The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to test the nation’s milk supply for the bird flu virus H5N1, which has been circulating among dairy cattle. Starting in December, samples of unpasteurized milk from large storage tanks at dairy processing facilities will be tested. Additionally, farmers and dairy processors will be required to provide raw milk samples upon request. This move comes nearly a year after the virus began spreading through dairy cattle.
In other news, a 64-year-old woman who fell into a sinkhole in Pennsylvania while looking for her missing cat has been found dead. Authorities discovered her body 30 feet below the surface after days of intense searching involving more than 140 people. Unfortunately, her cat was not found.
As Syrian rebels advance towards major cities in Syria, Iran has started evacuating personnel while neighboring countries close their borders in response to the government losing control over parts of the country. The situation in Syria is causing concern as rebel groups make rapid gains, prompting fears of further destabilization in the region.
Meanwhile, Romania has annulled its presidential election results just days before a scheduled runoff vote, citing the need to ensure the correctness and legality of the electoral process. This decision has sparked controversy, with the front-runner denouncing it as a “legalized coup d’état.” The constitutional court has ordered a redo of the entire election.
On a global scale, the United Nations’ chief nuclear inspector has reported that Iran is quadrupling its production of near-bomb-grade material, posing a significant challenge to the incoming Trump administration. Iran’s increased production of uranium enriched to 60% purity indicates its capability to produce fuel for weapons in a matter of weeks or days.
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