Artemis II Returns After Far‑Side Moon Flyby, Sets Distance Record

NASA’s Artemis II crew completed a lunar far‑side flyby and became the farthest‑travelled humans from Earth before returning home

Today is International Asexuality Day

Asexual and aromantic communities mark International Asexuality Day, sharing visibility, resources, and personal stories.

Leak of Putin Call Mars JD Vance's Hungary Trip

A leaked phone call with Putin overshadowed Vance’s visit to Hungary as he campaigned for the pro‑Trump leader

Ben Roberts‑Smith Arrested, Expected to Face Five War‑Crime Murder Charges

Former Australian special‑forces soldier Ben Roberts‑Smith arrested and expected to be charged with five counts of war‑crime murder in Afghanistan

Michigan vs UConn, NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship

No. 1 Michigan faces No. 2 UConn in the 2026 men's title game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released by Iraqi Militia

Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Baghdad last week, was freed after Iran‑backed Kataib Hezbollah agreed to release her

Sabrina Carpenter Releases 'House Tour' Music Video

Sabrina Carpenter dropped the 'House Tour' video starring Margaret Qualley and Madelyn Cline, released April 6, 2026.

Russian drone strike hits civilian bus in Nikopol, 3 killed, 12 injured

Regional officials say an FPV drone struck a minibus in Nikopol, killing three and wounding a dozen

JD Vance Accidentally Puts Trump on Speakerphone

Vance accidentally put President Trump on speakerphone during a public event, producing an awkward on‑stage flub.

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, expands liberal majority

NBC projects Taylor defeated conservative Maria Lazar, giving liberals a larger majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Final trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 released, features Lady Gaga

20th Century Studios released the final trailer and new posters; original song “Runway” by Lady Gaga and Doechii debuts; May 1 theatrical release.

Resident doctors in England begin six‑day strike over pay and training

BMA junior doctors start a six‑day walkout after rejecting the government's pay and job offer

New free Steam download promises modern Resident Evil remake

A free Steam mod/recreation is being touted as a strong modern take on classic Resident Evil gameplay

Netflix announces LEGO One Piece two-part special for Sept 29, 2026

Netflix will stream a two-part LEGO ONE PIECE animated special reimagining the Straw Hats' adventures on Sept 29

Democrats demand House reconvene for War Powers vote

House Democrats urge GOP leaders to end recess and bring a War Powers resolution to limit Trump’s military actions.

CBS taps Byron Allen’s 'Comics Unleashed' to replace The Late Show

CBS will move Allen’s syndicated show into the network late‑night slot the day after Stephen Colbert signs off.

Early voting begins in Georgia special runoff to replace MTG

Early voting opens in the race for Georgia’s 14th District, pitting Republican Clay Fuller against Democrat Shawn Harris.

Nintendo Music adds 112 Splatoon 3 tracks, including Side Order DLC

Nintendo Music added 112 post‑launch Splatoon 3 tracks, covering Side Order, the Grand Festival and other updates.

Video undermines ICE account of Minneapolis shooting, NYT reports

NYT: Wealthy donors hiding political money in secret nonprofits

Aaron Ramsey Retires from Professional Football

Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 35, announced his immediate retirement and said he plans to pursue coaching.

Education Dept. ends civil‑rights agreements for transgender students

The Department of Education terminated resolution agreements with five school districts and one college that upheld trans student protections.

New Yorker probes Sam Altman and OpenAI

18‑month investigation alleges Altman lobbied against AI rules, courted Gulf funding, and hid internal moves

BBB 26, Marciele Calls Ana Paula 'Minhoca' as Tensions Flare

Marciele told Jordana she sees rival Ana Paula as a 'minhoca' (worm) during a late‑night conversation ahead of tonight's eviction.

CM Punk opens WWE Raw in Houston; Lesnar and Balor featured

CM Punk kicked off Monday Night Raw in Houston; the show included a Brock Lesnar segment and Finn Balor vs. JD McDonagh.

Iran’s Supreme Leader orders military to cease fire, state media says

IRIB reports Mojtaba Khamenei instructed all military units to stop firing amid talks and a proposed ceasefire.

Ukraine ramps up strikes on Russian oil infrastructure

Rapper Offset Shot Near Florida Casino, Hospitalized Stable

Offset was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida; his reps say he is stable and under care.

Trump Presses Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize

Trump told Norway’s prime minister he felt snubbed for the Nobel and tied the issue to his Greenland efforts

The Archers episode spotlights a pet budgie amid village drama

BBC Radio 4's The Archers featured a storyline involving a budgie and ongoing village tensions, prompting lively listener commentary.

Stella Creasy says online abuse for dancing shows political hatred

MP Stella Creasy warns personal attacks over a video of her dancing reflect a wider silencing of politicians

Savannah Guthrie returns to Today amid search for missing mother

Guthrie is back on NBC's Today after a two-month absence while authorities continue searching for her 84-year-old mother.

Real Madrid and Bayern Draw 0‑0 in Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played to a goalless draw at the Santiago Bernabéu in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg

Harry Maguire Signs One‑Year Extension with Manchester United

Manchester United centre‑back Harry Maguire signs a one‑year contract extension, with an option for a further season.

João Fonseca Wins Monte‑Carlo Debut, Beats Arthur Diallo

Fonseca defeated No. 36 Arthur Diallo 6‑2, 6‑3 in his Monte‑Carlo debut and advances to face Rinderknech.

Robert Thomas records first NHL hat trick, Blues win 3, 2

Thomas scored all three goals, including the go‑ahead snap with 2:50 left, lifting St. Louis past Colorado 3, 2.

Avalanche strike early, Nichushkin and Nečas score

Valeri Nichushkin and Martin Nečas supply early goals as Colorado leads St. Louis 2, 0 late in the first period.

Reform UK would block visas for countries seeking slavery reparations

Party says it would refuse visas to nationals of countries pressing the UK for historic slavery compensation

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square offers to buy Universal Music Group

Pershing Square proposed a roughly $64 billion cash-and-stock bid to take Universal Music private and relist in New York

Daredevil: Born Again S2E4 'Gloves Off' streams, Bullseye unleashed

Season 2 Episode 4 delivers a ferocious three‑way fight and major developments for Bullseye and Matt Murdock.

Gunmen Attack Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Assailants Killed

Shooting near the Israeli consulate left three assailants dead and one police officer injured, Turkish media report.

Former FBI staff file class-action lawsuit against DOJ, Pam Bondi and Trump

Rey Mysterio added to WrestleMania Intercontinental ladder match

Rey Mysterio has been cleared to return and was inserted into the Intercontinental Title ladder match at WrestleMania 42.

CDC pauses testing for rabies and pox viruses

CDC has halted dozens of diagnostic tests, including for rabies, mpox, Epstein‑Barr and varicella zoster.

San Jose Sharks beat Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

William Eklund, Kiefer Sherwood and Will Smith score as the Sharks top the Blackhawks 3-2 at home

Knicks hold on in tight win, Brunson posts 12 assists

Jalen Brunson recorded 12 assists as the Knicks edged a close game, with strong late contributions from KAT and OG.

DHS Secretary Mullin Floats Pulling Customs Agents from SFO

Markwayne Mullin suggested the federal government may withdraw CBP officers from international airports in sanctuary cities like San Francisco.

IMAX 70mm tickets for Dune: Part Three go on sale

Select IMAX 70mm showtimes for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three are now selling, some with limited collectible filmstrips; Dec. 18 release noted.

ICE detains soldier’s wife at military base before his deployment

Reports say ICE agents detained a newlywed soldier’s wife on a military base as he prepared to deploy, sparking family and advocacy outcry.