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Chicago Cubs complete second 10-game win streak, beat Rangers 7-1
sportsChicago Cubs complete second 10-game win streak, beat Rangers 7-1
Cubs beat Texas 7-1 on May 8, marking their second 10-game winning streak of the season.
static.klipy.comMariners outslug White Sox, win 12-8 as Luke Raley drives in seven
sportsMariners outslug White Sox, win 12-8 as Luke Raley drives in seven
Luke Raley had a career-high seven RBIs as Seattle beat Chicago 12-8 in a high-scoring game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius kills three
scienceHantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius kills three
Suspected hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius has been tied to three deaths; passengers to be traced and some quarantined.
Valkyries defeat Storm 91-80 in WNBA opener
sportsValkyries defeat Storm 91-80 in WNBA opener
Golden State wins 91-80; Janelle Salaün led the Valkyries with 20 points as Seattle dealt with early injury concerns.
the-post-presence.beehiiv.comDavid Attenborough turns 100, Royal Albert Hall centenary tributes held
natureDavid Attenborough turns 100, Royal Albert Hall centenary tributes held
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday with a Royal Albert Hall event and wide-ranging tributes.
Chris Finch confronts referee Tony Brothers after timeout delay
sportsChris Finch confronts referee Tony Brothers after timeout delay
Finch says he called a timeout three seconds earlier; Tony Brothers approached and Naz Reid stepped in to hold him back.
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Mitch Marner stars for Vegas, scores in Golden Knights playoff win
sportsMitch Marner stars for Vegas, scores in Golden Knights playoff win
Marner scored a power-play goal and finished with multiple points, moving to 12 postseason points for the Golden Knights.
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Iran war, Strait of Hormuz tensions and ceasefire talks
newsIran war, Strait of Hormuz tensions and ceasefire talks
U.S.-Iran exchanges include strikes and ceasefire talks as Tehran's reply is awaited; oil and shipping risks rise.


Jade Melbourne loses a tooth, keeps playing in Storm season opener
sportsJade Melbourne loses a tooth, keeps playing in Storm season opener
Melbourne had a tooth knocked out, handed it to coaches and stayed in the game as the Storm fell 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries.
static.klipy.comMarcell Ozuna hits a solo homer, reaches 300 career home runs
sportsMarcell Ozuna hits a solo homer, reaches 300 career home runs
Ozuna belted a solo shot off Robbie Ray, his 300th career home run, giving the Pirates an early lead against the Giants.
Fire Emblem announces Disability Pride Week 2026
gamingFire Emblem announces Disability Pride Week 2026
Community-driven event with dates and prompts aiming to highlight disability representation across Fire Emblem fandom.
Dodgers beat Braves 3-1, Freddie Freeman homers off Chris Sale
sportsDodgers beat Braves 3-1, Freddie Freeman homers off Chris Sale
Dodgers won 3-1; Freeman hit a 413-ft homer off Chris Sale, WHO still tossed seven strong innings (7 IP, 2 ER, 7 K).


Rafael Devers homers in back-to-back games, extends eight-game hit streak
sportsRafael Devers homers in back-to-back games, extends eight-game hit streak
Devers hit a solo home run to tie the game and has homered in consecutive games while riding an eight-game hitting streak.
#SmackDown, theme 'Gingerbread Man funeral'
sports#SmackDown, theme 'Gingerbread Man funeral'
SmackDown episode built around a funeral segment for the Gingerbread Man.
fightful.comToronto Tempo lose inaugural WNBA regular-season game 68-65 to Mystics
sportsToronto Tempo lose inaugural WNBA regular-season game 68-65 to Mystics
Expansion Toronto Tempo fell 68-65 in their first regular-season game after Shakira Austin sunk late free throws for Washington.
One year in, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes pastoral and ecological priorities
cultureOne year in, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes pastoral and ecological priorities
The Chicago-born pope marked his first year pushing Francis' ecological legacy while clashing with some US leaders.
Doomsday Clock, experts warn risks from war, AI and climate
scienceDoomsday Clock, experts warn risks from war, AI and climate
Experts say the Iran war, Ukraine, accelerating AI and climate breakdown have increased existential risk, per The Guardian.
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M5.3 earthquake reported near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands
newsM5.3 earthquake reported near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands
Quake struck May 9 near the Rat Islands, Alaska, magnitude ~5.3 at about 50 km depth; regional alerts posted.
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.
Valkyries defeat Storm 91-80 in WNBA opener
Golden State Valkyries defeated the Seattle Storm 91-80 in the WNBA season opener. Janelle Salaün led Golden State with 20 points, while Dominique Malonga paced Seattle with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Zia Cooke and Jade Melbourne combined for 28 points off the Valkyries bench, and Flau'jae scored 12 in her Seattle debut as Kaitlyn contributed 14 off the bench. Seattle also dealt with early injury concerns, with Tip scoring one point before suffering a pinky injury, a development that clouds the Storm's opening-day outlook.