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EU Warns of US Avian Flu Strain Threat
An EU report warns of a potential spread of a US avian influenza strain to Europe via migratory birds and raw milk imports; 70 people were infected in the US last year, causing one death, although human-to-human transmission isn't currently evident.
EU Warns of US Avian Flu Strain Threat
An EU report warns of a potential spread of a US avian influenza strain to Europe via migratory birds and raw milk imports; 70 people were infected in the US last year, causing one death, although human-to-human transmission isn't currently evident.
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Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus, Raising Agroterrorism Concerns
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Michigan for smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic, crop-killing fungus, into the U.S. over two years, raising concerns about agroterrorism and food security. One suspect was a post-doctoral research fellow whose research was partly funded by the People's Rep...
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus, Raising Agroterrorism Concerns
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Michigan for smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic, crop-killing fungus, into the U.S. over two years, raising concerns about agroterrorism and food security. One suspect was a post-doctoral research fellow whose research was partly funded by the People's Rep...
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56% Bias Score
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Alleged Smuggling of Dangerous Fungus in Michigan
Two Chinese nationals studying at the University of Michigan were arrested for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus posing a significant threat to US agriculture, into the country; this incident prompted Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to advocate for legislation to counter Chinese in...
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Alleged Smuggling of Dangerous Fungus in Michigan
Two Chinese nationals studying at the University of Michigan were arrested for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus posing a significant threat to US agriculture, into the country; this incident prompted Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to advocate for legislation to counter Chinese in...
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64% Bias Score
Chinese Nationals Accused of Smuggling Agroterrorism Fungus into US
Chinese nationals Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu are accused of smuggling the Fusarium graminearum fungus into the U.S., a potential agroterrorism act that could severely damage the American food supply, causing billions of dollars in economic losses; the FBI investigation highlights national security...
Chinese Nationals Accused of Smuggling Agroterrorism Fungus into US
Chinese nationals Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu are accused of smuggling the Fusarium graminearum fungus into the U.S., a potential agroterrorism act that could severely damage the American food supply, causing billions of dollars in economic losses; the FBI investigation highlights national security...
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68% Bias Score
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop-Decimating Fungus into US
Two Chinese researchers were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing billions of dollars in crop losses annually and posing a bioterrorism risk, into the US hidden in tissues, bypassing USDA import regulations.
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop-Decimating Fungus into US
Two Chinese researchers were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing billions of dollars in crop losses annually and posing a bioterrorism risk, into the US hidden in tissues, bypassing USDA import regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus in US
Two Chinese researchers, Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong, were charged in the US with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus that causes crop disease and could be weaponized, raising concerns about agroterrorism and Chinese infiltration.
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus in US
Two Chinese researchers, Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong, were charged in the US with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus that causes crop disease and could be weaponized, raising concerns about agroterrorism and Chinese infiltration.
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64% Bias Score
US to Release Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Flesh-Eating Maggot
To combat the new world screwworm fly threatening the US beef industry, the USDA plans to release billions of sterilized male flies from airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas, a strategy proven effective in past eradication efforts, necessitating the construction of new breeding facilities and di...
US to Release Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Flesh-Eating Maggot
To combat the new world screwworm fly threatening the US beef industry, the USDA plans to release billions of sterilized male flies from airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas, a strategy proven effective in past eradication efforts, necessitating the construction of new breeding facilities and di...
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Ph.D. Student Arrested for Smuggling Biological Materials into U.S.
Chengxuan Han, a Chinese Ph.D. student, was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for smuggling undeclared biological materials (roundworm-related biomaterials) from Wuhan University to the University of Michigan, having deleted electronic evidence three days prior to arrival; this is the third s...
Chinese Ph.D. Student Arrested for Smuggling Biological Materials into U.S.
Chengxuan Han, a Chinese Ph.D. student, was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for smuggling undeclared biological materials (roundworm-related biomaterials) from Wuhan University to the University of Michigan, having deleted electronic evidence three days prior to arrival; this is the third s...
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Farmers oppose weakening biosecurity for US beef imports
Australia is considering relaxing biosecurity rules to allow US beef imports in exchange for US tariff exemptions, prompting strong opposition from farmers concerned about the risk of disease outbreaks and the potential for an $80 billion economic loss, despite government reassurances.
Farmers oppose weakening biosecurity for US beef imports
Australia is considering relaxing biosecurity rules to allow US beef imports in exchange for US tariff exemptions, prompting strong opposition from farmers concerned about the risk of disease outbreaks and the potential for an $80 billion economic loss, despite government reassurances.
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64% Bias Score
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop-Destroying Fungus
Two Chinese researchers were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing $1 billion in annual crop losses, into the U.S. last summer, highlighting biosecurity concerns amid U.S.-China tensions.
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop-Destroying Fungus
Two Chinese researchers were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing $1 billion in annual crop losses, into the U.S. last summer, highlighting biosecurity concerns amid U.S.-China tensions.
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40% Bias Score
US Blocks Smuggling of Potentially Bioterroristic Fungus
In 2023, US authorities thwarted a Chinese researcher's attempt to smuggle Fusarium graminearum, a fungus that can affect crops and cause illness in humans and animals, into the US; the researcher and his girlfriend face charges for conspiracy, smuggling, and making false statements.
US Blocks Smuggling of Potentially Bioterroristic Fungus
In 2023, US authorities thwarted a Chinese researcher's attempt to smuggle Fusarium graminearum, a fungus that can affect crops and cause illness in humans and animals, into the US; the researcher and his girlfriend face charges for conspiracy, smuggling, and making false statements.
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64% Bias Score
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop Pathogen
A Chinese researcher at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing billions in global crop losses annually, into the US; the fungus was found in the boyfriend's backpack at Detroit airport.
Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop Pathogen
A Chinese researcher at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing billions in global crop losses annually, into the US; the fungus was found in the boyfriend's backpack at Detroit airport.
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48% Bias Score
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