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H5 avian influenza, a type of avian influenza, has infected dozens of people in the United States this year and has caused concern for months. Now, with a new human case in Canada (the country’s first), concerns are growing, especially that the virus could spark a new pandemic and lockdowns. A teenage boy who tested positive for bird flu is in critical condition and being treated for acute respiratory distress at a British Columbia children’s hospital, CBC reports. The patient, whose gender, age and identity were not released, had no underlying health conditions and was “a previously healthy teenager,” Dr.…

A California man convicted of stabbing a gay University of Pennsylvania student to death in an act of hate is expected to be sentenced to life in prison on Friday. Samuel Woodward, now 27, is scheduled to be sentenced in a Southern California courtroom for the murder of Blaise Bernstein nearly seven years ago. Orange County District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Kimberly Edds said the jury’s verdict was life in prison without parole, so there was no question as to the sentence Woodward would receive. Defense lawyer Ken Morrison previously said he intended to appeal the verdict. Earlier this year, Woodward…

Less than a year after Waymo began offering driverless taxi rides to a limited group of passengers in Los Angeles, the company has expanded its robo-taxi service throughout the city. All you really need to reserve your futuristic ride is the Waymo One smartphone app. “This is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles on board,” Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, said in an official statement. “Our service is rapidly maturing and our passengers are embracing the many benefits of fully autonomous driving. We are very grateful to all of our first riders in LA and will soon…

Los Angeles Police Department investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims of sexual assault against a 72-year-old Northridge man. Konstantin Yedigarav, a violin teacher who taught at his home in Northridge, was arrested on Nov. 17 on suspicion of engaging in lewd acts with a minor, authorities said. The 72-year-old man was taken into custody and bail was set at $50,000. Konstantin Yedigarav, 72, of Northridge. (Los Angeles Police Department) “Detectives believe there are other unidentified victims of Yedigalav who have not yet come forward,” a Los Angeles Police Department news release said. “Detectives are working…

The Natural History Museum has a new “front porch.” NHM Commons is a $75 million project being announced this weekend that aims to make the facility more attractive and accessible to the local community. Located at the west end of the museum, this space consists of a cafe, lobby, welcome center, theater, gallery, and outdoor garden. Here’s what you can expect on your visit: A new glass façade seamlessly connects the museum and Exposition Park, offering a peek into Gnathalie, also known as the “Green Dinosaur” (more on her below) from the outside, and from the inside. Enjoy views of…

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a registered nurse to oversee the care of about 60 patients at a Burbank hospital, authorities said.Burbank police detectives said this is not the first time Amanda LeeAnn Porter, 44, of Virginia, has pretended to be a nurse.Prior to the incident at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Porter posted bond for a similar crime at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita, according to the Burbank Police Department, and was arrested at the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office. He was reportedly released from bureau custody. Burbank police detectives said they learned during…

Republicans ended up flipping and maintaining or expanding their majorities in nearly every state legislature across the country where partisan control was at stake on Election Day. The majority of final votes have been counted in key state House and Senate races across the country, and the results, in addition to the Republicans gaining complete control of Washington, are key to further success, and several It will likely help determine the future of the state. Hot button policy issues. Republicans flipped their majority in the Michigan House, increased their slim majorities in the New Hampshire House and Senate, and maintained…

A newborn baby was found dead in an alley on Skid Row Thursday, and police believe the baby was dropped from a fourth-story window.The Los Angeles Fire Department said the newborn baby boy may have been dropped from a fourth-floor toilet in a nearby building in the 500 block of San Pedro Street around 5:30 a.m., a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said. announced that he had died.At one point, bystanders were performing CPR on the newborn, ABC7 reported.Police then found and questioned the woman, who was taken to a nearby hospital for pelvic bleeding at 2:30 a.m. Thursday. The…

A man and woman suspected of armed jewelry robbery in Arcadia were arrested Thursday night in Chatsworth. Arcadia Police received a report of a robbery in the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue around 10:15 a.m. A truck intentionally backed out of a driveway and collided with another vehicle. The two suspects, believed to be masked gunmen, got out of the truck and approached another vehicle, which was occupied by two people. According to police, the two armed robbers punched the female passenger several times in the head and stole her wallet. Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Brian Lafferty said an…

An independent investigation by the University of California found that UCLA suffered from a “deeply chaotic” decision-making process, a lack of communication between campus leaders and police, and other deficiencies that led to the organization’s paralysis, leading to a violent outbreak of protests this spring. They say they were unable to protect the students. It was released on Thursday.A long-awaited investigation conducted by the National Law Enforcement Consulting Agency reveals countless missteps and missteps by UCLA administrators and police after pro-Palestinian students set up a camp in late April that drew complaints of anti-Semitic behavior. It turns out. The camp…