Alright, buckle up because we're diving into a jaw-dropping story. Picture this: it's a colossal health crisis that shook the NHS to its core. We're talking about the infamous infected blood scandal, where over 30,000 folks got hit with HIV and hepatitis C between the '70s and '90s due to tainted blood products and transfusions. Heartbreakingly, around 3,000 souls have already passed away, with many of them being haemophiliacs who relied on those treatments.

Hey folks, guess what? Taylor Swift totally blew our minds during her recent Eras Tour stop at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. You wouldn't believe it—she debuted "How Did It End?" live for the very first time there! Can you imagine the excitement in the crowd?

Hey folks, check it out! Family Adventure just snagged the top spot at the box office in North America, pulling in a whopping $35 million! Can you believe it? That's some serious cash right there.

Man, that road trip for the Cincinnati Reds was one heck of a rollercoaster. They covered nearly 5,000 miles, stayed in hotels for ten nights across three different cities, and played a whopping 92 innings of baseball away from home. But you know what? Despite all that hustle, they only managed to bag three wins. Add a couple more guys nursing injuries to the mix, and you've got yourself a not-so-great situation for the last-place team.

By the time Kerry Carpenter was rounding third base, Diamondbacks catcher Tucker Barnhart knew a play at the plate was inevitable. Everything had to be flawless.

Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, showed up on Sunday without any chance of clinching his sixth major title. Despite shooting his best round of the tournament with a final-round 66, he was blunt about his performance.

When looking at the Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 schedule, most fans immediately think about the intense matchups with AFC North rivals or the Kansas City Chiefs. Naturally, you’d expect these games to feature prominently on any list of the NFL's top matchups for next season.

Xander Schauffele clinched his first major title in spectacular fashion at the 2024 PGA Championship on Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. With a dramatic birdie putt from six feet, Schauffele edged out Bryson DeChambeau by a single stroke, finishing with a record-breaking total of 21-under.

President Joe Biden's top security adviser had an early Sunday meetup with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They were hashing out what the kingdom called the "semi-final" version of a massive security pact between them. Sounds like big-league stuff, right?

Sabrina Carpenter made her electrifying debut on Saturday Night Live, kicking things off with a performance of her chart-topping single, "Espresso," which she dropped last month.

Outfielder Jacob Hurtubise made headlines when the Cincinnati Reds promoted him on May 13 to replace the injured TJ Friedl, marking him as the second graduate of the United States Military Academy to play Major League Baseball. This 26-year-old undrafted free agent from Zionsville, Indiana, clinched his first big-league hit against Dodgers' ace Walker Buehler in Los Angeles, one of three hits the Reds managed in a 4-0 loss.

Experience Can Come with Some Pain

The young Oklahoma City Thunder just got their first big dose of it. Dallas Mavericks players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been there, enduring past painful losses that now fuel them in crucial moments.

A Classic Rivalry Rekindled

When the Pacers and Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, Tyrese Haliburton pointed out that it felt fitting for Indiana's return to the playoffs to feature a matchup with their longtime playoff rivals. This harkens back to the epic Reggie Miller-Patrick Ewing battles of the 1990s. Fittingly, the first Game 7 for this young Pacers squad comes against the New York Knicks.

Cannes kicked off with a bang as Jacques Audiard’s latest flick, the Spanish-language musical crime caper Emilia Pérez, made its world premiere to thunderous applause. Imagine this: the crowd went wild, clapping and cheering for over 11 minutes straight! Can you believe that?

Man, things are getting real intense over in New Caledonia. The mayor of Noumea, Sonia Lagarde, ain't sugarcoating it. She straight-up called it "under siege." And it ain't just talk. We're talking six lives lost in the chaos, with another one gone just recently. Crazy, right?

Reports emerged that Sergei Shoigu, after being removed from his long-held position as defense minister, encountered a snag gaining entry into a Chinese government building due to issues with his pass. This incident followed his surprising replacement by Andrei Belousov, an economist, leaving many puzzled given Shoigu's pivotal role in Putin's Ukraine invasion since 2012.

Taylor Swift sure knows how to keep the party going! This past Saturday marked her 89th Eras Tour show, and boy, did she bring the heat. Picture this: a triple mash-up straight from her fifth era album, "1989 (Taylor’s Version)," echoing through the venue. Talk about setting the stage on fire!

Zac Brown's recent statement addresses the lawsuit filed against his estranged wife, Kelly Yazdi. He emphasized the importance of privacy and protecting his family from online harassment and speculation. Brown's representative, obtained by Billboard, underlines his desire to maintain mutual respect and privacy as they move forward.

Check out Indianapolis Colts’ rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu, rubbing shoulders with 39 other fresh NFL faces at the annual NFL Players Association rookie premiere. Held from May 16 to 19, this event isn't just about showing off their skills on the field but also about building connections and getting insights from the league's business and marketing big shots.

Kevin Durant's future with the Phoenix Suns is far from certain. The Suns are in a tough spot, dealing with the second tax apron, limited trade assets, and no draft picks. While Devin Booker remains the franchise cornerstone and Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause, that leaves Durant as the major trade chip.