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State Senator John Cavanaugh and political activist Denise Powell are locked in a tight primary for nebraska's Blue Dot

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament bracket is officially set, with UCLA, Georgia Tech and North Carolina entering as major favorites. The 64 team field begins regional action this week before teams battle toward Omaha and the College World Series. Several SEC programs remain strong contenders, but balanced competition across conferences could make this year’s tournament especially unpredictable and exciting.

Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, are being repatriated and quarantined globally. A French woman and an American have tested positive, with the French passenger's health worsening. Health authorities are managing the situation, emphasizing low public risk and early treatment benefits.

Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star player, might be one of the richest athletes in the world but both he and his wife, Ayesha Curry, remain passionate about charity and giving away to the underprivileged, for close to a decade now. A few days ago, an unidentified bidder has agreed to pay a whopping $9 million for an hour long lunch with Stephen Curry, his wife popular entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, and billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Now, Stephen Curry has broken his silence.

Two Americans evacuated from the MV Hondius have symptoms or tested positive for Andes virus, traveling in biocontainment units to the US. The ship outbreak, linked to eight cases and three deaths, is unusual due to rare person-to-person transmission of the Andes virus strain. Most passengers are asymptomatic and will undergo 42 days of monitoring.

Democrats in red states are backing independent candidates to counter their party's toxic brand, a strategy quietly supported by national party figures. This approach aims to win seats by bypassing traditional Democratic nominees, though some question its long-term impact and the independents' future allegiances. The move reflects a pragmatic effort to break partisan gridlock and gain representation.

According to the department, both passengers travelled in the aircraft’s biocontainment units “out of an abundance of caution.” Officials said the passengers are being transported to a specialised facility in nebraska, while the individual showing mild symptoms will be shifted to a separate centre. Three passengers aboard the MV Hondius have died, while several others have fallen ill due to the rare rodent-borne disease.

Stephen Curry, the NBA legend, and his wife, Ayesha Curry, continue to remain focused on the betterment of society even as they remain busy with their professional lives, despite the wealth they have achieved. As Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry focus on raising funds for their foundation, Eat. Learn. Play, the high profile couple, along with billionaire investor Warren Buffett, have been successful at raising a whopping $9 million.

Among the arrivals are two individuals of particular concern to health authorities, both of whom were transported in specialised biocontainment units aboard the aircraft. One passenger tested "mildly" positive for the virus during European screenings. Though currently asymptomatic, they have been taken directly to the Biocontainment Unit at the University of nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).

Beneath America's seemingly simple Great Plains lies a colossal underground freshwater body, the High Plains aquifer, larger than California. This "invisible ocean," primarily the Ogallala formation, sustains the region's fertility and agriculture. However, this vital resource faces immense strain, with water levels declining rapidly in some areas, threatening the heartland's future.

A hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius has seen eight passengers test positive for the Andes virus, a strain known to spread between humans. Three lives have been lost so far. While the risk to the general public is low, passengers and crew are under quarantine for 42 days as investigations continue.

A French woman who was aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship tested positive for the disease. She was among the five French passengers who were repatriated to Paris on Sunday.

A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to a carefully managed evacuation near Tenerife. Three passengers have died, with eight cases confirmed. Health agencies, including WHO and CDC, are coordinating the phased disembarkation, with passengers sorted by risk and health status for monitored transport and quarantine, ensuring a controlled return home.

After an anxious wait, the passengers of the MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus infection, are finally stepping ashore in the Canary Islands, Spain. Health authorities, in collaboration with global health organizations, are executing an urgent evacuation strategy aimed at ensuring the safety of all onboard.