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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.


Truth Social parent reports $405M quarterly loss
techTruth Social parent reports $405M quarterly loss
Trump Media says it lost roughly $400, 405 million in the quarter; Truth Social stock has plunged and exec departures reported.
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.comGPose screenshots trend in the Final Fantasy XIV community
gamingGPose screenshots trend in the Final Fantasy XIV community
FFXIV players share themed GPose screenshots for Mayqote Day 8 and related fan events.
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.


Ted Cruz says 'Trump Accounts' could be personal Social Security accounts
newsTed Cruz says 'Trump Accounts' could be personal Social Security accounts
Cruz framed Trump Accounts as individual Social Security‑style accounts, a potential step toward privatization.


Trump signs off on plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
newsTrump signs off on plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
WSJ says President Trump approved removing Makary after clashes over vaping, abortion and vaccine policy.
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.
Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition adds skins tied to MKII movie
gamingMortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition adds skins tied to MKII movie
Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition is getting new content and character skins representing Mortal Kombat II film characters.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's 88-minute 'efficiency' speech
newsInterior Secretary Doug Burgum's 88-minute 'efficiency' speech
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made staff sit through an 88-minute address touting 'efficiency', prompting staff mockery.
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%.
Princeton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties
sportsPrinceton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties
Experience Princeton wins funding to run campus watch parties as World Cup 2026 approaches.
nypost.comNo‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
newsNo‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
NYT: President used an emergency exemption to steer a $6.9M no‑bid contract to a contractor linked to his private pools.
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.
Premier Danielle Smith tells Mark Carney Albertans are 'impatient'
Standing in Mark Carney's office Friday morning, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urged him to press Ottawa to finalize a memorandum of understanding soon, saying Albertans and industry are 'impatient'. Smith said she and Carney made significant progress toward an agreement covering a west coast pipeline and carbon pricing and that she is now confident the deal will be completed well before Alberta's west coast submission to the major projects office. Finalizing the MoU would speed pipeline approvals, align provincial and federal carbon rules, and shape investment and project timelines in Alberta.
Danielle Smith: "In Alberta, we are also putting an end to the era of Wokeism. *crowd cheers*
I'm going to be 10 times as woke, just to make her wrong.
She’s such a piece of shit
'Empathy' 🙄 *crowd spits like someone uttered 'Wullerton' on Corner Gas*
Environmental protection, human rights, education, restriction against exploitation, universal healthcare = Wokeism. Everyone cheers.
This woman is a traitor to Canada and Canadian values. She's pure MAGA
I can't qwhite figure out who would cheer for that... Oh. Right.
What the Fuk does she mean??? Wokeism as in an awareness of unfairness, or prejudice, or inequality??? Is THAT what you mean Dani? Are you making legal inequality, prejudice, unfairness???
Ask her to define “wokeism”. Christ what a lot of bullshit.
so I want to ask, given the definition of woke, below, why would you be clapping like seals that got a sardine thrown your way, when the traitor says end to woke'ism?
It's nice to see America hasn't cornered the market on stupid.
Why would you be proud about ending respecting and caring for other people?
In other words, she's putting an end to kindness, fairness, social justice and compassion. When are these deluded haters going to wake up and realize we are not the enemy?
There always has to be an enemy, imagined or not, to distract from the government's incompetence and corruption and to distract from its hidden goal to stay in power forever, regardless of the will of the electorate.
Cheering so they can say slurs again. Trash. Same as it ever was. What a time. To be alive. You and yours vs me and mine
She is an absolute monster!!!
In other words, Smith and the UCP welcome a resurgence of xenophobia, discrimination, hate, brutality, racism, and Christo-fascism. Which is exactly what Poilievre and the CPC welcome. Note, also, that the Alberta electorate heavily favours both the UCP and the CPC. Read into that what you will.
She neglected to mention she's playing fast and loose with the law & Not Withstanding Clause every day she's moving us ever closer to Authoritarian Communism.
I’d ask if her or anyone there can actually define what that means, but that would be silly as I’m not sure they can spell it. 🤷🏼♂️🙄
Gawd how I despise her! Straight out of Rump's playbook. You barely have to pay attention to know that.
Someone in the press or opposition has to challenge her on her use of this term. Call her out.
And just mere days after her appearance at the Alberta ""Christian"" Leadership Summit in Red Deer, Alberta. She only believes in Oil Jesus though. Jesus of the Bible is just too damn woke for her and her minions.
Let's put an end to the era of Danielle Smith.
She is not a leader.
Mark Carney and Danielle Smith sharing brief thoughts ahead of their meeting this morning. Carney talks about the big progress they've made over the last year, while Smith adds she hopes to get to finish line soon as industry and Albertans are getting a bit impactient with MOU
Where is the private partner? DS does not barging in good faith. It is not the GoC that is holding things up.
Isn't she late for her Maple MAGA conference?
What I'm impatient about is waiting for Smith to announce public inquiries into a number of pressing matters in AB.
Industry is impatient with its own failure to meet the terms of the MOU? The AB govt. is impatient with its own failure to set the minimum effective industrial carbon price? Smith is ridiculous.
Expressing eagerness to get to the finish line is a bad faith blame game that insulates that she’s not the party who won’t come to an agreement Very Trumpy If I don’t get what I want it’s because you’re being mean/demanding/unfair Never that she’s being unreasonable and has been dragging her feet
It's her MOU as well.. Many Albertans are getting impatient with Danielle Smith and her corrupt ministers