WNBA Draft 2026 opens, Dallas holds No. 1 pick
sportsWNBA Draft 2026 opens, Dallas holds No. 1 pick
Draft night in New York begins with the Dallas Wings owning the top pick as Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and others await selection.
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NYT piece revives debate over Trump's mental fitness
scienceNYT piece revives debate over Trump's mental fitness
New York Times profile says Trump's recent erratic comments have renewed public debate about his mental health.
nytimes.comWhite House DoorDash publicity stunt backfires
White House DoorDash publicity stunt backfires
A White House DoorDash promo drew heavy criticism after the featured DoorDasher's remarks, sparking political blowback.
Witch Hat Atelier episode 3 airs, praised for faithfulness and emotion
comicsWitch Hat Atelier episode 3 airs, praised for faithfulness and emotion
The new anime episode is getting acclaim for a touching montage, faithful adaptation of the manga and strong worldbuilding.
Mike Colter, Finn Jones and Krysten Ritter spotted on Daredevil set
tvMike Colter, Finn Jones and Krysten Ritter spotted on Daredevil set
Actors seen reunited filming Daredevil: Born Again season 3, and Mike Colter briefly removed an Instagram post that spoiled an ending
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U.S. begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump vows to sink Iranian ships
U.S. begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump vows to sink Iranian ships
U.S. Navy blockade takes effect; President says U.S. forces will sink Iranian vessels that approach
Super Mario Galaxy movie draws strong fan praise and mixed reviews
moviesSuper Mario Galaxy movie draws strong fan praise and mixed reviews
Early viewers praise the film's nostalgia and spectacle, while some critics say it skews toward fan service over character arcs.
Aaron Judge launches 456‑foot two‑run homer
sportsAaron Judge launches 456‑foot two‑run homer
Judge crushed a 456‑ft, 116.2 mph two‑run shot off Yusei Kikuchi for his fifth homer of the season.
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Hollywood heavyweights oppose Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros.
moviesHollywood heavyweights oppose Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros.
More than 1,000 writers, actors and directors signed an open letter saying the Paramount, Warner Bros. deal would hurt jobs and competition.
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Maul: Shadow Lord chapters 3 and 4 raise stakes with cliffhanger
tvMaul: Shadow Lord chapters 3 and 4 raise stakes with cliffhanger
Episodes 3 and 4 deliver heightened action and standout sound design, ending on a tense cliffhanger for the series.
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Final WWE Raw before WrestleMania 42 airs from Sacramento
tvFinal WWE Raw before WrestleMania 42 airs from Sacramento
Go‑home Raw streams on Netflix featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins and other Mania setups.
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Tomodachi Life release approaches amid leak and spoiler warnings
gamingTomodachi Life release approaches amid leak and spoiler warnings
Fans count down to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream while creators and communities warn about leaked demos and spoilers online
Xbox boss says Game Pass has 'become too expensive' in leaked memo
gamingXbox boss says Game Pass has 'become too expensive' in leaked memo
New Xbox chief Asha Sharma told staff Game Pass needs a 'better value equation,' signaling likely pricing or feature changes.
Sid Krofft, co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost, dies at 96
tvSid Krofft, co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost, dies at 96
Television producer and puppeteer Sid Krofft, half of the Sid & Marty Krofft team, died April 10 at age 96.
Administration agrees to restore Pride flag at Stonewall
cultureAdministration agrees to restore Pride flag at Stonewall
In a settlement, the federal government will keep the rainbow Pride flag flying at the Stonewall National Monument.
Minnesota probes ICE arrest of Hmong American as possible kidnapping
politicsMinnesota probes ICE arrest of Hmong American as possible kidnapping
Ramsey County is investigating a January raid after video showed ICE officers forcing a Hmong man from his home in underwear, per AP.
apnews.comMatt Goodwin’s Hungarian fellowship could be cut after Orbán defeat
journalismMatt Goodwin’s Hungarian fellowship could be cut after Orbán defeat
The Orbán‑linked institute hosting Goodwin is facing review after Viktor Orbán’s election loss, putting his visiting fellowship at risk
Project Hail Mary returning to IMAX 70mm for one week
moviesProject Hail Mary returning to IMAX 70mm for one week
Project Hail Mary will be re-released in IMAX 70mm starting April 17 for one week.
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Yom HaShoah begins, leaders and communities mark Holocaust Remembrance
cultureYom HaShoah begins, leaders and communities mark Holocaust Remembrance
Holocaust Remembrance Day starts with statements and ceremonies honoring the six million victims and calling out antisemitism.
Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff
techMeta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff
Meta is training a photoreal AI avatar of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees as part of a ‘personal superintelligence’ push.
