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May 15 2026HEALTH

Hantavirus on a Cruise Ship: Lessons From the Pandemic

A luxury liner in the Atlantic recently faced an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus, a rodent‑borne virus that has killed three people out of eleven cases linked to the ship. The incident sparked fear and reminded many of the chaos that surrounded COVID‑19, forcing health officials to rethin

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May 15 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Awards

The day kicked off with a burst of excitement on the courts, fields and courts. A team that had been the top seed in boys’ volleyball surprised everyone by losing at home, showing that even favorites can stumble. Meanwhile, a standout player from O’Bryant tied the school’s record for assists in b

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May 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Peacock’s crime drama ‘M. I. A. ’ hits NBC with a free pilot episode

A new crime show called ‘M. I. A. ’ is landing on NBC after its online release. The first episode will air on Thursday, May 14, at 10 p. m. ET, giving viewers a chance to watch the pilot for free without cable. If you don’t have a TV antenna or cable, you can still tune in through streaming services

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Play Steps Up for Korea's Esports Stars

South Korea's top gamers are getting a tech-savvy boost before the big Asian Games. Google Play just teamed up with the national esports squad to help them shine on the global stage. This isn't just about cheerleading—the deal means Google Play will fuel the team's journey with financial support and

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May 15 2026FINANCE

How Tech Earnings and AI IPOs Are Shaping Market Trends

Stock markets saw steady gains as tech shares continued climbing, with the S&P 500 up by 0. 4% and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0. 6% by late morning. The push came from two key players: Cisco’s strong earnings report and a fresh AI-focused company going public. Cisco’s stock jumped into record territory a

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May 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities with partners outside the spotlight

Some of the biggest names in entertainment have chosen partners who aren't famous, showing that fame doesn’t always dictate who people fall for. Taylor Lautner, better known for his role in the Twilight movies, started dating his future wife Taylor Dome when she was just working toward her nursing l

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes Crypto Rules Forward Despite Sharp Disagreements

The Senate Banking Committee just voted 15-9 to move a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not everyone agrees on how it should work. Two Democrats, Ruben Gallego from Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland, joined all 13 Republicans in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This b

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May 15 2026CRYPTO

New Crypto Rules Win Early Vote, But Big Questions Remain

A recent Senate vote pushed a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not without drama. The bill passed a key committee 15-9, surprising some watchers who expected more resistance. Two Democrats broke ranks to support it, even though they had reservations about the bill’s current form. One of the

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Dig Into Crypto Tax Rules Before Year-End Push

A quiet meeting in Washington shows how cryptocurrency is changing the way taxes get written. Behind closed doors, tax experts from both sides of the aisle sat down with financial professionals to sketch out rules that could become law soon. Instead of fighting over every word, they swapped ideas on

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May 15 2026CRYPTO

Why XRP is getting noticed again

XRP is back in the spotlight as trading pairs launch on a major exchange in Moscow. But what makes this digital coin stand out? Speed is the headline act. Transactions settle in just three to five seconds, and the fees are tiny—less than a penny per transfer. Over four billion transactions have alre

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