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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith warns Ducks against playing man
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Chris Low, ESPN Senior Writer
LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith served notice Monday to Oregon‘s defense if it chooses to play single coverage on him or any of the Ohio State receivers.
“I’m just laughing in my head. Why are y’all really playing man-on-man against us, or against me, I should say?” Smith said. “And when we see man [coverage] against any of our receivers, we’re going to take a shot down the field.
“So I’m just letting everybody know right now that if you play man Wednesday, we’re taking a shot.”
Smith, Ohio State’s dynamic freshman receiver, torched Tennessee with six catches for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes’ 42-17 rout of the Vols in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 21. He was a one-man wrecking crew against Tennessee’s man coverage.
Smith will be a focal point for Oregon in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential when the two teams meet Wednesday in a rematch of their Oct. 12 game, won 32-31 by the Ducks in Eugene.
“They’re going to see a completely different player than the last time,” said Smith, who caught nine passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in the first game against Oregon. “Even [receivers] Coach [Brian] Hartline told me the other day that I’m a whole different player from the first time we played Oregon until now. It started with understanding the game plan and knowing what the defense is trying to do.”
Smith said the entire Ohio State team was “pissed off” about the 13-10 home loss to Michigan to end the regular season and played that way against Tennessee. He said the same goes for the Buckeyes’ first loss, earlier in the season to Oregon.
“We were ready to get that bad taste out of our mouth, let it all loose and dominate Tennessee,” Smith said. “Here’s a chance to do it again.”
It was an “angry” team that took the field against Tennessee, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard said.
“And you could see it,” Howard said. “And I think when we play like that, we’re hard to beat, and we have to keep that same mentality. I think that’s really what the difference was, that anger, [being] pissed off, that chip on our shoulder we played with, and that’s going to be crucial in this game.”
The same goes for getting the ball to Smith, who leads the team in receiving yards (1,037) and touchdown catches (12). He said he arrived on campus weighing 208 pounds but is now up to 225 — and hasn’t lost a step.
Senior cornerback Denzel Burke is amazed every time he sees the 6-foot-3 Smith make an opposing cornerback look helpless.
“He’s one of the best I’ve seen, and I think will be the best to come through here, and I’ve seen a lot of great ones and played with them,” said Burke, reeling off the names of NFL receivers Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. “You see all those same qualities. He’s calm. His work ethic is crazy, and he performs on game day.
“He’s just different. He’s a dog. You don’t see that in a young 18-year-old coming out of high school.”
Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who has been a head coach at both the collegiate and NFL ranks, said Monday that he has yet to see a receiver just like Smith.
“Not with that combination of size and speed and ability to catch and ability to track the ball,” Kelly said. “There have been some other guys smaller that can do it and guys who were the same size, but they didn’t run and move like him. And then it’s his approach and mindset that truly make him special.
“We have to pull him back sometimes in practice. Some guys with that skill set will be like, ‘Nah, I’ve got this.’ But he never wants to miss anything. He’s going to continue to grow because he wants to.”
Smith said the leaders of the team, the regular and fifth-year seniors, have been the ones to help Ohio State weather the storm this season and get the Buckeyes to this point where they still have a chance to win a national championship despite the close losses to Michigan and Oregon. The loss to the Wolverines was especially hard to stomach. Ohio State was a three-touchdown favorite and has now lost four straight in the rivalry after winning eight in a row.
“Nobody wants to lose to [Michigan]. Everybody knows that, and I know the fans hate it. It’s been going on for the last couple of years, and I know they’re tired of it,” Smith said. “But we were going to move forward, and the leaders on our team were going to make sure that happened. We were going to be ready for whoever we played first [in the playoff], and I can promise you we’ll be ready for this game and everybody else who comes next.”
ESPN’s Pete Thamel contributed to this story.
Ohio State’s star linebacker Jeremiah Smith has issued a warning to the Oregon Ducks ahead of their upcoming matchup: don’t play man coverage against us.Smith, known for his speed and physicality on the field, believes that the Ducks’ defense will struggle against Ohio State’s talented receiving corps if they choose to stick with man-to-man coverage. In a recent interview, Smith stated, “Our receivers are too fast and too skilled for any defense to handle in man coverage. If the Ducks try to go toe-to-toe with us, they’re going to regret it.”
With standout receivers like Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson leading the way, Ohio State’s passing attack has the potential to be explosive. If the Ducks don’t adjust their defensive strategy, they could find themselves in a tough spot against the Buckeyes.
It remains to be seen whether Oregon will heed Smith’s warning and make the necessary adjustments to contain Ohio State’s potent offense. One thing is for sure, though: Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes are ready to capitalize on any mistakes the Ducks make on game day.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts warns against defying judiciary
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a warning on Tuesday that the United States must maintain “judicial independence” just weeks away from President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Roberts explained his concerns in his annual report on the federal judiciary.
“It is not in the nature of judicial work to make everyone happy. Most cases have a winner and a loser. Every Administration suffers defeats in the court system—sometimes in cases with major ramifications for executive or legislative power or other consequential topics,” Robert wrote in the 15-page report. “Nevertheless, for the past several decades, the decisions of the courts, popular or not, have been followed, and the Nation has avoided the standoffs that plagued the 1950s and 1960s.”
“Within the past few years, however, elected officials from across the political spectrum have raised the specter of open disregard for federal court rulings,” Roberts said, without naming Trump, President Biden or any specific lawmaker. “These dangerous suggestions, however sporadic, must be soundly rejected. Judicial independence is worth preserving. As my late colleague Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote, an independent judiciary is ‘essential to the rule of law in any land,’ yet it ‘is vulnerable to assault; it can be shattered if the society law exists to serve does not take care to assure its preservation.’”
“I urge all Americans to appreciate this inheritance from our founding generation and cherish its endurance,” Roberts said.
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Roberts also quoted Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, who remarked that the three branches of government “must work in successful cooperation” to “make possible the effective functioning of the department of government which is designed to safeguard with judicial impartiality and independence the interests of liberty.”
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor stand on the House floor ahead of the annual State of the Union address by President Biden before a joint session on March 7, 2024. (Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)
“Our political system and economic strength depend on the rule of law,” Roberts wrote.
A landmark Supreme Court immunity decision penned by Roberts, along with another high court decision halting efforts to disqualify Trump from the ballot, were championed as major victories on the Republican nominee’s road to winning the election. The immunity decision was criticized by Democrats like Biden, who later called for term limits and an enforceable ethics code following criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices.
A handful of Democrats and one Republican lawmaker urged Biden to ignore a decision by a Trump-appointed judge to revoke FDA approval for the abortion drug mifepristone last year. Biden declined to take executive action to bypass the ruling, and the Supreme Court later granted the White House a stay permitting the sale of the medication to continue.
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2024. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
The high court’s conservative majority also ruled last year that Biden’s massive student loan debt forgiveness efforts constitute an illegal use of executive power.
Roberts and Trump clashed in 2018 when the chief justice rebuked the president for denouncing a judge who rejected his migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.”
In 2020, Roberts criticized comments made by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York while the Supreme Court was considering a high-profile abortion case.
Roberts introduced his letter Tuesday by recounting a story about King George III stripping colonial judges of lifetime appointments, an order that was “not well received.” Trump is now readying for a second term as president with an ambitious conservative agenda, elements of which are likely to be legally challenged and end up before the court whose conservative majority includes three justices appointed by Trump during his first term.
In the annual report, the chief justice wrote generally that even if court decisions are unpopular or mark a defeat for a presidential administration, other branches of government must be willing to enforce them to ensure the rule of law. Roberts pointed to the Brown v. Board of Education decision that desegrated schools in 1954 as one that needed federal enforcement in the face of resistance from southern governors.
Chief Justice John Roberts, left, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito are seated as they and the other Supreme Court members sit for a group photo at the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
He also said “attempts to intimidate judges for their rulings in cases are inappropriate and should be vigorously opposed.”
While public officials and others have the right to criticize rulings, they should also be aware that their statements can “prompt dangerous reactions by others,” Roberts wrote.
Threats targeting federal judges have more than tripled over the last decade, according to U.S. Marshals Service statistics. State court judges in Wisconsin and Maryland were killed at their homes in 2022 and 2023, Roberts wrote.
“Violence, intimidation, and defiance directed at judges because of their work undermine our Republic, and are wholly unacceptable,” he wrote.
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Roberts also pointed to disinformation about court rulings as a threat to judges’ independence, saying that social media can magnify distortions and even be exploited by “hostile foreign state actors” to exacerbate divisions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
In a recent statement, Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts has issued a stern warning against defying the judiciary. He emphasized the importance of respecting the decisions made by the courts, regardless of personal beliefs or political affiliations.Chief Justice Roberts highlighted the crucial role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all individuals. He urged individuals and government officials to abide by court rulings and refrain from undermining the authority of the judicial branch.
This statement comes at a time when the judiciary is facing increased scrutiny and challenges to its independence. Chief Justice Roberts’ words serve as a reminder of the fundamental principles that underpin a functioning democracy and the need to uphold the separation of powers.
As the highest-ranking member of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Roberts’ warning carries significant weight and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law. It is a call to all citizens to respect the decisions of the judiciary and uphold the principles of justice and fairness in our society.
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Roberts warns against ignoring Supreme Court rulings as tension with Trump looms
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to stress the importance of an independent judiciary.
Officials “from across the political spectrum have raised the specter of open disregard for federal court rulings,” Roberts wrote in the report, released by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. “These dangerous suggestions, however sporadic, must be soundly rejected.”
The chief justice didn’t detail which officials he had in mind – and both Republicans and Democrats have hinted at ignoring court rulings in recent years. Still, Roberts’ year-end message landed days before the January 20 inauguration of a president who has repeatedly decried the federal judiciary as rigged.
Trump’s agenda – particularly on immigration – could put the incoming president on a collision course next year with a Supreme Court he has helped to build by naming three conservative justices during his first term.
“Every administration suffers defeats in the court system – sometimes in cases with major ramifications,” Roberts wrote. And yet, he added, “for the past several decades,” both parties have respected court decisions and have headed off the kind of constitutional confrontations that arose during the civil rights era when some southern states declined court orders to integrate.
Roberts, in particular, pointed to decisions by the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations to enforce school desegregation rulings. In 1957, for instance, President Dwight Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne Division to Little Rock to integrate its schools after officials sought to defy Supreme Court decisions that found segregated schools unconstitutional.
Roberts lamented that “public officials,” whom he also did not name, had “regrettably” attempted to intimidate judges by “suggesting political bias in the judge’s adverse rulings without a credible basis for such allegations.” Those attempts, he warned, are “inappropriate and should be vigorously opposed.”
As in past years, the chief justice avoided direct mention of the controversies and challenges brewing within the Supreme Court itself – including lingering questions about ethics, a weekslong scandal this year over controversial flags hoisted at Justice Samuel Alito’s properties and sagging public confidence in the nation’s highest court.
In a series of interviews before the election, Vice President-elect JD Vance raised doubts about his fidelity to Supreme Court decisions. In a 2021 podcast, as The New York Times previously reported, Vance urged Trump to respond to adverse court rulings “like Andrew Jackson did and say, ‘The chief justice has made his ruling. Now let him enforce it.’”
The likely apocryphal quote came in response to an 1832 decision Jackson opposed that dealt with Native Americans.
Trump himself has often blasted federal courts – including the Supreme Court – over adverse decisions. A spokesman for Trump’s campaign earlier this week slammed the “political weaponization of our justice system” in a response to a federal appeals court ruling in New York that upheld a jury’s verdict finding that the former president sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll.
Democrats, too, have toyed publicly with declining to enforce court decisions. New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew criticism last year for suggesting on CNN that the Biden administration “ignore” a district court decision that would have halted Food and Drug Administration of the abortion pill mifepristone. The Supreme Court paused that decision and, in June, tossed the lawsuit challenging wider access to the drug.
Roberts has repeatedly used his year-end report to tout the importance of an independent judiciary and to sound an alarm about threats of violence against judges. Two years ago, in a similar vein, he stressed that “a judicial system cannot and should not live in fear.”
In this year’s report, Roberts added that “hostile foreign state actors” had accelerated attacks on the judiciary and other branches. In some instances, he said, “bots distort judicial decisions, using fake or exaggerated narratives to foment discord within our democracy.”
The report lands at the end of a year in which the conservative 6-3 majority granted former presidents sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution – and on a timeline that allowed Trump to avoid a trial on federal charges in two cases before the November election. This fall, the court is delving into transgender care bans and a First Amendment challenge to a bipartisan ban on TikTok.
“The role of the judicial branch,” Roberts wrote, is “to say what the law is.”
But, he added, “judicial independence is undermined unless the other branches are firm in their responsibility to enforce the court’s decrees.”
In a recent statement, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a warning against ignoring Supreme Court rulings as tension with President Trump continues to escalate. Roberts emphasized the importance of respecting the decisions of the highest court in the land, regardless of personal disagreements or political beliefs.The Chief Justice’s remarks come amidst mounting criticism from President Trump, who has publicly criticized several recent Supreme Court rulings, including those related to immigration and LGBTQ rights. Trump has also suggested that the Supreme Court may be biased against his administration, further straining the already-tense relationship between the executive branch and the judiciary.
Roberts’ warning serves as a reminder of the crucial role that the Supreme Court plays in upholding the rule of law and maintaining the balance of power in our government. As the highest legal authority in the country, the decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and adhered to, even when they may be unpopular or controversial.
As the tensions between the Supreme Court and the Trump administration continue to simmer, Chief Justice Roberts’ message serves as a timely reminder of the importance of upholding the principles of our democracy and respecting the institutions that safeguard our rights and freedoms.Ignoring Supreme Court rulings would undermine the very foundation of our legal system and threaten the integrity of our democracy. It is imperative that all branches of government, including the executive, adhere to the decisions of the Supreme Court and uphold the rule of law.
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Pope highlights Holy Family as model of dialogue, warns against phone use at meals
By AC Wimmer
CNA Newsroom, Dec 29, 2024 / 08:00 am
On Sunday, the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis highlighted the Family of Nazareth as a model of dialogue and mutual listening while warning against allowing mobile phones to disrupt family communication.
Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the weekly Angelus prayer, the pontiff reflected on the Gospel account of the young Jesus being found in the Temple after his parents had searched for him anxiously.
“It is good when a mother does not start with a rebuke, but with a question,” the pope said, pointing to Mary’s response when finding Jesus. “Mary does not accuse and does not judge, but tries to understand how to accept this Son who is so different by listening.”
The Holy Father emphasized that mealtimes offer “a special moment for dialogue in the family” while specifically cautioning against digital distractions.
“Never, never this,” Francis said emphatically about using mobile phones at the family table. “Talk, listen to each other; this is the dialogue that is good for you and that makes you grow!”
Following the Angelus prayer, the pope offered special greetings to families connected via media. He also expressed particular concern for those suffering in war-torn regions, including Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, Sudan, and North Kivu.
The pontiff remembered families mourning in South Korea “following the dramatic air accident,” saying he was praying for both survivors and the departed.
At least 177 people died in South Korea’s deadliest air disaster Sunday when an airliner belly-landed, veered off the runway, and exploded at Muan International Airport, Reuters reported.
AC Wimmer (刘威猛) is the News Editor for Europe and Asia at EWTN News. The multilingual Australian, raised in Bavaria and South Africa, served as editor-in-chief of several news media outlets. A graduate in Philosophy and Chinese Studies from the University of Melbourne, the veteran journalist is a former Honorary Research Fellow in Communications at his alma mater and served on the Board of Caritas in Munich.
In a recent address, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Holy Family as a model of dialogue within the family unit. He stressed the need for open communication, mutual respect, and understanding among family members in order to maintain strong and healthy relationships.Furthermore, the Pope issued a warning against the use of phones and other electronic devices during meal times, as he believes that this interferes with the quality of conversation and connection between family members. He encouraged families to put away their phones and focus on engaging in meaningful discussions and spending quality time together during meals.
This message serves as a reminder to prioritize human interaction and interpersonal relationships over technology, and to follow the example set by the Holy Family in fostering harmony and understanding within the family unit. Let us take this message to heart and strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for meaningful dialogue and connection within our own families.
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Türkiye awaits 7.5 magnitude earthquake, warns Japanese expert
Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki anticipates a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye’s Marmara region and southeastern Kahramanmaras.
Türkiye is a major earthquake zone with various magnitudes of earthquakes registered daily.
Moriwaki comments on Afyonkarahisar, preparations
Speaking to journalists in Afyonkarahisar, a city located in west central Anatolia, Moriwaki commented, “There are also fault lines in Afyonkarahisar, there are 4 fault lines in the city. The alluvial ground is very bad, it is necessary not to build very high-rise buildings for this, the mayor has already decided, it is allowed up to the 3rd floor, this is very good. “
Moreover, Moriwaki outlined that despite Afyon being home to 4 fault lines a 7.5 magnitude earthquake is not anticipated unlike in the Marmara region which includes Istanbul and Kahramanmaras.
“They should not ask about the time and magnitude of the earthquake,” Moriwaki said, adding, “Earthquakes are coming to Türkiye and Japan, so we should be ready. We have to be ready together at the municipality, at home, in schools, then we can reduce this damage by 70 percent. This 70 percent is a big number.”
In a recent report by a Japanese earthquake expert, it has been warned that Turkey could potentially be hit by a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The expert, who has studied seismic activity in the region, has stated that there is a high likelihood of such a powerful earthquake occurring in the near future.The potential impact of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Turkey is alarming, as the country is already prone to seismic activity due to its location along several major fault lines. The expert has stressed the importance of preparedness and early warning systems to mitigate the potential damage and loss of life.
As Turkey awaits the possibility of a major earthquake, it is crucial for authorities and residents to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety. This warning serves as a reminder of the constant threat of natural disasters and the importance of being vigilant and prepared at all times.
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Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold ‘Boxing Day’ Change: “Can’t Drop…”
As the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy reaches a critical juncture with the series tied 1-1, Team India faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The aftermath of the third Test at the Gabba, which ended in a hard-fought draw, has triggered a wave of planned and speculative changes, with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar weighing in on the decisions the Indian team management must make.
The most significant shift came with the sudden retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s greatest all-rounders, immediately after the third Test at Gabba in Brisbane. Ashwin’s absence has left a massive void in the squad, both in terms of his tactical nous and his unmatched skill as a spinner.
Rookie off-spinning all-rounder Tanush Kotian has been named as Ashwin’s replacement, marking a new chapter for India’s spin department.
Among the many speculations regarding the Indian lineup, one of the biggest debates centres around Nitish Kumar Reddy’s place in the XI. While some believe Washington Sundar should replace Reddy to provide India with an additional spinning option, Gavaskar strongly opposes this idea. “They can’t drop Nitish Kumar Reddy. He is the fourth seamer. I can’t see India going in with just two pacers and Nitish. For me, it is pretty much this XI that plays in Melbourne,” Gavaskar told Star Sports.
Reddy, despite being a reliable batter in the lower order, has struggled to make an impact with the ball in the series. However, Gavaskar believes his ability to provide crucial breakthroughs and his contributions with the bat make him indispensable to the team’s balance. The Indian think tank is also contemplating a reshuffle at the top of the batting order, with reports suggesting that Rohit Sharma could return to his preferred role as an opener. Rohit’s inclusion at the top would necessitate reconfiguring the middle order.
If Rohit opens, K.L. Rahul could be slotted in at No. 3, replacing the struggling Shubman Gill. Gill, who has not been at his best in this series, might either slide down to No. 4 or be replaced altogether by Dhurv Jurel.
India’s pace bowling lineup has also been a subject of debate. Akash Deep, whose heroics with the bat helped India avoid the follow-on at the Gabba, is likely to retain his spot. Gavaskar dismissed the idea of replacing him with Harshit Rana, stating, “Unlikely that Harshit will replace Akash Deep. Why would you drop a man who has saved your team from follow-on?”
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Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold ‘Boxing Day’ Change: “Can’t Drop…”Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has issued a warning to the Indian cricket team ahead of the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia. Gavaskar has expressed his concern over a potential bold move that could see a key player being dropped from the playing XI.
In a recent interview, Gavaskar emphasized the importance of consistency and team balance in Test cricket, especially during a crucial series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He stressed that making drastic changes to the team composition, such as dropping a player who has been performing well, could have a negative impact on the team’s performance.
Gavaskar’s warning comes amidst rumors that the Indian team management is considering making a bold change to the playing XI for the Boxing Day Test. While he did not mention any specific player or change, Gavaskar’s message is clear – stability and continuity are key to success in Test cricket.
As India prepares to take on Australia in the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test, it remains to be seen whether the team will heed Gavaskar’s advice or take a bold gamble with their team selection. One thing is for sure – all eyes will be on India as they look to maintain their lead in the series and secure a historic victory on Australian soil.
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#Sunil #Gavaskar #Warns #India #Bold #Boxing #Day #Change #Drop..CDC warns of bird flu mutations in first severe U.S. case
A genetic analysis of samples from the Louisiana patient who was recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu shows that the virus likely mutated in the patient to become potentially more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence that the virus has been passed to anyone else.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that the patient was likely infected after contacting sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. In an analysis Thursday, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus widely circulating in wildlife.The mutations, similar to ones observed in a hospitalized patient in British Columbia, Canada, may make it easier for the virus to bind to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, the agency said in its analysis.“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection,” the CDC said. “Although concerning, and a reminder that A(H5N1) viruses can develop changes during the clinical course of a human infection, these changes would be more concerning if found in animal hosts or in early stages of infection… when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts.”The agency emphasized the risk to the general public has not changed and remains low, but said the detection of the genetic mutations “underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance in people and animals, containment of avian influenza A(H5) outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry, and prevention measures among people with exposure to infected animals or environments.”The analysis found no changes associated with markers that might mean antiviral drugs wouldn’t work as well against the virus, the CDC added, and noted the samples are closely related to strains that could be used to make vaccines, if needed.The CDC found that the sequences also didn’t show changes in genes associated with adaptation to mammals. The patient was infected with a strain known as D1.1, which is closely related to viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in the U.S. Another strain known as B3.13 has been spreading widely in dairy cows and hasn’t been found to cause severe disease in humans in the U.S.“While this sounds like good news, the H5N1 situation remains grim,” Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, posted on Bluesky on Thursday.“There has been an explosion of human cases,” she said. “We don’t know what combination of mutations would lead to a pandemic H5N1 virus… but the more humans are infected, the more chances a pandemic virus will emerge.”The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations. For two cases, the source of exposure is unknown. The severe case in the Louisiana is the only one associated with backyard flocks.Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, noted the CDC said the mutations “may” enable to the virus to bind better to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, not that they clearly do.“I’d like to see clear evidence… that it binds well,” Offit told CNN Friday. “That hasn’t happened yet.”“And more importantly,” Offit added, “there’s not the clinical relevance that you see human-to-human spread.”
A genetic analysis of samples from the Louisiana patient who was recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu shows that the virus likely mutated in the patient to become potentially more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence that the virus has been passed to anyone else.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that the patient was likely infected after contacting sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. In an analysis Thursday, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus widely circulating in wildlife.
The mutations, similar to ones observed in a hospitalized patient in British Columbia, Canada, may make it easier for the virus to bind to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, the agency said in its analysis.
“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection,” the CDC said. “Although concerning, and a reminder that A(H5N1) viruses can develop changes during the clinical course of a human infection, these changes would be more concerning if found in animal hosts or in early stages of infection… when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts.”
The agency emphasized the risk to the general public has not changed and remains low, but said the detection of the genetic mutations “underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance in people and animals, containment of avian influenza A(H5) outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry, and prevention measures among people with exposure to infected animals or environments.”
The analysis found no changes associated with markers that might mean antiviral drugs wouldn’t work as well against the virus, the CDC added, and noted the samples are closely related to strains that could be used to make vaccines, if needed.
The CDC found that the sequences also didn’t show changes in genes associated with adaptation to mammals. The patient was infected with a strain known as D1.1, which is closely related to viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in the U.S. Another strain known as B3.13 has been spreading widely in dairy cows and hasn’t been found to cause severe disease in humans in the U.S.
“While this sounds like good news, the H5N1 situation remains grim,” Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, posted on Bluesky on Thursday.
“There has been an explosion of human cases,” she said. “We don’t know what combination of mutations would lead to a pandemic H5N1 virus… but the more humans are infected, the more chances a pandemic virus will emerge.”
The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations. For two cases, the source of exposure is unknown. The severe case in the Louisiana is the only one associated with backyard flocks.
Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, noted the CDC said the mutations “may” enable to the virus to bind better to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, not that they clearly do.
“I’d like to see clear evidence… that it binds well,” Offit told CNN Friday. “That hasn’t happened yet.”
“And more importantly,” Offit added, “there’s not the clinical relevance that you see human-to-human spread.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning after the first severe case of bird flu mutations was reported in the United States. This alarming development has raised concerns about the potential for a widespread outbreak of the virus.The patient, who was hospitalized in critical condition, had contracted a strain of bird flu that had mutated to become more severe and transmissible. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of infectious diseases and the need for vigilance in preventing their spread.
Health officials are urging the public to take precautions, such as practicing good hygiene and avoiding contact with sick birds or contaminated surfaces. They are also working to track and contain the spread of the mutated virus to prevent further cases.
As the situation continues to evolve, it is crucial for individuals to stay informed and follow the guidance of health authorities. By taking these measures seriously, we can help protect ourselves and our communities from the potential threat of a bird flu outbreak.
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CDC warns of bird flu mutations in first severe U.S. case
A genetic analysis of samples from the Louisiana patient who was recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu shows that the virus likely mutated in the patient to become potentially more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence that the virus has been passed to anyone else.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that the patient was likely infected after contacting sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. In an analysis Thursday, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus widely circulating in wildlife.The mutations, similar to ones observed in a hospitalized patient in British Columbia, Canada, may make it easier for the virus to bind to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, the agency said in its analysis.“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection,” the CDC said. “Although concerning, and a reminder that A(H5N1) viruses can develop changes during the clinical course of a human infection, these changes would be more concerning if found in animal hosts or in early stages of infection… when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts.”The agency emphasized the risk to the general public has not changed and remains low, but said the detection of the genetic mutations “underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance in people and animals, containment of avian influenza A(H5) outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry, and prevention measures among people with exposure to infected animals or environments.”The analysis found no changes associated with markers that might mean antiviral drugs wouldn’t work as well against the virus, the CDC added, and noted the samples are closely related to strains that could be used to make vaccines, if needed.The CDC found that the sequences also didn’t show changes in genes associated with adaptation to mammals. The patient was infected with a strain known as D1.1, which is closely related to viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in the U.S. Another strain known as B3.13 has been spreading widely in dairy cows and hasn’t been found to cause severe disease in humans in the U.S.“While this sounds like good news, the H5N1 situation remains grim,” Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, posted on Bluesky on Thursday.“There has been an explosion of human cases,” she said. “We don’t know what combination of mutations would lead to a pandemic H5N1 virus… but the more humans are infected, the more chances a pandemic virus will emerge.”The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations. For two cases, the source of exposure is unknown. The severe case in the Louisiana is the only one associated with backyard flocks.Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, noted the CDC said the mutations “may” enable to the virus to bind better to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, not that they clearly do.“I’d like to see clear evidence… that it binds well,” Offit told CNN Friday. “That hasn’t happened yet.”“And more importantly,” Offit added, “there’s not the clinical relevance that you see human-to-human spread.”
A genetic analysis of samples from the Louisiana patient who was recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu shows that the virus likely mutated in the patient to become potentially more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence that the virus has been passed to anyone else.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that the patient was likely infected after contacting sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. In an analysis Thursday, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus widely circulating in wildlife.
The mutations, similar to ones observed in a hospitalized patient in British Columbia, Canada, may make it easier for the virus to bind to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, the agency said in its analysis.
“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection,” the CDC said. “Although concerning, and a reminder that A(H5N1) viruses can develop changes during the clinical course of a human infection, these changes would be more concerning if found in animal hosts or in early stages of infection… when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts.”
The agency emphasized the risk to the general public has not changed and remains low, but said the detection of the genetic mutations “underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance in people and animals, containment of avian influenza A(H5) outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry, and prevention measures among people with exposure to infected animals or environments.”
The analysis found no changes associated with markers that might mean antiviral drugs wouldn’t work as well against the virus, the CDC added, and noted the samples are closely related to strains that could be used to make vaccines, if needed.
The CDC found that the sequences also didn’t show changes in genes associated with adaptation to mammals. The patient was infected with a strain known as D1.1, which is closely related to viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in the U.S. Another strain known as B3.13 has been spreading widely in dairy cows and hasn’t been found to cause severe disease in humans in the U.S.
“While this sounds like good news, the H5N1 situation remains grim,” Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, posted on Bluesky on Thursday.
“There has been an explosion of human cases,” she said. “We don’t know what combination of mutations would lead to a pandemic H5N1 virus… but the more humans are infected, the more chances a pandemic virus will emerge.”
The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations. For two cases, the source of exposure is unknown. The severe case in the Louisiana is the only one associated with backyard flocks.
Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, noted the CDC said the mutations “may” enable to the virus to bind better to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, not that they clearly do.
“I’d like to see clear evidence… that it binds well,” Offit told CNN Friday. “That hasn’t happened yet.”
“And more importantly,” Offit added, “there’s not the clinical relevance that you see human-to-human spread.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about mutations of the bird flu virus after the first severe case was reported in the United States.According to the CDC, the patient was hospitalized with a severe respiratory illness caused by the H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus. This strain is known to be highly pathogenic and can cause severe illness in humans.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers to be on high alert for any patients presenting with flu-like symptoms, especially if they have a history of exposure to birds or poultry. They are also advising the public to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding contact with sick birds.
This news serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring and tracking the spread of infectious diseases, especially those with the potential to mutate and cause severe illness. Stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from the bird flu virus.
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CDC warns of bird flu mutations in first severe U.S. case
A genetic analysis of samples from the Louisiana patient who was recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu shows that the virus likely mutated in the patient to become potentially more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence that the virus has been passed to anyone else.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that the patient was likely infected after contacting sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. In an analysis Thursday, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus widely circulating in wildlife.The mutations, similar to ones observed in a hospitalized patient in British Columbia, Canada, may make it easier for the virus to bind to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, the agency said in its analysis.“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection,” the CDC said. “Although concerning, and a reminder that A(H5N1) viruses can develop changes during the clinical course of a human infection, these changes would be more concerning if found in animal hosts or in early stages of infection… when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts.”The agency emphasized the risk to the general public has not changed and remains low, but said the detection of the genetic mutations “underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance in people and animals, containment of avian influenza A(H5) outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry, and prevention measures among people with exposure to infected animals or environments.”The analysis found no changes associated with markers that might mean antiviral drugs wouldn’t work as well against the virus, the CDC added, and noted the samples are closely related to strains that could be used to make vaccines, if needed.The CDC found that the sequences also didn’t show changes in genes associated with adaptation to mammals. The patient was infected with a strain known as D1.1, which is closely related to viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in the U.S. Another strain known as B3.13 has been spreading widely in dairy cows and hasn’t been found to cause severe disease in humans in the U.S.“While this sounds like good news, the H5N1 situation remains grim,” Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, posted on Bluesky on Thursday.“There has been an explosion of human cases,” she said. “We don’t know what combination of mutations would lead to a pandemic H5N1 virus… but the more humans are infected, the more chances a pandemic virus will emerge.”The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations. For two cases, the source of exposure is unknown. The severe case in the Louisiana is the only one associated with backyard flocks.Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, noted the CDC said the mutations “may” enable to the virus to bind better to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, not that they clearly do.“I’d like to see clear evidence… that it binds well,” Offit told CNN Friday. “That hasn’t happened yet.”“And more importantly,” Offit added, “there’s not the clinical relevance that you see human-to-human spread.”
A genetic analysis of samples from the Louisiana patient who was recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu shows that the virus likely mutated in the patient to become potentially more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence that the virus has been passed to anyone else.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that the patient was likely infected after contacting sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. In an analysis Thursday, the agency said the mutations it identified in samples taken during the patient’s hospitalization weren’t found in the birds, suggesting they aren’t in the virus widely circulating in wildlife.
The mutations, similar to ones observed in a hospitalized patient in British Columbia, Canada, may make it easier for the virus to bind to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, the agency said in its analysis.
“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection,” the CDC said. “Although concerning, and a reminder that A(H5N1) viruses can develop changes during the clinical course of a human infection, these changes would be more concerning if found in animal hosts or in early stages of infection… when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts.”
The agency emphasized the risk to the general public has not changed and remains low, but said the detection of the genetic mutations “underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance in people and animals, containment of avian influenza A(H5) outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry, and prevention measures among people with exposure to infected animals or environments.”
The analysis found no changes associated with markers that might mean antiviral drugs wouldn’t work as well against the virus, the CDC added, and noted the samples are closely related to strains that could be used to make vaccines, if needed.
The CDC found that the sequences also didn’t show changes in genes associated with adaptation to mammals. The patient was infected with a strain known as D1.1, which is closely related to viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in the U.S. Another strain known as B3.13 has been spreading widely in dairy cows and hasn’t been found to cause severe disease in humans in the U.S.
“While this sounds like good news, the H5N1 situation remains grim,” Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, posted on Bluesky on Thursday.
“There has been an explosion of human cases,” she said. “We don’t know what combination of mutations would lead to a pandemic H5N1 virus… but the more humans are infected, the more chances a pandemic virus will emerge.”
The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations. For two cases, the source of exposure is unknown. The severe case in the Louisiana is the only one associated with backyard flocks.
Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, noted the CDC said the mutations “may” enable to the virus to bind better to cell receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts, not that they clearly do.
“I’d like to see clear evidence… that it binds well,” Offit told CNN Friday. “That hasn’t happened yet.”
“And more importantly,” Offit added, “there’s not the clinical relevance that you see human-to-human spread.”
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about the mutations of the bird flu virus after the first severe case was reported in the United States. The patient, who had close contact with infected poultry, experienced severe respiratory symptoms and had to be hospitalized.The CDC is closely monitoring the situation and is urging people to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. This includes avoiding contact with sick or dead birds, practicing good hygiene, and seeking medical attention if experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Experts are concerned about the potential for the virus to mutate further and become more transmissible among humans. This could lead to a widespread outbreak with serious consequences.
It is crucial for everyone to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others from the bird flu virus. Stay tuned for updates from the CDC and follow their recommendations to stay safe and healthy.
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