Foot and mouth disease spreads to the Netherlands
The Netherlands reports four contaminated cows as the foot and mouth outbreak expands beyond France. EU bans livestock exports from four Dutch provinces. government vets destroy about 17,000 animals within a 1,000 yard radius of affected farms near Oosterwolde Olst and Oene. Police seal off the areas as Britain reports 72 new cases bringing total to 422. Dutch minister Brinkhorst reinstates a nationwide livestock movement ban and dairy product restrictions for three days.
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Mir space station prepared for controlled reentry
Russia aims to stabilize the 15 year old Mir as it nears planned reentry into the South Pacific this week. Mission Control will activate the orientation system and thrusters to steady the craft, with batteries charging for a controlled descent. Chile voiced concern and canceled flights to monitor Mir’s fall, suspending Tahiti routes for Thursday.
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High chemical levels found in Americans study
Americans show notably high diethyl phthalate levels in blood and urine in the first nationwide environmental toxin study. Health officials warn the chemical used in soaps and cosmetics may disrupt hormones and affect birth outcomes, prompting ongoing government research.
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