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The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small, here is what you need to know about the state of bird flu.On Dec. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the H5N1 bird flu virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more than 600 in California, according to state’s Department of Food and Agriculture.Since April, there have been 61 human cases of avian flu nationwide, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control…

Damascus — The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said Friday as they visited Damascus to meet with new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock were in the Syrian capital for talks on behalf of the European Union, in the highest-level visit by major Western powers since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month. One of their first stops was the notorious Sednaya prison, not far from the capital.  Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits the Sednaya prison north of Damascus, accompanied by…

Find hints, solutions, and everything you need to know about the New York Times game. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images The famous New York Times word game, “Wordle,” has become a global addiction. All players have six tries to guess the five-letter answer for each day’s “Wordle” in the games section of the publication. So, what was today’s Wordle answer? See the hints for the January 3, 2025, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. What Is Today’s Wordle Hint? The Wordle hint for January 3, 2025, is: Inexpensive or low in cost. What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Start With? Today’s Wordle starts with the letter…

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The Managing Director of well-known British folding bike brand, Brompton, Will Butler-Adams, has said the industry “shot itself in the foot,” during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cited increased competition from hire bikes and cheaper Chinese competitors, as the brand’s profits crashed by over 99% last year. In the Companies’ Accounts filed at Companies House, and published late December, it was revealed that the company’s profits fell from £10,680,953 to just £4,602 for the 12 months ending March 31, 2024. In what is described as a “challenging year for the group,” sales dropped 5.3% to £122.6m, courtesy of an 8.2% reduction in bike…

WireImage From actors to athletes, discover which celebrities are celebrating a birthday on January 3! January 3rd is a special day for many notable figures in entertainment, and we’re celebrating their birthdays today! One of the most iconic birthdays on January 3 is none other than Florence Pugh, born in 1996. Known for her standout performances in films like Midsommar, Little Women, and Black Widow, Florence has quickly established herself as one of Hollywood’s most talented and versatile actresses. With a growing career in both independent films and blockbusters, Florence continues to impress audiences and critics alike with her powerful…

The Tesla Model Y is about to receive its first solid refresh. It was recently spied undergoing testing on public roads, and those photos show the updated Model Y should follow a similar path as the facelifted Model 3 that proceeded it in 2023. The updated 2026 Tesla Model Y is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2025. The refreshed Model Y is said to be internally code-named Juniper, while the updated Model 3 was known as Highland. Tesla’s Model Y Juniper update will be the first substantial update the model has seen since it went on…

Solve today’s ‘Connections’ game from ‘The New York Times’ here with our hints and the final answer. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images Leave it to The New York Times to have an addicting yet educational word game to crack! Since “Connections” is one of the publication’s most popular games, the answer for today, January 3, 2025, was a tough one to solve. Luckily, we’ve got the hints and the final answer to today’s puzzle. How to Play ‘Connections’ “Connections” begins with a set of 16 words in a grid, and players have to separate the words into four related groups.…

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Slow car fast. That’s the saying, right? It’s more fun to drive a cheap, slow car quickly than a super-expensive car slowly. That ethos is taken to the extreme with this video of an old Mercedes C-Class getting driven like it’s the next Gymkhana star car.  This video, published to YouTube by the channel CrapCar Racing, is a supercut of high-speed gravel drifting, jumps, slides, and more performed by an unnamed driver at the wheel of a mostly unmodified 1995 Mercedes-Benz C180 sedan.  Despite being rated at just 120 horsepower when new, this C180 can still pull off some tremendous feats.…