Friday, May 8, 2026
New Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
gamingNew Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo unveiled a new Star Fox entry; fans are split over redesigns as several soundtrack tracks hit Nintendo Music.
Canvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
techCanvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
Canvas users hit a ransom message; multiple universities have paused or delayed finals and access to course materials.
GPose screenshots trend in the Final Fantasy XIV community
gamingGPose screenshots trend in the Final Fantasy XIV community
FFXIV players share themed GPose screenshots for Mayqote Day 8 and related fan events.
Furry Weekend Atlanta, vendor halls and fursuit Friday highlights
cultureFurry Weekend Atlanta, vendor halls and fursuit Friday highlights
Attendees post fursuit photos, vendor table locations, commission spots and aquarium meetups from FWA 2026.
London local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay
politicsLondon local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay
Early London counts show Lib Dem gains in Sutton and mixed results across boroughs; Keir Starmer says he will not resign.


Sir David Attenborough marks 100th birthday; wasp named in his honour
natureSir David Attenborough marks 100th birthday; wasp named in his honour
Centennial tributes pour in and scientists named a parasitic wasp after Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday.
Hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic
scienceHantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic
At least three deaths and several confirmed Andes hantavirus cases on cruise ship MV Hondius; WHO urges monitoring but says no pandemic.
Reform UK makes major gains in English local elections, wins Havering
politicsReform UK makes major gains in English local elections, wins Havering
Reform UK picked up dozens of councillors nationwide, took control of Havering and swept multiple seats in Hartlepool and Tameside.


Liberal Democrats gain Meon Valley council seat from Greens
politicsLiberal Democrats gain Meon Valley council seat from Greens
Lib Dems take a Hampshire county council seat in Meon Valley, unseating the Green Party councillor.


Lorna Slater wins Edinburgh Central, Greens' first Holyrood constituency
politicsLorna Slater wins Edinburgh Central, Greens' first Holyrood constituency
Lorna Slater elected Edinburgh Central, becoming the Scottish Greens' first-ever constituency MSP; SNP veteran Angus Robertson finished third.


Resident Evil Requiem adds free 'Leon Must Die Forever' mode
gamingResident Evil Requiem adds free 'Leon Must Die Forever' mode
Capcom released a free update for Requiem introducing 'Leon Must Die Forever', a roguelike minigame with permadeath and randomized gear.
Tomodachi Life players share Miis and island streams
gamingTomodachi Life players share Miis and island streams
Players post custom Miis, island screenshots and livestream clips from Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Nintendo to raise Switch 2 price to $499 in US this fall
gamingNintendo to raise Switch 2 price to $499 in US this fall
Nintendo announces a $50 price increase for Switch 2 in the US to $499 starting Sept. 1; Canada and EU prices also rising.
Inmates punished for speaking about Ghislaine Maxwell, CNN reports
newsInmates punished for speaking about Ghislaine Maxwell, CNN reports
CNN reports some prisoners say they faced punishment after publicly discussing Maxwell and her reported treatment in custody.
ABC argues FCC violated First Amendment in dispute over The View
tvABC argues FCC violated First Amendment in dispute over The View
ABC filed that the FCC's inquiry into whether The View qualifies for a broadcast exemption amounts to a First Amendment violation.
static.klipy.comThe Guardian: Trump administration arrested parents of at least 27,000 children
journalismThe Guardian: Trump administration arrested parents of at least 27,000 children
The Guardian analysis finds ICE arrested the parents of at least 27,000 children from January to August 2025, officials say.


Trump signs off on plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
newsTrump signs off on plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
WSJ says President Trump approved removing Makary after clashes over vaping, abortion and vaccine policy.
Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition adds skins tied to MKII movie
gamingMortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition adds skins tied to MKII movie
Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition is getting new content and character skins representing Mortal Kombat II film characters.
Southern states redraw maps in moves that reduce Black representation
politicsSouthern states redraw maps in moves that reduce Black representation
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and others have pushed rapid redistricting plans that advocates say will curtail Black voting power.


Truth Social parent reports $405M quarterly loss
techTruth Social parent reports $405M quarterly loss
Trump Media says it lost roughly $400, 405 million in the quarter; Truth Social stock has plunged and exec departures reported.
Russia scales down Victory Day parade, omits tanks as Moscow faces drone attacks
newsRussia scales down Victory Day parade, omits tanks as Moscow faces drone attacks
For the first time in years Russia will parade soldiers without tanks on Red Square; reports say Ukraine launched drones near Moscow ahead of May 9.


US April jobs report shows 115,000 payroll gain
financeUS April jobs report shows 115,000 payroll gain
BLS: US nonfarm payrolls rose 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%.
Takashi Tezuka to retire as Nintendo executive in June
gamingTakashi Tezuka to retire as Nintendo executive in June
Veteran designer Takashi Tezuka will retire as Nintendo executive officer on June 26, ending a 40+ year career.
Alabama House Speaker calls on Supreme Court to overturn 14th Amendment
newsAlabama House Speaker calls on Supreme Court to overturn 14th Amendment
Nathaniel Ledbetter urged SCOTUS to overturn the 14th Amendment to remove legal obstacles to the state's map.


Oil prices jump after U.S. and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
financeOil prices jump after U.S. and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude climbs as markets react to clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces near the critical shipping route.
Rep. Justin Pearson denied entry to Tennessee redistricting committee meeting
politicsRep. Justin Pearson denied entry to Tennessee redistricting committee meeting
Pearson was blocked by the sergeant‑at‑arms from entering a committee meeting on Tennessee redistricting and delivered a defiant speech.


No‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
newsNo‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
NYT: President used an emergency exemption to steer a $6.9M no‑bid contract to a contractor linked to his private pools.
Report examines Trump's proposed billion dollar ballroom and no‑bid contracts
financeReport examines Trump's proposed billion dollar ballroom and no‑bid contracts
Open Substack piece alleges Trump's ballroom project was framed as a taxpayer 'security necessity' after secret contracts.


Star Fox creator praises Super Mario Galaxy movie's Fox McCloud design
gamingStar Fox creator praises Super Mario Galaxy movie's Fox McCloud design
Takaya Imamura, WHO designed the original Star Fox characters, says he prefers Fox McCloud's look in the Super Mario Galaxy film to the new game reveal.
Devil Wears Prada 2 outgrosses the original worldwide
moviesDevil Wears Prada 2 outgrosses the original worldwide
Sequel has now passed the 2006 film’s $326.5M global lifetime, hitting a new box‑office milestone.
U.S. strikes two Iran-flagged oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
newsU.S. strikes two Iran-flagged oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM says U.S. forces disabled two empty Iranian-flagged tankers attempting to skirt a U.S. blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
Premier Danielle Smith tells Mark Carney Albertans are 'impatient'
newsPremier Danielle Smith tells Mark Carney Albertans are 'impatient'
Smith told Mark Carney Ottawa should finalize a memorandum of understanding soon, saying Albertans and industry are 'impatient'.
Dirty Frag, new Linux zero‑day, gives local attackers root on major distros
techDirty Frag, new Linux zero‑day, gives local attackers root on major distros
'Dirty Frag' LPE exploit and PoC grant root across Ubuntu, RHEL and Fedora; patches and distro fixes are being tested.
Bonnie Tyler in medically induced coma after emergency surgery
musicBonnie Tyler in medically induced coma after emergency surgery
The 74‑year‑old singer was placed in a medically induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery near Faro, Portugal.
Rep. Lauren Boebert says UFOs are biblical fallen angels and Nephilim
politicsRep. Lauren Boebert says UFOs are biblical fallen angels and Nephilim
Boebert linked government UFO files to scripture, arguing sightings reflect demonic Nephilim.


TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
journalismTVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
Maiki Sherman left TVNZ after a Parliament suspension and controversy over an alleged slur and reporting complaints.
Ted Cruz says 'Trump Accounts' could be personal Social Security accounts
newsTed Cruz says 'Trump Accounts' could be personal Social Security accounts
Cruz framed Trump Accounts as individual Social Security‑style accounts, a potential step toward privatization.


Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1
sportsCarolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1
Canes win 4-1; Andrei Svechnikov scored a power-play goal and Nikolaj Ehlers added another to seal the game.
static.klipy.comMunetaka Murakami hits 15th homer, ties MLB lead
sportsMunetaka Murakami hits 15th homer, ties MLB lead
Murakami homered for the White Sox, his 15th of the season, tying Aaron Judge and homering in eight straight series openers.
sports.yahoo.comPhilip Caputo, author of A Rumor of War, dies at 84
writersPhilip Caputo, author of A Rumor of War, dies at 84
Philip Caputo, whose Vietnam memoir A Rumor of War became a landmark account, has died aged 84.
Rays beat Red Sox 8-4 at Fenway, Jake Bennett takes the loss
sportsRays beat Red Sox 8-4 at Fenway, Jake Bennett takes the loss
Tampa Bay rallied for an 8-4 win; Hunter Bigge earned the victory while Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett allowed 4 earned runs.
bostonherald.comDylan Cease fans 10 over seven shutout innings for Blue Jays
sportsDylan Cease fans 10 over seven shutout innings for Blue Jays
Dylan Cease struck out 10 across seven scoreless innings, leaving with Toronto ahead 2-0; Jeff Hoffman logged key strikeouts in relief.
Discord reports 'Increased API Errors' outage
techDiscord reports 'Increased API Errors' outage
Discord's status page shows 'Increased API Errors' as users worldwide report messages failing, reaction loss and login loops.
Charli XCX drops single 'Rock Music', leans into guitar‑driven sound
musicCharli XCX drops single 'Rock Music', leans into guitar‑driven sound
New one‑minute single 'Rock Music' and its video shift Charli toward crunchy guitars, splitting fans over its brevity and style.
Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 25 spoilers
tvCritical Role Campaign 4, Episode 25 spoilers
Episode 25 lays bare the Photarch’s plan, spotlights villain Yannessa/Halovar, and ends on a 'Grandma' fake‑resurrection cliffhanger.
Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program, update launches May 20
gamingGenshin Impact Luna VII Special Program, update launches May 20
HoYoverse revealed Luna VII: new Archon story in Sumeru, playable characters including Nicole, Hexenzirkel class, codes and May 20 launch.
Canadiens cruise to 5-1 win over Sabres, even series
sportsCanadiens cruise to 5-1 win over Sabres, even series
Montreal beat Buffalo 5-1 in Game 2, Alexandre Carrier and Nick Suzuki among the scorers, to even the playoff series 1-1.
static.klipy.comSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, Rolling Stone dives into its trippy design
gamingSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, Rolling Stone dives into its trippy design
Rolling Stone profiles Wonder's psychedelic 2D visuals and the team's design choices for the new Mario game.
Don Rickles noted alongside David Attenborough on their shared birthday
comedyDon Rickles noted alongside David Attenborough on their shared birthday
Today marks the shared birthday of Don Rickles and Sir David Attenborough, with many noting Rickles would have turned 100.
Paul Magnier wins Giro d'Italia Stage 1, takes maglia rosa
sportsPaul Magnier wins Giro d'Italia Stage 1, takes maglia rosa
Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) sprinted to victory in Burgas and claimed the first pink jersey; big crash near the finish.
Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers, several missing
natureMount Dukono eruption kills three hikers, several missing
Eruption on Halmahera sent ash about 10 km into the sky; three hikers died and others remain missing after a banned climb.
Ariana Grande announces new single 'hate that i made you love me' for May 29
musicAriana Grande announces new single 'hate that i made you love me' for May 29
Ariana Grande names 'hate that i made you love me' as the lead single from upcoming album Petal, due May 29.
Rick Ross and French Montana face off in a Verzuz event
musicRick Ross and French Montana face off in a Verzuz event
A live Verzuz showdown between Rick Ross and French Montana is airing now, drawing mixed reactions from viewers.
Kyle Schwarber launches milestone homer, his 200th as a Phillie
sportsKyle Schwarber launches milestone homer, his 200th as a Phillie
Schwarber homered off Chase Dollander, a 415-foot shot recorded as his 200th home run with the Philadelphia Phillies.


Stephen Colbert to host Strike Force Five as Late Show winds down
tvStephen Colbert to host Strike Force Five as Late Show winds down
With The Late Show ending May 21, Colbert will host Strike Force Five and David Letterman is reported to appear.
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International Vinegar Museum, Roslyn, South Dakota
cultureInternational Vinegar Museum, Roslyn, South Dakota
Roslyn’s quirky International Vinegar Museum, mustard tastings, a gift shop and oddball exhibits, is getting renewed attention.
Justin Crawford hits his first major‑league home run
sportsJustin Crawford hits his first major‑league home run
Justin Crawford launched his first MLB homer to tie the game and ignite a Phillies comeback during Friday's matchup.


Red Flag Warnings expire across parts of Minnesota and South Dakota
newsRed Flag Warnings expire across parts of Minnesota and South Dakota
Multiple National Weather Service Red Flag Warning expirations posted for counties in MN and SD in early May.