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FBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
newsFBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
Patel faced lawmakers about alleged excessive drinking, leak investigations and bureau management in a testy congressional hearing.
Epstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
newsEpstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
Survivors gave public testimony today, detailing decades of targeted harassment and calling for congressional action.
White Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
sportsWhite Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
Derek Hill's pinch-hit solo homer in the eighth gave Chicago a 6-5 lead; White Sox prevailed 6-5 over Kansas City.
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Spencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
tvSpencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
Reality star Spencer Pratt's viral campaign shows polling gains while incumbent Karen Bass's support appears to flatline.
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Montreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
sportsMontreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 in Game 5 to reach their first PWHL Walter Cup Final against the Ottawa Charge.
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Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' finances during Iran talks
financeTrump says he doesn't think about Americans' finances during Iran talks
Asked if Americans' financial pain factors into Iran policy, Trump replied "not even a little bit."
Pokémon Winds & Waves main theme recorded by NHK Symphony Orchestra
gamingPokémon Winds & Waves main theme recorded by NHK Symphony Orchestra
Official behind‑the‑scenes video shows the NHK Symphony Orchestra recording the main theme for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.
Portland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
sportsPortland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
Barker grabbed a Bridget Carleton miss and banked a putback at the buzzer to lift Portland 98-96 over New York, the franchise's first win.
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The Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
tvThe Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
The Disney+ special's final scenes suggest Frank Castle may tie into Spider: Brand New Day and future MCU storylines.
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Yuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
musicYuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
Legendary jazz composer Yuji Ohno, whose music defined much of the Lupin III franchise, died on May 4 at age 84.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Emilio Biosca Agüero to Florida diocese
newsPope Leo XIV appoints Father Emilio Biosca Agüero to Florida diocese
Pope names Emilio Biosca Agüero, whose D.C. parish lost 40+ members to ICE raids, as bishop in southwest Florida.
Alberta judge quashes separation petition, cites First Nations
newsAlberta judge quashes separation petition, cites First Nations
Court voids an Alberta referendum petition, ruling officials failed to consult First Nations and treaty rights; the province plans to appeal.
Good Omens Season 3 finale, director explains the ending
tvGood Omens Season 3 finale, director explains the ending
Director Rachel Talalay says Aziraphale and Crowley’s finale affirms their enduring bond and explains the show’s final beats.
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MasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
tvMasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
Contestants must decide whether to use the Immunity Pin after hearing a challenge but before they start cooking.
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The Talos Principle 3 announced for PS5 and PC, finale due 2027
gamingThe Talos Principle 3 announced for PS5 and PC, finale due 2027
Croteam and Devolver reveal Talos Principle 3 as the series finale, a multiworld philosophical puzzle game coming in 2027
Louisiana resident says 'MAGA is the last breath of the Confederacy' at redistricting hearing
politicsLouisiana resident says 'MAGA is the last breath of the Confederacy' at redistricting hearing
Marshawn delivered an emotional speech to state senators accusing GOP maps of racist intent; clip is circulating.
US wholesale inflation jumps 6.0% in April, PPI surges
financeUS wholesale inflation jumps 6.0% in April, PPI surges
Producer Price Index rose 1.4% month-over-month and 6.0% year-over-year in April, the biggest annual rise since 2022.
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, Senate votes 54-45
financeKevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, Senate votes 54-45
Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh 54-45 as Fed chair; Jerome Powell will remain on the Fed board as a governor.
Jason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
sportsJason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has died at 47 after a battle with brain cancer.
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, Big Bang Theory spin-off
tvStuart Fails To Save The Universe, Big Bang Theory spin-off
Trailer teases a surreal multiverse comedy; Kevin Sussman leads the cast and it premieres July 23 on HBO Max.
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WHO says human hantavirus spread 'possible' after cruise ship cases
WHO's Disease Outbreak News on May 13, 2026 linked a multi-country hantavirus cluster to cruise-ship travel after infections were detected among passengers, and at least three people have died. Several passengers developed Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome requiring isolation and critical care as cases surfaced across Europe and North America when travelers disembarked. The Illinois Department of Public Health is separately investigating a hantavirus case tied to cleaning a home with rodent droppings, indicating at least one infection unrelated to the cruise. This matters because hantavirus can cause rapid respiratory failure and cruise travel can move infections across borders, so public health teams are tracing contacts and emphasizing rodent control and early medical evaluation for exposed people.
"A French woman who tested positive for hantavirus after she was evacuated from a cruise ship reported symptoms to doctors onboard but was told it was probably just anxiety" 🤦♂️ #Hantavirus #cruiseship
Kelanoa 😷9Yet another case of medical misogyny. Women are often not believed, told their symptoms are mental/imaginary. #misogyny #believewomen
3wombats7Should lose their license for such a slap dash diagnosis
Lizzy Schofield4Good grief! What hope have we got with this ongoing ‘just anxiety’ mentality especially when women are involved.
"As it turns out, you can literally be on a cruise ship with an active hantavirus outbreak and a doctor will still tell you your symptoms are just anxiety." Show me a woman who is surprised by this.
Beth Morton15Side note, seeing a general cardiologist tomorrow to see if I can get anywhere with a POTS dx. He's not a POTS specialist (there are none around here), so I'm fully preparing myself to be told that since my tests have been normal, it's just anxiety.
eviŁrooster4But has she tried losing weight?
The Creatively Maladjusted3*waves in weird, rare diseases that weren't diagnosed until adulthood*
Theresa2Disappointed. Not surprised. Hope she was able to get care
