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Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Leaves 3 Dead on MV Hondius
Public health

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Leaves 3 Dead on MV Hondius

WHO says one case has been confirmed and five more are suspected as the cruise ship remains under precautions near Cape Verde

May 05, 2026

Lizzo says new album is coming as legal fight continues
Music and courts

Lizzo says new album is coming as legal fight continues

In a CBS Mornings interview, the singer said her album Bitch is due June 5 and reiterated that she will not settle the lawsuit filed by former dancers

May 05, 2026

Richard Holliday’s indie rise leads to ACW Reckoning match with Andrade
Independent wrestling

Richard Holliday’s indie rise leads to ACW Reckoning match with Andrade

The Connecticut wrestler, who brands himself the “most marketable” man in pro wrestling, is scheduled to face Andrade El Idolo at the MJN Center on May 16

May 05, 2026

Wembanyama sets playoff blocks record, but Spurs drop Game 1
NBA playoffs

Wembanyama sets playoff blocks record, but Spurs drop Game 1

The San Antonio star had 11 points, 15 rebounds and 12 blocks in a 104-102 loss to Minnesota, which got Anthony Edwards back sooner than expected

May 05, 2026

Toronto woman asks court for MAID exemption over mental illness exclusion
Medical assistance in dying

Toronto woman asks court for MAID exemption over mental illness exclusion

Claire Elyse Brosseau is seeking an urgent order while Canada’s planned expansion of MAID eligibility for mental disorders remains delayed until 2027

May 05, 2026

Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List

Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List

Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.

May 05, 2026

Carney names Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
Governor general appointment

Carney names Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general

The former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure will replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada

May 05, 2026

Coinbase to cut 700 jobs as it expands use of AI
Crypto workforce

Coinbase to cut 700 jobs as it expands use of AI

CEO Brian Armstrong said the crypto exchange is restructuring during a down market and plans to shift some work toward managing AI agents

May 05, 2026

Ford’s Long Beach EV team steps out with a lower-cost pickup bet
Electric vehicles

Ford’s Long Beach EV team steps out with a lower-cost pickup bet

The automaker is counting on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform to cut costs and help its money-losing Model e unit reach breakeven by 2029

May 05, 2026

Peter Nygard’s sexual assault appeal set for Toronto hearing
Appeal court

Peter Nygard’s sexual assault appeal set for Toronto hearing

The former fashion mogul is challenging four convictions and an 11-year sentence, with his lawyers focusing partly on expert trauma testimony heard at trial

May 05, 2026

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