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Hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic
scienceHantavirus 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
politicsSouthern 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
techTruth 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
sportsCarolina 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.
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GPose screenshots trend in the Final Fantasy XIV community
gamingGPose 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
natureSir 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
cultureViral line: the average American has three friends
Hundreds of posts repeat the claim that the average American has three friends.
London local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay
politicsLondon local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay
Early London counts show Lib Dem gains in Sutton and mixed results across boroughs; Keir Starmer says he will not resign.
Ted Cruz says 'Trump Accounts' could be personal Social Security accounts
newsTed 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
newsTrump 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
cultureFurry 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
gamingMortal 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
newsInterior Secretary Doug Burgum's 88-minute 'efficiency' speech
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made staff sit through an 88-minute address touting 'efficiency', prompting staff mockery.
Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 25 spoilers
tvCritical 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
politicsReform 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
financeUS April jobs report shows 115,000 payroll gain
BLS: US nonfarm payrolls rose 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%.
Princeton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties
sportsPrinceton awarded grant to host FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties
Experience Princeton wins funding to run campus watch parties as World Cup 2026 approaches.
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No‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
newsNo‑bid $6.9M contract turns Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
NYT: President used an emergency exemption to steer a $6.9M no‑bid contract to a contractor linked to his private pools.
Canvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
techCanvas 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.
New Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
gamingNew Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo unveiled a new Star Fox entry; fans are split over redesigns as several soundtrack tracks hit Nintendo Music.
Russia scales down Victory Day parade, omits tanks as Moscow faces drone attacks
Russia will stage its May 9 Victory Day parade on Red Square without tanks for the first time in nearly two decades, featuring only marching troops. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Ukrainian forces launched dozens of drones toward the capital overnight on May 8, prompting heightened security measures. The Kremlin said it did not invite foreign leaders to the celebrations, though several foreign guests still plan to attend. The omission of heavy armor and the drone attacks constrain Russia's traditional show of force and raise fresh security concerns for ceremonies in Moscow.
⚡️Ukraine reportedly launches dozens of drones at Moscow ahead of Victory Day Parade.
econtrarian.bsky.social5Save some for the parade.
Brian Farrell 🇨🇦🇺🇦3Good. Pour it on. No justice, no peace.
Raggedly Smokes2The Russians are always trying to tie the Soviet victory that included all the Soviet states as only a victory for Russia. 😂 Without Soviet Ukraine, the Russians would have lost WW II. 🤔
Trig2Hope they keep hunting those valuable military targets while the defences are shifted to Moscow. Putin doesn't deserve a ceasefire after breaking 25 agreements since the war started.
Just sent out this post. The maneuvering around the Moscow "victory" day parade set for tomorrow reveals a great deal about the state of the war. Putin is desperate to protect himself, but the Ukrainians have maneuvered him into a trap. They may take advantage. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
J.M. Ó Comáin27I will never get over the fucking gall it takes to declare a unilateral ceasefire in a war they started and are continuing by choice because they don’t want the Ukrainians to fight back when it’s inconvenient for Moscow. It’s like trying to suspend a poker game but only when you have a bad hand…
Defenestrate Russia15I'd be calling in sick if I were a worker at a Russian oil processing plant.
Lyra 🌻🇺🇸💙💛🇺🇦🕊️10They’ve pulled so much extra defense into Moscow, surely there are some exciting targets elsewhere that have been left vulnerable 👀
WoSch6You remember Anwar as Sadat? Putin does!
Harry4An attack at the parade itself might be fatal for Putin's power, even if he uses a body double (which I do expect he will use). It would show his weakness and embolden his enemies. Likely it will be defended into the extreme and these defenses must come from somewhere else, weakening that position.
Brunopara3Do you think the Ukrainians would actually target Putin? I know Russians have tried to kill Zelensky several times, but as the reviewing stand will have other (mostly odious)"VIPs", surely an attack would be too risky? However a hit on the parade assembly area is perfectly legitimate
Steve Wilke 3I hope May 9th becomes a holiday for Ukraine and all of its supporters! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
FunnyPaper3I'm surprised JD Vance is not going to be there
Putin, the Funking Barsteward2I do hope they have been stocking up on Flamingo's for this day. Not to attack Moscow, but the numerous targets now not defended by air defence. Would the 9th not be appropriate for another attempt on the Kerch bridge?
1/6 Missile strikes and drone attacks hit industrial zones in Rostov, Perm, and Yaroslavl, disrupting operations. Source: Mediazona. Amidst rising tensions, smoke billows from oil refineries, raising alarms about safety and industrial resilience across southern Russia.
Russia Monitor152/6 Governor Yuri Slyusar reported a missile strike on the Southeast industrial zone near Rostov-on-Don, leading to warehouse fires and structural damage. The area hosts factories like "Empils" and a defense firm, Radar.
Ron 🇨🇦 🇲🇽2Russians feeling the consequences of their actions. Good 👍
