Monday, May 11, 2026 • 3 min read

The World Cup is just 31 days away and anticipation is building to a fever pitch as preparations continue in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Here’s what to know, one month out. 

New York celebrated an overwhelming Game 4 win to complete a dominant sweep of the 76ers. Minnesota rallied to tie the series against the Spurs, and Victor Wembanyama picked up his first career ejection. Here’s what went down. [Yahoo Sports]

Two U.S. passengers who were repatriated after being evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak show signs of the virus, health officials said. They’ll be taken to a special biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. [CBS News]

President Trump slammed Iran's response to U.S. proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable.” Tehran reportedly asked for compensation for war damage and stressed Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jumped in response. [BBC News]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is returning to his reality TV roots in YouTube travel series The Great American Road Trip. Part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S., the show has been accused of being tone-deaf amid soaring gas prices. [NBC News]

Dua Lipa is seeking at least $15 million from Samsung over allegations that the company used her image on TV packaging without her permission and despite cease and desist demands. The British pop star “did not allow and would not have allowed this use,” the suit said. [People]

Season 2 of Everyone Is Doing Great drops on Netflix. From the creators of One Tree Hill, the show is a coming-of-age story about the highs and lows of growing up. It’s “raw, authentic, hilarious, and full of heart,” one insider said. [Deadline]

Who will take the American Idol Season 24 crown? The finale airs on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET, as three of the nation’s most promising vocalists fight to be this year’s winner. Meet the last contestants standing. [Yahoo Entertainment] 

The semifinals continue with two pivotal Game 4s matchups. After a Game 3 Cavaliers victory, the Pistons aim to extend their 2-1 lead at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Next, the Thunder look to sweep the Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. [Yahoo Sports]

After a 5-0 loss against the Reds, the Astros begin a four-game series against the Mariners at 8:10 p.m. ET on MLB.TV. [AP]

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In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation adding Ellis Island to the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Between 1892 and 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to the U.S. for more than 12 million people. See how the country’s immigration policies have changed over time. [CNN]

Four words to brighten your Monday: sled dog puppy cam. Watch six-week-old puppies Sequoia, Mammoth, Rainier, Teton and Mesa as they play, learn and bond in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. For now, the pups are mostly balls of fluff, but they’ll grow up to be actual working rangers, carrying on a tradition of more than a century. [Popular Science]

If you had a booking with Spirit Airlines, be proactive about getting a refund. Calling your credit card company may be a good place to start. [Time]