Pentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says
sciencePentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the annual flu vaccine will no longer be required for service members.
Final Fantasy V among April additions to Game Pass catalog
gamingFinal Fantasy V among April additions to Game Pass catalog
Game Pass's April drop adds Final Fantasy V and five other titles to the subscription lineup.
Billy Donovan steps down as Chicago Bulls head coach
sportsBilly Donovan steps down as Chicago Bulls head coach
Donovan resigns after six seasons leading the Bulls; the team went 31-51 this year, the franchise confirms.
Campaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes
newsCampaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes
Action Network warns H.R.1897 would gut protections and limit what land can be designated critical habitat.
actionnetwork.org
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addresses photos with reporter Dianna Russini
sportsPatriots coach Mike Vrabel addresses photos with reporter Dianna Russini
Vrabel says he has had “difficult conversations” amid controversy over resort photos with Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
cbsnews.com
Labour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
politicsLabour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
Critics urge Keir Starmer to resign after Peter Mandelson envoy pick; op-eds warn Labour is losing progressive voters
morningstaronline.co.uk
Evil Dead Burn teaser released, film set to open July 10
moviesEvil Dead Burn teaser released, film set to open July 10
Teaser for the Sam Raimi-produced entry in the Evil Dead franchise confirms a theatrical release date of July 10.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt hit the Lincoln Center red carpet for the world premiere
Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12
gamingDevil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12
Netflix releases Season 2 trailer, teases Dante vs Vergil showdown; season arrives May 12.
Queen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans
cultureQueen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans
On what would be her 100th birthday, exhibitions open and officials unveil plans for a national memorial and tributes.
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
newsUK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
ONS says unemployment unexpectedly dropped to 4.9% in the latest release, below the 5.2% forecast.
bbc.co.uk
Measles Took My Daughter, NYT opinion on vaccine risks
scienceMeasles Took My Daughter, NYT opinion on vaccine risks
Mother recounts daughter dying of SSPE years after infant measles; urges vaccination to protect the vulnerable.
nytimes.comScammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds
politicsScammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds
A med student created and sold photos/videos of an invented conservative woman, reportedly making thousands.
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Florida opens criminal inquiry into ChatGPT messages tied to FSU shooting
newsFlorida opens criminal inquiry into ChatGPT messages tied to FSU shooting
Florida is investigating ChatGPT and OpenAI after messages between the chatbot and the man accused in the FSU campus killings surfaced.
nytimes.comGreg Bovino praised pro‑Hitler racist X account after resurfacing
newsGreg Bovino praised pro‑Hitler racist X account after resurfacing
RawStory reports former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino shared praise for an X account linked to antisemitic, pro‑Hitler content.
Jon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
tvJon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
Daily Show segment argues Trump’s Iran approach is failing and breaks down the policy missteps.
Splatoon Raiders, July 23 release set
gamingSplatoon Raiders, July 23 release set
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launches July 23, 2026 on Switch 2, with new amiibo revealed
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion earns strong early reviews
gamingDiablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion earns strong early reviews
Critics praise Lord of Hatred’s campaign, new endgame systems, and quality-of-life improvements for Diablo IV.
Trump says he 'would have won' Vietnam, reviving draft 'bone spurs' jibes
On CNBC, President Donald Trump said, "I would have won the Vietnam War," during an interview. The remark recalled his 1960s medical deferment for bone spurs, which kept him out of Vietnam. The CNBC appearance also included rambling remarks about his ballroom and coincided with renewed scrutiny over the Strait of Hormuz. The comment arrived amid a growing 25th Amendment push and intensified questions about his fitness for office.