# Hantavirus cruise prepares to anchor; Energy drink dangers; Colombia's cocaine hippos

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-05-10T02:00:00+00:00
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The Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship prepares to arrive in the Canary Islands, amid plans to evacuate passengers. Plus, the tragedy and the calls for change over selling energy drinks to kids. And a look at Colombia's 'cocaine hippos' descended from animals owned by notorious drug dealer Pablo Escobar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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