## WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five cases of hantavirus linked to deaths aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Another three cases are suspected of being linked to the Andes strain of the hantavirus.

The WHO says more cases are possible, but the risk to public health remains low.

“While this is a serious incident, WHO assesses the public health risk as low,” Ghebreyeus told reporters.

Eight cases have been reported so far, including three dead, five confirmed and three suspected, he said.

“Given the incubation period of the hantavirus, which can be up to six weeks, it is possible that more cases may be reported.”.

They are from Britain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkiye and the United States. »

### US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support.

The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more. »

### ‘Adopt Me’ Dog Kills Pet At Tacoma Marathon

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The dog involved, identified by witnesses as “Dallas,” was reportedly wearing an “Adopt Me” vest and was accompanied by a Humane Society volunteer at the time of the attack.

A Humane Society spokesperson said the dog had previously been adopted out before being returned to the agency’s care on May 1 — just two days before the marathon incident.

The Tacoma City Marathon Association also responded publicly, saying it is “carefully evaluating its relationship” with the Humane Society moving forward. »

### Republicans who slammed Biden’s gas prices are preaching patience for Trump

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted April 15-20 found that 77% of U.S. voters blame Trump for the rise in gas prices, including 55% of Republicans.

Recommended News Republicans shrug as gas prices spike from Trump’s Iran war Kevin Frey Opinion Presidents don’t set gas prices.

“The American people are suffering from gas prices — high — or diesel prices — really high — or whatever the case may be. »

### Former Elder Scrolls Online boss describes Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin closing as a turning point at Xbox: 'I know where this is going'

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To hear Firor tell it, the closure of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks on the same day was recognized as a sign of things to come inside Xbox.

Firor said that the presence of industry veterans at ZeniMax Online primed them to recognize this likely meant more hardship to come.

"[The Elder Scrolls Online team] was hundreds and hundreds of people by that point," said Firor. »

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