Saturday, April 4, 2026
BlueSky Art Show opens 'Openings' themed community exhibit
artBlueSky Art Show opens 'Openings' themed community exhibit
Community showcase launches April 4 with ~50 contributors posting photography and art under the theme 'Openings'.
The Super Mario Galaxy movie opens, audiences posting mixed reactions
gamingThe Super Mario Galaxy movie opens, audiences posting mixed reactions
Families praise visuals and fun moments, while some viewers call the film uneven in reviews and social posts.
Buffalo Sabres clinch playoff berth, end 14-year drought
sportsBuffalo Sabres clinch playoff berth, end 14-year drought
Sabres secured a Stanley Cup Playoffs spot for the first time since 2010, 11, ending an NHL-record 14-season drought
thescore.comResident Evil Requiem launches on PS5
gamingResident Evil Requiem launches on PS5
Resident Evil: Requiem arrives on PS5, with players and streamers posting impressions and highlights
Jonathan Majors Falls Through Window, Crew Strikes on Daily Wire Set
newsJonathan Majors Falls Through Window, Crew Strikes on Daily Wire Set
Majors fell through an unsecured six‑foot studio window; crew walked off over safety and unionization, producers called unions "communists".
World Rat Day 2026
animalsWorld Rat Day 2026
Fans worldwide mark World Rat Day, sharing adoptable rats, art, and pet tributes on April 4.
Acting AG Blanche Says DOJ Released 'All the Epstein Files'
newsActing AG Blanche Says DOJ Released 'All the Epstein Files'
Todd Blanche says the Department of Justice has released 'all the files' on Jeffrey Epstein and urged moving on from the probe
Gabe Perreault scores twice, Rangers beat Red Wings
sportsGabe Perreault scores twice, Rangers beat Red Wings
Perreault had a two-goal night as the New York Rangers defeated Detroit in an April 4 game, final 4-1
scrollworthy.orgThe Costs of Trump's Unnecessary, Illegal War on Iran Keep Mounting
newsThe Costs of Trump's Unnecessary, Illegal War on Iran Keep Mounting
Common Dreams op‑ed argues US and Israeli actions against Iran have inflicted mounting damage across Iran, Lebanon and Palestine.
Tampa Bay Lightning clinch 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs berth
sportsTampa Bay Lightning clinch 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs berth
Lightning (47-22-6) locked up a spot in the 2026 postseason, continuing their run in the Atlantic Division
nhl.comTrump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom
newsTrump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom
DOJ lawyers ask an appeals court to lift a pause on construction, calling continued work 'time‑sensitive' for security reasons
Amazon reportedly asks Mass Effect scripts be rewritten for non‑gamers
gamingAmazon reportedly asks Mass Effect scripts be rewritten for non‑gamers
Prime Video’s Mass Effect adaptation is said to be undergoing rewrites to broaden appeal before a series order
Tornado warnings issued across southeast Michigan
newsTornado warnings issued across southeast Michigan
NWS issued tornado warnings for areas near Inkster and Monroe with radar‑indicated rotation, moving northeast at ~45 mph
White Sox to retire Ozzie Guillén's No. 13
sportsWhite Sox to retire Ozzie Guillén's No. 13
Ozzie Guillén was moved to tears as the Chicago White Sox announced they will retire his No.13.
dailyherald.comThe Ten Commandments Hits 70th Anniversary, Annual Pre‑Easter Airing
moviesThe Ten Commandments Hits 70th Anniversary, Annual Pre‑Easter Airing
The 1956 epic is airing as part of the yearly Good Friday/Easter TV tradition, with fans marking its 70th anniversary.
Anthropic Claude Code leak used to spread malware
devAnthropic Claude Code leak used to spread malware
Hackers reposted leaked Claude Code with malicious payloads; GitHub DMCA'd many forks and agencies warn of risk.
Project Hail Mary film earns strong early praise
moviesProject Hail Mary film earns strong early praise
Ryan Gosling’s adaptation is getting praise for its science, emotional beats and Rocky the alien’s puppetry.
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy
newsSupreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy
Justices struck down Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, reigniting free-speech and safety debates
apnews.comUCLA beats Texas 51-44, advances to first women's title game
sportsUCLA beats Texas 51-44, advances to first women's title game
UCLA topped Texas 51-44 to reach its first NCAA women's championship; Lauren Betts had a scary head-first fall but was cleared
Kieran Trippier to leave Newcastle this summer
sportsKieran Trippier to leave Newcastle this summer
Ex‑England right back Kieran Trippier will depart Newcastle when his contract expires at the end of the season.
bbc.co.ukJordan Walker crushes 459‑foot grand slam, drives in five
sportsJordan Walker crushes 459‑foot grand slam, drives in five
Walker hit a 459‑ft grand slam off Drew Anderson, finishing with five RBIs as the Cardinals rallied vs. the Tigers
mlb.comPolymarket removes wagers on missing U.S. service member in Iran
newsPolymarket removes wagers on missing U.S. service member in Iran
After backlash, the prediction market pulled a bet on a U.S. service member rescue tied to Iran tensions.
open.substack.comDetroit Pistons clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference
sportsDetroit Pistons clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference
Pistons beat the 76ers 116-93 to secure the East’s top regular‑season seed, their highest finish since 2006‑07.
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player with 50‑point NBA game
sportsCooper Flagg becomes youngest player with 50‑point NBA game
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg scored 51 points to become the NBA's youngest 50‑point scorer, though Dallas fell 138, 127 to Orlando.
nytimes.comChelsea vs Port Vale, FA Cup quarter‑final at Stamford Bridge
sportsChelsea vs Port Vale, FA Cup quarter‑final at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea host League One Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter‑final, with live updates showing Chelsea ahead in the tie.
PWHL Sirens vs Torrent at Madison Square Garden Draws Raucous Crowd
sportsPWHL Sirens vs Torrent at Madison Square Garden Draws Raucous Crowd
New York Sirens face the Torrent at MSG with a lively crowd, Jenn Colella performed the anthem and fans cheered Hilary Knight.
Blue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on 10-day IL with fractured left thumb
sportsBlue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on 10-day IL with fractured left thumb
Toronto placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb fracture; Brandon Valenzuela recalled.
my987sport.wpcomstaging.comTrump budget pushes TSA privatization and cuts to science
newsTrump budget pushes TSA privatization and cuts to science
The FY2027 proposal seeks expanded private airport screening, trims science funding and omits a civilian pay raise in initial plan.
cnn.comLola Vice wins NXT Women's Championship
sportsLola Vice wins NXT Women's Championship
Lola Vice defeated Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey in a triple‑threat at NXT Stand & Deliver to capture the NXT Women’s Title
Fans renew 'Let's Get Shenmue 4' campaign on Shenmue Day
gamingFans renew 'Let's Get Shenmue 4' campaign on Shenmue Day
Community streams, coordinated tags and appeals to SEGA surge as fans push for an official Shenmue 4 announcement
Tony D'Angelo wins NXT Championship at Stand and Deliver
sportsTony D'Angelo wins NXT Championship at Stand and Deliver
Tony D'Angelo pinned Joe Hendry in a Fatal 4‑Way to capture the NXT title at Stand and Deliver.
wrestlingattitude.comApril 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis
cultureApril 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was shot on the Lorraine Motel balcony and died, sparking nationwide unrest.
Trans women build independent publishing networks, face new threats
cultureTrans women build independent publishing networks, face new threats
Report profiles trans-led publishing efforts that fill gaps left by traditional houses while coming under pressure.
Ukrainian drones strike ship and chemical hubs in southern Russia
newsUkrainian drones strike ship and chemical hubs in southern Russia
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted a commercial vessel and chemical/terminal facilities in southern Russia, disrupting exports.
obozrevatel.comZara Larsson defends comments after Taylor Swift 'dig' backlash
musicZara Larsson defends comments after Taylor Swift 'dig' backlash
Larsson pushes back after online criticism over a perceived dig at Taylor Swift
Messi scores equalizer as Inter Miami open Nu Stadium vs Austin FC
sportsMessi scores equalizer as Inter Miami open Nu Stadium vs Austin FC
Lionel Messi netted an equalizer during Nu Stadium's grand opening match against Austin FC.
Minnesota Frost clinch PWHL playoff spot with 6-5 win
sportsMinnesota Frost clinch PWHL playoff spot with 6-5 win
Kelly Pannek scored two third-period goals as the Frost rallied to beat Vancouver 6-5 and clinch a playoff berth.
cbsnews.com'No Kings' demonstrations drew thousands across Montana on March 28
politics'No Kings' demonstrations drew thousands across Montana on March 28
March 28 rallies under the 'No Kings' banner saw large turnouts across Montana, prompting scrutiny of crowd‑size reporting.
commondreams.orgMonster Hunter Stories 3 community events and livestreams pick up
gamingMonster Hunter Stories 3 community events and livestreams pick up
Streams, community hunts and fan content for Monster Hunter Stories 3 are driving renewed player interest.
NWSL After Dark returns with late-game chaos and multiple stoppage goals
sportsNWSL After Dark returns with late-game chaos and multiple stoppage goals
A recent NWSL match delivered three late goals and several penalty kicks, reigniting the 'After Dark' label.
sesh.sxTwitch creators ramp up VTuber, indie and retro streams
gamingTwitch creators ramp up VTuber, indie and retro streams
Streamers push coin‑pusher, VTuber, sim‑racing and indie game content while promoting follower milestones
Southampton upset Arsenal 2-1, knock Gunners out of FA Cup
sportsSouthampton upset Arsenal 2-1, knock Gunners out of FA Cup
Second-tier Southampton beat Arsenal 2-1, Shea Charles' 85th-minute winner sends Saints into the semis.
theguardian.comICE detains Palestinian green card holder amid Israeli calls for death penalty
newsICE detains Palestinian green card holder amid Israeli calls for death penalty
Weekly roundup reports ICE arrested a Palestinian US green‑card holder while some Israeli lawmakers publicly backed death‑penalty talk.
open.substack.comMets rout Giants, Francisco Alvarez homers twice; Soto exits early
sportsMets rout Giants, Francisco Alvarez homers twice; Soto exits early
Alvarez hit two homers, Marcus Semien also went deep, and Juan Soto left early with an apparent injury in New York's big win
mlb.comAndy Pages homers as Dodgers rout Nationals 13-6
sportsAndy Pages homers as Dodgers rout Nationals 13-6
Pages hit a 3-run homer off Brad Lord, one of five Dodger homers in a 13-6 win.
pressenterprise.comTatum Paxley retains NXT Women's North American Championship
sportsTatum Paxley retains NXT Women's North American Championship
Tatum Paxley defeated Blake Monroe to retain the NXT Women's North American title at Stand and Deliver.
Albies' ninth‑inning homer lifts Braves past Diamondbacks
sportsAlbies' ninth‑inning homer lifts Braves past Diamondbacks
Ozzie Albies hit a go‑ahead solo in the 9th and Matt Olson followed with a homer, giving Atlanta a 2, 0 win in Phoenix.
wral.comTimothy Snyder warns of 'The Next Coup Attempt' and how to stop it
politicsTimothy Snyder warns of 'The Next Coup Attempt' and how to stop it
Snyder’s Substack outlines possible coup scenarios in the US and recommends actions to prevent them.
open.substack.comTrump orders 'fraud' crackdown in Democratic states, names JD Vance
newsTrump orders 'fraud' crackdown in Democratic states, names JD Vance
President Trump announced a campaign targeting alleged ballot fraud in blue states, tapping JD Vance to lead the effort; arrests reported in California.
theguardian.comNo Kings Movement Organizes Continued Protests and May Day Strike
politicsNo Kings Movement Organizes Continued Protests and May Day Strike
No Kings activists announce ongoing rallies and a call for a national general strike on May 1 after recent demonstrations.
White Sox return Rule 5 pick Jedixson Paez to Red Sox
sportsWhite Sox return Rule 5 pick Jedixson Paez to Red Sox
Chicago returned right‑hander Jedixson Paez to Boston after he cleared waivers, per MLB Trade Rumors.
mlbtraderumors.comCrimson Desert update expands private storage to 1,000 slots
gamingCrimson Desert update expands private storage to 1,000 slots
Patch 1.02.00 adds up to 1,000 private storage slots, headgear visibility toggle, classic movement option and other fixes.
Artemis II crew describe 'something we have never seen' on far side
cultureArtemis II crew describe 'something we have never seen' on far side
Astronauts on Artemis II say traversing the Moon's far side offered unique views and experiences on day three of their mission
Target offers $30 off two Nintendo Switch games for certain members
gamingTarget offers $30 off two Nintendo Switch games for certain members
Target Circle members can get $30 off when buying two Switch or Switch 2 games in a limited promotion.
Meta pauses work with Mercor after AI data breach
techMeta pauses work with Mercor after AI data breach
Meta halted collaboration with data vendor Mercor while investigators probe a breach that exposed AI training data.
Taber, Alberta named Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner
sportsTaber, Alberta named Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner
Taber wins $250,000 for arena upgrades and an NHL preseason game; runner‑up Tumbler Ridge receives $100,000.
energeticcity.caJoe Rogan lashes out after accused of lying about Charlie Kirk story
comedyJoe Rogan lashes out after accused of lying about Charlie Kirk story
Rogan publicly pushed back and responded angrily after being accused of misrepresenting an alleged Charlie Kirk assassination claim
Jun Kasai Added to NJPW Best of the Super Juniors
sportsJun Kasai Added to NJPW Best of the Super Juniors
Deathmatch legend Jun Kasai announced as a BOSJ entrant, set to meet Nick Wayne and other junior heavyweights.
Krugman: Donald Trump Isn't Sounding Like Himself
newsKrugman: Donald Trump Isn't Sounding Like Himself
Paul Krugman warns Trump's recent public remarks 'don't sound like himself' and expresses alarm about the risks.
open.substack.comSpaceballs sequel from Mel Brooks set for April 2027
moviesSpaceballs sequel from Mel Brooks set for April 2027
A new Spaceballs film starring Mel Brooks with Rick Moranis and Josh Gad has been given an April 2027 theatrical release date.
deadline.comSmall Craft Advisories issued for Great Lakes and US East Coast
newsSmall Craft Advisories issued for Great Lakes and US East Coast
NWS warnings Apr 4, 6 for parts of Lake Superior, Portage Canal and coastal NC for gusty winds and rough seas
Needy Girl Overdose anime adaptation premieres to strong reactions
tvNeedy Girl Overdose anime adaptation premieres to strong reactions
Viewers praised the first episode's stark contrast between celebrity interviews and a young woman's personal unraveling
NFL draft season heats up as teams ramp up prospect visits
sportsNFL draft season heats up as teams ramp up prospect visits
Teams are holding top‑prospect visits and reworking draft boards ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Multiple counties under severe thunderstorm warnings
newsMultiple counties under severe thunderstorm warnings
Weather services issued warnings for damaging winds and hail across several counties, with gusts reported near 40, 50 mph