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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Viral line: the average American has three friends
cultureViral line: the average American has three friends
Hundreds of posts repeat the claim that the average American has three friends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's 88-minute 'efficiency' speech
newsInterior Secretary Doug Burgum's 88-minute 'efficiency' speech
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made staff sit through an 88-minute address touting 'efficiency', prompting staff mockery.
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.
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.
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%.
Princeton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties
sportsPrinceton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties
Experience Princeton wins funding to run campus watch parties as World Cup 2026 approaches.
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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.
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.
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.
Iran says two missiles struck US warship near Jask
Iran’s Fars News Agency and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two missiles struck a U.S. Navy vessel near Jask island just outside the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said the warship ignored warnings to halt before the strikes and framed the action as a response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of "Project Freedom" to guide stranded ships out of the Strait. The U.S. Navy has not publicly confirmed damage or casualties and Washington has not announced an immediate military response. If verified, strikes on a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz would risk rapid escalation between the United States and Iran and could disrupt global oil and commercial shipping through the chokepoint.
Iran claims two missiles hit a US warship near Jask Island after it ignored Iranian warnings, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reports. The US denies the claim. Unfortunately it’s no longer possible to believe either side.
Mark Chadbourn342Trump caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz resulting in ruinous gas price rises and global food shortages so it’s hysterical to watch him and Bessent frantically scrambling to claim the opening of the strait is an humanitarian effort. A humanitarian wouldn’t have started the war.
Mark Chadbourn55Iranian drones have hit a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Federation of Korean Seafarers Union.
OKNova10"It's a friendly blockade....The war is terminated." 🤡
looneylaidbackcat.bsky.social7At least we know Iran has no interest in manipulating the markets.
Leish4Indeed. Especially with all the market manipulation going on.
Billy Goats Against Trolls4I'm more likely to believe the iranians than my own administration at this point
bruce alexander2My money’s on two direct hits.
MartinC2Tragically the Iranians are marginally the more reliable source.
Jan Pi2Well, #Trump lies 99% of the time & the Iranian spokesmen perhaps 15%? So if #Trump says A & #Iran says -A, I’m usually inclined to believe the Iranians. Especially since Trump’s lies are openly false or easily refuted.
Bong Voyage2Kind of like how the presumption of regularity in the federal courts has effectively been voided. Great job, everyone. A+.
grant2We have always been at war with Eastasia.
IRAN'S FARS NEWS AGENCY REPORTS THAT TWO MISSILES STRUCK A U.S. WARSHIP NEAR JASK ISLAND AFTER IT DISREGARDED WARNINGS FROM IRAN. THE AGENCY ALSO STATES THAT THE U.S. WARSHIP RETREATED FROM THE LOCATION.
RunsOnⓋeg🥑🏳️⚧️✊🏻26Feel like it's a good time to remind people that he started this war to avoid accountability for being in the Epstein files.
LGRooney9Kind of the point of the “escorts.” Trump wants some “suckers & losers” to die so he can get his war of distraction on, get enough pansy-assed politicians to vote in favor of it, and pull in enough Americans that his poll numbers go up.
mtns2thesea.bsky.social3Remember the Republican trope about Democrats making the military weaker? Projection at its best
