Iran tensions, hantavirus deaths, sauna raves, and more
5/4/202626 min
The U.S. and Iran are once again trading shots. Neither side has declared an end to the ceasefire, but there has been new fighting in some parts of the Gulf Region. The trigger appears to be U.S. attempts to escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
And: About 150 people, including four Canadians, have been stuck on a cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Three people are dead, and others became sick on board the ship, which is being held off the coast of West Africa. Only two cases have been officially confirmed. Hantavirus is a respiratory illness, and spreads when particles from rodent droppings become airborne. It does not transfer easily between humans.
Also: No alcohol, but lots of music, and lots of steam. Sauna raves are gaining momentum in some Canadian cities.
Plus: Hundreds of thousands of Albertans sign a petition calling for a referendum on separation, Ottawa unveils measures to help some industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs, flood mapping failures, and more.
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Donald Trump· Soundbite0:32
[upbeat music] Waited like, what? Six weeks. They said, "What's taking so long?" We were in Vietnam 19 years, but you have the wrong person up here. You'll be in, you'll be in World War III.
Stephanie Skenderis· Host0:48
Donald Trump defends his war effort as American forces attack Iranian vessels and Tehran hits commercial ships, putting in jeopardy the latest American effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This is Your World Tonight. I'm Stephanie Scanderos. It's Monday, May 4th, coming up on 6:00 PM Eastern. Also on the podcast...
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There's a lot of uncertainty, and that's the hardest part. All we want right now is to feel safe, to have clarity, and to get home.
Stephanie Skenderis· Host1:20
Stuck at anchor, desperate to get home, four Canadians are among cruise passengers caught in a suspected hantavirus outbreak after three passenger