The hospital in the Netherlands has ordered 12 of its staff members to go into quarantine amid a precautionary risk of infection after they treated a hantavirus patient without proper PPE

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/hospital-quarantine-staff-amid-possible-37143327

The charity looks at the iconic presenter’s life in plants after he celebrated his 100th birthday.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/david-attenborough-wildlife-conservation-rhs-apples-butterfly-conservation-b2974807.html

#Independent

Common bacterium incorporated into newly developed material degrades it down to base building blocks in just six days

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/plastic-waste-self-destruct-china-b2974758.html

#Independent

Changes to property tax in this year’s budget will be seen by investors as “broken promises”, but something needs to be done to make housing more affordable.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/overdue-overhaul-for-young-home-buyers-20260512-p5zvvi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

The passage of time means that many celebrated, high-end luxury cars are now available for peanuts, just like this standout model from 2000.

https://www.slashgear.com/2167635/consumer-reports-best-car-cheap-to-buy-now-2000-mercedes-e320/

#slashgear

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/05/12/britain-pays-starlink-millions-despite-musks-calls-to-overthrow-uk-government/5238122

#theregister

As he continues to battle an extremely tough season, Richard Childress’ only hope of getting back to the top of the Cup field is now through a younger, more competitive driver. But as rumors suggest, the younger ‘prospect’ might already be lured in by other teams on the field. The Richard Childress situation Richard Childress […]The post Rumor: Richard Childress Under Threat of Losing Top Prospect as Rival Teams Corner Champion Driver appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-rumor-richard-childress-under-threat-of-losing-top-prospect-as-rival-teams-corner-champion-driver/

In little more than a week, the world’s finest will storm the iconic clay of the French Open, where dreams and heartbreak collide in the season’s second Grand Slam. On Monday, 18 May, Opening Week ignites as desperate hopefuls battle through qualifying rounds, turning Paris into a stage for future stars and unforgettable underdog stories.  […]The post French Open 2026: Stan Wawrinka Gets Wildcard, Venus Williams Misses Out, Holger Rune’s Sad Update and More appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-french-open-two-thousand-twenty-six-stan-wawrinka-gets-wildcard-venus-williams-misses-out-holger-rune-s-sad-update-and-more/

•List of 33 cleared aspirants, 65 disqualified others in circulation•Screening committee disowns list•Report not before national secretariat, ‘axed’ aspirants have right of appeal — APC national secretary THE fate of some aspirants into the Rivers State House of Assembly, who are believed to be loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, appears to be hanging in the […]The post Rivers: Fate of Fubara’s men hang in the balance appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/rivers-fate-of-fubaras-men-hang-in-the-balance/

#tribune

Pripadnik škaljarskog klana Mili Bajramović, koji je optužen za ubistvo Novljanina Šćepana Roganovića, uhapšen je u Italiji nakon sprovedene međunarodne potrage.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4324393-od-medjunarodne-potrage-do-hapsenja-u-italiji-ovako-je-pao-skaljarac-optuzen-za-ubistvo-scepana-roganovica

#Telegraf

Clive Johnston says his conviction for reading John 3:16 in a safe access zone sets a troubling precedent for free speech

https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/world-news/retired-pastor-clive-johnston-78-convicted-and-fined-for-preaching-bible-verse-near-northern-ireland-hospital/

#Post

James Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour's drive northwest of Detroit

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/james-shirah-michigan-flint-jail-b2974715.html

Sir Keir Starmer’s fightback speech on Monday has failed to stop more Labour MPs calling for his resignation

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-resign-labour-mps-election-b2974718.html

Growing numbers of people are signing up to conspiracy theories over attempts on the president’s life, with the results of a major poll labelled “definitely bleak” by one analyst.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/many-americans-think-trump-assassination-attempts-were-fake-survey-finds-20260512-p5zvug.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Riding an e-bike is like being a teenager again. You fly along; adult problems left behind in your slipstream.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/there-s-one-glorious-reason-my-kids-and-i-love-our-e-bike-20260505-p5zu0u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#brisbanetimes

Among the moments that contributed to rising frustration at Carlton was a meeting after an embarrassing defeat that didn’t pan out as expected.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-players-expected-their-coach-to-tear-strips-off-them-what-followed-stunned-them-20260512-p5zvvg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

Sixteen weeks ago, our beautiful, healthy baby girl arrived. She was born a long way from home, in Reno, Nevada. My partner Hamish and I stood in awe as we witnessed her birth.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/our-gorgeous-daughter-is-four-months-old-ethical-commercial-surrogacy-has-changed-our-lives-20260511-p5zvse.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

An expert on online hatred has told the royal commission that there was a fivefold spike in antisemitism on social media immediately after the October 7, 2023 attack.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/fivefold-spike-in-online-antisemitism-after-october-7-attacks-royal-commission-told-20260512-p5zvyk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

North Hall's Branson Crawford and Cherokee Bluff Bristol Kersh honored as the best of the best among Hall County high school athletes for the 2025-26 academic year.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-schools/high-school-sports-winner-revealed-at-times-athlete-of-the-year/

#gainesvilletimes

"She mattered. She was valued. And she will always be part of our story," Katherine "Kat" Torbick's employer said of the 43-year-old nurse and mom.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/beloved-nurse-and-mom-allegedly-sexually-assaulted-and-killed-by-ex-boyfriend-in-hours-long-recorded-attack/

#Post

Kevin Hart has joined a long line of celebs inexplicably willing to be roasted by comedians for our collective entertainment, and the result was nothing short of jaw-dropping.    Hart was the latest star to willingly jump in the hot seat for Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart, which landed on the stremaing service on […]The post The 5 Most Jaw-Dropping Moments (& Axed Jokes) From Kevin Hart’s Controversial Roast appeared first on PEDESTRIAN.TV .

https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/kevin-hart-roast-moments-cut-jokes/

#pedestrian

Maine police arrested the victim's former boyfriend, as the Maine Attorney General seek to charge him with murder, police said.The post Maine police arrest victim’s boyfriend for 1987 murder appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/05/11/maine-police-arrest-victims-boyfriend-for-1987-murder/

#boston

Kyle Flanagan is set to be recalled to the St George Illawarra halves in the absence of the rookie playmaker when the Dragons face Penrith at Magic Round on Sunday.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/kade-reed-injury-opens-door-for-kyle-flanagan-s-dragons-return-20260512-p5zvze.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

#brisbanetimes

Michael Voss is gone, but that’s not enough for the outspoken Blues powerbroker Bruce Mathieson, who has called for sweeping changes at the once-dominant club.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/football-department-is-a-disgrace-mathieson-calls-for-more-change-at-blues-20260512-p5zvwg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Stomping on rivals and punching teammates, Draymond Green is no stranger to altercations in his 13-year career. Be it flagrant fouls, fines, suspensions, the former DPOY even sits at the top of the ejection list. So he was surprised when the NBA announced no further punishment for Victor Wembanyama for his vicious elbow in Game […]The post “Who’s Gonna Elbow Him?”: Draymond Green Urges Timberwolves to Get Back at Victor Wembanyama After NBA Takes No Action appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-who-s-gonna-elbow-him-draymond-green-urges-minnesota-timberwolves-to-get-back-at-victor-wembanyama-after-nba-takes-no-action-san-antonio-spurs/

The Consumer Reports reliability ratings for the Nissan Frontier are a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Here's why the model's dependability fluctuates so much.

https://www.jalopnik.com/2167322/consumer-reports-nissan-frontier-reliability-complications/

#jalopnik

As FIFA commandeers 11 NFL stadiums, the venues that have artificial turf for football will be installing high-quality natural grass for soccer.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nflpa-issues-reminder-that-owners-will-install-high-quality-grass-for-fifa

#profootballtalk

Four Australian passengers will quarantine in the Netherlands after being evacuated from a virus-hit cruse ship.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/four-australians-evacuated-from-virus-hit-ship-20260512-p5zvup.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Unofficial results from Elections New Brunswick show Steve Hicks winning the mayoral race in Fredericton, and Shawn Crossman coming out on top in Moncton.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11844562/fredericton-moncton-new-mayor-new-brunswick-municipal-elections/

#inews880

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka and home favourite Gael Monfils are among those awarded wildcards to this year’s tournament

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/stan-wawrinka-french-open-roland-garros-wildcard-gael-monfils-b2974492.html

The group also says the project runs afoul of a federal law requiring the department to issue an assessment of how the paint job would impact the environment.

https://wtop.com/dc/2026/05/lawsuit-filed-to-stop-trumps-blue-repainting-of-the-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/

#wtop

Shares of the world’s largest company approached another record.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/05/11/nvidias-jensen-huang-nears-200-billion-club-overtakes-michael-dell-as-7th-richest/

#Forbes

The 108th playing of the PGA Championship returns to Philadelphia for the first time in ages

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/who-will-win-pga-championship-2026-scottie-scheffler-rory-mcilroy/

#CBSSports.com

US has already built up massive naval fleets in the Caribbean and continues a deadly bombing campaign on alleged drug boats

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-venezuela-51st-state-b2974476.html

#independent

Huddersfield Town boss Liam Manning leaves the club by mutual consent, two months after taking compassionate leave.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgepqj08gl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius poses an ‘extremely low’ overall risk to the public, health officials said

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/moderna-stock-hantavirus-vaccine-research-b2974326.html

#independent

The Rolling Stones frontman attended a star-studded Met Gala after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z just days before he supported his girlfriend at a gala.

https://pagesix.com/2026/05/11/society/nina-dobrev-celebrates-tao-execs-birthday-mick-jagger-takes-nyc-and-more-sightings/

#Post

Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has expressed confidence that he can make history by becoming the first artiste to win the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year title three times. The award, which has been one of the most prestigious recognitions in Ghana rsquo;s music industry since its inception in 1999, has never been won three .

https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/83566/its-100-possible-for-me-to-win-a-3rd-tgma-artist.html

#modernghana

Tyrod Taylor is having a roller-coaster offseason, both on and off the field.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/tyrod-taylor-talks-whirlwind-offseason-as-he-plans-wedding-after-packers-signing/

#Post

The membership scheme includes upfront discounts, ongoing savings and 24/7 online vet consultations

https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/recommended/pet-owners-are-discovering-a-cheaper-way-to-buy-everyday-essentials-online-aff-8516497

#thevisitor

Cole Tomas Allen was handcuffed and shackled and wearing an orange jail uniform when he appeared in federal court for his arraignment on Monday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11843385/white-house-correspondents-dinner-attack-suspect-pleads-not-guilty/

#globalregina