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Habermas Dies at 95 as Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Slumps; Trump Talks Hormuz Security Amid Oil Disruptions; Apple Switches MacBook Key Words to Symbols; Buffy Revival Scrapped, Wales End Six Nations Drought, and US/UK Politics & Probes Roll On
Flu Season Wraps, Vaccine Effectiveness Slumps
U.S. health officials say this season’s flu shot underperformed, landing among the lowest effectiveness levels seen in more than a decade, which is a thrilling reminder that viruses do not care about our plans, our calendars, or our vibe.
Philosopher Jürgen Habermas Dies at 95
Jürgen Habermas, one of Germany’s most influential contemporary philosophers, died in Starnberg, Bavaria, at age 95.
Apple Swaps Key Words for Symbols on MacBook Keyboards
Apple’s new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models switch U.S. English labels for keys like Delete, Return, Tab, Caps Lock, and Shift from text to glyphs, a change also affecting countries where the U.S. layout is the default. The tweak, noted by Mr. Macintosh, will feel familiar in regions where symbol labels are already common.
Trump Says Other Nations Will Help Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
President Donald Trump said other nations will send ships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid fears Iran could restrict shipping. The moment also sparked the obvious question: why the adult supervision showed up only after everyone started juggling gasoline on a tightrope.
Hulu’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Revival Is No Longer Moving Forward
Sarah Michelle Gellar said the planned Hulu revival is no longer in development. The project would have featured Buffy training a new slayer, which, honestly, is the only responsible way to handle a job with that kind of workplace hazard.
Wales Beat Italy for First Six Nations Win Since March 2023
Wales produced a much-improved performance against Italy, earning their first Six Nations victory since March 2023, with new players stepping up and the captain showing notable courage.
Jet Fuel Prices Rise as Middle East War Disrupts Oil Supplies
Jet fuel costs are climbing as the war in the Middle East shakes global oil supply, pressuring airlines ahead of peak summer travel. Experts expect fare increases, with the timing, duration, and size still uncertain, because pricing pain always arrives with the precision of a foghorn in the dark.
UK Charity Probe After Al Quds Day Organiser Claims Gift Aid
The IHRC Trust, organiser of London’s Al Quds Day demonstration, has claimed £458,500 in Gift Aid since 2020. After police raised concerns and the Home Secretary banned the planned procession, the Charity Commission opened an investigation over alleged inflammatory statements and funding relationships, including large grant transfers to IHRC Ltd. Lord Walney has called for pausing Gift Aid and other charity privileges while groups are under extremism-related investigation.
Iranian Lawmaker Warns Ukraine Could Become a “Legitimate Target”
Iranian parliamentarian Ebrahim Azizi, who heads the legislature’s National Security Commission, warned Ukraine could become a “legitimate target,” alleging Kyiv supplied drone technology to Israel. He cited Article 51 of the UN Charter as justification, because nothing says “responsible diplomacy” like legal footnotes stapled to a threat.
Cary Elwes Researched Real Detective for “Dead Man’s Wire”
Cary Elwes said he did extensive research into the life of Michael Grable, the real Indianapolis police detective he portrays in the film “Dead Man’s Wire.”
Josh Shapiro Dodges 2028 Presidential Talk on Bill Maher
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro told Bill Maher he would not engage with questions about a potential 2028 presidential run, even as Maher repeatedly floated the idea during an interview that also covered Shapiro’s memoir, “Where We Keep the Light.”
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