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American oncologist steps in after ship doctor falls ill in hantavirus outbreak

In an interview with ABC News, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld said he quickly realized he was leading the response to the full-blown medical crisis on board the ship.

A person wearing a mask stands aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.
A police boat approaches the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, January 27, 2026.

Viral memes are being weaponized to turn Americans against Israel - opinion

People take part in a protest and march gathering at Times Square to oppose the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran in New York City on March 13, 2026.

Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds


President Biden mourns slain American hostage Omer Neutra

"We see you,” Biden said to hostage families in a statement confirming American citizen Omer Neutra’s death.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks during a dinner with US service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving in New York.

13,000 years ago, North Americans used cheetah, lion bones to sew furs against the blistering cold

Researchers say their findings are 'conclusive proof' of Paleoindians making tailored garments.

 Caveman walking through the snow. Illustration.

Arthur Frommer discovered Europe for middle-class America

"Travel is the best of learning activities," Frommer said. "You should travel in a state of humility, asking more questions than making points."

 The Eiffel Tower.

Grapevine: Nov. 17, 2024: An early start

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 WEARING T-SHIRTS featuring the portrait of hostage Alon Ohel are, from left, Thelma Rosen, Avivit Bar-Ilan, and Ahi Rosen.

COVID made Americans drink more. They haven’t stopped since

Excessive alcohol consumption among Americans has persisted in the years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Drinking more since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beware, cranberry! How the North-American berry has taken over a German island

Conservationists on the German island of Sylt are fighting a decade-long battle against an unwelcomed intruder.

 Sylt, Westerland Strandkorb.

We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term - opinion

Jewish nonprofit leaders express diverse reactions to Trump’s presidency, highlighting key priorities on immigration, antisemitism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.

 Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 US presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 6, 2024.

Nearly a quarter of Americans believe 'Hitler was a good person' - poll

Most Americans think Hitler was a bad person at 65%, with majorities across the party lines, with Democrats at 75%, Republicans at 60%, and Independents at 59%.

 Adolf Hitler speaks in the Lustgarten in Berlin during the Reich presidential election on April 4, 1932.

Gold Rush: Central Banks, BRICS, and Billionaires Buy In - Everyday Americans Hold Back

Gold hits record highs as central banks, BRICS, and billionaires amass the metal. Everyday Americans hold back, constrained by rising costs - leaving untapped potential for future gains.

 Gold Rush: Central Banks, BRICS, and Billionaires Buy In - Everyday Americans Hold Back

Donald Trump holds slight edge over Kamala Harris among Arab American voters, new poll finds

According to the survey, Arab-Americans primarily perceive their votes to hold consequence in the November election.

 A poll worker drops in drive through ballots into a ballot box in San Diego, California, US, March 3, 2020.