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Florida's 'nightmare' abortion ban takes effect

Walmart Reverses Course, Closes Down Its Walmart Health Division

Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division. NBC reports that Walmart has announced it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed health clinics the company operates. The announcement comes as part of the company's decision to shut down its Walmart Health Initiative. Clinics that will close down are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. . On April 30, the company also said it would begin winding down its virtual care service. The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative will not reportedly impact Walmart pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients to other providers covered by their insurance networks to ensure they continue to receive care. NBC reports that the news comes as a swift reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024. Through our experience managing Walmart Health centers and Walmart Health Virtual Care, we determined there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC. Other nontraditional health care providers have also been forced to reconsider their plans in recent years. . Last month, Walgreens announced that it would close 140 of the company's primary care clinics, along with plans to shut down 20 more.

Study Reveals First Case of an American Dolphin Diagnosed With Bird Flu

Study Reveals First Case , of an American Dolphin , Diagnosed With Bird Flu. 'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found that a Florida dolphin was discovered with a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu. 'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found that a Florida dolphin was discovered with a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu. The case is the first cetacean ever recorded in North America with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). The case is the first cetacean ever recorded in North America with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). The study warns that a highly contagious bird flu "could be catastrophic" for cetacean species. In March of 2022, a dolphin was found "in distress" in a Dixie County canal and died shortly after the arrival of a rescue team. . A postmortem revealed that the dolphin suffered from a number of health problems, including leptomeninges disease and brain inflammation. We still don't know where the dolphin got the virus and more research needs to be done, Richard Webby, Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, via 'Newsweek'. After first being detected in North America in 2021, the virus has been spreading among birds and other mammals. After first being detected in North America in 2021, the virus has been spreading among birds and other mammals. According to researchers, harbor seals and grey seals in the area had died from the same virus. A small amount were also found to have neurological symptoms. So far, seals and sea lions have been the primary mammal species to be impacted by the disease. . 'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the importance of learning more about the virus in order to potentially prevent it from spreading to further species. 'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the importance of learning more about the virus in order to potentially prevent it from spreading to further species

Deadly Storms Forecast to Cross 1,000 Miles of the US

Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US. 'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of people across the central United States this week. On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe weather events so far in 2024.". According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail and damaging winds across a dozen states.". On April 25, the first storm of the system is set to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms expected to last throughout the weekend. AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.". All modes of severe weather are likely with the multiple-day event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. Two storms, off the Pacific coast on Tuesday, will swing across the West and cause moisture to surge northward from the Gulf of Mexico while, at the same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. . In addition to dangerous storm conditions, the National Weather Service has warned that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the Southwest into the southern High Plains."

Southwest Drops Service to 4 Airports Amid Boeing Problems

Southwest Drops Service to 4 Airports , Amid Boeing Problems. On April 24, Boeing announced that it will keep production levels lower so that it can focus on the quality and safety of its planes. The announcement comes after the company has experienced backlash over safety issues, . such as the incident on Jan. 5 in which a door plug flew off of an Alaska Airlines plane. . On April 25, Southwest Airlines said that Boeing delivery delays have caused the company to stop serving four airports, CNN reports. . The recent news from Boeing regarding further aircraft delivery delays presents significant challenges for both 2024 and 2025, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, via statement. We are reacting and replanning quickly to mitigate the operational and financial impacts. , Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, via statement. Consequently, we have made the difficult decision to close our operations [at the four airports], Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, via statement. The four airports that will be affected are Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International Airport. Syracuse Hancock International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Southwest also revealed that it lost $218 million in Q1 2024. However, revenue was at $6.3 billion, an 11% increase from last year. The revenue increase came from an uptick in passenger traffic, CNN reports. Southwest shares dipped 7% in premarket trading on April 25

Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover

Southwest Flight From Denver , Loses Engine Cover. On April 7, a Boeing 737-800 plane in use by Southwest Airlines lost an engine cover which hit the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration said. . According to air traffic control audio, a pilot said that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing.". After determining the issue, the plane safely returned to Denver, and Southwest issued an apology. . We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees, Southwest Airlines, via statement. There were no reports of injuries. . According to FAA records, the plane was last certified to be airworthy in May of 2015. The agency will investigate the incident. . Boeing refused to comment and instead pointed to Southwest for details "about plane and fleet operations," CNN reports. . The incident is just the latest in a series of mechanical issues Boeing has experienced over the last several months.

Southwest Airline Triggers Emergency landing in Colorado as Engine Cover Detaches Mid-Air| Oneindia

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 encountered a mid-flight emergency as its engine cover tore off, prompting a return to Denver International Airport. This incident adds to Boeing's recent string of safety concerns, reigniting scrutiny over aircraft safety standards. Boeing and the FAA are investigating the incident, underscoring the need for rigorous oversight and accountability within the aviation industry to ensure passenger safety. #SouthwestAirlines #EmergencyLanding #Boeing737 #DenverInternationalAirport #FAA #Colorado #BoeingSafety #Flightnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~