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…

Gold vs CDs vs stocks: When gold helps (and when it doesn’t)

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Harry Markowitz, the economist often credited as the father of modern portfolio theory, is reputed to have said, “Diversification is the only free lunch in finance.” Diversification does a…

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