Experts break down whether the deadly outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship could lead to widespread illness. Plus, a first grader's hilarious answer to a question about his mom on a Mother's Day worksheet at school, and an 8-second breathing exercise that can help you quickly fall back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night.
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An outbreak of hantavirus, a deadly virus carried by rodents, has killed three passengers and infected eight more on a cruise ship headed to the Canary Islands. Could it lead to widespread illness? We spoke with experts about the Andes strain of hantavirus, how it spreads and why this situation is not similar to COVID-19.
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A Mississippi first grader’s hilarious Mother’s Day worksheet mix-up left his mom scrambling to explain to his teacher what “sex orders” really meant. “I pointed to the word and asked him, ‘Mayson, do you know what this means?’ And he did not,” mom Brooke Cliburn tells TODAY.com with a laugh.
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In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep medicine doctor shares an 8-second trick to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night.
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Your 2026 wellness journey starts here! Subscribe to the Start TODAY app (now available on Android!) to get started with your whole-body wellness companion. Unlock healthy meal plans, fitness challenges tailored to all levels, and daily inspiration from experts.
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Still looking for the perfect gift? Our editors curated picks from Le Creuset, Nespresso, Dearfoams and more that are sure to please anyone on your list.
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Valerie Bertinelli took everything she loved in a jalapeño popper, stuffed it under the skin of a chicken breast and turned it into one of her favorite meals.
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