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Andes virus linked to cruise ship deaths raises concern over human-to-human spread

Health

Andes virus linked to cruise ship deaths raises concern over human-to-human spread

As health officials track the hantavirus outbreak that began on the MV Hondius cruise ship, attention is turning to the Andes virus, a rare strain from South America that is causing concern.The virus stemming from the cruise ship, which has caused around eight cases and three deaths as of May 11, was identified by the World Health Organization as the Andes strain.Unlike most forms of hantavirus, which spread from rodents […]

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Music

An Anatomy of ‘The Dude’

Welcome to LOST WEEKEND, VICE’s Monday briefing. What is it with men and crying? A couple of weeks ago, the term “crymaxxing” came bubbling up out of the infinite well of creativity that is the digital subconscious. You’ve probably seen influencer Dillon Latham explain how he uses his own tears as a hair product (basically your own private salt-spray reservoir, limited only by your capacity for overt displays of emotion). My […]

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Walgreens to close Chicago store after losing over $1M due to rampant theft, falling sales

Business

Walgreens to close Chicago store after losing over $1M due to rampant theft, falling sales

Walgreens announced plans to close a location on Chicago's South Side next month as the store's profitability suffered due to elevated levels of theft as well as a decline in prescription sales.The pharmacy chain revealed the reasons behind its decision to close the Walgreens at 86th in Cottage Grove in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago at a town hall in the community on Saturday."I'm here today because we're closing the […]

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Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say

Health

Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say

The cruise ship passengers being monitored for hantavirus in Nebraska will be allowed to leave the medical facility before the end of a 42-day period if certain conditions are met, a public health official indicated Monday.The individuals will remain at the facility in Nebraska for at least a few days during assessments, Brendan Jackson, acting director of the Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology at the Centers for Disease Control […]

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Robotaxi drives off from airport with passenger’s suitcase

Tech/Gear

Robotaxi drives off from airport with passenger’s suitcase

Taking a driverless robotaxi to the airport still feels a bit scary for many people. Riders get into the vehicle and may find themselves intently watching the steering wheel move on its own, hoping with every turn that the trip goes as smoothly as the company promises. But for one California passenger, the ride ended with a very real travel nightmare.Di Jin reportedly took his first Waymo ride from Sunnyvale, […]

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Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war

Politics

Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war

Alabama’s top law enforcement officer filed a Supreme Court challenge aimed at overturning a prior ruling that limited Republicans in decennial redistricting, after a recent Louisiana case raised questions about how the court previously ruled there.Louisiana’s "Callais" ruling struck down the state’s map, including districts centered on New Orleans and a narrow majority-minority corridor from Baton Rouge. Alabama leaders said the decision conflicts with or calls into question Supreme Court […]

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Pet food sold nationwide recalled over potential salmonella risk

Business

Pet food sold nationwide recalled over potential salmonella risk

An Indiana-based company is voluntarily recalling one of its dog food products due to potential salmonella contamination.Albright's Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne is recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced product after routine sampling by the Food and Drug Administration found one composite sample testing positive for salmonella."While we continue to evaluate all available data, Albright’s Raw is proceeding with this voluntary recall to […]

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