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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Live Score and Stats - May 8, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as New York Knicks takes on Philadelphia 76ers. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

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Why health officials say the hantavirus cruise outbreak is not the next pandemic - The Washington Post

Experts say that because this strain of hantavirus typically requires prolonged or intimate contact, it is not as contagious as covid during the pandemic.

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Politics

For Trump, Court Loss Is Latest Twist in Ever-Shifting Tariffs

The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.

10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence

Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

Redistricting Ruling Adds to Virginia Governor’s Headaches

Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate.

For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.

How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress

The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.

Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting

Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.

He Offered a Lawmaker’s Aide Quick Cash. Was He Spying for China?

A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.

Politics1 day ago

U.S. Conducts Third Boat Strike in 5 Days, Killing 2 and Leaving a Survivor

Of the 57 attacks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against boats accused of drug trafficking, there have rarely been survivors.

Economy

Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from. - CBS News

U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?

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Elon Musk Is Dipping Into the Rejected Candidates Pile After Admitting xAI 'Was Not Built Right' - Gizmodo

We're all trying to find the guy who did this.

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Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year - BBC

February saw the sharpest drop in Canada's employment totals since the Covid-19 pandemic, mostly due to the US tariff squeeze

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Stock Market Today: Dow Fades On Inflation, GDP Surprise; Nvidia Turns Lower (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose early but retreated Friday after surprise inflation and GDP data. Adobe plunged on earnings.

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices - AP News

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier…

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Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want - CNBC

Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.

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Southwest Airlines to discontinue flights to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June, continue service to Midway - ABC7 Chicago

Southwest Airlines said Friday it will discontinue service to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June.

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Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video - The Verge

Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plans from $2.99 to $4.99 per month and removing 4K streaming from Prime subscribers who don’t pay extra.

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Technology

Technology1 day ago

Meta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable

As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.

Technology1 day ago

The Hopelessness of ‘The Audacity’

In AMC’s merciless satire, the tech lords are extracting all they can from the business (and us) before everything goes to hell.

Technology2 days ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $55 Billion Investment to Make A.I. Chips

The rocket company’s new semiconductor factory, called Terafab, is part of the billionaire’s increasing efforts to dominate artificial intelligence.

Technology2 days ago

Five Ways A.I. Search Beats an Old-School Google Search

Google’s A.I. search technology is far from perfect (don’t count on it for celebrity news), but it excels at tasks like picking out groceries and detecting scams.

Anthropic’s C.E.O. Says It Could Grow by 80 Times This Year

The chief executive, Dario Amodei, said the rapid growth had exponentially increased the start-up’s need for more computing power.

Elon Musk’s Confidante Is Cast as His Inside Source at OpenAI

Shivon Zilis worked closely with Elon Musk while she was on OpenAI’s board. Her ties to the world’s richest man were detailed in a landmark trial on Wednesday.

Meditating or Rebooting? A Robot Buddhist Monk Comes to South Korea.

Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul that is looking to spread Buddhism, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks enlightenment.

American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.

A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.

Health

Health14 hours ago

Passengers on Ship Struck by Hantavirus to Disembark on Sunday

The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.

Health19 hours ago

Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline

But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.

Health1 day ago

Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary

Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.

Health1 day ago

There Are Ants in This Canadian Hospital. Again.

A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.

Health1 day ago

Hantavirus Is Nothing Like Coronavirus, but It’s Bringing Some ‘Covid P.T.S.D.’

Experts have been quick to reassure the public after the deaths aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, but images and turns of phrase have rekindled anxieties from Covid’s early days.

Health2 days ago

Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness

The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

Health2 days ago

Global Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus but Predict ‘Limited’ Outbreak

A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.

Health2 days ago

Employees With Medical Conditions Challenge C.D.C. In-Office Requirement

The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.

Science

Science5 hours ago

From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show - RNZ

From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show  RNZVIDEO: Intelligent life or 'all slime'? Brian Cox on life in the universe  Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Professor Brian Cox on the humbling vastness of what we don't know  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Science8 hours ago

Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove pesticides and keep fruit fresh longer

Many grocery shoppers know the routine: bring fruit and vegetables home, rinse them, dry them and hope they stay fresh long enough to be eaten. But fresh produce is delicate. Grapes shrivel, apple slices brown and berries can spoil quickly.

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Science10 hours ago

Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries to hijack the Internet

"When people think of extremists, they tend to think of neo-Nazis," said Francesco Campisi, a lecturer at Université de Montréal's School of Criminology. "But there are many other fringe groups that may not be violent yet can give rise to extremism."

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Science12 hours ago

Communication gaps may hinder social innovation

New research from the Durham University Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse altogether.

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Science13 hours ago

'Ghost of the forest' returns to Kenya as conservationists reintroduce rare antelope into the wild

The mountain bongo has become the "ghost of the forest," hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage.

Science14 hours ago

SpaceXAI Launches HUGELY Profitable New AI Business

SpaceXAI has launched a multi-billion dollar business that will let them make $100 billion in 2027 and trillions by 2030. Huge sustainable profits that will be many multiples of Amazon and Coreweave. XAI renting 300MW to 445 MW of colossus 1 data center. Dedicated AI data centers rent for ~2 to 2.4 X the cost ... Read more

Next Big Future

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Science15 hours ago

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday.

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Science16 hours ago

The ocean is fighting climate change: How people are trying to help it

We replaced the stove with plywood, turning the kitchen of the dive boat into an impromptu research lab. Plugging in wires and connecting tubing, we assembled a scientific instrument within the cramped cabin. Then we cast off into Halifax Harbor, Canada, surveying the turquoise waters for signs of an unusual test: could we use the ocean itself to remove carbon dioxide from the air?

World News

Best seven-seat cars: From luxury SUVs to a budget estate that costs £19,000

There aren't too many cars on the market today that boast three rows. However, those that do are very useful indeed. We've rounded up ten cars that offer seven-seater practicality for all budgets.

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Jesinta Franklin reveals the meaning behind baby number three's unique name: 'It kind of just stuck'

Jesinta Franklin has revealed how she and husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin chose their newborn son's unique name.

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"Things under very good control": US President Trump says administration "closely monitoring" Hantavirus cases

President Trump assures that the administration is closely monitoring Hantavirus cases, emphasizing the situation is under control and not easily transferable.

BusinessLine

BlackRock doubles down on tokenization with new stablecoin reserve funds

BlackRock's move could centralize stablecoin reserve management, potentially amplifying systemic risks if operational issues arise. The post BlackRock doubles down on tokenization with new stablecoin reserve funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto Briefing

Russia and Ukraine agree to three-day truce and prisoner exchange around Victory Day

The truce and prisoner exchange may ease tensions temporarily, but lasting peace requires sustained international mediation and cooperation. The post Russia and Ukraine agree to three-day truce and prisoner exchange around Victory Day appeared first on Crypto…

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BMW Floods South Korea With Nine Special Editions

There’s no market in the world with as many special editions as South Korea. Over the past few years, BMW has made a habit of launching limited-run vehicles every month. These models typically come in... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com

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El Clásico starts on the streets: Nike unveils TOMA in Barcelona

As the eyes of the world turn to the Camp Nou pitch for the clash between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid next May 10, Nike has decided to kick things off a day earlier, where football is truly born: on ...

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What did Pentagon UFO files reveal? #world

Pentagon releases declassified UFO file batch The U.S. Department of Defense released “never before seen” files and related video material about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), including reports spanning decades. The material is being presented as pre…

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Opinion

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in Tenerife despite protests - as officials prepare to evacuate passengers and fly them home to quarantine

A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated.

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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in Tenerife despite protests - as officials prepare to evacuate passengers and fly them home to quarantine

A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated.

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Railway history rolls into Skegness as anniversary train arrives

A special exhibition train celebrating 200 years of Britain’s railways steamed into Skegness – bringing crowds of visitors to the resort for a unique look at the past, present and future of rail travel.

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FCC chair says satellite-to-phone market needs more competition beyond Starlink

Brendan Carr wants at least three providers offering direct-to-phone service as SpaceX dominates the emerging market

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Samsung pushes premium viewing with 65-inch QLED Vision AI TV

In an era where televisions serve as the centerpiece of home entertainment, Samsung’s QLED (Quantum Dot LED) technology has emerged as a premium choice for those seeking an immersive viewing experience.The post Samsung pushes premium viewing with 65-inch QLED Vision AI TV appeared first on Newsbytes.PH.

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Telangana to Continue Intermediate Admissions for 2026–27, Merger with School Education Deferred

CM A. Revanth Reddy directs officials to begin admissions immediately while consultations continue on integrating Intermediate into Classes 11 and 12.

deccanchronicle

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention

The two activists, who have been on hunger strike since their detention, were handed over to the immigration authority, which deported them.

Jerusalem Post

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife, passengers considered high-risk

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived on Saturday evening in Tenerife alongside Spain's interior and health ministers and its minister for territorial policy.

Jerusalem Post