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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.
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.
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.
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.
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No‑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.
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.
Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition adds skins tied to MKII movie
Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition released a themed content drop that adds character skins replicating the Mortal Kombat II (2026) film's costumes. The update brings movie-specific outfits and cosmetics so players can outfit fighters to match the sequel's on-screen looks. This tie-in lets the game carry the film's visual homages into gameplay and strengthens the franchise link between the theatrical sequel and the fighting game.
