Connecticut reports year’s first fatality, second case of Powassan virus due to tick bite

The us-regions (DPH) recently announced the state’s second case of Powassan virus infection (POWV) and first fatality in 2022, according to their press release.  “This incident reminds us that residents need to take actions to prevent tick bites now through the late fall,” said Dr. Manisha Juthani, who is the commissioner of the state’s DPH.  “DPH stresses…

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Danielle Redlick trial: Prosecutor describes 'horror scene' after stabbing death of stepdad-turned-husband

Attorneys gave opening statements in us-regions Thursday in the murder trial against Danielle Redlick for the 2019 stabbing death of her stepfather-turned-husband, Michael Redlick. The pair have two children together and were married for 15 years before Danielle allegedly stabbed Michael, an ex-NBA executive, to death in their Winter Park home on Jan. 11, 2019,…

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Retired Gen. Allen pushes back on allegations that he lobbied for Qatar during 2017 Gulf blockade

Retired four-star Gen. John R. Allen’s private counsel blasted federal investigators for a “damaging ethical breach” after agents seized electronic data potentially related to his alleged role as an illegal foreign lobbying agent for the nation of Qatar.  “General Allen’s counsel is deeply concerned about the serious and damaging ethical breach that occurred with the…

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Bird flu detected at Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in mallard ducklings

The virus that causes bird flu, which has infected millions of wild and domesticated animals across dozens of states, has been detected in mallard ducklings at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, the National Park Service said.  It’s the first case that has been washington-dc” target=”_blank”>found in Washington, D.C< Infected birds wild-nature primarily through…

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Democratic governor defends vetoing bill requiring EV charging stations in Colorado: 'Last thing we need'

us-regions defended his decision to veto a bill that would require commercial and multifamily buildings to install electric vehicle charging stations on Thursday, telling Fox News that it would further increase housing costs at a time when so many are struggling to find affordable housing in his state. “Who doesn’t love the opportunity for E.V.’s,” Polis…

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