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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Opens Minneapolis Tour, Guests with Tom Morello

music
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Springsteen and the E Street Band opened the Land of Hope and Dreams tour at Target Center; Tom Morello joined for 'Purple Rain'

Fox McCloud cameo praised in Super Mario Galaxy Movie

gaming
1.1KWednesday

Star Fox's Fox McCloud appears in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and viewers single his cameo out as the standout moment.

Trans Day of Visibility Observed Worldwide

culture
1KWednesday

Activists and communities mark Trans Day of Visibility with events and calls to protect trans rights and gender‑affirming care.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Mail‑In Voting

politics
23995Wednesday

President Trump signed a broad order seeking limits on mail‑in voting and directing agencies to compile lists of voting‑age Americans.

tennesseelookout.com

Trump Claims Military Success in Iran, Offers No End Date

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24945Wednesday

President Trump said U.S. has made military gains in Iran but gave no clear timeline to end the fighting

nytimes.com

House GOP agrees to plan to end DHS shutdown

politics
26916Wednesday

Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. John Thune unveil a plan to fully fund DHS, moving to end the 47-day partial shutdown.

abc7news.com

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after falling ill midshow on Broadway

music
679Wednesday

Rushed to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance; doctors cited extreme exhaustion and dehydration; discharged.

NASA Artemis II Set to Launch for Moon Flyby

science
616Wednesday

Four astronauts will loop around the Moon on a risky ~10‑day Artemis II mission; liftoff targeted tonight.

Reports say Trump weighing seizure of Kharg Island as Iran talks stall

politics
523Wednesday

Officials say the US is considering seizing oil hub Kharg to pressure Iran; US intel reportedly finds Tehran not ready to negotiate.

theweek.com

Albanese urges Australians to save fuel, use public transport

politics
495Wednesday

In a rare national address Albanese urged Australians to use public transport and curb fuel use amid supply worries.

sbs.com.au

Supreme Court rules Colorado conversion therapy ban violates First Amendment

news
484Wednesday

8-1 opinion by Justice Gorsuch finds Colorado’s 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors infringes free speech.

ohiocapitaljournal.com

Trump says he may pull US out of NATO, calls alliance a 'paper tiger'

politics
403Wednesday

In a Daily Telegraph interview Trump said he's 'strongly considering' withdrawing the US from NATO and called it a 'paper tiger'.

Kristi Noem says she was 'blindsided' by report about husband's cross‑dressing

politics
399Wednesday

Noem claims she had no prior knowledge after photos surfaced; experts warn such images could be intercepted by hostile actors.

Ex‑Inmate Jen Shah Says Ghislaine Maxwell Showed 'Disregard' for Victims

news
381Wednesday

Jen Shah told reporters Maxwell displayed little remorse in prison and reacted differently when victims appeared on TV.

the-independent.com

PlayStation Plus April Lineup Adds Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider, Sword Art

gaming
355Wednesday

PS Plus Essential subscribers get Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I, III Remastered and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream on April 7.

SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami's UNBOUND Studio

gaming
326Wednesday

SHIFT UP has completed the acquisition of UNBOUND, the Tokyo studio led by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami.

Iraq clinches final spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

sports
308Wednesday

Iraq qualified for the 2026 World Cup, their first appearance since 1986, completing the tournament field.

sportingnews.com

April Marks the Start of Autism Acceptance Month

education
27302Wednesday

Advocates urge moving beyond 'awareness' to acceptance, inclusion and autistic‑led policy as Autism Acceptance Month begins.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett visits St. John’s College and UNM School of Law

politics
280Wednesday

Barrett spoke at campus events March 31, taking part in a 'Listen and Learn' program.

American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad

journalism
261Wednesday

Freelance U.S. journalist abducted in Baghdad; Iraqi interior ministry says one suspect arrested and a car seized

Hazbin Hotel fandom surges with season wrap fanworks

tv
15244Wednesday

Fans flooded AO3 and social feeds with new OCs, art, and celebration posts as the season wrapped up

Bernie Sanders urges 5% wealth tax on billionaires

politics
241Wednesday

In a Guardian op‑ed Sanders calls for a 5% wealth tax on America’s 938 billionaires to raise $4.4tn over 10 years.

theguardian.com

Substack alleges Donald and Bill Barr helped create and protect Jeffrey Epstein

news
237Wednesday

Investigative Substack traces Jeffrey Epstein’s early ties to Donald Barr and Bill Barr, alleging institutional protection.

open.substack.com

Wynonna Earp celebrates its 10th anniversary

tv
230Wednesday

Cast, creators and fans mark 10 years since the supernatural Western premiered with tributes and nostalgia.

FFXIV 'Gpose' Community Launches VierApril Screenshot Event

gaming
223Wednesday

Final Fantasy XIV players share themed Gpose screenshots and character prompts for VierApril and related April challenges.

Bob's Burgers voice actor Eugene Mirman hospitalized after fiery crash

tv
206Wednesday

Comedian Eugene Mirman pulled from a burning car after a toll-area crash in Bedford, New Hampshire; hospitalized.

wmur.com

Good Law Project: Wes Streeting took £58,000 from private health‑linked donors

politics
203Wednesday

Good Law Project reports Health Secretary Wes Streeting accepted another £58,000 in donations tied to the private healthcare sector.

Chicago waives Jaden Ivey after anti‑Pride social media rant

sports
188Wednesday

The Bulls cut guard Jaden Ivey following an Instagram rant about Pride Night that drew widespread criticism

BTS Drops Official '2.0' Music Video

music
178Wednesday

BTS released the official MV for '2.0' today, sparking widespread fan reaction to the new single and choreography.

AEW Dynamite Card Highlights PAC vs Ospreay, Chris Jericho Return Rumors

sports
158Wednesday

Tonight's Dynamite features PAC vs. Will Ospreay and circulating reports that Chris Jericho could be returning.

Kasane Teto Marks 18th Birthday with Sprite Sheet and Fan Art

music
123Wednesday

Vocaloid Kasane Teto's 18th anniversary prompted fan art and a Super Monkey Ball, style sprite sheet release.

Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Trump's Birthright Plan

news
121Wednesday

AP says justices appeared skeptical of President Trump's executive order to limit birthright citizenship during oral arguments.

apnews.com

Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Ended Migrants' Parole via CBP One

news
102Wednesday

Judge found the administration unlawfully terminated legal status for thousands WHO entered under the CBP One parole program.

bbc.com

Luka Dončić Reaches 15,000 Career Points

sports
102Wednesday

Dončić becomes the third‑youngest player to hit 15,000 career points and poured in 40 in the Lakers' blowout win

dailybreeze.com

NYT: Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi

politics
1789Wednesday

The New York Times reports Trump has considered replacing AG Pam Bondi amid GOP frustrations over DOJ handling of cases.

nytimes.com

Adult Swim Airs Full Claymation Short Teased on Smiling Friends

tv
2786Wednesday

Adult Swim's April Fools slot ran the claymation horror short that was shown as a fake film inside Smiling Friends season 3

animationmagazine.net

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Now Streaming

movies
78Wednesday

Nia DaCosta’s sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is streaming, prompting strong reactions to its violence and performances.

FieldTeam6 marks six years with special guest event

culture
76Wednesday

The social organizing group hosts analytics founder Patti Crane for an anniversary session on message amplification

Ring The Bell

sports
73Wednesday

Harper hit his first homer of the year in the Phillies game, tying the contest against the Nationals

Essay argues Alex Jones helped weaponize misinformation in U.S. politics

politics
72Wednesday

Long-form piece traces how Jones’s lies were turned into a durable political tool.

open.substack.com

Leqaa Kordia Says ICE Jail Echoed Life Under Occupation

politics
65Wednesday

Released after a year in US detention, Palestinian immigrant Leqaa Kordia tells The Guardian ICE jail reminded her of occupation.

theguardian.com

Trail Blazers beat Clippers, Jrue Holiday scores 30

sports
54Wednesday

Portland won 114-104 in LA; Jrue Holiday 30 points, Deni Avdija 28 points with 11 rebounds and 8 assists.

Bayern Women Beat Manchester United, Reach Champions League Semifinals

sports
43Wednesday

Bayern won 2, 1 on the night and advanced 5, 3 on aggregate to eliminate Manchester United and reach the UCL semis.

LEGO Disney Toy Story Sets Open for May 1 Preorders

movies
30Wednesday

Three new LEGO Disney Toy Story sets were revealed and are available for preorder ahead of a May 1 launch.

Estate agents launch class action accusing Rightmove of excessive fees

finance
21Wednesday

A class action on behalf of potentially hundreds of UK estate agents alleges Rightmove charges unfair, monopoly-style listing fees.

bbc.co.uk

UK Ministers Weigh Triggering Break Clause in Palantir NHS Contract

news
20Wednesday

Ministers consider using a contract break clause amid backlash over Palantir's access to NHS patient data and ties to controversial agencies.

foxglove.org.uk

Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen killed in shooting

politics
17Wednesday

Coral Springs vice mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found fatally shot; husband Stephen Bowen is in custody as the prime suspect.

floridapolitics.com

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episodes 2, 3 spark fan theories

tv
15Wednesday

New Disney+ episodes introduce twists that fuel theories about Wilson Fisk's inner circle and past ties

Fans remember Gil Scott‑Heron during National Poetry Month

music
15Wednesday

Musicians and poets pay tribute to the late Gil Scott‑Heron on his birthday and during National Poetry Month.

No Kings movement runs 'Eyes on ICE' train‑the‑trainer and rallies

politics
97Wednesday

Organizers promote an 'Eyes on ICE' training session and continue anti‑ICE protests and events.

Project Hail Mary movie opens to mostly positive reviews

movies
5Wednesday

Adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel is praised for visuals, humor, and the chemistry of its central duo.

Dark Souls community debates DS2 and stream plans

gaming
Wednesday

Players argue Dark Souls II’s merits while streamers announce schedule changes and off‑night editing streams.

Strong Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Multiple Counties

news
Wednesday

NWS warnings list damaging winds up to ~50 mph and hail through the evening across several counties

Rams Receiver Puka Nacua Enters Rehab, Attorney Confirms

sports
Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams star WR Puka Nacua has voluntarily checked into a recovery center, his attorney said

Red Sox Fall to 1-5 After Five-Game Losing Streak

sports
Wednesday

Boston opens season 1-5, scoring 17 runs through six games, their fewest through six since 2011