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California Imposes New Entry Rules for Dogs from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas Due to Screwworm Outbreak

California Imposes New Entry Rules for Dogs from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas Due to Screwworm Outbreak

California has updated its pet entry rules to include Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas as states with New World screwworm infested zones, following the detection of the parasite in Arizona dogs. The California Department of Food and Agriculture's quarantine order, in effect since June 12, now applies to dogs and cats from these states. For dogs originating from outside Arizona's 12.4-mile infested zones, owners must provide a vet exam within seven days before arrival, an electronic health certificate stating the animal is free of screwworm, and a California entry permit requested at least 48 hours in advance. Dogs living within an Arizona infested zone face stricter requirements, including an Arizona pre-movement permit and an FDA-approved screwworm treatment. Arizona confirmed its first case on October 28, and as of Tuesday morning, the state's case count stood at five: two dogs, two horses, and a sheep, all in the southeastern part of the state.
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Community Colleges Expand Semiconductor Training to Address Looming U.S. Chip Industry Labor Shortage

Community Colleges Expand Semiconductor Training to Address Looming U.S. Chip Industry Labor Shortage

Community Colleges Expand Semiconductor Training to Address Looming U.S. Chip Industry Labor Shortage
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Arizona Confirms Five Cases of New World Screwworm in Animals, Prompting Veterinary Alert

Arizona Confirms Five Cases of New World Screwworm in Animals, Prompting Veterinary Alert

Arizona officials have confirmed five cases of New World screwworm in animals, including two dogs, two horses, and a sheep. These cases were identified in Cochise, Greenlee, and Graham counties, with one dog having no known travel history, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the living flesh of warm-blooded animals, feeding on tissue and potentially causing severe, even fatal, damage. Female flies lay eggs in open wounds, which then hatch into larvae. Dr. Mindy Bemmerl, director of veterinary medicine at the Arizona Humane Society, emphasized that even small wounds can become infested. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is actively working to control the outbreak by releasing sterile male screwworm flies, a strategy designed to reduce the fly population by preventing viable egg production.
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Boise Cascade to Acquire Two Taiga Distribution Centers in California

Boise Cascade to Acquire Two Taiga Distribution Centers in California

Boise Cascade to Acquire Two Taiga Distribution Centers in California
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National average for gallon of unleaded regular drops below $4

National average for gallon of unleaded regular drops below $4

Gas prices are falling across the country. See how much a gallon of regular costs in your state right now.
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Prolonged Storm Pattern to Impact Western U.S. Through November

Prolonged Storm Pattern to Impact Western U.S. Through November

A significant and prolonged storm pattern is set to impact California and much of the western United States from November 13 through late November, with activity potentially extending into December (Alpha Weather Analysis, 2026-11-10). Multiple Pacific storm systems, driven by a split jet stream, will bring periods of rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and mountain snow to Northern, Central, and Southern California, as well as Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. Northern California will experience the earliest impacts, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, while higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada and Wasatch Mountains may see accumulating snow. The potential involvement of atmospheric rivers could lead to significant rainfall and localized flooding in some areas.
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Strong El Niño Expected to Bring Varied Weather Impacts Across U.S. Regions

Strong El Niño Expected to Bring Varied Weather Impacts Across U.S. Regions

A strong El Niño event is currently underway and is anticipated to be one of the most powerful on record, potentially peaking in the coming months. This natural phenomenon, characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, significantly influences global weather patterns. Its effects across the United States are expected to be diverse. For instance, Southern California faces an increased likelihood of heavier rain and storms, prompting local preparedness efforts. In contrast, Ohio is projected to experience warmer and drier conditions, historically leading to less snowfall. Alaska's weather patterns are more challenging to predict due to multiple influencing factors, though past strong El Niño events have often resulted in below-average snowfall. The Midwest may see milder, drier winters, while the Northeast has a greater than 50% chance of a milder-than-normal winter with increased precipitation, which could manifest as rain or snow. The Southwest a...
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Outback Steakhouse Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Leading to Sale of 61 Locations

Outback Steakhouse Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Leading to Sale of 61 Locations

Outback Steakhouse Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Leading to Sale of 61 Locations
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Fall Out Boy Announce Biggest Tour Yet — and New Single ‘Aces’

Fall Out Boy Announce Biggest Tour Yet — and New Single ‘Aces’

Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz tell Rolling Stone about the band's super-sized return with "Aces" and 2027's Twilight of the Punks Tour, which will hit U.S. baseball stadiums
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‘SNL’: Watch The Strokes Perform ‘Lonely in the Future,’ ‘Going Shopping’

‘SNL’: Watch The Strokes Perform ‘Lonely in the Future,’ ‘Going Shopping’

Both songs are from the New York rock band's latest album, Reality Awaits
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All the 2026 National Eater Award Winners, Mapped

All the 2026 National Eater Award Winners, Mapped

The best restaurants, bakeries, chefs, dishes, and bars across the country
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Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet

Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet

Record rainfall in the U.S. Southwest is providing rare relief to the region's depleted reservoirs