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Nearly 100 geese were found dead in a Brown County gated community near Lake Waynoka, with officials from the Brown County Health Department, EPA, ODNR, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture collecting samples and disposing of carcasses to test for highly pathogenic avian influenza; results are expected in about a week.
Hundreds of dead or sick geese have been reported along Jamesport beaches and in nearby Peconic Bay, prompting testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The DEC says more than 100 waterfowl have been affected in Nassau and Suffolk counties, with three birds collected for testing; no North Fork HPAI detections have been confirmed yet, but officials say the disease remains a risk in wild birds. Residents are advised to avoid contact with sick or dead birds, follow CDC safety protocols, and use the DEC online reporting tool to alert authorities as wildlife health officials monitor the situation.
New Jersey officials are investigating a suspected bird flu outbreak after large numbers of dead or dying geese were found in Gloucester County parks, including Pitman’s Betty Park and Alcyon Park (both closed). Authorities estimate 50–75 suspected cases at that Pitman location, with Sicklerville also under review; officials say the avian flu poses little risk to humans and will provide more details on Wednesday.
Geese made their Saturday Night Live debut performing two tracks from their 2025 album Getting Killed, “Au Pays du Cocaine” and “Trinidad,” with host Teyana Taylor. Frontman Cameron Winter previously appeared on SNL in a sketch, and the band has built buzz via a fall tour and TV spots ahead of a festival-heavy 2026 schedule including Coachella, Primavera Sound, Bonnaroo, and Governors Ball.
Brooklyn band Geese made their network TV debut on Saturday Night Live, performing two songs from Getting Killed: a restrained take on Au Pays du Cocaine that underscored their off-kilter vibe, followed by the ferocious Trinidad that showcased their chaotic live energy, sparking debate about their place in rock and the viability of such acts on late-night TV.
Cameron Winter, Geese’s frontman, played a secret NYC solo set at TV Eye in Ridgewood under the alias 'Chet Chomsky' to benefit the Olive Grove Initiative; the intimate, roughly 50-person show featured Winter on keyboard performing Heavy Metal material and new CW2 songs, after Emily Green opened with five new tracks, and delivered a hushed, spellbinding vibe that signals his growing solo profile ahead of bigger stages like Saturday Night Live.
About six dead Canada geese near Huntington's Heckscher Park are being tested for avian influenza, with lab results possibly taking up to a month. Officials say human risk is low but residents should avoid contact with sick or dead birds, wear gloves and masks if handling them, and report findings to animal control or the DEC.
Governors Ball Music Festival 2026 will feature headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, with Kali Uchis and Jennie among the supporting acts, along with a diverse lineup including Geese, Blood Orange, and Freddie Gibbs, taking place in Queens, New York from June 5-7, with tickets on sale starting January 8.
Brooklyn-based band Geese, formed by childhood friends, has rapidly risen to fame with their experimental and darkly absurd rock music, culminating in their 2025 album 'Getting Killed' and being named 'Gen Z's first great American band,' with a busy tour schedule ahead.
An avian flu outbreak has killed thousands of wild birds, primarily geese, in Idaho's Treasure Valley, with reports of sick and dead birds in areas like Lake Lowell and Fort Boise. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is managing the situation by collecting carcasses and urging the public to report sightings of sick or dead birds. While the outbreak is significant, it does not pose a threat to the overall bird population. The public is advised to handle dead birds with care to prevent further spread, and domestic birds are at high risk if exposed.
A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that a dead goose was found in the flight control system of a medical helicopter that crashed in western Oklahoma, killing all three people on board. The report did not specify a suspected cause of the crash, but noted the presence of several goose carcasses at the debris field, with one carcass embedded in the helicopter's flight control system. The NTSB stated that a report on the probable cause could take up to two years to complete, and investigators have recovered what was left of the helicopter for further examination.