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Flesh-Eating Screwworm in the U.S

First Human Case Of Flesh-Eating Screwworm In U.S.

U.S. health officials confirmed the first human case of flesh-eating screwworm in August 2025. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a patient in Maryland contracted the New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, after returning from Central America. The infection originated during travel

Canyon Fire Los Angeles

Canyon Fire Near Los Angeles Burns 5300+ Acres: Evacuation Orders Lifted

A fierce and fast-moving Canyon Fire suddenly erupted on Thursday afternoon in the north of Los Angeles and engulfing thousands of acres in flames. These rising flames forced a massive evacuation of residents in their path. The fire was getting intense with dry brush, rough terrain, high heat, and strong winds. This is makes it