Health officials in Philadelphia announced Wednesday that a snow goose found ill in the city tested positive for bird flu, or avian influenza. The discovery comes as the United States faces a bird flu outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people nationwide.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $5 million in refunds to victims of a fraudulent credit card debt relief scheme run by ACRO Services. The company and its operators were accused of deceptive practices that misled consumers about their ability to reduce or eliminate credit card debt.
Nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters have been recalled in the United States due to electric shock and fire hazards, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Jan. 16.
European Union Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced that the European Commission is weighing a ban on PFAS, also called “forever chemicals," in consumer products.
Southeast Louisiana is preparing for an unusual winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures next week, as an Arctic blast threatens to bring icy roads, freezing rain, and possibly snow. State and local officials are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact and ensure safety on the roads.
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that Steve Soboroff, former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, will lead the city’s wildfire recovery efforts as the newly appointed chief recovery officer.
Google has rejected the European Union's demand that it add fact checks to search results or use them in removing content, according to a letter obtained by Axios.
