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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.
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World Migratory Bird Day, communities urged to record sightings
natureWorld Migratory Bird Day, communities urged to record sightings
May 9 World Migratory Bird Day highlights huge migrant journeys and urges citizen science to monitor species and threats.
Europe Day, theme 'Unity and peace'
cultureEurope Day, theme 'Unity and peace'
Europe Day celebrating European unity, peace, and shared values.
Mariners 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.
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David 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.
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Marcell 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.
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Toronto 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.
Europe Day, theme 'Unity and peace'
On May 9, Europe Day carried the theme 'Unity and peace,' with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas urging, 'We all have different pasts, but we must focus on our common future.' A Eurobarometer survey published ahead of Europe Day found nearly three quarters of Europeans believe their country has benefited from EU membership and view the EU as a pillar of stability and security. EU institutions stressed that 'Europe’s strength is founded on democracy, respect for the rule of law and the protection of human rights' and highlighted cooperation tools such as the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies' Network and the EU Just Transition Fund. The day matters because it frames practical cooperation, from cross-border policing to research grants and green transition funding, as central responses to geopolitical strains and the climate transition.
It's Europe Day! Today, we celebrate all that Europe stands for. And we celebrate all of us, the citizens of Europe. Because all together, we are Europe. Happy Europe Day!
“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴🇪🇺34🇪🇺 Please don’t forget Scotland ! 🏴 We are desperate to rejoin the EU, that we never wanted to leave ! Scotland is on our journey back, starting with independence from the uk Sadly, the uk is denying constitutional democracy in Scotland, and in this we need the support of our EU friends
John Martin🇪🇺🔶 #FBPPR 👩❤️👨+👫🐶 Rtd🚒 #GetPRDone14Happy Europe Day from me. Sadly I’m with you in spirit only, because Britain is currently having a breakdown.
lg28.bsky.social7Can we come back and save the uk from farage 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Odiseus_317Europe must be strong by itself, let's create a new defense European organization. We can't trust USA anymore. And it's time can defend itself from any danger.
Virginia Giglio🇮🇪6Since childhood in the US it was my dream to come to Europe. In my teens the dream changed to being European. At last my dreams came true; I am an Irish citizen, contributing to my community in many ways and proud to live in freedom. Freedom of spirit, of body, of mind. I love being European.
Tiffany⸆⸉5What does Europe stand for when EU leaders capitulate to rogue nations like the USA?
Brian Spiva5As a US citizen let me say… I’m really envious. Until recently we shared your ideals. Hopefully we will again soon. Happy Europe Day. Go Liverpool Reds!
EU Paul4The EU isn't perfect, I’ve never said or will say that, BUT compared to the US under Trump, Russia under Putin, Israel under Netanyahu, China under Xi, and possibly and unfortunately the UK under Farage, they are light years ahead with human and worker rights and environmental regulations.
Karen C Kaye Ⓥ3Everyone knows the UK leaving was a massive mistake, what I don’t understand is why this Government won’t start the wheels in motion to get us back in the EU. Most people want to rejoin, why won’t the Government let us.
Harry3Happy Europe day to you too.
Nualaatpeace3I'm so sad not to be celebrating with you. We were removed by enemies of the UK with help from Russia.
Grace Hurford PhD2And we’re Europe too, always will be 🇬🇧
RalfGrahn2Finally get the European federation done, as the 1950 Schuman Declaration aimed to! www.robert-schuman.eu/en/declarati...
Randle McMurphy 💙 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✌🏻TRUMP IS A CUNT2It would be if we didn’t have this kunt!
Alex Pigot2Mdm President, our aim as the EU was to bring peace, sustainability and prosperity to Europe through peacemaking diplomacy. Your team however refuses to diplomatically engage with Russia and Israel to help end their conflicts. Instead your team prefer war. Therefore we have little to celebrate.
