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Delawares Department of Agriculture confirms the first case of avian flu this year, affecting a commercial broiler flock in Kent County. The H5 strain was detected, leading to the flocks depopulation to prevent spread. This is the third case in the county since December and the first to hit a commercial operation during the 2025-2026 waterfowl migratory season. The public health risk remains low, but precautions are advised, especially for vulnerable groups. The virus spreads quickly and has previously led to the culling of over 1.5 million chickens in the Delmarva region. State officials urge vigilance, particularly for waterfowl hunters, to protect farms and communities.

In the central West Bank, Palestinian families from Ras Ein el-Auja village are fleeing their homes due to unbearable harassment from nearby Jewish settlers. Settlers have been herding sheep into homes, tearing down structures, and filming women and children. Despite calls to police, help is rarely provided. Over two thousand Palestinians have been displaced since October 2022, with half a million Israeli settlers now in the West Bank, deepening tensions and stalling peace efforts.

Israels Netanyahu weighs in on Iran protests, warns of potential regional conflict

Eighteen Buddhist monks and their rescue dog, Aloka, embark on a 2,300-mile journey from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington D.C., promoting peace and advocating for Vesak to be a federal holiday. Despite a car accident injuring two monks, they continue, aided by Alokas presence. Their walk attracts thousands, fostering unity and calm amidst national strife, as they teach Vipassana meditation and inspire personal peace.

Virginia man Brendan Banfield stands trial for aggravated murder, accused of plotting with his au pair to stab his wife and another man, then staging it as self-defense. The au pair pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but Banfields defense highlights digital forensics suggesting his wife chatted with the victim online. The case involves a year-long affair, catfishing, and child abuse charges, making it a tangled web of romance, deception, and deadly lies.

Two major lawsuits are challenging the U.S. Census Bureaus counting methods for the 2030 census, potentially impacting congressional seats, Electoral College votes, and federal aid. One suit in Florida, led by America First Legal, questions privacy methods and group home counting, while a Louisiana case seeks to exclude undocumented immigrants from redistricting totals. Democrats fear the Justice Department may not defend the bureau vigorously, leading to interventions from their lawyers. The Census Bureau continues planning for the 2030 census, with test runs scheduled this year, as courts decide the fate of these challenges.

German government refutes Kennedys claims of crackdown on patient rights, emphasizing freedom of medical choice and independent court handling of cases.