Navy strikes back at Iranian attacks on US warships
The U.S. Navy has returned fire against Iranian targets after military officials say American warships were targeted in an unprovoked attack. U.S. Central Command said Thursday evening that Iranian drones, rockets and small boats attacked the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason as they passed through the StraitContinue Reading
Florida, DHS could close ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ DeSantis says it ‘served its purpose’
The high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center located in the Florida Everglades could be closing soon, The New York Times reported. “Alligator Alcatraz” became a source of controversy after civil and environmental rights groups sued last year, alleging constitutional violations against detainees. The report cited anonymous officials fromContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: No free electricity, subsidies for national ID, vaccine card holders
Claim: Filipinos with a national ID or a vaccine card can avail themselves of free electricity and various subsidies by completing an online registration form. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various posts making claims like these have been circulating on Facebook, mostly posted by pages that present themselves asContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: No SC order blocking 2026 impeachment proceedings vs Duterte
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) issued an order blocking the renewed impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook post bearing the claim has already received 1,300 reactions, 379 comments, and 161 shares as of writing. It was posted on April 28 amidContinue Reading
Montreal pulls ahead of Minnesota with 2-1 win in Game 3
Two goals in under a minute were enough for the Montreal Victoire to beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in game three of the PWHL first-round series. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news,Continue Reading
Drones strike Russian military HQ in Chechnya — second blast lands 120 meters from the FSB
Explosions were heard in Grozny, capital of Russia’s Chechen Republic, from dawn, with multiple drone strikes reported across the city. The first reports came from local Telegram channels and the Chechen opposition movement Niyso. The authorities of Chechnya have not commented on the attacks. Footage circulating on social media showsContinue Reading
Bulgaria approves new cabinet led by Rumen Radev — the ex-president who called Crimea Russian
The Bulgarian parliament on 8 May approved the structure and lineup of a new cabinet headed by Rumen Radev, the former president known for pro-Russian statements, Nova.bg reports. A total of 124 lawmakers — all from Progressive Bulgaria — backed Radev’s candidacy and the proposed structure of the Council ofContinue Reading
How Climate Change Makes Your Allergies Worse
As pollen season gets longer and more severe, allergies can compound with other climate health hazards to cause serious harm. By Keerti Gopal It’s not in your head.Continue Reading
I read the right-wing women’s magazine sex issue so you don’t have to
commentary Evie magazine, conservatism’s answer to Cosmo, tried to make “trad” sexy. It failed Published May 8, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Much of Evie Magazine’s new “Sex” issue rests upon the assumption that sex is a service women perform for men out of duty — and to protect their status asContinue Reading
Drag Queens Are Taking Over Corporate America With This Wild New Pride Office Trend
Corporate Pride celebrations are getting a major makeover. As companies continue searching for ways to engage employees during Pride Month, NYC-based production company Drag Experiences is bringing drag culture straight into the boardroom with a slate of office-ready events designed for team bonding, entertainment and LGBTQ+ inclusion. The concept isContinue Reading
K-pop supergroup BTS greet fans in Mexico City
K-pop supergroup BTS greet fans in Mexico City, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
AI tool unifies fragmented cell maps into spatial atlases across tissues
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I didn’t expect an EV SUV this spacious to feel so luxurious
Published May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT Adam Gray, a seasoned automotive journalist and content creator from the UK, joined the How-To Geek editorial team in January 2025. As an automotive journalist for How-To Geek, Adam breaks first-to-report news on the latest in automotive tech, as well as penning automotive features and reviews. Adam is alsoContinue Reading