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USDA Confirms New Screwworm Cases in Texas and New Mexico, Threatening Livestock

USDA Confirms New Screwworm Cases in Texas and New Mexico, Threatening Livestock

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed three new cases of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, affecting livestock in Texas and New Mexico. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported that two cases were found in Texas, involving a calf in La Salle County and a goat in Gillespie County. Additionally, a case initially reported in a dog in Andrews County, Texas, has been reclassified as the first case detected in New Mexico. The screwworm larvae infest warm-blooded animals, causing severe wounds and significant economic losses. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has escalated the state's emergency response to combat the spread of the parasite. The resurgence of screwworm poses a threat to Texas's cattle industry, which is already facing challenges due to the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to live cattle imports.
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Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race

Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race

An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race
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Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Nolan D.
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Longhorns Daily News: Texas softball legend Cat Osterman hired as Texas Volts manager

Longhorns Daily News: Texas softball legend Cat Osterman hired as Texas Volts manager

Former Texas softball star Cat Osterman has one of the most prestigious resumes ever known across the sport. That includes three Olympic medals and three USA Softball collegiate player of the year honors, plus three appearances in the Women’s College World Series. And now, according to outlets such as the Austin American-Statesman, Osterman’s next career […]
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Lindsey Graham Secures Trump Endorsement Despite MAGA Ideological Differences

Lindsey Graham Secures Trump Endorsement Despite MAGA Ideological Differences

Lindsey Graham, a four-term incumbent senator from South Carolina, has entered the Republican primary with the endorsement of President Trump. Despite being a Senate institutionalist and an Iran hawk, which contrasts with the 'America First' ideology, Graham appears poised for another victory. His main Republican challenger, Mark Lynch, who brands himself as an 'America First' candidate, has been labeled by Trump as a 'lunatic' and a 'disaster' for the party. This situation highlights a divergence from the fate of John Cornyn, another senator who failed to secure Trump's endorsement and lost his seat in Texas. Graham's relationship with Trump, including being a political confidant and regular golfing partner, has seemingly insulated him from the MAGA movement's typical purges.
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After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better
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US Supreme Court poised to rule on gun laws and transgender athletes

US Supreme Court poised to rule on gun laws and transgender athletes

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - Disputes involving President Donald Trump's policies on tariffs, immigration and firing regulatory officials have drawn a lot of attention during the Supreme Court's current term, but the justices also are poised to decide major cases concerning U.S. "
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Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico
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Iran's Soccer Team Arrives in Mexico for World Cup Training Amid Visa Challenges

Iran's Soccer Team Arrives in Mexico for World Cup Training Amid Visa Challenges

Iran's Soccer Team Arrives in Mexico for World Cup Training Amid Visa Challenges
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Gas prices may surprise you next time you're at the pump

Gas prices may surprise you next time you're at the pump

If you routinely pull into a gas station for a fill-up once a week, you may notice that the tab for gasoline is different. Noticeably different. Gasoline prices in the United States are lower. In fact, according to AAA data, the average price of a gallon of gas has fallen 10.5% to $4.164 a gallon ...
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First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils

First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils

A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase
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States Offer Tax Breaks to Attract Data Centers Amid Environmental Concerns

States Offer Tax Breaks to Attract Data Centers Amid Environmental Concerns

States Offer Tax Breaks to Attract Data Centers Amid Environmental Concerns