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Three of six passengers who fell ill from suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, the WHO says.Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, with at least one confirmed to have suffered from hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents.Health authorities are now investigating a suspected outbreak of the virus on the MV Hondius, which is sailing from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIn a statement on Sunday, the World Health Organization said that one case had…

Washington — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court’s decision last week to strike down Louisiana’s congressional map and narrow the Voting Rights Act “a massive and devastating blow,” while warning of its implications for the redistricting fight. “The court, sadly, poured fuel on this redistricting arms race,” Warnock said Sunday on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” The ruling was a key victory for Republicans, striking down a map that included two majority-Black districts. And it followed a redistricting battle that began last year when President Trump’s political team pushed Texas GOP leaders to redraw the state’s congressional…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 3, 2026 4:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Mats Sundin senior executive adviser, hockey operations and John Chayka general manager, according to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The moves mark a reset of the club’s front office after a season that ended with Toronto missing the playoffs. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Sundin, the franchise’s former captain and all-time points leader, returns after 13 seasons with…

Three people are dead and another is in intensive care after a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.In a social media post, a World Health Organisation spokesperson said there were six suspected cases, but so far only one had been laboratory confirmed.“Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing and epidemiological investigations. Medical care and support are being provided to passengers and crew,” they said.“Sequencing of the virus is also ongoing.“WHO is facilitating coordination between Member States and the Ship’s operators for medical evacuation of two symptomatic passengers, as well as full public health…

XRP price is back trading at $1.40 as Ripple’s monthly escrow relock removed 700 million XRP from circulation. Yesterday morning, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP, then relocked 70% of it, resulting in a net release of 300 million tokens. RIPPLE LOCKS 700 MILLION XRP BACK IN ESCROW@Ripple has returned 700 million $XRP tokens to escrow after unlocking 1 billion at the start of the month, keeping 300 million in circulation for operational use.The total escrow lock is worth roughly $974 million. Ripple's escrow… pic.twitter.com/UDdIebMbVA— BSCN (@BSCNews) May 2, 2026 The relock, valued at approximately $974 million at prevailing prices, was…

Melenchon says he will seek presidency for fourth time with President Macron term-limited and right’s Le Pen facing ban.Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading politician in France’s left-wing Unbowed party, says he will run in next year’s presidential election, setting up a potential showdown with centrist and right-wing rivals.“Yes, I am a candidate,” the 74-year-old told TF1 TV on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIt is Melenchon’s fourth presidential bid; he also ran in 2012, 2017 and 2022, when he came third behind far-right leader Marine Le Pen and French President Emmanuel Macron, who…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans are calling out Democratic Senate primary candidate Sherrod Brown for being disingenuous on illegal immigration just days before Tuesday’s Ohio primary election.”I support closing the border to people so they just can’t cross the border at will, but I also say we, of course, should be deporting people that have committed a crime, surely,” Brown said in an interview last month, prompting reviews of his voting record to the contrary.That remark has raised concern about Brown trying to rewrite his voting record that showed longtime opposition to border security and deportation…

RCMP are urging safety after a recent increase in rescue operations in Banff National Park, including the death of a person visiting from the United States. On May 1 at about 6:40 p.m., police say they received a call saying someone had jumped into the rapids about 40 feet below Johnston Canyon and “never resurfaced.”A search was launched for the man who was visiting from Pennsylvania, with RCMP leading the investigation and Parks Canada also involved.On Saturday, both the upper and lower pools at the Lower Falls were searched by Parks Canada visitor safety specialists, law enforcement and partner agencies,…

US stocks have closed nearing record highs, pushed higher by strong earnings reports.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joel Embiid’s return to the No. 7-seeded Philadelphia Sixers helped spark an impressive first-round win over the No. 2 Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs.Now, the former NBA MVP is asking Sixers fans to make sure they don’t sell tickets to fans of their next opponent: the New York Knicks.The Knicks, led by All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, walloped the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their series, collecting a record 51-point win on the road to move on to the next round. They were watching Game 7 closely between the Sixers and…