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Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…

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Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In CT: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans
Sally's Apizza Reveals Newest CT Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza is expanding across the Northeast as the iconic New Haven pizzeria prepares to open another restaurant in Connecticut. The chain revealed the opening date for its newest location at 3329 Berlin Turnpike in Newington in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A grand opening celebration will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The restaurant's hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. It'll stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This will be the eighth Sally's location, six of which are in Connecticut. "We're thrilled to continue growing o…

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CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor
Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor A search of the Acura and U-Haul trailer involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Route 17 in Paramus turned up hundreds of THC cartridges, leading to a second arrest and new drug charges against the driver accused of killing a Bronx woman, authorities said. Michael C. Marciano, 47, of Fairport (Monroe County), NY, who was driving a Jeep in tandem with the Acura at the time of the crash, owned the Acura and had rented the U-Haul trailer, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Marciano surrendered to authorities Friday, Oct. 23, and was charged with two counts of second-degree possession wit…

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CT Financial Adviser Admits To $3.3M Fraud Fueled By Risky Trades, Brokerage Loophole CT Financial Adviser Admits To $3.3M Fraud Fueled By Risky Trades, Brokerage Loophole CT Financial Adviser Admits To $3.3M Fraud Fueled By Risky Trades, Brokerage Loophole
CT Financial Adviser Admits To $3.3M Fraud Fueled By Risky Trades, Brokerage Loophole A Connecticut investment adviser pleaded guilty to wire fraud after a trading scheme cost three financial firms more than $3.3 million, federal prosecutors said. Andrew M. Komarow, 37, of Avon, initiated about $8.9 million in electronic transfers between October 2022 and February 2023, but he did not have the money to cover them, according to court records.  Instead, Komarow moved the money into several personal brokerage accounts, many of them newly opened, so he could exploit the time it took the firms to process and clear the transfers, prosecutors said. That delay allowed him…

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IRS Begins Sending $5,000 Refunds: See Who Qualifies For Payments IRS Begins Sending $5,000 Refunds: See Who Qualifies For Payments IRS Begins Sending $5,000 Refunds: See Who Qualifies For Payments
IRS Begins Sending $5,000 Refunds: See Who Qualifies For Payments An automatic IRS adjustment could put extra money in thousands of families' pockets without requiring them to redo their tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service says it has begun issuing refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers with unused adoption tax credits carried forward from earlier years. The change applies to tax year 2025 only. Eligible adoption credit carryforwards from 2020 through 2024 can increase the refundable portion of the credit, subject to a $5,000 limit per qualifying child. That is a maximum, not a guaranteed payment. The amount depends on each taxpayer’s available cred…

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NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down
NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down Skeletons dressed in colorful costumes, glowing orange and green lights, and towering cornstalks still lined Wayne Gangi's Clifton property. But Thursday night, Oct. 22, the Halloween magic was already coming undone. Decorations were piled in the driveway, bags of brush lined the curb, and cars rolled past one by one as people stopped for what could be their final look at one of the city's most elaborate Halloween displays. Gangi, whose annual attraction has drawn thousands of visitors for 25 years, says he's shutting it down after being hit with city penalties — and now he's determined to…

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NY Man Attacks, Restrains Woman In Car Until Westport Crash Lets Her Escape: Police NY Man Attacks, Restrains Woman In Car Until Westport Crash Lets Her Escape: Police NY Man Attacks, Restrains Woman In Car Until Westport Crash Lets Her Escape: Police
NY Man Attacks, Restrains Woman In Car Until Westport Crash Lets Her Escape: Police A woman escaped a car crash near Interstate 95 in Westport after her former partner struck her and kept her from leaving his car, police said. Vanderval Ferreira, 28, of Port Chester, New York, faces kidnapping and attempted assault charges stemming from the Thursday incident, according to Westport police. The woman agreed to meet Ferreira and got into his BMW, police said. He had called and texted her repeatedly after their relationship ended, including sending threats to kill her, authorities said. Ferreira drove “extremely erratically” through Westport, police said. When the woman tried…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How
Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How BJ's Wholesale Club is bringing back a popular Thanksgiving promotion as American families continue battling inflation and higher grocery prices. The warehouse chain is offering free Butterball turkeys to members who spend $150 or more in a single transaction. BJ's announced the annual giveaway's return in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22. Members must spend at least $150 on an in-store or online transaction between Saturday, Oct. 31, and Monday, Nov. 9. Purchases can also be made through the BJ's mobile app. Qualifying members will get a digital coupon worth $25 toward a free…

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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How
Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How BJ's Wholesale Club is bringing back a popular Thanksgiving promotion as American families continue battling inflation and higher grocery prices. The warehouse chain is offering free Butterball turkeys to members who spend $150 or more in a single transaction. BJ's announced the annual giveaway's return in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22. Members must spend at least $150 on an in-store or online transaction between Saturday, Oct. 31, and Monday, Nov. 9. Purchases can also be made through the BJ's mobile app. Qualifying members will get a digital coupon worth $25 toward a free…

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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans
US Intelligence Flags Escalating Iranian Planned Attacks Targeting Americans A newly disclosed US intelligence warning is raising fresh concerns about Iranian threats against Americans overseas. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an unclassified memo dated Friday, Oct. 23, that Iranian efforts to target American personnel had intensified. “Specifically, through various channels, we have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target US personnel," Clayton wrote in the memo published on DocumentCloud. "The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against US citizens have reach…

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Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence The NFL’s historic trip to France has drawn President Donald Trump’s attention as unrest puts more than football in the spotlight. Trump questioned the league’s decision to proceed with the Pittsburgh Steelers-New Orleans Saints matchup, suggesting it could have been postponed. “Well, you worry about it,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Friday, Oct. 23. “I think maybe it's looking like tomorrow's gonna be a bad day in France. So you worry about it.  "I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match, if you want…

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Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat
Mink Farm Outbreak Raises Alarm Over Potential Human Pandemic Threat A bird flu outbreak on a US fur farm is raising alarm over a threat that could reach far beyond its cages. A ProPublica investigation published Friday, Oct. 23, found that H5N1 had spread for more than two months at Utah’s C&T Fenn Farms, located about an hour south of Salt Lake City. During that time, officials declined to order the mink killed or actively monitor workers for infection, the report said. Flu experts warned that continued spread among mink could give the virus opportunities to adapt to humans. That is a potential danger, not evidence that a pandemic has begun. The Cent…

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