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US confirms first case of bird flu with no known animal exposure BBC.comBird flu detected in Missouri individual who is not a farm worker The Washington PostFirst person tests positive for bird flu without clear exposure to sick animals USA TODAY

When should I get flu and COVID shots? Experts disagree — but say get them however you can The Denver PostCovid-19, flu, RSV: Vaccine recommendations for fall—and the best time to get them CNBCWhat you need to know as cold and flu season begins KWCHCOVID-19: What are the latest symptoms and guidelines for testing, isolation?

New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail The New York TimesFourth Mercury flyby begins BepiColombo’s new trajectory European Space AgencyA Mercury-bound probe just provided a spectacular sneak preview of its mission MashableBepiColombo Mission Returns to Mercury for Best Flyby Views Yet Sky & TelescopeBepiColombo probe captures stunning Mercury images in closest flyby yet Space.com

Mars leaks faster when closer to the sun Space.comNASA’s Hubble, MAVEN Help Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Escaping Water Science@NASAWhere Did Mars's Water Go? The Picture Is Getting Clearer TIMEMars lost most of its water, but where did it go? Earth.comOne Step Closer to Solving the Mystery of Mars’ Lost Water Universe Today

WHO and Africa CDC launch a response plan to the mpox outbreak The Associated PressWhat It’s Like to Respond to Mpox in Africa Right Now TIMEMpox and the dangers of treating some lives as disposable Al Jazeera EnglishDRC receives first donation of 100,000 mpox vaccines to contain outbreak The Guardian

Too much light at night might increase risk of Alzheimer's UPI NewsLight pollution is harming our health National GeographicStudy links light pollution to Alzheimer’s disease NewsNation NowBad bedtime habit millions are guilty of increases your risk of Alzheimer's - especially if you're under 65 Daily Mail