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.

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.

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.

Viral line: the average American has three friends

Hundreds of posts repeat the claim that the average American has three friends.

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

Princeton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties

Experience Princeton wins funding to run campus watch parties as World Cup 2026 approaches.

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.

Sean 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

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

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

U.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

Maiki Sherman left TVNZ after a Parliament suspension and controversy over an alleged slur and reporting complaints.