US cases to five.
Giant lizards are invading and spreading disease in US state as officials urge residents to kill them
Giant lizards are invading and spreading disease in US state as officials urge residents to kill them The Argentine black and white tegu can prey on a wide range of animals and reproduce quickly — making it a massive nuisance for Georgia wildlife officials - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Large, invasive reptiles are on the loose in Georgia — and wildlife officials are urging residents to kill the creepy creatures if they come across them. Residents of the Peach State are being urged to...
US and Iran trade strikes as diplomatic efforts continue
US and Iran trade strikes as diplomatic efforts continue Published June 1, 2026last updated June 1, 2026What you need to know - Iran has attacked a US air base in Kuwait - The attack came after US military bombed sites in southern Iran over the weekend - The US attack came after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the military to strike Beirut's southern suburbs This is a roundup of the developments in Iran and the...
The US Has a Plan to Combat Screwworm. It Involves a Lot More Flies
A flesh-eating parasitic fly that poses a major threat to livestock has returned to the United States after 60 years. This week, the US Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of New World screwworm in a calf in southern Texas. Eliminated in the US in 1966 and as far south as Panama by 2006, its recent reemergence in Mexico made it likely that the screwworm would eventually enter the country again, with modeling showing that it could arrive as soon as summer 2025.
US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms
US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms Hegseth’s visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba’s government. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned that Cuba could invite confrontation with the United States if it seeks to bolster its military capabilities with new purchases. Wednesday’s comments come as US President Donald Trump continues to threaten possible military intervention on the Caribbean island.
Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon
Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire that spread to nearby cars. Israel has continued to attack Lebanon despite a US-announced ceasefire on April 16.
Middle East: US hits Iran radar sites, Kuwait under fire
Middle East: US hits Iran radar sites, Kuwait under fire Published June 1, 2026last updated June 1, 2026What you need to know - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he ordered the military to strike Beirut's southern suburbs - Kuwait says its air defenses have been responding to missile and drone attacks - The US military said it has targeted radar and drone sites in Iran - Iran's paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has struck a US base in retaliation for the US...
Iran halts talks with US complicating peace efforts, Tasnim says
Iran halts talks with US complicating peace efforts — report Published June 1, 2026last updated June 1, 2026What you need to know - Iran is halting indirect talks with the US to protest Israel's expanding military offensive in Lebanon, Tasnim news agency reports - Israeli military ordered residents of Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh to evacuate Monday - Israeli troops captured a strategic castle in Lebanon in the deepest incursion in the country in more than a quarter-century - Hezbollah...