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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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. strikes two Iran-flagged oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
newsU.S. strikes two Iran-flagged oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM says U.S. forces disabled two empty Iranian-flagged tankers attempting to skirt a U.S. blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
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.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rolling Stone dives into its trippy design
gamingSuper 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
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.
ABC argues FCC violated First Amendment in dispute over The View
tvABC argues FCC violated First Amendment in dispute over The View
ABC filed that the FCC's inquiry into whether The View qualifies for a broadcast exemption amounts to a First Amendment violation.
static.klipy.comResident 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.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rolling Stone dives into its trippy design
Rolling Stone profiles Super Mario Bros. Wonder's psychedelic 2D visuals, detailing how Nintendo's design team pushed saturated color, layered particles, and bold animations to reinvent Mario's look. Designers told Rolling Stone they deliberately balanced visual chaos with level readability, keeping classic side-scrolling controls intact while adding surprising, weird moments; one designer said, "I’m really grateful that you're being protective of Mario, but I really want you to think about what Mario needs to be now." The piece breaks down concrete art choices such as stylized 2D rigging and color harmonies that support new mechanics unique to Wonder. This matters because Wonder shows Nintendo willing to radically refresh an iconic franchise's aesthetic within traditional gameplay, raising expectations for how future Mario games and platformers might evolve.
