Carolina 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.

Hantavirus 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.

Sir 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

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

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

Capcom released a free update for Requiem introducing 'Leon Must Die Forever', a roguelike minigame with permadeath and randomized gear.

Charli 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.

Rick 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.

Russia 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.

Rays 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.

Inmates punished for speaking about Ghislaine Maxwell, CNN reports

CBS 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.

Venice 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

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

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

Officials weigh closing Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

Stranger 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'

Duffy called $4.55/gal 'a good place' and urged Americans to take road trips; he also scolded a yawning child at the event.