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Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says

Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says

Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.
by Rob Stein

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Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The justices’ order Monday allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.
by The Associated Press

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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says

A spokesman for Rudolph Giuliani says the ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is in critical but stable condition at a hospital. Spokesman Ted Goodman didn’t say what sent the 81-year-old to the hospital or how long he’s been there.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military denies Iran's claim of striking a U.S. Navy vessel. This comes as the U.S. now offers to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom" to aid stranded seafarers and warned Iran against blocking ships.
by The Associated Press

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Here’s how medication abortion works with just one drug that’s still fully available

Here’s how medication abortion works with just one drug that’s still fully available

A federal appeals court ruling restricts telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone for the whole country, at least temporarily. But another drug that remains available is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.
by Mara Gordon, Selena Simmons-Duffin and Diane Webber

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Gobert, Wembanyama set to match wits as Spurs, Timberwolves meet in West semifinal matchup

Gobert, Wembanyama set to match wits as Spurs, Timberwolves meet in West semifinal matchup

Rudy Gobert recognized Victor Wembanyama's potential when he was just 13. Now, the basketball world sees it too. Gobert and Wembanyama, both French centers, face off in the NBA's Western Conference semifinals. Game 1 is Monday night in San Antonio.
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Wolves say Edwards is questionable for Game 1 despite knee injury

Wolves say Edwards is questionable for Game 1 despite knee injury

Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.
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Colorado Avalanche outlast Minnesota Wild 9-6 in Game 1 of second-round playoff series

Colorado Avalanche outlast Minnesota Wild 9-6 in Game 1 of second-round playoff series

Cale Makar scored twice in the third period after returning from an earlier injury and the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
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Tax breaks for data centers? Minnesota cities weigh incentives to lure the mega-projects 

Tax breaks for data centers? Minnesota cities weigh incentives to lure the mega-projects 

Hermantown officials are expected to vote Monday night on a proposal to extend tax incentives to Google in exchange for city and school funding and infrastructure costs — and the largest private investment in the city’s history.
by Dan Kraker

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Agriculture is changing. To protect farmers from stress, mental health support has to change, too

Agriculture is changing. To protect farmers from stress, mental health support has to change, too

Studies show that rising costs and trade turmoil are leading to increased rates of stress, depression and suicide in farm country. Mental health providers say farmers are seeking help, but the healthcare system needs to rethink how care is delivered to be effective.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval and Molly Castle Work

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