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PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His political experience is seen as key in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority at the National Assembly. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Macron’s office said in a statement that Bayrou “has been charged with forming a new government.” Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the National Assembly, leaving France without a functioning government. Macron in an address to the nation vowed to remain in office until his term ends in 2027. Macron’s centrist alliance does not have a majority in parliament and Bayrou’s Cabinet will need to rely on moderate lawmakers from the left and the right to be able to stay in power.

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2 cats die from suspected bird flu traced to raw milk KTLA Los AngelesMarin County child with possible bird flu drank raw milk: officials KRON4Technical Update: Summary Analysis of the Genetic Sequence of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Identified in a Child in California | Bird Flu CDCCalifornia reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk.

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‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon CNNThis Microbe Eats Radiation For Breakfast. Now We Know Its Secret. ScienceAlertStudy finds microbes that feed on radiation waves for breakfast The Times of IndiaHow the ‘Hulk’ of Bacteria Withstands Extreme Radiation Laboratory Equipment