Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday: services and public greetings worldwide
cultureEaster Sunday: services and public greetings worldwide
Churches hold sunrise services and communities share Easter messages and images across social platforms
Artemis II Lunar Flyby Set for Today, NASA Live Coverage Planned
scienceArtemis II Lunar Flyby Set for Today, NASA Live Coverage Planned
Artemis II crew will fly around the Moon today; NASA livestreams scheduled from afternoon into evening.
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Remembering Kurt Cobain on the anniversary of his death
musicRemembering Kurt Cobain on the anniversary of his death
Fans mark April 5, the day Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died in 1994, with tributes and shared memories
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in first Easter Mass, omits named conflicts
culturePope Leo XIV urges peace in first Easter Mass, omits named conflicts
At his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, he called for peace through dialogue and omitted naming specific conflicts in his Urbi et Orbi.
Lauren Betts, UCLA's 6'7 center, hailed after breakout season
sportsLauren Betts, UCLA's 6'7 center, hailed after breakout season
UCLA's 6'7 center Lauren Betts is being celebrated for her on-court dominance and personal resilience heading into draft season.
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First Contact Day celebrations mark Star Trek anniversary
tvFirst Contact Day celebrations mark Star Trek anniversary
April 5 celebrates First Contact Day, marking Star Trek’s 2063 milestone when humans first met Vulcans, shaping sci-fi history and the franchise's legacy.
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Explosives found near TurkStream pipeline, Serbia probes incident
newsExplosives found near TurkStream pipeline, Serbia probes incident
Police discovered explosives on a Russian-linked gas pipeline between Serbia and Hungary; officials call it a serious security incident.
SAVE America Act Would End Voter Registration Drives Nationwide
newsSAVE America Act Would End Voter Registration Drives Nationwide
A provision in the SAVE Act would prohibit third‑party voter registration drives, critics warn it risks disempowering voters.
Gabriela Jaquez scores 21 and grabs 10 as UCLA wins title
sportsGabriela Jaquez scores 21 and grabs 10 as UCLA wins title
Gabriela Jaquez led all scorers with 21 points and added 10 rebounds in UCLA’s 79-51 rout of South Carolina.
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Deviled Eggs Take Center Stage at Easter Dinners
foodDeviled Eggs Take Center Stage at Easter Dinners
Easter potlucks and family meals widely featured deviled eggs, with hosts reporting they were the first dishes to disappear.
Cooper Flagg extends historic teenage scoring run
sportsCooper Flagg extends historic teenage scoring run
Teen phenom Cooper Flagg poured in a career-high 51 points Friday and followed with another long scoring night
BTS to guest on Hot Ones, episode posts April 9
tvBTS to guest on Hot Ones, episode posts April 9
BTS will appear on Hot Ones; the episode is scheduled to drop April 9 at 11 AM ET (Apr 10 KST).
Report says Trump fired Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem and AG Pam Bondi
politicsReport says Trump fired Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem and AG Pam Bondi
Coverage claims President Trump has dismissed Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi from their roles, raising questions about White House staffing.
States sue to block Trump's executive order on mail‑in voting
newsStates sue to block Trump's executive order on mail‑in voting
California and 21 other states filed suit to stop the mail‑in voting overhaul; two GOP election officials say courts will overturn it.
Nigel Farage launches energy bill giveaway as campaign tactic
politicsNigel Farage launches energy bill giveaway as campaign tactic
Reform UK rolls out spot energy‑bill giveaways to voters as a high‑profile campaigning move
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BBC profiles Pete Hegseth as face of Trump's Iran war messaging
journalismBBC profiles Pete Hegseth as face of Trump's Iran war messaging
BBC piece portrays the former Fox host as an unapologetic frontman for Trump's Iran‑war posture.
Waitrose sacks 17‑year employee after he stopped shoplifter
newsWaitrose sacks 17‑year employee after he stopped shoplifter
Walker Smith says he grabbed a bag of Lindt Easter eggs from a thief; Waitrose has fired him, reports say.
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Timothy Snyder warns Trump may be bribing military with budget boost
writersTimothy Snyder warns Trump may be bribing military with budget boost
Historian Timothy Snyder says Trump's proposed 50% defense spending increase could be aimed at buying military loyalty for a coup
Mets offense ignites, Luis Torrens delivers go-ahead two‑run double
sportsMets offense ignites, Luis Torrens delivers go-ahead two‑run double
Torrens' two-run double plus RBI plays from Vientos and Marcus Semien helped the Mets open a 5-2 lead.
The Drama not streaming on Netflix or HBO Max after theatrical run
moviesThe Drama not streaming on Netflix or HBO Max after theatrical run
Betteridge’s Law reports Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s A24 film The Drama is not available on Netflix or HBO Max
Planet Labs to withhold satellite images of Iran conflict
techPlanet Labs to withhold satellite images of Iran conflict
Planet Labs says the U.S. government asked satellite firms to indefinitely restrict release of imagery covering Iran and nearby conflict zones
Bruce Springsteen brings 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour to Portland
musicBruce Springsteen brings 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour to Portland
Springsteen delivered a three-hour set in Portland blending political messages with classic rock.
WNBA sets free agency and draft calendar for April 6, 13
sportsWNBA sets free agency and draft calendar for April 6, 13
Designation period Apr 6, 7, negotiation Apr 8, 10, signings begin Apr 11 ahead of the WNBA Draft on Apr 13
Messi scores as Inter Miami opens Nu Stadium in draw vs Austin FC
sportsMessi scores as Inter Miami opens Nu Stadium in draw vs Austin FC
Lionel Messi scored in Inter Miami's first match at the new Nu Stadium, which finished as a draw against Austin FC.
New York Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy, hire Peter DeBoer
sportsNew York Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy, hire Peter DeBoer
The Islanders relieved Patrick Roy of his coaching duties and named Pete DeBoer as his replacement, the team announced.
Journalists plan subtle 'First Amendment' statements at WHCA dinner
journalismJournalists plan subtle 'First Amendment' statements at WHCA dinner
Reporters are preparing tasteful, 'subtle but pointed' attire touches, pocket squares and similar statements, at the WHCA dinner
U.S., Iran and regional mediators negotiate 45‑day ceasefire
newsU.S., Iran and regional mediators negotiate 45‑day ceasefire
The U.S., Iran and regional mediators are discussing a 45‑day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end; chances for a deal are slim in the next 48 hours
Jo Adell robs three homers to seal Angels' 1-0 win over Mariners
sportsJo Adell robs three homers to seal Angels' 1-0 win over Mariners
Angels outfielder Jo Adell made three home‑run-saving catches in a 1, 0 victory over Seattle.
Tadej Pogačar wins Tour of Flanders, Van der Poel second
sportsTadej Pogačar wins Tour of Flanders, Van der Poel second
Pogačar soloed to victory at the Ronde van Vlaanderen, with Mathieu van der Poel finishing second and Remco Evenepoel third.
College student confronts Karoline Leavitt on voter-fraud claims
politicsCollege student confronts Karoline Leavitt on voter-fraud claims
A student cited Heritage Foundation data showing voter fraud is rare while challenging Leavitt; video of the exchange is circulating online.
Andrew Garfield addresses online theory about Spider-Man: Brand New Day
comicsAndrew Garfield addresses online theory about Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Garfield responds to an internet conspiracy that he will appear in the new Spider-Man 'Brand New Day' trailer.
Trump administration shutters CIA World Factbook
newsTrump administration shutters CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook has been taken offline by the Trump administration, ending the free public country reference.
Inside Out animation used during Capitals‑Rangers broadcast
moviesInside Out animation used during Capitals‑Rangers broadcast
An NHL broadcast incorporated Inside Out‑style animation/characters to make the game kid‑friendly.
