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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
CBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Letterman blasts owners
tvCBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Letterman blasts owners
CBS reportedly axed The Late Show; David Letterman called the network 'lying weasels' after the cancellation.
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Venice Biennale faces protests after including Russia
artVenice Biennale faces protests after including Russia
This year's Biennale includes Russia for the first time since the war and has prompted protests and statements defending Ukrainian culture.
Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after suspected brown recluse bite
newsKyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after suspected brown recluse bite
Acquitted shooter Kyle Rittenhouse was taken to hospital after a venomous spider bite reported as a brown recluse.
Dogs at polling stations, UK election photos
petsDogs at polling stations, UK election photos
BBC gallery highlights pictures of dogs waiting with voters as local elections take place across Britain.
New York bars ICE from wearing masks in immigration deal
newsNew York bars ICE from wearing masks in immigration deal
State agreement prohibits ICE and other law enforcement from wearing masks on duty and limits local cooperation with ICE.
Officials weigh closing Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
newsOfficials weigh closing Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
DHS and state officials say the Everglades immigrant detention site may close after costing about $1M a day and proving ineffective.
Stranger Than Heaven, RGG Studio’s Yakuza prequel, gets story and cast reveal
gamingStranger Than Heaven, RGG Studio’s Yakuza prequel, gets story and cast reveal
Presentation details a five‑era Tojo clan origin tale; trailer and cast revealed, includes unexpected cameos like Snoop Dogg.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says high gas prices 'we're in a good place'
newsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy says high gas prices 'we're in a good place'
Duffy called $4.55/gal 'a good place' and urged Americans to take road trips; he also scolded a yawning child at the event.
Tennessee GOP passes map, Gov. Lee signs to split Memphis district
politicsTennessee GOP passes map, Gov. Lee signs to split Memphis district
Legislature repealed a ban on mid‑cycle redistricting and approved a map that fractures Memphis' sole majority‑Black district; NAACP filed suit.
9-1-1 season 9 finale 'Hearts and Flowers' airs tonight
tv9-1-1 season 9 finale 'Hearts and Flowers' airs tonight
Season 9 finale (9x18) 'Hearts and Flowers' airs, following Athena's shooting subplot and Buck's new fatherhood arc.
New Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo unveiled a new Star Fox game that features notable redesigns for Fox McCloud and other core characters, and the company added 10 soundtrack tracks to Nintendo Music. Leaked details that surfaced before the announcement left some observers questioning whether the release is a remake of Star Fox 64 or a wholly new entry. Listeners praised the uploaded tracks as orchestrated and nostalgic, while critics argued the franchise keeps returning to Star Fox 64's template instead of innovating. How Nintendo balances nostalgia with fresh gameplay will determine whether this release reinvigorates the series or simply retreads familiar ground.
I think Star Fox could do well with a mission based structure. Like have this mercenary unit actually take on jobs
hello my name is jane6brings to mind the tumblr post [which never had a source, afaik] that talks about nintendo just refusing to acknowledge what a Bounty Hunter actually is, for Metroid
Miyaki the Mimiga Inquisitor (Azikira's headmate)4Missions in between crisis events, basically building up your reputation in the system, could even change what characters you can encounter or what sort of Arwing upgrades you can get.
