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nicole farato Here’s the news you need to know on Thursday, from threats to the U.S. livestock industry to the June 2nd June primaries in some California states that still have no winners.
Possibility of screw maggot incident in the New World in the United States is considered first
A day after announcing there were no cases of the parasitic fly in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced there may be a confirmed case of the parasitic fly in South Texas, potentially impacting the state’s $15 billion livestock industry.
Lawmakers and federal officials are locked in a heated argument over whether the country is ready. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said a social media post by a “very well-meaning” Texas lawmaker about the confirmed New World screwworm incident is false. But then-Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller also released a statement Wednesday night criticizing the USDA’s “slow, bureaucratic and incomplete response” to the screwworm threat.
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“Let’s Groove”
twenty fiveth As part of the Tribeca Festival, which will be held across New York City from June 3rd to 14th, there will be a huge musical offering, with icons like Madonna, Earth, Wind & Fire, Peter Frampton and more premiering music films.
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All of New York heads to the NBA Finals
Suddenly, New York City feels like one big, loud family. The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and they opened Game 1 last night against the San Antonio Spurs, taking an early lead in the best-of-seven series with a thrilling 105-95 back-and-forth victory. This city hasn’t had a moment like this in 27 years. And it shows.
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