How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales......»»
Exploring political connections of emerging market multinationals: Opportunities and challenges
Emerging market multinational corporations (EMNCs) have been in the headlines recently due to TikTok's travails in the United States. The US Senate voted in late April to ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance,.....»»
Mussels downstream of wastewater treatment plant contain radium, study reports
Burrowed into streambeds and rarely moving for their decades-long lifespans, freshwater mussels are biomonitors, meaning they indicate how clean their environment is, according to Penn State researchers. As the bivalves feed on organic matter and fil.....»»
Scientists are testing mRNA vaccines to protect cows and people against bird flu
The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines—akin to COVID-19 shots—that are being tested in both animals and people......»»
TikTok algorithm could have US-only version; company demurs
The TikTok algorithm could be split, claims a report, with a US-only version used for the hugely popular app to try to avoid a ban. Developer Bytedance has tweeted that the report is not accurate, but its message appears to be more a repetition of.....»»
This TikTok user got conned by fake AirPods Pro, but you don"t have to get fooled
Fake AirPods and AirPods Pro are continuing to be a problem, with one TikTok user only discovering they were counterfeit when seeking help in an Apple Store.Real and fake AirPods ProThe wild popularity of Apple's AirPods line has led to many counterf.....»»
Third human case of bird flu from cows—this one with respiratory symptoms
The first case in Texas and two in Michigan are not connected to each other. Enlarge / Holstein cows at a dairy farm. (credit: Getty | John Carl D'Annibale) Another dairy farm worker in Michigan has been infected with av.....»»
Study shows slow-growth diet before breeding offers better long-range health in pigs
Borrowing a page from the dairy industry, researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station found that a slow-growth diet meant more piglets and healthier and longer-lived momma pigs......»»
New genomic tools for three modern cotton varieties could guide future breeding efforts
We live in an ever-changing and growing world. Changing climates, emerging pests, and other environmental stressors put pressure on the cash crops that feed and fuel the world. As we race to meet the growing demand for sustainable and high-quality fo.....»»
Bird flu detected in alpacas in US for the first time
Cases of bird flu have been detected in alpacas at a US farm, authorities said Tuesday, as the disease spreads widely among dairy cattle and has infected two humans......»»
TikTok ban: Fast-track appeal granted as company sues US government [U]
Update: A US court has fast-tracked the appeal, which will be heard in September. TikTok owner Bytedance has just three weeks to file its arguments for the ban to be overturned. Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing the US government,.....»»
US dairy cows are tip of the iceberg as bird flu spreads in mammals globally, says ecologist
Health authorities are working to gather information on the spread of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in U.S. dairy cows—the first confirmation of the virus in cattle......»»
New Orleans restaurant looking for assistance to feed kids this summer
New Orleans restaurant looking for assistance to feed kids this summer.....»»
TikTok Studio is a new platform to help creators manage their account
As TikTok increasingly invests in tools for creators, the social network announced on Friday a new TikTok Studio platform, which aims to help creators manage many aspects of their account in one place, whether on their smartphone or computer. mor.....»»
Bird Flu’s Missed Clues on Dairy Farms in Texas
Detecting bird flu signs in dairy cows sooner could have helped staunch the virus's spread.....»»
After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs
No, really, drinking raw milk during the H5N1 outbreak is a bad idea. Enlarge / Fresh raw milk being poured into a container on a dairy farm on July 29, 2023, in De Lutte, Netherlands. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) Despi.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 23, 2024 – All screen MacBooks, Shazam Live Activities, more
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US reports 2nd human case of bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak
A second case of bird flu has been found in a human, US health authorities announced Wednesday, less then two months after the first one as an outbreak of the disease circulates widely among dairy cows......»»
Second human case of bird flu linked to cows found—via text messages
Like the first case, the farm worker in Michigan only had an eye infection. Enlarge / Holstein dairy cows in a freestall barn. (credit: Getty | ) A dairy farm worker in Michigan has tested positive for an H5 bird flu vir.....»»
Farm wastewater modeling shows footbaths are source of antimicrobial resistance
New research has mapped wastewater flows on farms and revealed where spikes in antibiotic resistant bacteria in slurry occur, showing that water from copper and zinc footbaths used by dairy animals can cause fluctuations......»»