An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak says he’s the lone American isolated at a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska.
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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.

The Seattle Times

PNW doctor from hantavirus ship taken to special isolation unit - The Seattle Times

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continuing to investigate after three people were reportedly expo… [+2057 chars]

KDHE said on Wednesday those three individuals have been taken to the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, for observation.

WDAF FOX4 Kansas City

Three people exposed to hantavirus taken to KU Hospital for observation - FOX4KC.com

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh and ordered a new trial for the disbarred lawyer in the killing of his wife and son, citing improper external i… [+21 chars]

The South Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial, saying the 2023 trial was improperly influenced by a county clerk’s comments to jurors.

The Washington Post

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife, son - The Washington Post

Richins, 36, had racked up millions of dollars in debt, taken out life insurance policies on her husband and was having an extramarital affair, prosecutors said during her weekslong trial this year.

Kouri Richins published a children's book about grief soon after her husband's death, which a jury later found she had caused.

BBC News

'Too dangerous to ever be free' - Utah mum who poisoned husband sentenced to life - BBC

WASHINGTON (CN) New York Representative Mike Lawler on Wednesday shared his side of a reprehensible interaction with Kentucky Senator Rand Pauls son at a D.C. bar this week, during which he hurled an… [+3535 chars]

The Republican congressman said he was out at a local Washington bar with a reporter and a friend when a man identifying himself as William Paul went on a “ten-minute diatribe” in which he said he hated Jewish and LGBTQ people.

Courthouse News Service

NY Rep. Mike Lawler recounts antisemitic insults from Rand Paul’s son at DC bar - Courthouse News

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After a month of testing, Apple has released a new update for iPhone with a major upgrade to messaging.

Forbes

Apple Releases iOS 26.5: New Update Adds Long-Awaited Feature For iPhone - Forbes

Gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate building, which erupted into chaos and is under lockdown, according to local officials and televised news reports.
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Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — a senator, former national police chief and ally of imprisoned former president Rodrigo Duterte — faces crimes against humanity charges in The Hague.

Gunfire heard at Philippine Senate amid standoff with lawmaker facing arrest - The Washington Post

Allegiant Travel Co.'s acquisition of Sun Country Airlinesclosed on Wednesday, and the chief executive of the combined company, Greg Anderson, said Allegiant Air will continue to stand out despite in… [+2796 chars]

Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson said leisure travel demand is still strong despite higher fuel prices.

CNBC

Allegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes - CNBC

Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section got off to an outrageous start with the world premiere of “Camp Miasma,” a queer slasher movie that’s equal parts uproariously funny and confoundingly heady. Hannah … [+3112 chars]

Jane Schoenbrun delivers one of the most gonzo horror movies in years with Cannes premiere "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma."

Variety

Orgasms, Outrageous Murders and Blood-Soaked Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder: ‘Camp Miasma’ Confounds Cannes and Earns 6-Minute Ovation - Variety

A group of billionairesworth a combined $1.07 trillion, according to our estimatesjoined President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, their first summit… [+3616 chars]

Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

Huang, Musk, Cook Among Billionaire Delegation At Trump’s Xi Meeting - Forbes

The man who pleaded guilty to distributing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison. 
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The man who pleaded guilty to distributing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison.

NBC News

Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years - NBC News

Are you dying to get your very own chance at sealing the Honmoon? Well, Netflix is finally going to make that happen. 
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Huntrix in your area! Netflix has teamed up with AEG Presents for a global concert tour.

Hollywood Reporter

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Officially Hitting the Road With Global Concert Tour - The Hollywood Reporter

The Lakers were eliminated from the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday night at the hands of the Thunder. A fascinating offseason awaits Los Angeles as the franchise, backed by the cavernous pockets of new … [+10420 chars]

If LeBron James wants to play again next season, he will be an unrestricted free agent. Here are the four top landing spots for The King, ranked.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Free Agency Landing Spots: Ranking the Four Most Likely Suitors for Superstar’s Talents - Sports Illustrated

GREEN BAY One day before the full NFL schedule release, the Packers know their first game date for the 2026 season.
The NFL has announced Green Bay will face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on … [+613 chars]

Primetime matchup on Wednesday, Nov. 25, will be on Netflix

Packers.com

2026 schedule update: Packers at Rams slated for night before Thanksgiving - Green Bay Packers – packers.com

The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) and Detroit Pistons (2-2) will meet Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this Wednesday. Tipoff from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is set for 8:00 p.m. ET, with… [+4952 chars]

The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) and Detroit Pistons (2-2) will meet Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this Wednesday. Tipoff from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is set for

The Action Network

Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks for NBA Playoffs Game 5 - Action Network

Air Force One, the official call sign for a U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President, now runs on SpaceX Starlink, CEO Elon Musk revealed.
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SpaceX has released a detailed list of changes for Starship Version 3, the next iteration of its fully reusable super-heavy-lift vehicle. Scheduled for its maiden flight as early as May 19 from Starbase in Texas, Starship V3 incorporates dozens of redesigns a…

Teslarati

SpaceX unveils sweeping Starship V3 upgrades ahead of May 19 launch - Teslarati

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died of brain cancer, his family announced on Tuesday. He was 47. Last year, Collins was diagnosed with a brain tumor and later revealed tha… [+4690 chars]

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died of brain cancer, his family announced on Tuesday. He was 47. Last year, Collins was diagnosed with a brain tumor and later revealed that it was Stage 4 glioblastoma, a particularly deadly form. A…

Defector.com

Jason Collins Got To Tell His Own Story - Defector

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Instants are ephemeral photos that you cant edit, and Instagram has found that people use them to share more casual photos.
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Instagram is once again cribbing from competitors like Snapchat and BeReal with a new ephemeral photo-sharing format it calls “Instants.” It’s available in Instagram and as a dedicated app.

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