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The cost of eggs continues to hit record highs in the US, with data from the USDA showing wholesale prices above $7.30 for a dozen large white eggs (see data here; click on "Egg Markets Overview"). The figure is up from around $5 at the beginning of the year and almost three times as much year over year.
Primarily driven by the ongoing bird flu outbreak—close to 70 million chickens have been culled since early 2024—the spiraling costs have caused many vendors to enact temporary policies to account for cost. Waffle House added a 50-cent-per-egg surcharge last week, and Trader Joe's announced a one-dozen-per-customer limit nationwide Friday.
Last week, a variant of the H5N1 influenza virus that had been identified in human cases was found circulating in dairy cow herds. To date, health officials say the risk to the public is low, and human-to-human transmission is rare. The US has recorded 67 confirmed cases and one death from the current outbreak.
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The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX last night, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a dominating defensive showing. The victory marks the second Super Bowl title in franchise history and avenges a 2022 championship loss to the Chiefs while ending Kansas City's bid to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.
The Eagles swarmed Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes all night, forcing four turnovers, including an interception return for a touchdown by defensive back Cooper DeJean. Mahomes was sacked six times, and the offense managed a meager 23 yards and a single first down in the first half. Kansas City didn't score until 34 seconds left in the third quarter, down 34-0.
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns while adding 72 yards and another score on the ground. See celebration photos here.
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Israeli troops yesterday withdrew from a four-mile strip—the Netzarim Corridor—that divides northern and southern Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Israeli forces are now limited to a southern area near Egypt's border and a buffer zone along the Israeli border to the north and east.
The ceasefire began Jan. 19 and is in its first 42-day phase. Hamas has been gradually releasing hostages in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. So far, 16 hostages have been freed, including three over the weekend, in exchange for 566 Palestinian prisoners. Negotiations for the second phase are underway in Qatar to extend the truce and secure the release of more hostages. However, challenges remain over differing demands for a long-term agreement.
Separately, neighboring Lebanon formed its first full government in over two years, marking a shift away from Hezbollah's influence and aiming to address the country's economic crisis and rebuild war-torn areas. |
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