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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.
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.
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.
Viral line: the average American has three friends
cultureViral line: the average American has three friends
Hundreds of posts repeat the claim that the average American has three friends.
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.
Sean Duffy says he spent seven months filming a family reality show while Transportation Secretary
newsSean Duffy says he spent seven months filming a family reality show while Transportation Secretary
Former Fox contributor and Transportation Secretary says he took a 7-month family road trip to film a reality show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. strikes two Iran-flagged oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
U.S. forces disabled two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers, SEA STAR III and SEVDA, in the Gulf of Oman, Central Command said. CENTCOM released video showing the strikes and said the tankers were attempting to sail into an Iranian port in violation of an ongoing U.S. blockade. The strikes followed exchanges of fire near the Strait of Hormuz and came amid United Arab Emirates reports of Iranian missile and drone attacks. The action raises the risk of a wider confrontation in a critical energy transit corridor and could disrupt shipping and oil flows.
