The H5N1 bird flu, first detected in the United States late last year, has devastated a swan population at Lake of the Lillies in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. About 30 swans have died in recent days. Local officials are urging people to stay away from the lake, though the virus is rarely transmitted to humans.
A "South Jersey Shore Edition" Monopoly game board is in the works through a collaboration between game companies Top Trumps and Hasbro. Residents are encouraged to submit ideas for landmarks and attractions to include on the classic game board.