Entertainment and tech news dominated by disease outbreak on cruise ship, AI developments in entertainment and military applications, and major corporate earnings reports.

Three passengers died and three others fell ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, with one case confirmed by laboratory testing and five additional suspected cases reported to the WHO.

AI-generated microdramas have surged in China's entertainment industry, with celebrities threatening legal action over unauthorized use of their likenesses while actors report job losses due to AI displacement.

The Pentagon signed deals with seven major AI companies including OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia for classified military work with 'any lawful use' provisions, while Anthropic was excluded due to disputes over AI misuse concerns.

Apple posted $111.2 billion in revenue, significantly exceeding Wall Street expectations in Tim Cook's first earnings report before his announced departure as CEO.

Spotify launched a 'Verified' green checkmark badge to distinguish human artists from AI-generated content on its platform, addressing growing concerns about authenticity.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' dominated the box office with $77 million in its opening weekend, marking the biggest opening for a traditional comedy in 11 years.

Elon Musk's testimony in the OpenAI lawsuit ended with a judge cutting off his AI doomsday claims, as the trial continues examining his allegations against the company.

Multiple sources report nearly 50% of UK job seekers have experienced AI interviews, with workers describing the process as awkward and humiliating.

Sebastian Sawe received a hero's welcome in Kenya after becoming the first person to run an official sub-two-hour marathon, with his London Marathon victory celebrated as 'a victory for all of us.'

Spirit Airlines ceased all operations after failing to secure emergency funding, with several competing airlines agreeing to cap ticket prices for stranded customers rebooking cancelled flights.