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When an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza spread across North America this spring, researchers hoped for a replay of what happened after a different avian flu variant arrived in the United States in December 2014. Although more than 50 million birds died or were destroyed in a matter of months, costing farmers more than $1.6 billion, the virus had essentially vanished by June 2015. Poultry outbreaks ended, wild birds stopped dying, and migratory waterfowl…

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on May 16, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Sarah Stier | Getty ImagesKevin Durant will remain with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets this upcoming season, the team said Tuesday.The announcement comes after a couple disappointing seasons from the talent-packed Nets and a summer-long uncertainty about Durant's and fellow star Kyrie Irving's futures with the team. The Nets were swept by the Boston…

There are millions of people affected by ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder) and other neurodivergent disorders, and it can be a pain in the neck when it comes to productivity. This is where a powerful and useful app called Brili comes in. This is an app that’s focused on helping folks with ADHD create routines and effectively manage their time.The thinking behind this app is to keep people on track with what their’s doing and to avoid unnecessary tasks. Starting your day can be a hassle if you have a million…

GettyThe number of different kinds of ransomware has doubled this year, new research suggest, as cyber criminals look to cash in on boom in extortion attacks. Ransomware has become one of the most significant cybersecurity issues facing the world today, as cyber criminals breach networks and encrypt files and servers, demanding a ransom payment – often of millions of dollars and requested in Bitcoin – in exchange for the decryption key. And no sector is safe from attacks, with cyber criminals targeting critical…

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday told investors to refrain from buying shares of Getty Images until the stock sees declines."You have to stay away from any post-SPAC stock that explodes higher right after its merger. The history of these things is real ugly as they come back to earth," the "Mad Money" host said.Getty Images went public this year after announcing in 2021 that it would go public through a SPAC, or special purpose acquisition company, deal with Neuberger Berman and CC Capital. Getty was previously on the public…

A lady, resident of Dahisar, lost Rs. 5.35 lakh to Google Maps scam. Here is how you can stay safe from frauds. Google Maps provides you with directions for the places you want to go. But now the Google Maps app is being used by fraudsters to scam people. According to a report by the Free Press Journal, a resident of Dahisar has lost over Rs. 5,00,000 to a Google Maps scam. As per the information provided, the scamsters had replaced the authorised number of a…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Great Lakes region is enjoying another year of lower water levels and wider beaches. July water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are down…

The ill effects of heat kill more people in the U.S. than those of any other weather phenomenon, according to the National Weather Service. And globally the growing number of longer-lasting and hotter heat waves because of climate change has left people more vulnerable to record-shattering highs. So beyond running through a sprinkler and drinking ice-cold lemonade, how can you keep cool when temperatures soar? Scientific American spoke with experts in environmental health and medicine about how to recognize the health…

StackCommerceThe following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.For gamers, there's probably nothing that thrills you as much as hopping into a multiplayer lobby with your friends. Coming from behind, winning a friendly tournament, or just catching up while blasting away at bots can certainly take the edge off a stressful week. If you're a Sony gamer, in particular, you're probably already familiar with PlayStation…

Apple ranked first in terms of smartphone production volume for the fourth quarter of 2020, the latest analysis by a market research firm TrendForce shows. Overall, the global smartphone production is estimated to grow 25 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2021 but decline six percent compared to the previous quarter (Q4 2020). The analysis states Apple produced 77.6 million iPhone units in Q4 2020 and overtook Samsung that produced the most smartphones in Q3 2020. However, Samsung is expected to take back…