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Los Angeles TimesFriday, 15 May 2026
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Xi warns Trump against threat to bilateral ties
Chinese leader says support for Taiwan could set off conflict between superpowers.
The paper focuses on the origin and transmission context of a viral outbreak, presenting it as a public health issue linked to global travel rather than an immediate local crisis.
Reports on the origins of a hantavirus outbreak originating on a cruise ship, emphasizing the combination of exotic travel and confined spaces as factors in its spread.
“spread fear globally”
“Balancing global events with strong local focus”
How hantavirus broke out, spread fear globally
Exotic locales, close ship quarters a deadly combination
Revenue windfall may save Newsom budget
Proposal would allow him to leave a surplus, arriving as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.
Suggests a positive local political outcome as unexpected tax revenue might allow the governor to avoid budget deficits.
Raise for tourism workers faces delay
Council moves to stall $30 wage in hopes of staving off tax repeal that would hurt city.
Details local legislative maneuvering regarding a proposed wage increase for hotel and airport workers.
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