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NPR's Hansi Lowong reports these states are getting ready to hold their contests next month.

A Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is heading toward the Canary Islands and is expected to dock on Sunday.

The remaining passengers will disembark and return to their home countries for monitoring.

The 19 Americans on board will be taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Dr. John Lowe is the director of the Global Center for Health Security at the university.

Health officials stress the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID situation, adding that transmission generally requires prolonged close contact.

The CDC is now classifying the outbreak as a Level 3 emergency response.

It's the lowest emergency activation tier, but still significant enough to trigger international coordination.

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Canada's western province of Manitoba has declared a public health emergency over a rise in HIV infections.

Dan Karpenchuk reports health officials say the number of infection rates is significantly above the national average.

Google will pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of systemic discrimination against Black employees.

The lawsuit claimed Black voters were routinely pushed into lower-paying jobs and denied opportunities for advancement based on racial stereotypes.

Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.

The plaintiffs say the settlement is a significant step toward holding one of the world's most powerful companies accountable.

and making clear that discriminatory practices will not be tolerated.

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The State Department says representatives from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington next week for two days of talks focused on long-term peace and security agreements.

In the meantime, Israel continues carrying out attacks aimed at Hezbollah targets despite a ceasefire.