SUMMARY: Egg prices in the U.S. are rising significantly due to a spreading bird flu, which has resulted in over 166 million bird deaths and affected nearly 1,000 dairy herds. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging the Trump administration to develop a vaccine promptly to protect poultry and manage rising prices. In response, the USDA has introduced a five-point strategy. However, concerns remain regarding the administration’s transparency and the dismissal of USDA officials involved in combating the outbreak. Congress is encouraged to proactively invest in support measures through the farm bill to assist affected farmers and prevent further losses.

With bird flu soaring throughout the country—driving up egg prices—one senator is calling on the Trump administration to do more …

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Gary Frank discusses recent weather conditions, highlighting the dust from Texas and New Mexico that affected air quality. Following a day with a dirty car due to rain, temperatures are currently at 64°F but are expected to drop into the 40s overnight. The weekend looks promising with mid-50s and light winds. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, shifting sunrise and sunset later. Looking ahead, a high-pressure system will bring warmer temperatures in the mid-70s early next week, while cooler air may affect the area later. St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, with parades expected under favorable weather.

A cold front moving through the area will drop our temperatures 20+ degrees over the next several hours.

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SUMMARY: For the first time in 15 years, the U.S. will execute a death row inmate, Brad Sigmon, using a firing squad in South Carolina on Friday. Sigmon chose this method over lethal injection and electrocution due to concerns about the pain and secrecy surrounding lethal injections. He is sentenced to death for the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents. The firing squad will consist of three volunteers firing from 15 feet away, with precautions in place. While some argue that the firing squad may be more humane than lethal injections, the method remains controversial and historically less common in the U.S.

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