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.

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.

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.

Furry Weekend Atlanta, vendor halls and fursuit Friday highlights

Attendees post fursuit photos, vendor table locations, commission spots and aquarium meetups from FWA 2026.

Critical 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

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

Takashi 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.

Inmates punished for speaking about Ghislaine Maxwell, CNN reports

TVNZ 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

Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and others have pushed rapid redistricting plans that advocates say will curtail Black voting power.

Super 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.

Philip 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

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

Genshin 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.

Canvas 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

Lib Dems take a Hampshire county council seat in Meon Valley, unseating the Green Party councillor.