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1. Hantavirus latest: Three more people infected with deadly virus as last passengers leave cruise ship

   Labs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive

2. Horrifying video seems to show McDonald’s worker put fries in her mouth then add them to box for customer

   A video appearing to show a fast food worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, contaminating food went viral last week

3. In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

   In a trial featuring a clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, neither of the tech titans has emerged as an overly sympathetic character

4. Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case

   Tiger Woods’ attorney and prosecutors are set to argue about whether the golfer’s prescription drug records should be handed over to the state following his March arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence

5. The gap between America’s wealthiest and everyday citizens is the biggest it has been in generations

   The U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcating, with high gas prices and employment issues hitting lower-income households, while the richest Americans enjoy tax cuts and a soaring stock market

6. Wordle is getting its own TV game show with Savannah Guthrie as host

   ‘Today’ star is launching the new show with late night host Jimmy Fallon

7. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks ‘airport ceasefire’ but warns Putin has ‘no intention’ of ending war

   Zelensky says combat continues on frontline, two days after Putin claimed war was coming to an end

8. The ex-German chancellor and Putin’s ‘buddy’ who Russia want to mediate Ukraine peace talks

   Schröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office

9. Iran-US war latest: Trump says ceasefire on ‘massive life support’ after Tehran hit back at president’s outburst

   A ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume

10. Commencement speaker shocked by graduating class’s visceral reaction to AI

    A graduating class had a harsh reaction to their commencement speaker as she acknowledged the significance of AI.