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US Bans Mexican Livestock Imports Due to New World Screwworm
The Trump administration temporarily banned imports of cattle, horses, and bison from Mexico due to the spread of the New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly causing severe damage to livestock; the ban will continue monthly until containment is achieved, reflecting a past eradication effort that cost b...
US Bans Mexican Livestock Imports Due to New World Screwworm
The Trump administration temporarily banned imports of cattle, horses, and bison from Mexico due to the spread of the New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly causing severe damage to livestock; the ban will continue monthly until containment is achieved, reflecting a past eradication effort that cost b...
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40% Bias Score
HHS Pauses Research at Fort Detrick Following Repeated Safety Incidents
Following repeated safety incidents, including damaged PPE and a failure to report an incident in November, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) paused all research at Fort Detrick's high-security Integrated Research Facility on Tuesday at 5 p.m., placing the facility director on admini...
HHS Pauses Research at Fort Detrick Following Repeated Safety Incidents
Following repeated safety incidents, including damaged PPE and a failure to report an incident in November, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) paused all research at Fort Detrick's high-security Integrated Research Facility on Tuesday at 5 p.m., placing the facility director on admini...
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48% Bias Score
Central Macedonia Bans Live Animal Imports to Prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The Central Macedonia Region banned live animal imports from Hungary and Slovakia due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, implementing strict biosecurity measures to protect its large livestock population and robust export market experiencing a 22-24% increase in 2024, while also addressing recent ...
Central Macedonia Bans Live Animal Imports to Prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The Central Macedonia Region banned live animal imports from Hungary and Slovakia due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, implementing strict biosecurity measures to protect its large livestock population and robust export market experiencing a 22-24% increase in 2024, while also addressing recent ...
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32% Bias Score
Romania Strengthens Defenses Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Romania is implementing stringent measures, including increased testing, border controls, and import restrictions on animal products from Hungary, to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease following an outbreak in Hungary that has now ended.
Romania Strengthens Defenses Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Romania is implementing stringent measures, including increased testing, border controls, and import restrictions on animal products from Hungary, to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease following an outbreak in Hungary that has now ended.
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44% Bias Score
Australia to Use Critical Minerals to Negotiate Removal of US Tariffs
Top Australian biosecurity officials refuted US claims that Australia's strict biosecurity rules unfairly block US beef imports, prompting a 10 percent tariff on Australian goods; the Australian government plans to leverage critical mineral supplies to negotiate the tariff's removal.
Australia to Use Critical Minerals to Negotiate Removal of US Tariffs
Top Australian biosecurity officials refuted US claims that Australia's strict biosecurity rules unfairly block US beef imports, prompting a 10 percent tariff on Australian goods; the Australian government plans to leverage critical mineral supplies to negotiate the tariff's removal.
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40% Bias Score
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 25%, but Medicaid Cuts Pose Threat
Fatal drug overdoses in the US declined by 25% in the year ending October 2024, with decreased fentanyl deaths leading the way; however, 82,000 overdose deaths still occurred, and proposed Medicaid cuts could reverse this trend.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 25%, but Medicaid Cuts Pose Threat
Fatal drug overdoses in the US declined by 25% in the year ending October 2024, with decreased fentanyl deaths leading the way; however, 82,000 overdose deaths still occurred, and proposed Medicaid cuts could reverse this trend.
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48% Bias Score
UK Biosecurity Budget: Invasive Species Funding Falls Far Short
Less than 1% of the UK's £250 million biosecurity budget was spent on tackling invasive species in 2023, despite the significant economic and ecological damage they cause, prompting conservationists to call for increased funding and stricter border controls.
UK Biosecurity Budget: Invasive Species Funding Falls Far Short
Less than 1% of the UK's £250 million biosecurity budget was spent on tackling invasive species in 2023, despite the significant economic and ecological damage they cause, prompting conservationists to call for increased funding and stricter border controls.
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52% Bias Score
Screwworm Fly Infestation Threatens U.S. Cattle Industry
The New World screwworm fly infestation in Mexico threatens the U.S. cattle industry, prompting the USDA to temporarily halt Mexican cattle imports and demand Mexico fully cooperate in a sterile insect technique program to prevent its spread to the U.S.
Screwworm Fly Infestation Threatens U.S. Cattle Industry
The New World screwworm fly infestation in Mexico threatens the U.S. cattle industry, prompting the USDA to temporarily halt Mexican cattle imports and demand Mexico fully cooperate in a sterile insect technique program to prevent its spread to the U.S.
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52% Bias Score
US Accuses China of Using AI in Military Bioweapons Research
The US State Department's report accuses China of using AI in military bioweapons research, focusing on two labs in Beijing and Lingbao, and cites similar concerns about Russia, North Korea, and Iran for violating the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention.
US Accuses China of Using AI in Military Bioweapons Research
The US State Department's report accuses China of using AI in military bioweapons research, focusing on two labs in Beijing and Lingbao, and cites similar concerns about Russia, North Korea, and Iran for violating the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention.
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44% Bias Score
European Farms Tighten Biosecurity Amidst Foot-and-Mouth Disease Threat
Amidst growing concerns about foot-and-mouth disease spreading across Europe, farms in Estonia and the Czech Republic are implementing strict biosecurity measures, including visitor bans and border controls, to protect livestock and the agricultural industry. Although the risk is real, the Open Farm...
European Farms Tighten Biosecurity Amidst Foot-and-Mouth Disease Threat
Amidst growing concerns about foot-and-mouth disease spreading across Europe, farms in Estonia and the Czech Republic are implementing strict biosecurity measures, including visitor bans and border controls, to protect livestock and the agricultural industry. Although the risk is real, the Open Farm...
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20% Bias Score
US to Impose \$7 Billion in Tariffs on Australian Farm Exports
The Trump administration is poised to impose tariffs of 10 percent or more on \$7 billion of Australian agricultural exports, including beef, due to disagreements over biosecurity and pharmaceutical pricing; Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton have rejected weakening these policies ...
US to Impose \$7 Billion in Tariffs on Australian Farm Exports
The Trump administration is poised to impose tariffs of 10 percent or more on \$7 billion of Australian agricultural exports, including beef, due to disagreements over biosecurity and pharmaceutical pricing; Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton have rejected weakening these policies ...
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44% Bias Score
UKHSA Identifies 24 High-Risk Pathogens, Eight with Pandemic Potential
The UKHSA has identified 24 pathogen families, including those causing bird flu, COVID-19, and Nipah virus, as posing significant public health risks, with eight at high or medium pandemic risk, prompting calls for increased research and investment.
UKHSA Identifies 24 High-Risk Pathogens, Eight with Pandemic Potential
The UKHSA has identified 24 pathogen families, including those causing bird flu, COVID-19, and Nipah virus, as posing significant public health risks, with eight at high or medium pandemic risk, prompting calls for increased research and investment.
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36% Bias Score
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