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East Coast braces for invasion of palm-sized venomous spiders capable of flying

Headline from Foxla, on the newest of 2 developments

The large and vividly colored Joro spider may move northward across the Northeast this summer.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Giant, parachuting Joro spiders expected to arrive in NY and NJ this summer

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  2. Newest

    East Coast braces for invasion of palm-sized venomous spiders capable of flying

    Headline from Foxla ·

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34 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Invasive Joro spiders that can float in the air expected to land in NYC this summer (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Joro spiders are native to East Asia, but have been spreading in the southeastern United States for about ten years. Now they could be touching down in New York — just in time for summer.

  2. NBC New York

    Giant, parachuting Joro spiders expected to arrive in NY and NJ this summer (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    A recent study found that Joro spiders are "here to stay" in the United States as they spread rapidly. Here's what to know about the giant, parachuting species.

  3. News Nation Now

    Giant, flying Joro spiders expanding in East Coast (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Spiders the size of a baby's hand and that can fly have been spotted along the East Coast and are expected to keep spreading.

  4. The Hill

    Giant, ‘flying’ Joro spiders expanding in East Coast (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Spiders the size of a baby's hand and that can fly have been spotted along the East Coast and are expected to keep spreading.

  5. Newsweek

    U.S. facing invasion of giant venomous flying spiders (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Giant Joro spiders are set to descend on the Eastern U.S. this summer, and their ability to float through the air widens their spread.

  6. Foxla

    East Coast braces for invasion of palm-sized venomous spiders capable of flying (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The large and vividly colored Joro spider may move northward across the Northeast this summer.

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Giant, parachuting Joro spiders could arrive in Pa., NJ and Delaware this summer. Do you need to worry? (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Hold on, what's a Joro spider anyway? We get answers to your questions about the invasive spiders potentially moving up the East Coast.

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Giant flying, venomous spiders creep throughout East Coast (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The 4-inch-long-legged Joro spider, originally from Asia, will continue to fly through the air this summer.

  9. FOX 5 New York

    Giant, flying Joro spiders coming to NYC area this summer: 'Stuff of your nightmares' (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Giant, flying Joro spiders are heading northward. The question isn't if they're coming to the NYC area -- it's when.

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Even if joro spiders reach the Northeast, humans and pets don’t need to be concerned.

  11. The Guardian

    Giant, invasive joro spiders to spread on US east coast – but pose no huge threat (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The venomous spiders native to east Asia look frightening, but are reportedly shy creatures

  12. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Giant, venomous flying spiders expected to invade New Jersey this summer (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Jersey residents beware, experts say a spider invasion is imminent this summer!

  13. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Giant Joro spiders could arrive in Massachusetts this year: ‘There’s no stopping them’ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The Bay State may soon be dealing with a new invasive species.

  14. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Flying venomous Joro spiders may spread to New Jersey this summer (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Summer is just a few weeks away, and that means we are closer to a Joro spider invasion.

  15. Forbes

    Will Giant Flying Spiders Really Invade New York? The Joro Explained (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The spiders are characterized by yellow and gray coloring, long legs and venom that poses danger to other insects—but they’re known for shyness and won’t bother humans unless provoked.

  16. KREM Spokane

    Giant flying venomous spiders invading the East Coast? There’s no need to panic (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    Have you seen headlines about flying, venomous Joro spiders invading the East Coast this summer? Here’s why you shouldn’t worry.

  17. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Giant ‘flying’ Joro spiders could soon invade N.J., N.Y. and Pa., experts say (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The scary-looking Joro spiders are already spreading in parts of the southeastern U.S.

  18. ABC 13 Houston

    Giant, 'flying' Joro spiders spreading on the East Coast this summer: What to know (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    New York City and New Jersey might have a new resident this summer: A giant yellow and blue-black flying spider.

  19. ABC 7 New York

    Giant, 'flying' Joro spiders expected to spread to NJ, NY this summer (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The Joro spider is on the move in the United States and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before it spreads to the East Coast.

  20. Al Jazeera

    Are giant, venomous Joro spiders about to invade New York? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    It’s imminent although no one knows exactly when — and there’s nothing to be too worried about, scientists say.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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