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WHO announces conclusion of cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared the hantavirus outbreak associated with a cruise ship to be officially over. This decision comes after the last exposed individual completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.

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The Hill

U.S. Death Rate Declines to Record Low in 2025, CDC Reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the U.S. death rate fell to 689.2 per 100,000 people in 2025, a 4.6 percent decrease from the previous year. This figure represents the lowest death rate recorded in the country's history.

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PBS NewsHour

Venezuelan Medics Highlight Medical Crisis Following Earthquake

Medical professionals in Venezuela are worried that the recent earthquake will worsen the existing medical crisis in the country. The shortage of doctors has been linked to prolonged economic issues, lack of funding, and emigration of healthcare workers.

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TechCrunch

AI Challenges Tech Companies' Net-Zero Pledges

Amazon and Google are encountering challenges in fulfilling their net-zero emissions pledges as a result of the integration of artificial intelligence. The complexities introduced by AI are affecting their sustainability efforts.

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Scientific American

NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation

NASA is inviting volunteers to take part in its Moon & Mars Exploration Analog program, which simulates the challenges of extended space missions. Participants will experience conditions similar to those expected on Mars.

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Axios

Fireworks Celebrations Face Challenges Due to Drought and Burn Bans

Firework associations expect increased backyard fireworks for July 4, despite dry conditions and heatwaves raising wildfire risks. Various burn bans are in place across the U.S., with approximately 50% of the country experiencing drought. The demand for fireworks is high this year, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

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Washington Examiner

WHO Declares Hantavirus Outbreak Over Following Quarantine Completion

The World Health Organization has declared the hantavirus outbreak over after the last contact completed their quarantine and tested negative. The outbreak, which began on May 2 aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, resulted in three deaths and 13 infections. All U.S. passengers involved completed their quarantine by June 21.

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Fox News — Latest

11-year-old boy dies from rabies infection in Ontario, Canada

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario, Canada, died from rabies after an encounter with a bat while sleeping. He was hospitalized weeks later when symptoms appeared, but treatment was not sought initially due to the absence of visible injuries. Medical professionals highlighted the need for public health consultation following any bat contact.

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The Hill

DEA Proposes Temporary Ban on Synthetic Kratom Compound 7-OH

The DEA plans to temporarily classify the synthetic kratom compound 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and three related substances as Schedule I drugs. This classification indicates that these substances have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.

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Ars Technica

University of Minnesota develops artificial cell capable of limited division

A lab at the University of Minnesota has developed an artificial cell that can enclose genetic material and continuously import new materials. This cell can undergo a few rounds of division, which may help researchers explore the origins of life and minimalistic life forms.

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The Hill

Heat Dome Expected to Impact Millions on Fourth of July Weekend

A heat dome is expected to affect millions of Americans during the Fourth of July weekend, causing dangerously high temperatures across the East Coast and the South. Meteorologists describe this phenomenon as a mass of hot air that leads to increased heat in the affected regions.

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Washington Examiner

Texas Opens New Psychiatric Hospital Amid Nationwide Mental Health Challenges

Texas has opened a new psychiatric hospital in Dallas as part of a significant investment to modernize its mental health system, addressing the chronic under-treatment of serious mental illness. The state is encouraged to implement a focused initiative with clear goals and accountability to improve care for individuals with serious mental health conditions, which have been historically neglected in favor of broader mental health efforts.

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nbcnews.com

Paramedics Respond to Cardiac Arrest Report at Mitch McConnell's Home

Paramedics responded to a cardiac arrest report at Senator Mitch McConnell's home on the day his office announced he had been hospitalized. McConnell's office has not provided details on his current hospitalization status or health issues, which have included previous hospitalizations and health concerns.

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PBS NewsHour

High Temperatures Expected Across East Coast and Midwest

A significant heat wave is forecasted to impact the East Coast and Midwest, with many cities likely to set record high temperatures. The National Weather Service indicates that more than 175 million Americans will face major or extreme heat risk by Friday.

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