The two possible causes for the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak — one is disgusting, the other terrifying

The suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has killed three people and sickened at least seven others, has two likely causes — and both are bad news for the 150 passengers on board, experts said. The more likely scenario would be passengers contracting the virus from the feces, urine or saliva of infected rats or mice. That’s the usual transmission vector, according to physician Zaid Fadul, a former Air Force flight surgeon — although the World Health Organization insisted Tuesday that no rodents have been found on the stranded liner. But there’s one strain of the…

Why Lakers won’t threaten Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder in repeat bid

“How can the Thunder win this series?” Simple. As long as the team bus arrives on time.  That’s a joke, but it’s also deeply-rooted in truth.  Because if the Thunder simply show up as themselves—not some overcaffeinated version trying too hard or an overcautious one afraid of the moment—this series…

Knicks’ unstoppable four-game run has led to tempting question

At what point is it OK to believe? At what point can you trust your eyes, which are beginning to make some bold proclamations if you let them? How bold? Here’s another question for you: When’s the last time you saw the Knicks string together 16 quarters like the ones…

Mamdani’s tax-and-spend plans leave NYC bond investors leery

At the start of his term in January, Mayor Mamdani had the Big Apple’s lenders in his corner — despite his plans to remake the Big Apple economy under his socialist agenda. Now that appears to be changing fast, as municipal bond investors have begun to sell New York City…

Why millions of lovesick people are falling victim to ‘AI psychosis’

Jonathan Gavalas was a lovesick 36-year-old business executive from Florida who sought comfort in the digital arms of an “AI wife.” In the space of two months, Google’s Gemini chatbot — which went by “Xia” — sent him spiralling down a deep rabbit hole of delusional conspiracies, pushing him to…

Five observations about new-look Mets as Opening Day inches closer

PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets will play another week of exhibition games before finalizing a roster that was largely set even before the first full-squad workout this spring.  This assessment was provided Saturday by Jorge Polanco, who (for what it’s worth) is thriving in his first camp with the…

Chargers stick with backup QB Trey Lance, agree on one-year deal

Trey Lance is headed back to the Chargers as the backup quarterback for Justin Herbert. Lance and the club have agreed to a one-year contract that could pay Lance $6.75 million. Since being selected third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Lance has played for the 49ers, Cowboys and Chargers.…

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