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News in English (USA) / 09.02.2025

Rising Grocery Prices Amid Trade Talks and Price Freezes Ending

09.02.2025, 02:00

Grocery bills are set to rise as the annual price freeze comes to an end, affecting consumers in Canada and the US. Various factors are contributing to rising food prices, including trade tensions resulting in increased tariffs between the US and China, as well as avian flu outbreaks. While some...

Major Earthquake in the Caribbean Triggers Tsunami Warnings

09.02.2025, 02:00

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude has struck the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands, prompting tsunami advisories in several regions including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Cuba. The earthquake, which occurred near the Cayman Islands, has raised concerns about potential...

EPA Faces Turmoil as Over 1,000 Employees Warned of Immediate Layoffs Amid Environmental Justice Office Closures

09.02.2025, 01:00

A significant upheaval is occurring at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as more than 1,000 employees have been warned they could face immediate termination. This mass layoff warning comes alongside the placement of several Boston EPA staffers on leave for their work in environmental justice...

Federal Firefighter Hiring Crisis Amid Trump’s Hiring Freeze

09.02.2025, 01:00

A federal hiring freeze implemented by former President Trump is causing significant delays in onboarding federal firefighting crews, just as wildfire season approaches. The freeze is putting a strain on agencies like the Forest Service, with concerns raised by Senator Adam Schiff that thousands of...

New Bird Flu Strains Detected in U.S. Dairy Cattle

09.02.2025, 00:00

A recent outbreak of bird flu has raised concerns as two separate strains of the virus, H5N1 and H5N9, have been detected in dairy cattle across the United States, particularly in Nevada. The USDA has confirmed that approximately 50,000 cows have been infected, with signs indicating adaptation of...

Global Outage Hits PlayStation Network, Frustrating Gamers Worldwide