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A sailor stationed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Virginia faces charges in connection with the death of 22-year-old Master-at-Arms Petty Officer Third Class Lyndon Joel Cosgriff-Flax. The Navy confirms that charges have been brought against the sailor but has withheld their identity pending the official referral of charges.

The incident occurred during a training exercise in April when Cosgriff-Flax fell overboard from a harbor safety boat. The Navy’s initial investigation revealed that he sustained fatal injuries as a result of the fall. The tragic event led to a months-long inquiry by. . .

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspends cattle imports from Mexico following the discovery of the New World screwworm, a parasitic insect that poses a significant threat to livestock and agriculture. The suspension comes after Mexico’s chief veterinary officer reported finding the screwworm in a cow at an inspection checkpoint, triggering swift action to contain its spread and protect American agriculture.

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirms the pause in cattle imports as part of a broader strategy to safeguard the U.S. livestock industry. The New World screwworm, known for its destructive. . .