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Spain confirms hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from MV Hondius
The patient is among 14 Spaniards quarantined in Madrid after evacuations from the Dutch-flagged cruise ship, where WHO has confirmed 11 cases and three deaths
China Was Denied Access to Anthropic’s Newest AI, Report Says
The limited source summary says newer Anthropic and OpenAI models are widening the U.S. edge over China, but key details remain unavailable
Nate Erskine-Smith challenges Scarborough Southwest nomination loss
The Liberal MP filed an appeal after losing a provincial nomination race tied to his expected Ontario Liberal leadership bid
Young Americans feel negatively about job market prospects, new poll shows
Less than half of Americans ages 15 to 34 felt like it was a good time to find a job in 2025, a new Gallup poll shows. Business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Demands, Floats Gas Tax Suspension
Iran defended its conditions for a peace deal as President Trump dismissed them and said he wants to pause the federal gasoline tax, a step that would need Congress
Trump heads to Beijing as Iran war weighs on prices
The state visit is expected to focus on trade and the Iran conflict, while new inflation data may show higher fuel and travel costs reaching consumers
Remoras seen diving into manta rays’ cloacas, study reports
Researchers documented seven cases over 15 years, but say the behavior may be easy to miss and its effect on manta rays remains uncertain
Who could challenge Keir Starmer if Labour turns on him?
No Labour leadership contest has been triggered, but Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are among the figures being discussed as pressure builds on the prime minister
GPS Monitoring Finds Nest-Material Theft Among Hawaiian Honeycreepers
Researchers tracking honeycreeper nests found dozens of apparent cases in which birds took materials from other nests, according to a report summarized from the study
Countries isolate MV Hondius passengers after hantavirus deaths
The UK, US and European health authorities are directing returning passengers into medical screening and weeks of monitoring after cases linked to the cruise ship