Arizona reports first New World screwworm case

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• A study published in Science reveals that seabirds like Manx shearwaters experience jet lag, causing navigational errors during foraging trips due to mismatches between their internal clocks and local time. Researchers tracked these birds' routes and found that time shifts affect their ability to accurately use the sun as a compass, with implications for understanding human circadian rhythms.
• Former President Donald Trump canceled a planned in-person rally in Salina, Kansas, opting instead for multiple telerallies to support Republican candidates amid concerns about close races, including GOP Sen. Roger Marshall's tight contest. Trump will still hold rallies in Florida and Iowa, with the shift to virtual events aimed at maximizing outreach in the final days before the midterm elections.
• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor, may benefit electorally from the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series win, as research shows local sports victories boost incumbent party support by increasing voter satisfaction with the status quo. Crowley, aligned with the current Democratic administration, faces Republican Tom Tiffany in a closely contested race.
• The Department of Homeland Security suffered a major data breach exposing over 41,000 names of employees, including border and undercover agents, published by a hacktivist group demanding more agency oversight. DHS officials warned the leak increases risks to officers' safety and emphasized the need for legislative changes to immigration laws rather than targeting enforcement personnel.
• Arizona confirmed its first case of New World screwworm infestation in a dog, marking the third U.S. state reporting this parasitic fly, which causes severe wounds in warm-blooded animals. The USDA is actively responding to multiple cases across the Southwest, with no human infections reported so far, and has resumed some cattle imports from Mexico following previous restrictions.
• House Democrat Rep. Jared Huffman is urging Congress to block Trump administration plans to use federal funds for converting East Potomac Park into a championship golf course and to prevent transferring the public land to Trump or his businesses. Huffman seeks spending restrictions allowing only seawall repairs while prohibiting redevelopment, land sales, or agreements benefiting Trump, citing safety concerns and preservation of public land.