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Thread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
musicThread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
A wide thread names contenders, 'Mr. Brightside,' 'Get Low,' 'Tubthumping,' 'Candle in the Wind (’97)', debating one single millennial song.
German defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
newsGerman defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
Boris Pistorius made an unannounced trip to Kyiv to negotiate joint production of drones and unmanned systems.
One U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
scienceOne U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
HHS says a repatriated passenger tested 'mildly positive' for Andes virus and a second passenger has mild symptoms.
reuters.com
Zack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
financeZack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
Report says Polanski treated his narrowboat as a main residence; likely Band A bill around £4,000 plus a possible £70 penalty.
EU’s Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as negotiator
newsEU’s Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as negotiator
Kaja Kallas says former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder is unfit to mediate EU‑Russia talks over Ukraine.
Polish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
newsPolish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
Zbigniew Ziobro left Hungary and reached the United States after PM Peter Magyar said Hungary would not shield people wanted abroad.
Project Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
moviesProject Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary arrives on streaming as the Ryan Gosling film tops about $655 million worldwide.
EU backs body to compensate Ukraine war victims
newsEU backs body to compensate Ukraine war victims
EU foreign ministers agree to set up an International Claims Commission; Canada expected to sign the convention.
Iran transfers jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to Tehran hospital
newsIran transfers jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to Tehran hospital
Mohammadi, 54, was moved from prison to a Tehran hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health, her foundation says.
Michael Pennington, Shakespearean actor, dies at 82
moviesMichael Pennington, Shakespearean actor, dies at 82
Veteran stage and screen actor known for landmark 1980 Hamlet performances and a Star Wars role has died aged 82.
the-independent.com
Martin Short opens up in Netflix documentary
comedyMartin Short opens up in Netflix documentary
In 'Marty, Life Is Short' Martin Short recounts his career and speaks publicly about daughter Katherine’s recent death.
Rock Band credited for making songs like 'Maps' mainstream
gamingRock Band credited for making songs like 'Maps' mainstream
Several posts credit Rock Band exposure for popularising tracks such as 'Maps' and shaping millennial listening habits.
Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 3, Alex Newhook scores
sportsCanadiens beat Sabres in Game 3, Alex Newhook scores
Montreal defeated Buffalo 6-2 in Game 3 as Alex Newhook continued his strong playoff run with a goal.
nhl.com
West Ham equaliser ruled out, VAR controversy prompts review
sportsWest Ham equaliser ruled out, VAR controversy prompts review
A late West Ham goal was disallowed for a foul on David Raya; football lawmakers will review corner grappling rules after the incident.
Art Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
artArt Fight tracing/reference rule triggers organizer backlash
New Art Fight rules on tracing and references have prompted widespread criticism and some creators say they’ll skip the event.
The Beatles to open official fan experience at 3 Savile Row
musicThe Beatles to open official fan experience at 3 Savile Row
Apple Corps will turn the band's former Savile Row headquarters into a multi‑floor Beatles fan attraction in London.
Sabrina Carpenter marks her 27th birthday
musicSabrina Carpenter marks her 27th birthday
Fans celebrate Sabrina Carpenter turning 27, sharing birthday messages and noting recent tracks like her Madonna collaboration.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch La Liga title
sportsBarcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch La Liga title
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clásico to secure the 2025/26 LaLiga crown, with Marcus Rashford on the scoresheet.
Helluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
tvHelluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
Fandom artists posted original characters, cosplay shots and Mother's Day, themed strips from the Hellaverse.
EU backs body to compensate Ukraine war victims
On May 11 EU foreign ministers agreed to ratify a convention creating an International Claims Commission empowered to award compensation to victims of Russia's war against Ukraine. Canada is expected to sign the convention during a Brussels visit on May 11, which would make Canada the first non-European country to join the commission. Ministers left open whether frozen Russian state assets will be used to fund awards, creating a legal and political debate over how reparations would be paid. If implemented, the commission would give Ukrainian victims a formal legal route to restitution and increase international pressure on Russia to provide financial redress for wartime damage.
