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Two US hantavirus cruise passengers hit with quarantine

Two US passengers who were on the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak have been ordered to stay in quarantine in a hospital in Nebraska.

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US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroad

The legislation, sponsored by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would create an office within the ‌State Department to ⁠subsidize ⁠purchases by allied governments of American technology and streamline the procurement process. If passed, a fund worth $500 million would be created to help…

The Economic Times

US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska

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Nebraska Resident Was Fighting a CSA Court Case When a Girl Tried to Intervene. Then They Made One Instagram Highlight: ‘You Did This to Yourself’

Secondary victimization is rampant even today.

The Mary Sue

Nebraska woman found out a girl contacted her abuser to try to disprove her CSA case. Then she did the one thing that girl didn’t expect

“No one deserves to be on the receiving end of such hatred.”

We Got This Covered

No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide

Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West…

Budget and the Bees

Plains Tornado Warning: Multi-Day Storm Blasts Midwest With 'Softball-Sized' Hail and Long-Track Twisters

A volatile storm system has pummelled the central United States as forecasters warn that an even more dangerous Plains tornado outbreak could unfold on Monday.

International Business Times UK

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Green Plains Touts Operational Gains, Carbon Capture Upside at Conference

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) executives said the company’s recent performance has been driven by tighter operating discipline, a simplified business structure and new opportunities tied to carbon capture and federal biofuels incentives. Speaking at a company event, Chief Financial Officer Ann Reis sa

MarketBeat

What is Warren Buffett’s best investment ever? It is not a stock

Warren Buffett, renowned for his stock market acumen, reveals his greatest investments weren't financial assets. He considers his wedding rings and marriage licenses as his top investments, followed by his Nebraska home. Buffett also highlights Benjamin Graham's 'The Intelligent Investor' as a pivotal investment that shaped his value investing philosophy.

The Economic Times

A Penile Implant Practitioner Who Once Hosted the Show 'Erection Connection' Led a US Presser on Hantavirus

Dr. Brian Christine, a urologist with limited infectious disease experience, faces scrutiny for his role in the US hantavirus response, amid past controversial statements on pandemic policies.

International Business Times UK

Why are flags at half-mast in the US today? Peace Officers Memorial Day and Nebraska Tribute explained

Flags at half mast today reason explained: United States flags fly at half-staff today, May 15. This honors fallen law enforcement officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day. Nebraska also remembers Staff Sergeant Robert A. Keuchel, a World War II airman. His remains were identified after decades. Flags will remain lowered…

The Economic Times

CDC boosts staff working on containing hantavirus outbreak from 3 to 100 as agency seeks to avoid Covid measures: report

Some infectious disease experts said the CDC did not respond to the outbreak as quickly as it typically would

The Independent UK

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for battleground Nebraska seat

Political activist Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District, a battleground seat that both parties say will be crucial to determining control of the House this fall. Powell was leading state Sen. John Cavanaugh, 39 percent to 37 percent, in a crowded primary when The…

Roll Call

Doctor who helped ship take care of passengers with hantavirus is isolated in Nebraska medical unit

An oncologist traveling on a cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak says he's the lone American isolated at a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska

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The Guardian - US

Nebraska Democratic Senate primary winner says she’ll drop out to support independent in general election

Cindy Burbank, who bested an alleged Republican plant, plans to step aside for Dan Osborn in general election

Roll Call

Denise Powell leads in Democratic primary for crucial Nebraska ‘blue dot’ seat

Political activist Denise Powell clung to a narrow lead in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District after a contentious campaign that brought an influx of outside money and a blitz of increasingly negative attack ads to one of the nation’s most competitive House battlegrounds. With more than 51,000…

The Guardian - US

Democrats look to flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ as state holds primaries for House and Senate races

Candidates jostle to represent the second congressional district, and a Republican’s Senate seat looks ripe to flip

Roll Call

At the Races: Connecting the blue dot

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

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The Independent UK

Hantavirus latest: Health chief warns further cases linked to outbreak on cruise ship are expected

At least nine cases have been confirmed

The Independent UK

‘This is not Covid’: CDC boss reassures concerned public over hantavirus outbreak as US cruise passengers taken to Nebraska quarantine facility

CDC Director says hantavirus is ‘not like Covid’ amid concerns about outbreak

The Guardian - UK

Evacuated US and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus

French woman taken to Paris in serious condition while American flown to Nebraska is asymptomatic, say officials

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays

President’s remarks came as Benjamin Netanyahu said the war was ‘not over’. Plus, American passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship travel to Nebraska

The Times of India

US passenger evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests ‘mildly’ positive

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…

The Guardian - US

Americans onboard hantavirus cruise ship to be repatriated to US as one tests positive

Seventeen passengers to be taken to a Nebraska quarantine center to be assessed, with one testing positive and another showing symptoms

International Business Times UK

Kyle Loftis Cause of Death Update: Police Address 'Gunshot' Report as 1320Video Mourns

Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, has passed away. Nebraska police confirmed no suspicious circumstances, addressing online speculation about his death.

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