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As NASA's Juno flew around Jupiter last week, the spacecraft snapped a photo of an object before it could make a clean getaway. 

That clunky, bumpy thing at the far right edge of the frame is Thebe, the second largest of the gas giant planet's inner moons. The rarely photographed Jovian world was caught on camera May 1, during a close pass. (It's actually not quite clear whether Juno saw it coming or going.)

Though the mission's JunoCam takes most of the stunning imagery from Jupiter's system, this picture came from the little-known Stellar Reference Unit instrument. The spacecraft was just 3,100 miles away from Thebe in space when it took the portrait. Each pixel represents just under 2 square miles. 

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"While the SRU's primary function is to image star fields for navigation, its high sensitivity in low-light conditions makes it a powerful secondary science instrument," according to NASA. 

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As of the latest count, Jupiter has a bevy of 115 moons. But unlike the large Galilean moons that astronomers have known since the 17th century, Thebe is a modern-day discovery. Scientists first learned of its existence during the Voyager 1 mission in 1980. The moon is one of four small natural satellites that circle Jupiter inside the orbit of Io, a larger tortured world with active volcanoes. 

Thebe sits at the outer edge of Jupiter's so-called "gossamer" rings and is believed to play a crucial role in their formation. Scientists think these fainter rings are the product of meteors slamming into Thebe and neighboring moon Amalthea. The impacts are thought to then cause rocks and dust to spray into space around the planet.

The little-known Stellar Reference Unit, an instrument that helps NASA navigate Juno, took the image of Thebe. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech infographic

Thebe, named after one of Zeus' nymph lovers in Greek mythology, is predominantly red and only about 60 miles wide. Its most distinctive feature is a huge central depression, known as Zethus crater, on the far side of the moon. It spans almost half the width of the moon itself. 

Despite its diminutive size, Thebe is built for speed. At a distance of 138,000 miles from Jupiter, it zooms around the planet every 16 hours. That's fitting for an image whose target looks like it's sprinting away. 

As of 2026, the spacecraft has orbited Jupiter for nearly a decade. It's studying the origin and evolution of the gas giant planet and its network of moons and dust rings. 

During Juno's primary mission, the spacecraft collected data on Jupiter's atmosphere and interior. Among its discoveries was finding that the planet's atmospheric weather layer extends way beyond its water clouds. 

After completing 35 orbits, the spacecraft transitioned to looking at the entire system around Jupiter. While the JunoCam has been responsible for many key observations, the SRU instrument has made its own discoveries, such as the "shallow lightning" in Jupiter's atmosphere.

The extended mission will continue until the spacecraft dies. Though Juno will eventually fall toward Jupiter as its trajectory degrades, NASA says it poses no risk of crashing into or contaminating any of the moons, some of which could be habitable worlds.

TL;DR: iProVPN’s five-year plan is on sale for $14.99 (reg. $360), offering secure browsing, global server access, and support for up to 10 devices, through May 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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If you’ve been meaning to add a VPN to your setup, this deal makes it easy to check it off your list. A five-year subscription to iProVPN is down to $14.99 (reg. $360), which breaks down to just a few dollars per year for ongoing online privacy.

iProVPN is built to keep your browsing private and secure while opening doors to content that may be restricted in your region. It employs AES 256-bit encryption — the industry standard for safeguarding data — and features a kill switch that immediately halts your connection if the VPN drops, preventing accidental exposure.

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With more than 250 servers in over 45 countries, iProVPN offers flexibility for users looking to access region-locked content or simply enjoy a more private connection. The service supports up to 10 devices simultaneously, making it a strong fit for households with multiple gadgets.

iProVPN is also designed to be fairly easy to use, even if you’re not used to VPNs. The interface is straightforward, and switching to different servers takes less than a few clicks. That makes it a more approachable option if you want added privacy without having to constantly adjust settings.

Beyond privacy, iProVPN includes built-in ad blocking and malware detection to help keep your browsing experience clean and safe. Split tunneling lets you decide which apps use the VPN and which connect directly, while the Smart Connect feature automatically picks the fastest server for you, which is ideal for anyone who prefers plug-and-play simplicity.

Performance can fluctuate depending on your location and server selection, especially if streaming is a priority. However, for everyday browsing, enhanced security, and on-demand access to international content, iProVPN covers all the essentials.

Lock in a five-year iProVPN subscription for $14.99 (reg. $360) until the promo ends on May 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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FREE AUDIOBOOKS: Stuff Your Earbuds Day is live on May 8-9. Stuff Your Eardbuds Day, hosted by Romance Audio Bookworms, is offering free audiobooks from a variety of genres.

The Stuff Your Kindle Day schedule is intense. That's good news for bookworms looking to keep their reading list stocked up for free, but it's bad news for anyone tasked with announcing these events (like us).

So it's refreshing when we get something new to break up the monotony of Stuff Your Kindle Day, like Stuff Your Earbuds Day.

Stuff Your Eardbuds Day, hosted by Romance Audio Bookworms, is offering up free audiobooks from a variety of genres. There's no limit on the number of audiobooks that you download and everything that you do download is yours to keep. Need a breather from your TBR list? This is your chance to stock up on audiobooks ahead of the summer.

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Looking to make the most of Stuff Your Eardbuds Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Eardbuds Day?

Stuff Your Eardbuds Day takes place on May 8-9. This free giveaway is live for 48 hours, giving you plenty of time to make a plan, scout your options, and download everything on your list.

Which audiobooks are free?

Hundreds of audiobooks are listed for free over this event, but there's a catch. The likes of Chirp, Google Play Books, Apple Books, Spotify, BookFunnel, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble NOOK are hosting these free deals, but you won't find anything from Audible. Amazon doesn't allow authors to offer their audiobooks for free, so Audible is notably absent from the list.

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Looking to really treat your mom on Mother's Day? If she enjoys listening to music, audiobooks, or podcasts, AirPods Pro 3 are worth every cent. And for a limited time, they're on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's close to the lowest-ever price at Amazon.

At a glance, the pitch for The Sheep Detectives seems less like an actual movie that exists and more like an unhinged Mad Libs page: From the co-creator of TV's The Last of Us, Craig Mazin, comes a cozy crime comedy in which Hugh Jackman stars as a misanthropic shepherd, whose unexpected death spurs his furry flock into amateur investigating. Lending their voices to these sleuthing sheep are Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Patrick Stewart, Regina Hall, and Bella Ramsey. At the helm sits Kyle Balda, director of Minions: The Rise of Gru. And for good measure, the rest of the human cast includes the likes of Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Emma Thompson. 

Incredibly, The Sheep Detectives is a real movie. Frankly, it could have been a deeply stupid movie with bad CGI animation and a predictable solution, and I still would have been pleased that it even existed at all. I just love a big swing for its bonkers ambition. But props to Balda and his kooky cast, because The Sheep Detectives is so much more than silly fun. It's a smart parody of the detective stories with a cheeky sense of humor, a sensational ensemble, and an ending so poignant that I actually teared up! 

It might sound like sheer hyperbole, but I mean this sincerely: The Sheep Detectives is an utter crowd-pleaser sure to be one of the most entertaining movies of the year. 

If you love Only Murders in the Building or The Thursday Murder Club, you'll adore The Sheep Detectives.  Regina Hall as the voice of Cloud, Chris O’Dowd as the voice of Mopple and Julia-Louis Dreyfus as the voice of Lily in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

Based on Leonie Swann's 2005 novel Three Bags Full, The Sheep Detectives begins on the farmland of George Hardy (a terrifically game Jackman), a lonely shepherd who dedicates his life to the care of his sheep. Through voiceover, George explains that he doesn't care much for people, but he loves his flock. Then, he introduces each ram, lamb, and ewe by name. There's the fluffy diva Cloud (Regina Hall), the spunky lamb Juno (Ramsey), the sage-like Mopple (O'Dowd), the rambunctious twin rams (both voiced by Brett Goldstein), and his favorites, the tawny-colored Lily (Louis-Dreyfus) and the surly black sheep, Sebastian (Cranston). 

At the end of each day, George settles down with the setting sun and a mystery novel, which he reads aloud to his sheep. He suspects they understand neither hide nor hair of these detective stories, but he treasures the tradition all the same. Little does George know that when speaking amongst themselves, the sheep compare notes each night, hoping to crack the case ahead of the novel's sleuth. It's always Lily who gets it right. So, when one morning they find George dead in their meadow, Lily leads the others in finding his killer. 

With Sebastian and Mopple at her side, she travels to the nearby village to size up the suspects, including a grimacing butcher (Conleth Hill), a rival shepherd (Tosin Cole), the rude bed-and-breakfast proprietor (Chau), and a mysterious stranger (Gordon), whose arrival in town is quite suspicious. 

Of course, while Lily and her flock understand English, they don't speak it. So, they'll need to figure out how to communicate their findings with investigative journalist Elliot Matthews (Galitzine) and the village's only police officer, Tim Derry (Braun). Along the way, they'll not only use what they've learned from George's books, but also face some hard truths about what it means to be a sheep. 

Cozy crime has a new masterpiece in The Sheep Detectives.  Nicholas Braun stars as Officer Tim Derry and Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

Craig Mazin's script doesn't spoof detective stories. Instead, like Scream did for slashers, The Sheep Detectives draws attention to the tropes of its genre to better subvert them. Lily dedicatedly notes how motive, means, and alibis are all crucial pieces of information. But both she and the cop soon realize that solving a murder isn't as simple as a checking off the boxes in a game of Clue. Humor comes not only from the weird twists the investigation takes, but also from the inventive ways the sheep find to communicate their message to this clown of a cop. 

Braun is a solid fool in the role, bouncing not only off the CGI sheep, which are brought to life with animation that finds a cozy spot between photo-real and cutesy critter. He also plays the foil to smarter figures, like Galitzine's reporter, Gordon's could-be femme fatale, and Emma Thompson's lawyer, whose tongue is as sharp as her attire. 

Emma Thompson stars as Lydia Harbottle in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Alex Bailey / Amazon MGM Studios

Mazin shrewdly brings together archetypes from a cozy English village and from film noir to create a thrilling conflict of tone. Reflecting this mash-up, The Sheep Detectives repeatedly leaps from bouncy comedy to tense moments around the murder investigations. And Balda's ensemble manages each leap with grace. Louis-Dreyfus shoulders the lead, making Lily vibrant, determined, and on occasion rattled. Cranston recalls his Isle of Dogs performance, playing a mangy animal whose yearning to belong and fear for self-preservation are at odds. O'Dowd brings a dopey sweetness that matures into a solemn sincerity as The Sheep Detectives grapples less with the mystery than with the grief of George's death. As these sheep butt heads over the case, there's terrific tension because of how the animation and voice work knits together to create characters who feel absolutely real, even in their wacky scenarios. 

Allow me to give my favorite non-spoilery example. In this quaint village, where a festival consists of three small booths arranged in a line behind the bed-and-breakfast, every shop seems to have a neon sign. Not the expected hand-painted wooden sign announcing their shop name. Neon. I first noticed it at the butcher shop, where the grimacing butcher was interviewed under neon pink signs resembling butcher knives. Later, I saw the words "police station" emblazoned in blue neon. And then, during a walk-and-talk where much exposition was being laid down, we see two big green wrenches on the side of a building... in neon, of course. Then, the characters walk past a sign that serves as an explanation and punchline for a joke I didn't even realize was being set up. It read: "Nancy's Neon — huge discounts for locals." 

It's a small, blink-and-you'll-miss-it gag. But it had me cackling. And beyond that, it bolstered The Sheep Detective's genre-mashup by infusing the small English village coziness with the harsh lighting of a neo-noir neon signage. The Sheep Detectives is filled with thoughtful elements like this that reflect the layers Balda, Mazin, and their terrific cast have built in. 

The Sheep Detectives is fun for the whole family.  Laraine Newman as the voice of the Fainting Sheep and Hugh Jackman as George Hardy in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

For grown-ups who love a mystery to solve, The Sheep Detectives offers a murder case that is curious and not easy to crack. The suspects, played by dazzling comedic performers, are colorful, quirky, and even a bit cranky, adding a burst of energy to each interrogation.  

For kids who love animal movies, The Sheep Detectives smartly offers furry, funny heroes who offer life lessons in an easy-to-understand way. Sure, this movie involves death, murder, and grief. But there's no blood and little violence. Plus, death is not taken lightly by man or beast here. Actually, how Lily and her flock learn to face what has happened to George could be a learning moment for kids, as it's explained simply but sensitively. 

The humor here ranges from physical comedy to quips to visual gags and sheep shenanigans. And as such, The Sheep Detectives is a rare thing, a comedy unashamed to be a comedy. Yet with Mazin's eye for detail and Balda's skill for crafting sheer silliness, The Sheep Detectives is more. It's a feel-good movie that's sure to delight all ages. 

The Sheep Detectives opens in theaters May 8. 

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 years old on Friday, with people across the globe sending him their well-wishes. He was also honoured with a wasp.

A beloved natural historian, conservationist, and broadcaster, Attenborough has educated millions about the wonders of the natural world across a career spanning over 70 years. Since joining the BBC in the early 1950s, Attenborough has presented a slew of well-received documentary programs such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Extinction: The Facts. To many, his recognisable voice is synonymous with the majestic beauty of nature. 

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Attenborough has regularly worked behind the camera as well, writing and producing numerous documentaries capturing the amazing world around us. He is also a conservationist, advocating for renewable energy, combating climate change, and protecting the planet's biodiversity. 

His work has inspired countless people, drawing attention to the beauty and fragility of our environment, as well as the urgent need for us to protect and preserve it.

"Don't waste anything," Attenborough said in a 2020 interview. "Don't waste electricity, don't waste food, don't waste power. Just treat the natural world as though it's precious, which it is." 

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As such, Attenborough's 100th birthday is cause for celebration. Various events have been organised to mark the occasion in the UK and abroad, including live BBC special David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth and a 242-foot (80-metre) sand portrait of him by arts collective Sand In Your Eye. The Australian Museum is also marking Attenborough's birthday by offering free entry to their exhibit Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires.

A sand portrait of Sir David Attenborough was created on Morecambe Beach in Morecambe, England. Credit: Anthony Devlin / Getty Images

Google also marked the occasion with an Easter egg, which generates images of animals, plants, and a message of thanks over Search results of Attenborough's name.

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Of course, when an older, widely beloved personality such as Attenborough hits the headlines without immediate context, it inevitably causes some initial alarm. Fortunately, this adrenaline spike was unwarranted.

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While Attenborough has not been active on social media since a brief stint in 2020, he released an audio message via the BBC thanking people for their well-wishes.

"I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas," Attenborough said on Thursday. "I've been completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings from pre-school groups to care home residents and countless individuals and families of all ages.

"I simply can't reply to each of you all separately, but I would like to thank you all most sincerely for your kind messages, and wish those of you who have planned your own local events tomorrow [to] have a very happy day."

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Attenborough received at least one unorthodox birthday gift this week, with London's Natural History Museum naming a new species after him. Over 50 species have previously been named after Attenborough, including a long-beaked echidna, a ghost shrimp, and a plesiosaur. Now one more has been added to the list: Attenboroughnculus tau, a species of parasitic wasp found in Chile. Though it was initially collected in 1984, the museum only recently identified the insect.

The museum announced its name on Thursday, stating that the decision was to honour Attenborough's work and inspire others to pursue natural history.

"I got this idea [that] I wanted to be a taxonomist from Attenborough from Life on Earth," principal curator of insects Dr. Gavin Broad told Australia's ABC News. "It was Attenborough who opened my eyes to the bigger world … so it's his fault I am where I am now."

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Despite the fortuitous timing, a parasitic wasp may not seem like the most complimentary creature that could be associated with Attenborough. It also isn't the first parasitic wasp to receive his name, preceded by the Smicromorpha attenboroughi from India in 2021.

Even so, it's still fairly fitting considering Attenborough's reverence and respect for all living creatures, despite reportedly hating rats. (While there are no rats named after Attenborough, he is the namesake of a carnivorous pitcher plant which ingests them.) If anyone could find beauty in a parasitic wasp, it'd probably be Attenborough.

SAVE OVER $190: As of May 8, the Dyson V8 Plus is on sale for $349.98 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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If it's time for a vacuum upgrade, check out this deal on the Dyson V8 Plus at Amazon. As of May 8, it's on sale for $349.98, a $190.01 discount from its usual price of $539.99.

It's an ideal vacuum for all spaces in your home thanks to its Motorbar cleaner head that's designed to clean different floor types. It's great for pet hair too, and is able to detangle long hair. It comes with three attachments for cleaning different areas, along with a wall dock and charger.

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Dyson states that the vacuum gives up to 40 minutes of suction power in one go, or up to five minutes if you're using Max mode. This is one of two power modes, the standard mode is ideal for everyday cleaning while the Max mode is for more intensive spot cleaning. It can also be converted into a handheld vacuum for cleaning your car, your stairs, or just those really hard-to-reach corners.

Dyson's filtration system is impressive — with this vacuum you'll trap 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns and expel cleaner air.

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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box has dropped to $129 at Amazon, marking its lowest-ever price with Amazon. Walmart is matching that price, while TCGplayer listings start slightly lower at $128 with shipping included.

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If you have been waiting for Edge of Eternities to drop in price before adding the expansion to your trading card collection, Amazon has dropped a record-low price.

As of May 8, the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box is available for $129. That’s $35.70 off Amazon’s $164.70 list price, and it brings the 30-pack box down to around $4.30 per booster. It's also the lowest price this box has ever been with the retailer — confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Walmart is also showing the same $129 price, but from a higher $169.99 regular price, which works out to a $40.99 saving. TCGplayer currently has Edge of Eternities Play Booster Displays listed as low as $128 with shipping included, with its market price sitting at $128.27 and a listed median at $164.63. So while TCGplayer is technically a dollar cheaper, Amazon might be the most convenient option for a lot of shoppers.

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For anyone who skipped this set when it first launched, Edge of Eternities is Magic’s first full space opera expansion, sending players into the Sothera system as a star system teeters on the edge of disaster. You can expect cards based on distant planets, alien factions, dazzling magic, and a dangerous supervoid at the center of everything. 

The Play Booster Box itself includes 30 Play Boosters, each containing 14 Magic cards and a token. Every pack includes at least one Traditional Foil, with 1-4 cards of rarity Rare or higher. There’s also a slim chance of pulling a Foil Borderless Mythic, while Traditional Foil Lands replace regular lands in 20% of boosters. 

For more savings on Magic: The Gathering boxes, you can still grab the 24-pack MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box at its lowest-ever price. Among upcoming expansions, you can still pre-order MTG’s The Hobbit Bundle for only $69.99.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack up for preorder at $12.99 with free delivery, shipped and sold by MVP Marketplace. TCGplayer also currently has the same sleeved booster starting at $10.87 shipped, and non-sleeved boosters for $9.85.

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Chaos Rising preorder prices have been steadily going up for Elite Trainer Boxes, but prices for Booster Packs seem to have stabilized. 

As of May 8, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack listed at $12.99 with free delivery. The listing is shipped and sold by MVP Marketplace, with Amazon currently showing delivery as early as May 21 for some shoppers. Just keep in mind that Pokémon lists Chaos Rising’s official release date as May 22, so that early delivery estimate may not be accurate.

Amazon is now only $2.08 above the Sleeved Chaos Rising Booster’s market price on TCGplayer. Also at TCGplayer, unopened presale listings for the same Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack start at $10.87 with shipping included, with a listed median of $10.92 and a market price of $10.91.

If you care less about the cardboard sleeve, TCGplayer also has the standard Chaos Rising Booster Pack starting at $9.85 shipped, though its listed market price is higher at $12.06. Either way, each sealed Chaos Rising Booster Pack contains 10 random trading cards. 

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The Chaos Rising expansion launches the next wave of the Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution era, with over 120 cards, more new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, more than 20 Trainer cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. Expect Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex to headline this highly anticipated expansion. 

To save even more on boosters, you can still buy the 36-pack Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for $278.95 — making it so you’re only paying roughly $7.74 per pack. As for the last expansion, you can still grab the Pokémon TCG’s Perfect Order Build and Battle Box for around $40 at Amazon.

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Gmail's "Help me write," an AI-based assistant for drafting your emails, is a useful tool, but it can on occasion sound somewhat stiff compared to your own voice.

This should now change. In a blog post published Thursday, Google said it added two personalization enhancements to its Gemini-powered Gmail tool.

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One is topic contextualization, a feature that can connect Gmail to your Google Drive and Gmail based on your prompt, and then insert relevant info into your email draft based on the data it gathered from these apps.

The other new feature is tone and style personalization, enabling AI to write drafts that match the tone and style of your previous emails.

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In an example Google has provided, the user is drafting an email on recent influencer campaign launches, and the AI is able to get the actual names of the campaigns from Google Drive files, as well as info on how these campaigns are doing from recent emails. On top of that, the tone of the email is a bit more casual.

Google originally announced these changes in February, but they're now rolling out to following users: Business Starter, Standard, and Plus, as well as Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus. The feature is also rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra consumer-grade users, as well as on the Google AI Pro for Education suite.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been having an awkward week. First he made the strange decision to quote rap lyrics while discussing the war in Iran, and now he's gone for a slightly uncomfortable meeting with the Pope after the president attacked the religious leader on Truth Social.

"The president would have gone there to meet the Pope himself but they decided it was too dangerous — when he enters a church all the holy water starts to boil," says Jimmy Kimmel in the clip above. "So they sent little Marco to a summit that got off to an awkward start."

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Kimmel goes on to play footage of Rubio entering a room and shaking hands with Pope Leo XIV, exchanging a few brief words, then posing for an unsmiling photo.

"Alright, good talk," says Kimmel. "That's what Marco calls 'vibing' with someone. They have the chemistry of parents at their daughter's wedding two months after the divorce."

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A single comment can define how people perceive your leadership. In high-visibility interviews with the media, remarks can be amplified, stripped of context, and judged at scale—often within hours or minutes. That means your intent matters less than how your message lands. To navigate the risk of giving a public interview, you need to prepare […]

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Group of eight.

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OCTET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A box.

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CRATE

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Sequence.

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ORDER

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A feather.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

QUILL

Final Hurdle hint

To squeeze.

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WEDGE

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It's the day before the Third Quarter, so the Moon is closer to 50% illuminated. During this phase of the lunar cycle, the Moon is only half lit again, but this time it’s the opposite side compared to First Quarter, as the Moon moves toward the new moon.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Friday, May 8, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 66% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

If you look up with you no visual aids tonight you'll be able to spot the Mare Imbrium, Tycho Crater and the Kelper Crater.

If you have binoculars, you'll be able to see even more, including the Clavius Crater, Gassendi Crater, and Apennine Mountains are just a few. And that's not all, if you have a telescope you'll see all this plus the Apollo 15 landing spot, the Schiller Crater, and the Fra Mauro Highlands.

When is the next Full Moon?

There are two Full Moons in May, with the next due to take place on May 31.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to complete a full orbit around Earth, passing through eight different phases along the way. Even though we always see the same side of the Moon, the way sunlight falls on it changes as it moves, which is what creates the familiar full, half, and crescent shapes. In total, there are eight main phases in the lunar cycle:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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There is something incredibly special about watching the best cyclists in the world compete in the Grand Tours. The scenery is often incredible, the fans are always passionate, and of course, the racing is electric. You quickly become aware that you're watching something special. These athletes are simply not normal, and we're blessed to be able to watch these stars compete over three weeks of gruelling competition.

The Giro d'Italia is the first Grand Tour of 2026. This year's event will feature the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Giulio Pellizzari, Felix Gall, and Adam Yates. There are a number of talented riders very much in the running for the pink jersey this year.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 Giro d'Italia for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Giro d’Italia?

The Giro d'Italia is an annual multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in Italy. The Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's most prestigious three-week-long Grand Tours (alongside the Tour de France and Vuelta a España).

When is the 2026 Giro d’Italia?

The 2026 Giro d'Italia is the 109th edition of the famous race. This year's race will start on May 8 in Bulgaria and will finish on May 31 in Rome.

How to watch the 2026 Giro d’Italia for free

The 2026 Giro d'Italia is available to live stream for free on SBS on Demand.

SBS on Demand is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can unblock this free streaming platform with a VPN. These powerful tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can access SBS on Demand from anywhere in the world.

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If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for SBS on Demand?

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TL;DR: Watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Are you looking for thrilling and unpredictable racing? No we're not talking about F1, unless you like regular pit stops, safety cars, and the same driver winning almost every week. We're talking about a form of two-wheel racing where anything could happen.

MotoGP is where the real action can be found. Every week you see the best riders in the world go wheel to wheel with their rivals, throwing their bikes into corners with absolutely no sense of self preservation. It's an awesome spectacle, and it doesn't need to cost you anything to watch.

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Want to watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need.

What is MotoGP?

MotoGP is the oldest established motorsport world championship, with the inaugural season taking place in 1949. Races last approximately 45 minutes, without pitting for fuel or fresh tires.

The likes of Ducati, Honda, and Yamaha do battle for the constructors' championship. Marc Márquez is the defending champion.

When is the 2026 MotoGP World Championship?

The 2026 MotoGP World Championship features 22 races held all over the world between March and November:

1. Thailand GP — March 1

2. Brazil GP — March 22

3. USA GP — March 29

4. Qatar GP — April 12

5. Spain GP — April 26

6. France GP — May 10

7. Catalonia GP — May 17

8. Italy GP — May 31

9. Hungary GP — June 7

10. Czechia GP — June 21

11. Netherlands GP — June 28

12. Germany GP — July 12

13. Great Britain GP — Aug. 9

14. Aragon GP — Aug. 30

15. San Marino GP — Sept. 13

16. Austria GP — Sept. 20

17. Japan GP — Oct. 4

18. Indonesian GP — Oct. 11

19. Australia GP — Oct. 25

20. Malaysia GP — Nov. 1

21. Portugal GP — Nov. 15

22. Valencia GP — Nov. 22

The good news for fans is that it's possible to live stream the 2026 MotoGP World Championship without spending anything.

How to watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free

The 2026 MotoGP World Championship is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a sweet treat.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 8, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Tongue kiss

• Green: Same shape

• Blue: A surprise

• Purple: Sweets

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Canoodling

• Green: Five-sided things

• Blue: Unexpected places to be "Out of"

• Purple: Ending in candy brands minus "S"

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1062 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Canoodling: FIRST BASE, MAKING OUT, NECKING, TONSIL HOCKEY

• Five-sided things: HOME PLATE, JEANS BACK POCKET, SCHOOL CROSSING SIGN, THE PENTAGON

• Unexpected places to be "Out of": LEFT FIELD, NOWHERE, THE BLUE, THIN AIR

• Ending in candy brands minus "S": BURGER KING WHOPPER, FILM NERD, MEMENTO, PITCHER'S MOUND

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 8, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like ordinary things.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 8, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Garden variety!

The words are related to simplicity.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe plain things.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Run of the Mill.

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NYT Strands word list for May 8

• Basic

• Pedestrian

• Ordinary

• Run of the Mill

• Prosaic

• Common

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always in the background.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 8, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 8, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A shadow.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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Today's Wordle starts with the letter U.

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The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

UMBRA

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Boston-based travel blogger Jake Rosmarin is among the approximately 100 people aboard the m/v Hondius, a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean now struggling to contain a deadly hantavirus outbreak. 

In a tearful video Rosmarin filmed for TikTok, the outside world was asked to remember the “uncertainty” for passengers. "What is happening is very real for us right now," Rosmarin said. "We’re not just a story, we’re not just headlines, we’re people, people with families, with lives, with people waiting for us at home.”

Before departing from Argentina on the 35-day cruise, Rosmarin filmed a video tour of the ship — highlighting the dining hall, bridge, outer decks, and his own room.

The state of the ship

Three passengers on the Hondius, which departed on April 11 from Argentina en route to Cape Verde, have died from hantavirus, which is typically contracted through exposure to the feces, urine, or saliva of rodents. It is believed the disease spread during a birdwatching expedition, according to NBC News.

The World Health Organization is currently reporting five confirmed cases of the virus. This specific strain of hantavirus, known as the Andes strain, can spread from person to person.

After the first infections began to show on the ship, 30 people aboard the Hondius disembarked on April 24 on the island of St. Helena, including the wife of a man who died from the virus. Her husband’s body was removed as well. Contact tracing was not conducted in St. Helena, according to reports.

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The unnamed widow then flew to Johannesburg and then attempted to fly home to Amsterdam, but was removed from the flight before it took off for Europe. The woman has since died.

Several of the people who got off in St. Helena are now in the United States, specifically California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and Virginia. Representatives of the World Health Organization say the outbreak “is not the start of a new pandemic or epidemic,” according to NBC News.

The Hondius is currently en route to the Canary Islands and is expected to arrive in three or four days, but the president of the Spanish-controlled islands is currently resisting the ship docking there. No one aboard the ship is currently symptomatic, Hondius operator Oceanwide Expeditions declared in a statement.

WHO recommendations

On Wednesday, WHO offered key facts about hantavirus:

• Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.

• People usually get infected through contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings or saliva.

• Infection with hantaviruses can cause a range of illnesses, including severe disease and death.

• In the Americas, hantaviruses can cause hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), a severe respiratory illness, with a case fatality rate up to 50 percent.

• Andes virus, found in South America, is a currently known hantavirus for which limited human‑to‑human transmission among contacts has been documented.

• In Europe and Asia, hantaviruses cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS).

Hantavirus symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Symptoms of hantavirus can emerge anywhere from one to eight weeks after exposure, and typically include fatigue, fever, headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.

WHO warns that early diagnosis of hantavirus infection is difficult because many early symptoms are similar to flu, pneumonia, and COVID. The Andes strain of hantavirus is not as easily transmitted as flu or COVID though, according to health experts cited by NBC News.

Hantavirus can cause two distinct syndromes: pulmonary syndrome (HPS), which affects the lungs, and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), which affects the kidneys. HPS is much more dangerous, with a 38 percent fatality rate, according to USA Today, while HFRS has a 1 percent to 15 percent fatality rate.

There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for hantavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Patients should receive supportive care, including rest, hydration, and treatment of symptoms," the agency states on its website.

If you think you’ve been exposed

Wear a face mask and go to the nearest hospital or medical facility immediately.

SAVE $150: As of May 7, the Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is back on sale for just $949 at Amazon. That's $150 off its list price of $1,099 and its lowest price on record.

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When Mashable Tech Editor Tim Beck Werth tested Apple's newest MacBook Air, he called it a "near-perfect machine" that's "too powerful for its own good." It's extremely similar to the M4 Air, but now packs Apple's M5 silicon and comes with a steeper starting price of $1,099. "For $899, or even $949, I'd find this laptop irresistible," Werth writes in his review.

I'm pleased to announce that his wish has been granted, as the 13-inch Apple M5 MacBook Air is now just $949 at Amazon. As of May 7, you'll save 14% or $150 on the base model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of solid-state storage. That's also its lowest price on record, which it's reached just once before.

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While the starting price for the M5 MacBook Air is technically higher, you're getting more storage than the previous generation. So when you do the math, you'll actually be saving even more by grabbing this deal.

Aside from the speedier processor and more base storage, the 2026 Air also comes with the N1 wireless chip, which brings support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and is configurable with up to 4TB (up from 2TB). Otherwise, the specs are largely comparable to the previous generation. It still packs a 60Hz Liquid Retina display, 12MP Center Stage webcam, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 18-hour battery life.

It's certainly not an essential upgrade if you already have an M3 or M4 MacBook Air. However, if you're rocking an older MacBook or you're just joining the Apple world, this is the best MacBook to get. And as Werth put it, at this price it's irresistible.