Person Hospitalized with Bird Flu in Missouri Had No Known Contact with Animals

H5N1, a strain of avian influenza or bird flu.Photo:Getty Getty A person in Missouri has been infected with bird flu despite having no immediate known animal exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the human case of avian influenza — and more specifically the H5 subtype — in anews releaseon Friday, Sept. 6. The individual (who had underlying medical conditions, per the CDC) was hospitalized on Aug. 22, state officials toldThe New York Times.

Pet Owner Says Her Boyfriend Refuses to Live with Dogs — and Now She’s 'Unsure of the Future' of Their Relationship

A man and a woman in a fight with a dog between them (stock image).Photo:Getty Getty A woman is contemplating the future of her relationship with her boyfriend after he said he refuses to live withdogs. In a post on the U.K. online parenting forumMumsnet, the woman said she has been with her boyfriend for 18 months “and everything has been great,” but she detailed “one hiccup” in their partnership.

Pet Rescuers 'Left Speechless' After Witnessing 'Impressive and Sad' Way Neglected Shelter Dog Walks (Exclusive)

Keno the rescue dog.Photo:Vintage Pet Rescue Vintage Pet Rescue Keno is winning hearts and turning heads.The fluffy white pup was recently surrendered to a New Jersey shelter in “horrible condition” with three other dogs, according to Kristen Peralta, the executive director ofVintage Pet Rescue.“All the dogs were heavily matted and covered in fleas and feces. They couldn’t see and could barely walk,” Peralta tells PEOPLE of the neglect Keno endured before his rescue.

Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian 'Still Talk Occasionally': 'He's a Good Guy' (Exclusive Source)

(L) Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SKIMS;Rosalind O’Connor/NBC via Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SKIMS;Rosalind O’Connor/NBC via Getty Images WhilePete DavidsonandKim Kardashianmay have parted ways, the former couple still keep in touch.In an exclusive update on the comedian’s love life, a source close to Davidson tells PEOPLE that he’s “still friends with pretty much all his exes” as they remain on good terms.“Nothing bad happened between him andMadelyn [Cline]," the insider continues.

Pete Davidson Describes 'Horrible' Tattoo-Removal Process and Says He's Only Keeping '2 or 3': 'Clean Slate'

Pete Davidson.Photo:Steven Ferdman/WireImage; Virisa Yong/BFA.com/Shutterstock Steven Ferdman/WireImage; Virisa Yong/BFA.com/Shutterstock Pete Davidson gave an update on his tattoo removal during appearances onTodayandThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,saying the process is “horrible.“The comedian shared that, at one point, he had up to 200 tattoos and plans to keep only “two or three.“Davidson first shared he was embarking on the tattoo removal process in 2020.Pete Davidsonis making a big change.After accumulating amassive collection of tattoosover the years, the comedian and actor, 31, has decided to remove almost all of his ink.