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What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

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What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

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(AP) — A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened …

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: The former New York City mayor was hospitalized in “critical but stable condition” over the weekend.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The former New York City mayor was hospitalized in “critical but stable condition” over the weekend.”
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CBS News and other web search results report that Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized in critical condition for pneumonia, with Trump and a spokesperson confirming the status.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rudy is a 1993 American biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh. It is an account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago · The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-crit…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, Trump says "We do ask that you join us in prayer for America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani," a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor pos…
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/rudy-giuliani-hospital…
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Claim 2: “A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship”
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NBC Washington and other cross-references explicitly state that a rodent-borne illness (hantavirus) is suspected of causing the outbreak.
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web search NEUTRAL — Some rodent species are kept as pets, particularly rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. They are attractive due to their appearance, intelligence, friendliness, and minimal odo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodent
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 23, 2026 · Different rodent species occupy multiple niches and play important ecological roles. When prairie dogs burrow into the soil, they aerate and increase its organic content.
https://animalfact.com/rodents/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 15, 2025 · The Groundhog, also known as the Woodchuck, is a large, burrowing rodent famous for its association with Groundhog Day in North America. These rodents are known for their destructive te…
https://ownyardlife.com/46-different-types-of-rodents-with-p…
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Claim 3: “Russian forces suffer net loss of territory in Ukraine for first time since 2024”
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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and multiple news reports confirm Russian forces suffered a net loss of territory in April, the first since 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Areas of southern and eastern Ukraine are occupied and controlled by Russia as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the ongoing invasion. In Ukrainian law, they are defined as the "temporarily occu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian-occupied_territories_o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II, in a major escalation of the existing war between the two countries that began when Ru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–pres…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
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Claim 4: “a monster truck performing stunts before it crashed through a barrier into a crowd at an outdoor motorsport event in Popayán in the province of Cauca”
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Web search results and YouTube reports specify the event took place in Popayán, Cauca, and involved a truck crashing through a barrier into a crowd.
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web search NEUTRAL — Reuters Image shows a blue monster truck which has come to halt after crashing through a barrier. It is surrounded by motorcycles that have fallen to the floor. People watch on.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2d54wwr4o
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web search NEUTRAL — A monster truck plowed into a crowd of spectators during a stunt at an outdoor motor sport event in Colombia on Sunday, killing three people and injuring 40 others, the local authorities said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/world/americas/monster-tr…
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web search NEUTRAL — At least two people were killed and 37 others injured after a monster truck crashed into spectators during an exhibition event in Popayán.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8251g0KynAc
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Claim 5: “a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people”
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Multiple independent news sources (BBC, NBC Washington, Timeslive, Flipboard) confirm that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic resulted in three deaths.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC [that three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean]
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/three-dead-in-suspected-vir…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/wh…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — An outbreak of suspected hantavirus on board a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean has led to three deaths out of six cases.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-04-pas…
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Claim 6: “outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship”
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Multiple independent sources including Deutsche Welle, EuroNews, NY Post, and BBC News identify the ship as the MV Hondius.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The South African health department said the outbreak happened on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
https://www.dw.com/en/suspected-hantavirus-outbreak-on-atlan…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the most recent suspected outbreak has been aboard the MV Hondius
https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/04/everything-to-kno…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — An American influencer trapped onboard the luxury MV Hondius cruise ship near West Africa amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/world-news/cruise-passenger-br…
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Claim 7: “Hantaviruses, are a family of viruses spread mainly by cont”
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Both France24 and NBC Washington confirm that hantaviruses are spread mainly by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Hantaviruses... are a family of viruses spread mainly by contact with the urine or faeces of infected rodents like rats and mice.
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260504-cruise-ship-wa…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Hantaviruses, which are found throughout the world, are a family of viruses spread mainly by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/su…
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Claim 8: “U.S. sinks 6 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz”
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The Guardian, Reuters (via Cooper), and Flipboard all report that the U.S. destroyed six small Iranian boats during attacks on the UAE and ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of confirmed Iranian officials killed during the 2026 Iran war. Additional reports indicate four unnamed top officials from the Ministry of Intelligence were killed, contributi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iranian_officials_kill…
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Claim 9: “Three people are dead, including two children, after a monster truck crashed into a crowd of spectators at a show in Colombia.”
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Multiple web search results, including reports from Leo Sands and local authorities, confirm three deaths (including children) after a monster truck crashed into a crowd in Colombia.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dozens injured in fatal monster truck crash in Colombia. Three people have been killed and dozens wounded after a monster truck drove into a crowd in the south of Colombia.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2d54wwr4o
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web search NEUTRAL — Colombia: Three dead after monster truck crashes into crowd.Monster Truck Drives Into Crowd in Colombia, Killing 3. 1 hour ago. By Leo Sands.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — A monster truck plowed into a crowd of spectators during a stunt at an outdoor motor sport event in Colombia on Sunday, killing three people and injuring 40 others, the local authorities said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/world/americas/monster-tr…
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Claim 10: “Iran launched its first missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates since a ceasefire with the U.S.”
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CNBC, Wikipedia (2026 Iranian strikes on the UAE), and other news reports confirm Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the UAE following a ceasefire with the U.S.
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web search NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli-United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United Arab Emirates said Iran launched missile attacks and drones at that country. The reported attacks imperil an already shaky ceasefire between the United States and Iran that began on ...
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/iran-war-uae-trump-ceasefire…
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web search NEUTRAL — What to know about the Iran war today: Iran launched its first missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates since a ceasefire with the U.S. took effect on April 8, and it fired two drones ...
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-strait-o…
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