Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics probe
newsRep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics probe
Florida Democrat resigned minutes before a House Ethics vote after a panel found 25 violations and expulsion was imminent.
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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.
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
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.
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Olly Robbins says No.10 sought ambassadorship for Matthew Doyle
politicsOlly Robbins says No.10 sought ambassadorship for Matthew Doyle
Former FCDO official Olly Robbins testifies that Downing Street pressured him to find an ambassador role for Matthew Doyle
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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
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Trump says he 'would have won' Vietnam, reviving draft 'bone spurs' jibes
politicsTrump says he 'would have won' Vietnam, reviving draft 'bone spurs' jibes
On CNBC, Trump claimed he would have won the Vietnam War, prompting fresh ridicule over his past draft deferment.
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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.
Leicester City relegated to League One, 10 years after title
sportsLeicester City relegated to League One, 10 years after title
A 2-2 draw with Hull confirmed Leicester will play in England's third tier next season, ending a rapid decline since 2016.
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.
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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.
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.comJD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed
newsJD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed
White House says Vance's planned Islamabad trip for US‑Iran ceasefire talks has been put on hold amid confusion over the delegation's timing
Scammer 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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Vsky tag lights up as VTubers run streams, charity drives and merch drops
gamingVsky tag lights up as VTubers run streams, charity drives and merch drops
Multiple VTubers announced live streams, charity events and new merch across the Vsky community today.
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.
Keir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein
newsKeir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein
Starmer told MPs he should not have appointed Mandelson after documents linked Mandelson to Epstein warnings.
M5.0 aftershock strikes off Kamchatka coast
cultureM5.0 aftershock strikes off Kamchatka coast
Two quakes hit April 21, M4.7 then M5.0, off Kamchatka, depths reported around 10, 40 km, GFZ/EMSC alerts.
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro for Linux users
Framework unveiled the Laptop 13 Pro featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors aimed at high-performance Linux use. The 13 Pro expands the chassis to fit a larger battery rated up to 20 hours, adds CAMM2 RAM support, and ships with a haptic touchpad. Framework also fitted a touchscreen, stiffened the case to reduce flex, and kept the design modular so new motherboards remain swappable with older Framework components. Pre-orders are open on Framework's website, with configuration options including Ubuntu preinstalled and swappable modules for future upgrades.