Ebola outbreak triggers global health alarm
WHO labels the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with hundreds of suspected infections in Ituri and mounting pressure on fragile health systems.
2026-05-18
Xbox Quietly Shifts To All-Caps XBOX
Microsoft is pushing a new all-caps XBOX wordmark, signaling a louder, flatter brand move that aligns with Game Pass, ecosystem thinking and cross-device ambitions.
2026-05-18
Canada logs imported hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency has confirmed one imported hantavirus infection in a traveler from an affected cruise ship, triggering contact tracing and international coordination.
2026-05-18
Americans monitored after Ebola exposure in Congo
Unidentified Americans in Congo are being monitored after possible exposure to suspected Ebola cases during the country’s latest outbreak, with health officials weighing evacuation and containment options.
2026-05-18
Lost KOTOR Remake Cinematic Emerges Online
A reported opening cinematic from Aspyr’s cancelled Star Wars KOTOR Remake has surfaced, offering a rare look at the abandoned project and its modern reimagining of classic characters.
2026-05-18
What to Know About the Latest Ebola Emergency
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has triggered a global health emergency after about 80 deaths, raising alarms over spread, response capacity, and vaccination gaps.
2026-05-18
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro cases hint at subtle shift
Early iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max case leaks show a design echoing the current generation, with a big camera island, MagSafe ring, possible incompatibility with older models, and a push toward a 48MP variable aperture system.
2026-05-18
Douglas County adult dies from hantavirus
Health officials report a Douglas County adult has died from hantavirus. The infection is linked to local rodent exposure and not to a cruise ship outbreak, prompting focused but limited public health alerts.
2026-05-18
Apple tests a more forgetful Siri
Apple is preparing a revamped Siri that can auto-delete voice and text interactions, process more requests on-device, and recast privacy as its main competitive edge.
2026-05-18
Peter G. Neumann, relentless critic of unsafe code
Computer scientist Peter G. Neumann, a fierce critic of unsafe systems and weak privacy safeguards, has died at 93 after decades pushing formal methods and safer architectures.
2026-05-18
Uncovering the Reality of the Unofficial Pokémon TCG Card Party Tournament Series
A new wave of unofficial ‘Card Party’ Pokemon TCG conventions is being announced, seeking to formalize the fragmented fan circuit and capture sustained demand from the trading card resurgence.
2026-05-17
WHO Flags Cross-Border Ebola Emergency
WHO declares the Ebola spread in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern, with dozens dead in Ituri and imported cases reported in Uganda.
2026-05-17
Hantavirus case linked to Canadian cruise
A passenger from the Canadian cruise ship Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus, with their mildly symptomatic spouse also hospitalized, prompting a focused response from Canadian public health officials.
2026-05-17
Canada logs isolated hantavirus case on cruise
Canada has identified its first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columbia, tied to the MV Hondius cruise cluster associated with three deaths, as health officials trace exposure and reassure the public.
2026-05-17
A sidewalk attack and a family’s defiance
A recorded assault in East Harlem, where a teen girl was kicked and stomped after refusing advances, now collides with a boy’s mother who labels her the bully.
2026-05-17
ArXiv Draws a Hard Line on AI Authors
ArXiv is introducing year‑long bans for authors who let large language models generate entire papers, tightening policies on disclosure, authorship and automated submissions.
2026-05-17
Ebola burials mount in Congo
A lethal Ebola outbreak in Congo has left at least 80 dead, triggering frequent burials, strained treatment centers, and a risky race between infection chains and public health teams.
2026-05-17
Old Kindles Get New Life Through Risky Hacks
Amazon’s decision to end support for older Kindles is pushing owners toward jailbreaking, trading basic security and warranties for continued control over their libraries.
2026-05-17
Brabus Bodo: A V12 Farewell on Steroids
Brabus launches the Bodo, a 1,000-hp V12 grand tourer limited to 77 units, as a bold tribute to its founder and a final statement on combustion excess.
2026-05-17
Hantavirus case linked to cruise ship
A Canadian former passenger from the MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus while isolating on Vancouver Island, raising questions over exposure sources and public health monitoring.
2026-05-17