Flesh-eating parasite that can infest humans and animals found in the US

Larvae of the screwworm fly, collected from infected cows. The parasite has been found in the US for the first time since the 1960s (Picture: Reuters)

The US has detected a parasite that can eat cattle and wild animals alive for the first time in six decades.

New World screwworm has been found in a calf in Texas after travelling through Central America and Mexico.

Parasitic flies lay eggs in…

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Housing advocates expect homelessness numbers to fall slightly

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report. Conducted during January, the Point-in-Time count is HUD’s annual one-night census of people staying in shelters and unsheltered locations; the latest official […]

Sister guilty of murdering film director sibling over diamond-encrusted Rolex

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A woman who stabbed her own sister to death and stole her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch is facing a life sentence.

Nancy Pexton, 70, slashed and stabbed sibling Jennifer Abbott 10 times and then left her body for three days in her…

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Elderly tenants ordered to pay £1,000 more a month by charity that ‘relieves hardship’

Tenants with Richmond Foundation, based in the south west London borough, have been told their rents are being increased to ‘reflect market value (Picture: w8media)

Elderly residents housed by a London charity which ‘focuses on relieving hardship’ have been ordered to pay up to £1,000 per month.

Tenants with Richmond Foundation, based in the south west London borough, have been told their rents…

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