A CDC study has found H5N1 bird flu antibodies in veterinarians who had no symptoms and no knowledge they had been working with infected livestock. LA Times

VOA VIEW: The CDC fails, again.

The Trump administration appears to be considering sending immigrants facing deportation to FCI Dublin, a former federal prison in the Bay Area that was closed after a sexual assault scandal. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Good place for them.

Legislators in Ohio and Mississippi want to fine men over $10,000 if they're caught ejaculating in public. New York Post

PLEASE DO BUSINESS WITH THOSE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH US -- OUR ADVERTISERS.

President Donald Trump slammed Mitch McConnell in the Oval Office on Feb. 13, following the Kentucky Senator’s “no” vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The president went on to calling the 82-year-old a “bitter guy.” New York Post

VOA VIEW: A truism - McConnel made a fool of himself.

'You look better than I do, and I'm 40,' Vance told 97-year-old Abba Naor outside the camp gates. New York Post

The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two officials with the federal public integrity unit all quit after the Justice Department ordered the charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. New York Times

VOA VIEW: It was a mistake.

Six transgender individuals, all younger than 19, sued the administration over executive orders targeting hospitals that offer transition treatments to young people. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The Judge made a big mistake.

The vote moved Mr. Patel, a Trump loyalist, one step closer to leading the nation’s premier law enforcement agency. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The sooner the better.

The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects. New York Times

THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEB PORTAL. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND.

The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm conservative lawyer and policy advisor Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture (USDA). OANN

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is targeting New York Governor Kathy Hochul, state Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV chief Mark Schroeder in the Justice Department's new lawsuit against New York State -- due to their purported attempts to restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. OANN

VOA VIEW: As it should.

A 24-year-old Afghan national drove his car through a large crowd in Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people. German authorities described the incident as a "suspected attack," noting that the suspect has "an extremist background." OANN

VOA VIEW: He should stay in jail a long time or forever.

Both California and Minnesota have vowed to flout the Trump administration's ban on biological males in girls' sports, but it turns out the president's executive order wasn't a suggestion. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It's a demand.

YOU can speak out and be heard by having your own "Column" - Visit the "Public Opinion" Section above.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fourth week in a row, an encouraging sign for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets underway. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good drop, but still high.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats' hopes of retaking the Senate in 2026. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: At this rate, Dems don't have a chance running for dog catcher.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It takes time to fix four years of stupidity.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ALL OUR SOURCES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN MAKING US AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE NEWS INFORMATION PORTAL.

Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target. CBS

VOA VIEW: Sad!

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. CBS

VOA VIEW: All Dems and one GOP.

President Trump has said of the Education Department that he'd "like it to be closed immediately." CBS

VOA VIEW: It served as an expense.

CBS, Comedy Central and MTV are among the Paramount Global channels scheduled to go dark on YouTube TV Thursday night. CBS

The Associated Press says its reporters have been blocked from covering White House events over its continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America." President Trump renamed the body of water through an executive order last month. CBS

VOA VIEW: AP will have to give in or lose coverage.

ATTENTION TALK SHOW HOSTS: We are honored that many radio talk show hosts use our Web Portal for their "show prep." We would appreciate your occasional mention of our site to your audience. Thanks!

Almost three years after Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, talks are to begin to end the bloody and destructive war that has cost tens of thousands of lives. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Unkraine should not give in to Putin, easily.

Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs. CNBC

VOA VIEW: This is still Biden's fault.

It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers. CNBC

ADVERTISEMENT: If you want to advertise your business or Web Site, send us an email by clicking on "Contact" above. It could be the best business decision you make.

Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It's in its infancy.

The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier was involved in a collision Wednesday with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea, the Navy announced. FOX News

The Maryland Attorney General and mayor of Baltimore City filed a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. for continuing to sell handguns that can be converted into machine guns. FOX News

NASA and SpaceX hope to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the International Space Station for more than seven months, home in March. FOX News

Police in Detroit said that two homeless children froze to death while they slept in a van with their family on Monday, while the city’s mayor revealed that their mother had reached out to homeless services a few months ago. FOX News

The DEA's Rocky Mountain Field Division announced the arrests and possible deportation of 10 of Colorado’s worst drug criminals under "Operation Return to Sender." FOX News

A U.S. District Judge on Wednesday refused to block the Trump administration's deferred resignation program for federal employees after issuing two stays, the first legal victory for the Trump administration. UPI

VOA VIEW: As it should be.

Wholesale Producer Price Index inflation in the United States rose 0.4% in January, according to a Thursday Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Unadjusted, PPI increased to 3.5% for the 12 months ended January 2025. UPI

VOA VIEW: More of Biden's deficits.

Returning Ukraine to its pre-2014 borders is an "unrealistic objective," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. UPI

VOA VIEW: Foolish statements.

The U.S. State Department documents show it is expected to purchase $400 million worth of armored vehicles from Tesla, the car manufacturer owned by President Donald Trump's key advisor Elon Musk. UPI

VOA VIEW: It does not sound good this early.

The social media platform X will pay President Donald Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over suspension of his account when it was called Twitter and not owned by Elon Musk. UPI

VOA VIEW: It was a dumb move by Twitter.

ABC Online Canada National Post Daily Telegraph The Observer Wired News Xinhua News

VOA VIEW -- Is the opinion of "Voice of Americans", which is a private entity not affiliated in any way with the United States government or any of its agencies. The opinions expressed here, in whatever medium or format, are not necessarily the opinions of the ownership or advertisers of this web site - 0415.