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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.

Truth 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

Canes win 4-1; Andrei Svechnikov scored a power-play goal and Nikolaj Ehlers added another to seal the game.

GPose 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

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.

Ted 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

WSJ says President Trump approved removing Makary after clashes over vaping, abortion and vaccine policy.

Furry 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

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

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.

No‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue

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.