U.S. Forces Disabled Iran-Flagged Oil Tanker Trying to Violate Blockade, Centcom Says
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Politics
Iran Oil Tanker Likely Beat US Blockade, Satellite Tracker Says
· Bloomberg · May 5, 2026
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick to answer Epstein questions from House panel Wednesday
CNBC · 21h ago · Howard Lutnick admitted to a Senate committee in February that he and his family visited Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2012.
Lutnick to Testify on Epstein Ties Before US House Panel
· Bloomberg · 22h ago
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Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Whirlpool Shares Tank After Hours; Company Expects Higher Applicance Prices
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Israel Strikes Beirut, Targeting Hezbollah Commander
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Iran Top Negotiator Warns of Economic Pressure as Primary Threat
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HSBC’s ‘Back Leverage’ Problem
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Iran Urges Rejection of U.S.-Backed U.N. Resolution on Hormuz
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‘Un-American’: Dems Dig in as Southern States Try to Eliminate Black Representation
Rolling Stone · 21h ago · Republican legislatures are using the Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling as permission to rig elections
Iran Warns Ships Against Crossing Strait Without Its Permission
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Ken Griffin: Citadel expanding in Miami in response to NYC Mayor Mamdani's 'poor taste' tax video
CNBC · 22h ago · Mamdani's office said in response to Griffin, "our tax system is fundamentally broken. It rewards extreme wealth while working people are pushed to the brink."
Nation
Gas Prices Top $4.50 a Gallon, Highest Since July 2022
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Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
· CBS News · 21h ago · Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
ABC News · 21h ago · CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87
Brash CNN founder Ted Turner dies
· NPR · 21h ago · Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.
Kash Patel, local sheriff clash over handling of Nancy Guthrie case
CBS News · 21h ago · Kash Patel is placing blame on local officials in Arizona over their handling of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but the Pima County sheriff says some of the FBI director's claims are inaccurate.
'We Were Kept Out of the Loop': Kash Patel Claims FBI Was 'Sidelined' for 4 Days During Nancy Guthrie Search
· International Business Times · May 6, 2026 · FBI Director Kash Patel criticizes local officials for sidelining the FBI in the early investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, highlighting delays in evidence processing and missed opportunities.
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Kash Patel says FBI was initially 'kept out' of Nancy Guthrie investigation
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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized authorities in Arizona for their handling of the Nancy Guthrie case, telling Sean Hannity on a podcast that the sheriff’s office investigating her possible abduction sidelined the agency for days.“What we, the F
This AI-Powered Carbon Emissions Database Has an Embarrassing Error, Study Claims
Gizmodo · 19h ago · The pioneering Climate TRACE database may be drastically underestimating CO2 emissions from vehicles, according to a new study.
Iran Evaluates US Proposal, Ted Turner Dead at 87, More
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Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
CBS News · 21h ago · Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
40-ton whale dies amid wave of strandings off Washington state
CBS News · 21h ago · The animal was a fin whale, the second-largest animal in the world, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association said.
Ted Turner Dies at 87, Iran Reviews US Peace Proposal, More
Bloomberg · 21h ago
Ted Turner, billionaire media mogul and CNN founder, dies at 87
NBC News · 21h ago · Ted Turner, the high-flying media tycoon, entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded CNN and revolutionized American cable television, died on Wednesday.
Does Pet Insurance Cover Heartworm Prevention & Treatment?
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Business
Trump Warns of Return to Bombing if Iran Rejects Deal
Wall Street Journal · May 6, 2026
US Downplays Return to Active War, Iran: US Demands "Impossible"
· Bloomberg · May 5, 2026
US Premarket Movers for May 4, 2026
Bloomberg · May 4, 2026
The Crossword: Monday, May 4, 2026
· New Yorker · May 4, 2026 · “Three Strong Women” author NDiaye: five letters.
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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Posts $12.5 Billion Loss, Boasts That People Are Still Giving It Money
Gizmodo · 12h ago · The company, Strategy, is effectively a levered play on bitcoin.
After Sales Stall at the Start of 2026, Lucid Drops Production Target
Gizmodo · 13h ago · Lucid saw a quarterly net loss of about $1 billion.
DoorDash, Arm Holdings, Snap: After-Hours Earnings to Watch
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This Experimental Low-Waste Fuel Could Transform Nuclear Reactors
Gizmodo · 15h ago · The results are good news for the thorium-HALEU fuel cycle, set to grow in relevance as advanced reactors grow smaller and abundant.
Watch: Over 20,000 Sailors Are Stranded by the Iran War. This Is Who They Call.
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Elon Musk Teams Up With Anthropic, a Company He’s Called ‘Evil’
Gizmodo · 15h ago · Musk might think Anthropic "hates Western Civilization," but he also loves money.
When ChatGPT Gives Financial Advice
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New York Fed Finds High Gas Prices Hit Lower Earners Harder
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Technology
Google DeepMind Gets Into Gaming, Purchases Stake in the Company Behind EVE Online
Gizmodo · 15h ago · The two companies are partnering to explore new AI-enabled gameplay experiences.
Google DeepMind Takes Minority Stake in Maker of ‘Eve Online’
· Bloomberg · 23h ago
Energizer’s New Coin Batteries Prevent Fatal Burning If Kids Swallow Them
Gizmodo · 18h ago · The batteries also dye a child's mouth blue to alert parents.
Energizer’s new coin batteries won’t cause ingestion burns if swallowed
· The Verge · May 6, 2026 · Energizer has announced a new line of lithium coin batteries it claims are the world's first to eliminate the risk of ingestion burns if swallowed. Its Ultimate Child Shield line includes three sizes available starting today - 2032, 2025, and 2016 -
Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Is a Wake-Up Call for U.S. Trade Partners
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US Ratchets Up Pressure on EU With Car Tariff Threat
· Bloomberg · 23h ago
Nvidia Inks $500 Million Deal for Shares in Fiber Maker Corning
Bloomberg · 22h ago
Nvidia to Invest $500 Million in Corning, Expand Fiber Optic Manufacturing
· Wall Street Journal · May 6, 2026
Trump: Even if Oil Hit $200 a Barrel, War Would Have Been Worth It
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Ford Is Trying to Beat China and Bring a $30,000 Truck to the U.S.
Gizmodo · 16h ago · The people have called out for China's EVs, and Ford has heard their cries.
PayPal, Visa, Mastercard Probed by U.K. Regulators
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Google Says It’s Totally, 100% Not Copying Liquid Glass
Gizmodo · 19h ago · Rumors of an Apple-like redesign have Android fans trembling in fear.
Market research is too slow for the AI era, so Brox built 60,000 identical 'digital twins' of real people you can survey instantly, repeatedly
Venture Beat · 19h ago · In a world where a viral TikTok video can cause a brand to trend globally in mere hours, the traditional market research cycle — often spanning 12 weeks — is becoming a liability.
King Charles Allegedly Slams 'Top Dog' Authority, Prince William Told to 'Know His Place'
International Business Times · 20h ago · Anonymous sources say King Charles has reasserted his authority after a successful US trip, leaving Prince William frustrated over what he sees as a broken understanding.
Entertainment
Melissa Barrera Thinks the Cast of ‘Scream 7’ Are Scabs
Gizmodo · 19h ago · The star of 'Scream 5' and 'Scream 6' doesn't hold back when discussing the latest installment, from which she was fired.
Melissa Barrera Was Canceled by Hollywood for Speaking Out Against Israel. She’s Still Fighting Her Way Back.
· Variety · 20h ago · In late 2023, as Israeli bombs decimated Gaza in retribution for the Oct. 7 attacks, actress Melissa Barrera took stock of the carnage and spoke out. The “Scream” and “In the Heights” star posted daily messages to her Instagram calling for pe
Ted Turner, Who Shaped Cable TV and Launched CNN, Has Died at 87
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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
· BBC · 21h ago · The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
Pussy Riot Stage Protest Against Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale Art Exhibition
Variety · 21h ago · Russian feminist protest music and performance art group Pussy Riot and members of Ukrainian feminist organisation FEMEN on Wed. staged a protest attempting to block the opening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale art exhibition.
Protest groups block access to Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale
· ABC News · 22h ago · Members of punk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN organization have staged a protest at the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale
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Pussy Riot & FEMEN Storm Russian Pavilion At Venice Biennale
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More than 50 members of anti-Putin activist group Pussy Riot stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition on Wednesday in their first-ever joint protest with Ukrainian feminist group FEMEN.
Josh D’Amaro Says Disney+ Will Be The “Centerpiece” Of An “Immersive, Interactive” Digital Future
Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · Josh D’Amaro used his first quarterly earnings call to talk up Disney+’s place as the “centerpiece” of the Magic Kingdom’s digital future. The Mouse House’s new CEO said an ongoing initiative to make Disney+ to first port of call for Disn
Disney+ Will Become ‘Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece’ of the Company, CEO Josh D’Amaro Says
· Variety · 23h ago · Fresh-in-the-saddle Disney boss Josh D’Amaro is pushing forward on an initiative already underway to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Mouse House customers and fans worldwide.
reMarkable’s Paper Pure Might Be the Best Notetaking Paper Tablet for Students
Gizmodo · May 6, 2026 · Goodbye, reMarkable 2. Hello, reMarkable Paper Pure.
The Remarkable Paper Pure is the best digital notepad I’ve ever used
· The Verge · May 6, 2026 · Was I writing with pen and paper, or a stylus on a tablet? It’s getting more difficult than ever to tell. The Remarkable Paper Pure is a follow-up to 2020’s Remarkable 2 and a couple of premium color E Ink tablets.
Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’
Gizmodo · 14h ago · Nearly two decades later, Studio Madhouse's high-octane sci-fi anime racing film still feels like the future of animation.
‘Fantastic Four’ Director Matt Shakman Will Helm Next ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie
Gizmodo · 15h ago · Josh Friedman, who wrote 2024's 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' is returning to script the next installment.
Alaska’s Famous Fjords Are Becoming a Cruise Ship Nightmare
Gizmodo · 15h ago · Climate change is making landslides and tsunamis more likely in fjord regions such as Alaska's Tracy Arm.
‘The Testaments’ Just Brought Back Another Surprising ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Character
Gizmodo · 16h ago · We’re glad the sequel series found a place for this tough-as-nails member of the rebellion.
Box Office: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Aims for $40 Million-Plus Debut, Battles ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ for No. 1
Variety · 20h ago · Who will emerge victorious when fighter Johnny Cage faces off against powerful editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly at the weekend box office? The Warner Bros.
Sports
One reason for optimism for every team after NFL Draft, free agency: Jets, Giants poised to turn corner?
CBS News · 20h ago · New talent, bold roster decisions and emerging superstars give every team a reason to up the stakes in 2026
Jordan Seaton's transfer portal payday: How LSU landed college football's most expensive offensive lineman
CBS News · 20h ago · Seaton entered the portal days before the deadline, beginning a two-week courting process with college football's top programs
Women's pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit
ABC News · 21h ago · Women’s professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season
Carlos Correa's ankle injury may be the final nail in Astros' coffin: Is this the end of Houston's dynasty?
CBS News · 21h ago · Correa, expected to land on the IL this week, will join more than a dozen other teammates on the shelf
Bryson DeChambeau weighs potential of playing golf on YouTube full time if LIV Golf folds
CBS News · 21h ago · The two-time U.S. Open champion has been public about his desire to take his side hustle full-time the last few months
Injury row, yacht trip & petition - what's going on with Mbappe?
BBC · 21h ago · It's been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What's gone wrong?
2026 NBA playoff predictions, odds, picks for May 6: This 3-way parlay returns nearly +600
CBS News · 22h ago · After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today
Lakers forward Vanderbilt suffers 'gruesome' pinkie injury while trying to block shot
ABC News · 22h ago · Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt injured his right pinkie while trying to block a dunk by Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren
College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams gains momentum as coaches back major overhaul
CBS News · 22h ago · The American Football Coaches Association voted to recommend several big changes to the College Football Playoff
Complete history of the NBA Draft Lottery: Four decades of tanking, the efforts to stop it and what's next
CBS News · 22h ago · Sunday marks the 42nd installment of the NBA Draft Lottery -- the event has an intriguing and contentious past and a future that holds more changes
World
Ted Turner, CNN creator who revolutionized the media industry, dies at 87
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · Ted Turner, the media mogul who created CNN and revolutionized cable TV, has died.
Ted Turner Dies: CNN Founder Was 87
· Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Ted Turner, one of the most impactful media entrepreneurs of the 20th Century through his founding of CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, has died, according to CNN.
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
ABC News · 22h ago · Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities
Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri's AI Features
· Wired · May 6, 2026 · If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as part of the settlement.
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Apple's $250M Siri AI Settlement: How to Claim Your $95 Refund if You Purchased an iPhone
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Apple settles $250M class-action lawsuit over unfulfilled AI Siri features on iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models. Eligible US buyers can claim $25-$95 per device. Learn how to file your claim.
The Verge · May 5, 2026 ·
Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri
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Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of misleading customers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence features.
Gulf Council Says Iran’s Accusations Against U.A.E. Are Baseless
Wall Street Journal · 15h ago
Diplomats Warned Over Online Prediction Markets Amid Unpredictable Iran Talks
Wall Street Journal · 15h ago
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Not Have Nuclear Weapons
Wall Street Journal · 16h ago
The Russos Say Making Spider-Man Responsible for Uncle Ben’s Death Would’ve Made Him Too ‘Intense’
Gizmodo · 17h ago · Instead, the MCU took the very long way around to teaching Tom Holland's Spidey about great power, and greater responsibilities.
Queen Camilla Reportedly Thinks She's Now As Popular As Kate Middleton After Her US Tour
International Business Times · 20h ago · After a successful US tour, Queen Camilla is said to feel as popular as Catherine, Princess of Wales and has no plans to step aside.
Is Harry Styles Moving Too Fast? Friends Fear Ex-One Direction Singer Is 'Under Zoe Kravitz's Spell'
International Business Times · 20h ago · Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are rumoured to be engaged after less than a year of dating, though neither has confirmed the news. The story remains speculative, with no official statements.
Andrew Tate Claims The World Was Better Under Liberals In Bizarre Rant Attacking US Air Force Leadership — 'Everything's Gay'
International Business Times · 20h ago · Andrew Tate's controversial remarks on X criticize US military leadership and societal changes, sparking divided reactions.
Airlines Granted New Flexibility To Lock In Summer Schedules Early As UK Government Battles Imminent Jet Fuel Crisis
International Business Times · 20h ago · The government has announced plans to protect summer holidays from disruption amid the Iran-related jet fuel crisis, despite insisting there is no current fuel shortage in the UK.
Science
Unlocking the Mystery of X-ray Dots
NASA · 21h ago · A new “X-ray dot” found by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory – which could look like this artist’s illustration released on April 28, 2026 – could explain what the hundreds or potentially thousands of these objects are.
NASA’s Roman Poised to Transform Hunt for Elusive Neutron Stars
NASA · 22h ago · Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy.
New NASA TechnologyMimics Extreme Cold of the Lunar Night
NASA · 22h ago · As NASA looks to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, researchers must develop materials capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures found in space and on other planets and their moons.
Timmy the Whale Was Released into the North Sea After Being Stranded Off the German Coast For Weeks. Was That the Right Call?
Smithsonian · 23h ago · The humpback whale first entered shallow water at the end of March, but its health deteriorated over the past few weeks. Experts have criticized efforts to rescue the animal, which may have done more harm than good
Nearly Half of Italy's Wolves Are Part Dog Now, Thanks to Hybridization. Is That a Threat to the Species?
Smithsonian · May 6, 2026 · Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves
US Officials Allegedly Warn Pastors in Secret Meeting to Prepare for UFO Files Claiming 'Reptilian Aliens' Could Shake Faith Worldwide
International Business Times · May 6, 2026 · American pastors were reportedly briefed on upcoming UFO disclosures that could challenge religious beliefs, potentially causing a crisis of faith. The claims remain unverified and controversial.
Is Mexico City Sinking? NASA Radar Reveals Land Collapse Fueling Water Crisis and City Panic
International Business Times · May 6, 2026 · NASA's satellite data shows Mexico City sinking at 0.8 inches per month, endangering infrastructure and worsening a water crisis for 22 million residents. Learn more about the causes and implications.
New AI method tackles one of science’s hardest math problems
Science Daily · May 6, 2026 · Penn researchers have developed a smarter AI method for solving notoriously difficult inverse equations, which help scientists uncover hidden causes behind observable effects.
240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall
Science Daily · May 5, 2026 · A forgotten fossil hidden inside a garden wall has turned out to be one of Australia’s most remarkable prehistoric discoveries. Scientists have now identified the 240-million-year-old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, revealing an almost perfectly
Colon cancer breakthrough keeps patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years
Science Daily · May 5, 2026 · A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery is delivering surprisingly powerful results for a specific type of colorectal cancer. Patients in a UK-led trial who received just nine weeks of pembrolizumab prior to surgery have remained cancer-free ne
Health
Walmart, Aldi Recall Frozen Pizzas Over Salmonella Concerns
NBC News · 20h ago · Frozen pizzas and pork rinds sold at Aldi and Walmart are being recalled because the dry milk powder ingredient found in the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips: Self-Examination, Sunscreen, More
NBC News · 22h ago · One in five Americans develop skin cancer at some point in their life and nearly 10,000 people are diagnosed in the United States each day. Board-certified dermatologist Dr.
Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging
ABC News · 22h ago · Technological advancements have made cosmetic procedures more accessible but have also lead many to grapple with the philosophical and ethical implications
Read the winner of this year’s Young Science Writer Award
New Scientist · May 6, 2026 · Prize-winning young writer Hasset Kifle, 17, explores how the world of super-competitive running is being transformed by so-called “super shoes” – and what cost this will have on the sport
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know
NPR · May 6, 2026 · Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work.
What to know about the hantavirus outbreak on transatlantic cruise
NPR · May 6, 2026 · NPR's A Martinez speaks with Dr. Celine Gounder about the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
ABC News · May 6, 2026 · Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship in a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and medical teams in protective gear as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day for help off West Africa
What we know about the cruise hantavirus outbreak and its origins
CBS News · May 5, 2026 · A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave.
Evacuation plan for cruise ship with deadly virus on board
NBC News · May 5, 2026 · The cruise ship where several passengers have died from the Hantavirus will head to the Canary Islands after a medical evacuation of the symptomatic people on board. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports.
How hantavirus spreads: What to know about rare person-to-person transmission
NBC News · May 5, 2026 · The WHO said that some passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship may have been infected with the deadly hantavirus through extremely rare person-to-person transmission.
Books
New book imagines Hans Christian Andersen showing up to Charles Dickens' house
NPR · May 6, 2026 · In Five Weeks in the Country, author Francine Prose imagines a distressing, ill-timed visit to Charles Dickens' home in 1857 — offering a memorable twist on the classic English country house drama.
A legal scholar and 'Backtalker' defends critical race theory -- a term she helped coin
NPR · May 5, 2026 · Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw helped name two contested ideas in U.S. politics — intersectionality and critical race theory. Her memoir chronicles the personal and legal framework for her thinking.
It's blockbuster book season: Here are 12 new titles coming in May
NPR · May 5, 2026 · Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more.
See the looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet
NPR · May 4, 2026 · Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights.
In 'John of John,' father and son are gay -- and they're keeping it from each other
NPR · May 4, 2026 · Like a number of his characters, Booker Prize-winning novelist Douglas Stuart grew up working class and queer in Glasgow. He went on to have a career in fashion, which plays into his latest novel.
When revolutionary news traveled at the speed of horseback
Christian Science Monitor · May 4, 2026 · How did the American colonists separate fact from fiction? It wasn’t easy, explains Emily Sneff in “When the Declaration of Independence Was News.”
Isabel Klee's new memoir explores the realities of dog rescue
NPR · May 3, 2026 · New York City-based content creator Isabel Klee is known for fostering some of the hardest-to-place dogs. She's written a memoir, "Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I've Cried About."
3 spring novels star trad wives, grown-up boy band fans, and a pregnant septuagenarian
NPR · Apr 30, 2026 · Looking for a read that's complicated, gutsy and entertaining? Maureen Corrigan recommends Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke; American Fantasy, by Emma Straub; and Enormous Wings, by Laurie Frankel.
The American frontier story left out key players
Christian Science Monitor · Apr 28, 2026 · Men like Kit Carson captured fame, but the West was also shaped by Black men, Chinese and Hispanic women, and a Cheyenne chief.
A little boy loses his orange 'Balloon' but gains a new friend in this kids' book
NPR · Apr 26, 2026 · When author Bruce Handy's son was young, he loved and lost an orange balloon. He and illustrator Julie Kwon talk about a child's singular devotion to a lost object in their nearly wordless kids' book.
Lifestyle
Wine Is Fighting For Its Cultural Life: UNESCO May Be Its Best Defense
Forbes · 22h ago · With warning labels advancing and younger drinkers walking away, the wine industry is making a high-stakes case to UNESCO: Wine is heritage, not just alcohol.
Bowling Operator Lucky Strike Cuts Outlook as War Weighs on Consumers
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
24 Hours In Venice For The Biennale—A City Of Light And Art
Forbes · May 6, 2026 · With the opening of the 61st edition of the world’s greatest contemporary art exhibition, the Venice Biennale, there’s no better time for a culture-filled trip.
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Insurance for Complex Times
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked
NPR · May 6, 2026 · NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sports.
Rolex Reseller Chrono24 Is Set to Appoint a New CEO in Shake Up
Bloomberg · May 5, 2026
A $400 Million L.A. Home Is The Most Expensive Ever Listed In The U.S.
Forbes · May 5, 2026 · The eight-acre property in the tony Bel-Air enclave is tied to the Qatari royal family and took more than a decade, and $350 million, to complete.
Why Audemars Piguet, CartierBrought Back TheseRare Art Deco Watches
Bloomberg · May 5, 2026
In Season 2 Of Beef, Costume Designer Olga Mills Gives A Masterclass In Class
Forbes · May 5, 2026 · Dressing and entirely new cast of characters, Mills used everything from mood boards to fine art to inspire this season’s costume design.
2026 Met Gala: Katy Perry’s Viral Outfit Was Made For Memes
Forbes · May 5, 2026 · Katy Perry’s headpiece for the 2026 Met Gala proved perfect for social media, her shiny mask inspiring several jokes and ‘introvert’ memes on TikTok.
Travel
This luxury hotel in Queensland looks out across one of the world’s only everglades
The Independent UK · 20h ago · Elysium hotel is a stylish coastal retreat that’s won over locals and tourists alike to become a Noosa establishment, finds Daisy Lester
The Best Bar In North America Is Hidden Inside A Greenwich Village Townhouse
Forbes · 21h ago · Sip & Guzzle in NYC was named the Best Bar in North America 2026. Here’s why its two-floor concept, global cocktails & hospitality model defines the future of nightlife.
Massimo Bottura, The Chef Who Blends Slow Foods And Fast Cars
Forbes · 21h ago · Massimo Bottura talks about Emilia-Romagna, the land of slow foods and fast cars, and the relationship between haute cuisine and hunger.
This 40-day voyage lets passengers try all four of Cunard’s cruise ships – from £5,799
The Independent UK · 21h ago · Passengers can spend 40 days at sea across the entire Cunard fleet
Rated: The Best Airlines In America, According To A 2026 JD Power Report
Forbes · 22h ago · Looking for the best airlines to fly? JD Power just released its 2026 rankings of the best airlines in North America. See the top airlines and the trends in air travel.
Test-Driving The Aston Martin DB12 S
Forbes · 22h ago · Sharper styling, 690bhp V8 power and thrilling dynamics meet GT comfort in this refined, high-performance evolution of an already stunning car.
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This Saint-Tropez hotel offers the perfect White Lotus-inspired escape
The Independent UK · 22h ago · On the French Riviera, Leeanna Lock checks into Arev St Tropez and discovers a chic hotel that feels like a 1960s movie set
The 13 best cruise deals for 2026, hand-picked by an expert
The Independent UK · 22h ago · Sail away with some of these great savings at sea
This residential cruise ship has luxury suites that cost up to £3m
The Independent UK · 22h ago · Suite prices on a luxury residential cruise ship start from £400,000 – the founder tells Marc Shoffman why it’s worth shelling out for a high-end cabin
Swiss flight diverts to Kazakhstan amid co-pilot medical emergency
The Independent UK · 22h ago · Passengers and crew are staying overnight in Almaty as a result
Opinion
The DOJ Is Breaking Its Own Rules to Litigate in the Media
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
A Proposed BillionaireTax Exposes the Dual-Share Racket
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
Powell Is Right to Demand Clarity on Fed Independence
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
Buffett’s Big Bets Will Haunt the Abel Era at Berkshire
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
Why is anger so addictive? A psychologist weighs in.
Washington Post · May 6, 2026 · Social media is designed to keep us scrolling. But is it also keeping us angry? Rage bait is rewarded and amplified. It’s easy to react and even easier to get pulled in.
A Bad USMCA Rewrite Will Cost Mexico More Than No Deal
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
The AI Boom’s Chipmaker Moment Ignores History
Bloomberg · May 6, 2026
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The Voice That Revealed a Planet
Longreads · 23h ago · "David Attenborough turned a whisper into one of the most powerful voices in history. At 100, it carries both wonder and warning."
Inside the Enhanced Games, Where Athletes Compete on Steroids. And Growth Hormones. And Adderall.
Longreads · May 6, 2026 · "Most drugs are banned in the world of elite sports, but not here. In this competition—backed by Peter Thiel, Donald Trump Jr., and Saudi royalty—the athletes are guinea pigs. And if those backers have their way, you’re next."
All My Dad’s Sons
Longreads · May 5, 2026 · "At a very young age, I learned a lot about how life can go wrong. It put things into perspective, even if that perspective was a little warped."
My Classroom Life
Longreads · May 5, 2026 · "The best way to learn something is to teach it."
‘It’s Super Weird, Super Odd, Super Rare’: Meet The Twins Who Have Different Dads
Longreads · May 5, 2026 · "Family‘It’s super weird, super odd, super rare’: meet the twins who have different dadsWhen DNA test results shattered everything Lavinia and Michelle thought they knew about their family history, they also revealed something never before documented in the UK."
The Secret Door
Longreads · May 5, 2026 · "When we read, we make believe. We aren’t duped or ensorcelled. Deep down we decide. We make ourselves believe."
The Number You Have Dialed
Longreads · May 1, 2026 · "On the imperfection of elegies."
Secrets of the Bees: Revealing the Sneaky Genius of Nature’s Brightest Thinkers
Longreads · May 1, 2026 · "New science is showing that nature’s vital pollinators are smarter than we ever imagined."
I Mean, Why Shouldn’t We All Smoke Cigarettes Again?
Longreads · May 1, 2026 · "We quit our bad habits for the sake of our future selves. How naïve of us."
“You Are Always Just a Kiss Away From Me My Beautiful Boy.”
Longreads · May 1, 2026 · "Their family members vanished near Mass. Ave. They won’t stop searching."