Topics — what's happening on Bluesky right now
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.com
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philip 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paris prosecutors open criminal probe into Elon Musk over X content
techParis prosecutors open criminal probe into Elon Musk over X content
French authorities escalate an investigation into Musk and X over alleged distribution of child sexual imagery on the platform.
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.
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.
Philip Caputo, author of A Rumor of War, dies at 84
Philip Caputo, the author of the Vietnam memoir A Rumor of War, died at 84. His 1977 memoir, drawn from his service as a Marine lieutenant in Vietnam, became a landmark account of combat and moral disillusionment. Caputo spent decades as a reporter and novelist, publishing ten novels and covering foreign affairs for outlets including the Chicago Tribune. A Rumor of War helped reshape American wartime literature by combining frontline reporting with literary reflection, making Caputo's death a notable loss for journalism and letters.
