Thursday, April 2, 2026
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche acting AG
politicsTrump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche acting AG
President Trump ousted Pam Bondi amid frustration over her handling of sensitive files; Deputy AG Todd Blanche is now acting attorney general.
Olivia Rodrigo Announces Third Album 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'
musicOlivia Rodrigo Announces Third Album 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'
Olivia Rodrigo says her third LP 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' arrives June 12 via Geffen.
VA loan safety net halted, 10,000+ veterans faced foreclosure
financeVA loan safety net halted, 10,000+ veterans faced foreclosure
NPR: More than 10,000 veterans have lost homes to foreclosure since the VA ended a key loan relief program in May of last year.
Mass. Researchers Power Artemis II with New Laser Communications System
scienceMass. Researchers Power Artemis II with New Laser Communications System
A Massachusetts team supplied a laser communications link to support Artemis II's data transmission around the Moon.
Florida GOP Candidate Tells Black Voter 'You Should Be Lynched'
politicsFlorida GOP Candidate Tells Black Voter 'You Should Be Lynched'
Viral video shows gubernatorial hopeful James Fishback angrily telling a Black voter 'you should be lynched' during a campaign exchange.
Jen Shah says Ghislaine Maxwell showed 'no remorse' in prison
newsJen Shah says Ghislaine Maxwell showed 'no remorse' in prison
Ex-inmate Jen Shah told PEOPLE she avoided Maxwell and observed Maxwell show disregard for victims while incarcerated
Capcom Teases Ingrid DLC for Street Fighter 6
gamingCapcom Teases Ingrid DLC for Street Fighter 6
Capcom released a teaser trailer for Ingrid, a new downloadable character for Street Fighter 6 due in late spring.
Kirk Cousins Agrees to Contract with Raiders
sportsKirk Cousins Agrees to Contract with Raiders
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal to join the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent and ESPN report.
Medical examiner rules Rohingya refugee’s death a homicide
newsMedical examiner rules Rohingya refugee’s death a homicide
NYT: Medical examiner ruled that nearly‑blind Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death after being left outside by CBP was a homicide.
nytimes.comHegseth fires Army Chief Randy George and other generals
newsHegseth fires Army Chief Randy George and other generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff Randy George and two other senior officers amid the Iran war
Colorado Appeals Court Tosses Tina Peters' 9‑Year Sentence, Orders Resentencing
newsColorado Appeals Court Tosses Tina Peters' 9‑Year Sentence, Orders Resentencing
Court upheld Tina Peters' convictions but vacated the nine‑year sentence and sent the case back for resentencing.
coloradopolitics.comBrent spot price soars to $141, highest since 2008
financeBrent spot price soars to $141, highest since 2008
Spot Brent for immediate cargoes jumped to about $141.36, the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis
cnbc.comAEW Collision April 2: TBS Championship open challenge headlines
sportsAEW Collision April 2: TBS Championship open challenge headlines
AEW Collision featured a TBS title open challenge and matches shaping the Divine Dominion storyline
wrestlinginc.comThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to mixed, nostalgic reviews
moviesThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to mixed, nostalgic reviews
New Mario Galaxy film praised for visuals and game references but critiqued for a thin plot; audiences note a late post‑credits beat
DOJ appeals judge’s order to release asylum‑seeking child Liam Ramos
newsDOJ appeals judge’s order to release asylum‑seeking child Liam Ramos
DOJ filed a notice of appeal after a judge ordered release of Liam Ramos and his father, WHO came to the U.S. seeking asylum.
joycevance.substack.comJustice Department says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
newsJustice Department says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
OLC opinion concludes the 1978 law requiring presidents to preserve records violates the Constitution
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Near Brookdale, California Shakes Bay Area
scienceMagnitude 5.1 Earthquake Near Brookdale, California Shakes Bay Area
USGS recorded an M5.1 quake 1 km NNE of Brookdale at 1:41 AM PDT, ~9, 11 km depth; light‑to‑moderate shaking reported
volcanoyt.comSupreme Court Appears Skeptical of Limiting Birthright Citizenship
newsSupreme Court Appears Skeptical of Limiting Birthright Citizenship
Justices questioned arguments to restrict 14th Amendment citizenship during oral arguments, casting doubt on the proposal
Oil prices surge after Trump vows to escalate Iran strikes, allies discuss Strait of Hormuz
financeOil prices surge after Trump vows to escalate Iran strikes, allies discuss Strait of Hormuz
Global oil jumped sharply after President Trump vowed heavier strikes on Iran; allies are meeting on securing the Strait of Hormuz.
nytimes.comMaul: Shadow Lord Renewed for Season 2
tvMaul: Shadow Lord Renewed for Season 2
Lucasfilm has confirmed a second season of Maul: Shadow Lord as the new Star Wars series nears its premiere.
esquire.comMarvin Gaye Remembered on His Birthday
musicMarvin Gaye Remembered on His Birthday
Fans mark Marvin Gaye's April 2 birthday, noting he was born 1939 and died April 1, 1984.
Congress moves to force Pam Bondi to testify on Epstein
newsCongress moves to force Pam Bondi to testify on Epstein
Lawmakers are preparing to compel former AG Pam Bondi to testify about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related matters
open.substack.comAudi Crooks Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
sportsAudi Crooks Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Iowa State 6'3" junior center Audi Crooks, the nation's No. 2 scorer (25.8 PPG), announced she will enter the transfer portal.
thescore.comProject Hail Mary sparks look at non‑humanoid sci‑fi aliens
moviesProject Hail Mary sparks look at non‑humanoid sci‑fi aliens
Space.com highlights 17 memorable non‑humanoid alien designs inspired by Project Hail Mary's Rocky and similar creations.
space.comTrump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid or daycare, 'we're fighting wars'
newsTrump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid or daycare, 'we're fighting wars'
CNN: At a closed‑door Easter lunch, President Trump said the U.S. cannot pay for child care, Medicaid or Medicare because 'we're fighting wars.'
aol.comTrump Posts Early-Morning Truth Social Rant
politicsTrump Posts Early-Morning Truth Social Rant
President Trump attacked the Supreme Court and amplified a NY Post column about Tucker Carlson.
mediaite.comPope Leo XIV restores traditional Holy Thursday foot‑washing
newsPope Leo XIV restores traditional Holy Thursday foot‑washing
Euronews: In his first Easter season, Pope Leo XIV revived the traditional foot‑washing of priests and delivered a pointed homily.
abc7.comWillow Nightingale defends TBS title in Collision open challenge
sportsWillow Nightingale defends TBS title in Collision open challenge
Willow Nightingale answered an open challenge and faced Hikaru Shida in a TBS Championship defense on AEW Collision
The Hurt Syndicate returns to AEW Collision
sportsThe Hurt Syndicate returns to AEW Collision
MVP, Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley reunited on Collision and appear to be recruiting new members
Xbox FanFest Goes on 25th Anniversary World Tour
gamingXbox FanFest Goes on 25th Anniversary World Tour
Microsoft will take Xbox FanFest to Cologne, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto in 2026.
NYC to Launch Free Universal 2‑K Seats in Four Communities
cultureNYC to Launch Free Universal 2‑K Seats in Four Communities
Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul announced the first four communities to receive free 2‑K childcare seats.
Ofwat Poised to Waive Thames Water Fines Until 2030
newsOfwat Poised to Waive Thames Water Fines Until 2030
Regulator reportedly set to suspend or significantly alter pollution and leakage fines through 2030 under creditors’ rescue deal
theguardian.comTomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches in two weeks
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches in two weeks
Nintendo's Tomodachi Life sequel arrives in two weeks; fans fret over a 70‑Mii cap and Switch performance limits.
Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi
politicsTrump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi
Sources tell CNN/NYT Trump privately considered ousting AG Pam Bondi amid internal White House frustrations
nytimes.comDon Callis Family picks up the win over The Rascalz
sportsDon Callis Family picks up the win over The Rascalz
Andrade El Idolo and Mark Davis secured a victory for the Don Callis Family against The Rascalz on AEW Collision
Maundy Thursday service canceled due to wintery weather
cultureMaundy Thursday service canceled due to wintery weather
Grace Church canceled its April 2 Maundy Thursday service and plans to rebroadcast last year's service
Tommaso Ciampa defeats Juice Robinson on AEW Collision
sportsTommaso Ciampa defeats Juice Robinson on AEW Collision
Tommaso Ciampa picked up a win over Juice Robinson during the Collision card
Mystery wrestler 'London Lightning' debuts on Collision
sportsMystery wrestler 'London Lightning' debuts on Collision
A surprise 'London Lightning' cameo delighted AEW Collision fans during tonight’s broadcast
Eugene Mirman hospitalized after fiery car crash
newsEugene Mirman hospitalized after fiery car crash
Bob's Burgers voice actor Eugene Mirman seriously injured in a single‑car crash at a New Hampshire toll plaza; rescued from a burning vehicle
deadline.comReport: Marco Rubio met Raúl Castro’s grandson during Caribbean talks
newsReport: Marco Rubio met Raúl Castro’s grandson during Caribbean talks
A report details Rubio’s February meeting with Raúl Castro’s grandson amid US‑Caribbean diplomatic discussions.
lrb.co.ukThe Pitt discharges Supriya Ganesh, promotes Ayesha Harris for Season 3
tvThe Pitt discharges Supriya Ganesh, promotes Ayesha Harris for Season 3
Producers confirm Supriya Ganesh will exit the medical drama and Ayesha Harris has been promoted for next season
inbella.comTrump polled advisers on replacing Tulsi Gabbard as DNI
newsTrump polled advisers on replacing Tulsi Gabbard as DNI
The president privately asked aides whether he should replace Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
theguardian.comResident Evil Requiem Released on PS5
gamingResident Evil Requiem Released on PS5
Resident Evil Requiem arrives on PS5, fueling renewed interest in Capcom's retro and remake catalog.
Reform UK Sacks Housing Spokesman Over Grenfell Comment
newsReform UK Sacks Housing Spokesman Over Grenfell Comment
Nigel Farage removed Simon Dudley after his remark that the Grenfell Tower fire victims would 'all die in the end' drew condemnation
nation.cymruSurvivor 50 advances as New Era finalists reach Day 39
tvSurvivor 50 advances as New Era finalists reach Day 39
Episode 6 sees the New Era finalists hit Day 39, fueling fan debate over blindsides and likely winners
The Amazing Digital Circus Fandom Surges, Voice Role Announced
tvThe Amazing Digital Circus Fandom Surges, Voice Role Announced
Fan art and clips abound as a cast member announces they will voice Scratch, boosting series buzz.
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni
newsJudge dismisses most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni
Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed 10 of 13 claims in Lively’s suit, narrowing the case ahead of trial
bay.venus.pp.uaPope Leo XIV emerges as a pointed critic of Trump in Holy Week homily
newsPope Leo XIV emerges as a pointed critic of Trump in Holy Week homily
Reuters: Pope Leo, the first US pope, used a Holy Week sermon to denounce domination and violence in remarks read as a rebuke to Trump.
chicagotribune.comWorld's Oldest Tortoise Targeted by Viral Crypto 'Death' Scam
newsWorld's Oldest Tortoise Targeted by Viral Crypto 'Death' Scam
Fake X account posing as Jonathan's vet falsely announced his death and solicited crypto donations before being debunked.
theguardian.comThe Archers plot focuses on Pip's lump and ensuing family tensions
tvThe Archers plot focuses on Pip's lump and ensuing family tensions
Longrunning radio soap The Archers is centering on Pip's unexplained lump, questions about testing, and fallout across the farm.
On This Day, The Beatles Filmed Press Scenes for A Hard Day's Night
musicOn This Day, The Beatles Filmed Press Scenes for A Hard Day's Night
April 2, 1964: The Beatles shot the press interview scenes at the Scala Theatre in London for their debut film
Public Debate Grows Over Using the 25th Amendment
politicsPublic Debate Grows Over Using the 25th Amendment
Calls and commentary about invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment surged after concerns about the president's fitness.
msn.comThe Drama Opens, Critics Weigh In on Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
moviesThe Drama Opens, Critics Weigh In on Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama hits theaters this week, prompting early reviews labeling it provocative and cringe‑inducing.
missflicks.comPutin Warns Armenia It Can't Join EU and Russia‑Led Bloc at Once
newsPutin Warns Armenia It Can't Join EU and Russia‑Led Bloc at Once
President Putin told Armenia it cannot be both a member of the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union
Pooh Shiesty charged in alleged kidnapping tied to Gucci Mane dispute
musicPooh Shiesty charged in alleged kidnapping tied to Gucci Mane dispute
Federal prosecutors indicted Pooh Shiesty and eight others for an alleged gunpoint robbery and kidnapping of three men in Dallas linked to a label dispute.
Late-Season Storm Brings Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain
newsLate-Season Storm Brings Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain
Apr 2, 4 system threatens Upper Midwest to Northeast with ICE, travel impacts and some school closures.
localconditions.comU.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
newsU.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
U.S. removes sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez, a major step toward normalizing relations
Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments on Birthright Order
newsTrump Attends Supreme Court Arguments on Birthright Order
In a first, President Trump sat through oral arguments over his executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Brian Tyler Cohen Publishes New Book, Begins Promotion
journalismBrian Tyler Cohen Publishes New Book, Begins Promotion
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen has a new book out and is promoting it across his channels.
Israel Approves Death Penalty Law, West Bank Protests Follow
newsIsrael Approves Death Penalty Law, West Bank Protests Follow
Knesset passed a law enabling executions for certain Palestinian prisoners; West Bank Palestinians staged strikes and protests.
Monster Hunter Outlanders Second Closed Beta Sign‑ups Open
gamingMonster Hunter Outlanders Second Closed Beta Sign‑ups Open
TiMi Studio (Tencent) opened registration for the second closed beta of Monster Hunter Outlanders, Apr 2, 22.
Heather Cox Richardson publishes 'Unbelievably Irresponsible' newsletter
journalismHeather Cox Richardson publishes 'Unbelievably Irresponsible' newsletter
HCR's latest Substack traces the historical context behind today's political headlines in a new edition
DNA Links Ted Bundy to 1974 Utah Teen's Murder
newsDNA Links Ted Bundy to 1974 Utah Teen's Murder
New DNA testing ties Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of 17‑year‑old Laura Ann Aime, investigators say.
bbc.comUK's Best New Countryside Inns to Visit This Long Weekend
cultureUK's Best New Countryside Inns to Visit This Long Weekend
A roundup of notable new rural inns opening in 2026, recommended for short breaks and long‑weekend getaways.