Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Artemis II calls ISS during return, shares new far-side moon photos
scienceArtemis II calls ISS during return, shares new far-side moon photos
Artemis II astronauts phoned the International Space Station and released high‑resolution images from the Moon's far side.
chicagotribune.com
White House secures foreign steel for presidential ballroom project
newsWhite House secures foreign steel for presidential ballroom project
ArcelorMittal is providing steel for the new presidential ballroom, according to the New York Times
nytimes.comPeter Dinklage joins Alien: Earth Season 2
tvPeter Dinklage joins Alien: Earth Season 2
Dinklage has been cast as a series regular on FX’s Alien: Earth, with production set to begin next month
variety.com
California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff Chad Bianco to Pause Ballot Probe
politicsCalifornia Supreme Court Orders Sheriff Chad Bianco to Pause Ballot Probe
The state’s high court told Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to halt his investigation after seizing ballots
‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years
news‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years
Jasveen Sangha gets 15 years for illegally selling ketamine tied to Matthew Perry’s 2023 fatal overdose.
apnews.comReport: Pentagon official invoked 'Avignon Papacy' in tense meeting with Pope envoy
cultureReport: Pentagon official invoked 'Avignon Papacy' in tense meeting with Pope envoy
A closed‑door Pentagon meeting reportedly saw a senior official invoke the 14th‑century Avignon Papacy to threaten Pope Leo XIV's ambassador.
Pam Bondi declines scheduled Epstein deposition, committee warns contempt
politicsPam Bondi declines scheduled Epstein deposition, committee warns contempt
Bondi will not appear next week for a House Oversight deposition on DOJ handling of Epstein files; lawmakers say contempt is possible.
bbc.com
Dodgers legend Davey Lopes dies at 80
sportsDodgers legend Davey Lopes dies at 80
Former four‑time All‑Star and member of the Dodgers' famed infield Davey Lopes has died at age 80, team announces.
April 8 marks Margaret Thatcher death anniversary
politicsApril 8 marks Margaret Thatcher death anniversary
Today is the anniversary of former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher's death in 2013.
Satellite images show Ukrainian strike damaged Russian 'Admiral Essen' at Novorossiysk
newsSatellite images show Ukrainian strike damaged Russian 'Admiral Essen' at Novorossiysk
Satellite photos confirm damage to the Admiral Essen and an oil spill at Novorossiysk port after a reported Ukrainian drone strike.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance Visits Hungary to Back Viktor Orbán
politicsU.S. Vice President JD Vance Visits Hungary to Back Viktor Orbán
JD Vance traveled to Budapest to publicly endorse Viktor Orbán days before Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary vote
theatlantic.com
PAC‑MAN, Mendel Palace and The Tower of Druaga added to Nintendo Classics: NES
gamingPAC‑MAN, Mendel Palace and The Tower of Druaga added to Nintendo Classics: NES
Nintendo Classics: NES gains PAC‑MAN, Mendel Palace (Game Freak's first game) and The Tower of Druaga in its April update
Analysis finds Google’s AI Overviews produce widespread misinformation
techAnalysis finds Google’s AI Overviews produce widespread misinformation
A new study says Google’s AI‑generated summaries cite poor sources and make frequent factual errors across thousands of items
Calls grow for renewables and public control as energy crisis deepens
newsCalls grow for renewables and public control as energy crisis deepens
Campaigners and experts urge faster renewable rollout and public ownership amid fuel shortages and price shocks.
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals, boosting Carney
politicsConservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals, boosting Carney
Marilyn Gladu left the Conservatives to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal caucus, giving the Liberals another seat in Parliament.
Good Omens 3 poster released, finale set for May 13 on Prime Video
tvGood Omens 3 poster released, finale set for May 13 on Prime Video
Prime Video shared key art for Good Omens season 3 and confirmed the final episodes premiere May 13 with David Tennant and Michael Sheen.
Organizers mobilize for nationwide May Day actions on May 1
politicsOrganizers mobilize for nationwide May Day actions on May 1
May Day Strong and allied groups are calling for coordinated economic disruption, mass calls and local events on May Day.
Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah killed in Gaza drone strike
journalismAl Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah killed in Gaza drone strike
Israeli drone strike west of Gaza City killed Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah, the network says.
The Boys season 5 premieres with two‑episode launch
tvThe Boys season 5 premieres with two‑episode launch
Prime Video released the two‑episode premiere of The Boys season 5 as the series begins its final season.
No Man's Sky Reveals Xeno Arena Trailer, Adds Creature Battling
gamingNo Man's Sky Reveals Xeno Arena Trailer, Adds Creature Battling
Update brings creature collecting, breeding and turn‑based arena battles with 100+ abilities to No Man's Sky.
Blue Jays beat Dodgers 4-3, end six-game losing streak
sportsBlue Jays beat Dodgers 4-3, end six-game losing streak
Toronto edged Los Angeles 4-3, Jeff Hoffman closed out the win to stop a six-game slide
Forza Horizon 6 Reveals Full Japan Map, Prologue Gameplay
gamingForza Horizon 6 Reveals Full Japan Map, Prologue Gameplay
Playground Games unveils a dense Japan map from Tokyo to the snowy Alps and a six‑minute prologue ahead of the May 19 launch.
PHWA Chapters Announce Bill Masterton Nominees, Including Toews
sportsPHWA Chapters Announce Bill Masterton Nominees, Including Toews
Local Professional Hockey Writers' Association chapters submitted team nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy, including Jonathan Toews.
Survivor 50 contestants push to vote out Coach
tvSurvivor 50 contestants push to vote out Coach
Tribe members and viewers are organizing a flip to vote Coach out after erratic play
Netanyahu rejects U.S. ceasefire, says Israel can resume strikes anytime
politicsNetanyahu rejects U.S. ceasefire, says Israel can resume strikes anytime
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel still has objectives and can resume military action despite the truce
UK denies Kanye West entry, Wireless festival canceled
musicUK denies Kanye West entry, Wireless festival canceled
The U.K. Home Office rejected Kanye's travel request and Wireless was canceled after sponsor withdrawals.
Witch Hat Atelier anime praised for faithful, gorgeous early episodes
comicsWitch Hat Atelier anime praised for faithful, gorgeous early episodes
Early episodes are being lauded for panel‑accurate adaptation, lush animation and a standout orchestral score.
Olivia Rodrigo to host and perform on SNL, May 2 episode
musicOlivia Rodrigo to host and perform on SNL, May 2 episode
Rodrigo will pull double duty as host and musical guest for Saturday Night Live’s May 2 show, closing out Season 51’s lineup.
AEW Dynamite roundup, Don Callis Family wins as big returns and run‑ins shake card
sportsAEW Dynamite roundup, Don Callis Family wins as big returns and run‑ins shake card
Don Callis Family (Andrade, Konosuke Takeshita, Mark Davis) beat Jack Perry/Darby Allin/Bandido; Queen Aminata returned and the Young Bucks ran in
AEW Dynasty set: Jericho vs Ricochet, Okada and Takeshita vs The Young Bucks
sportsAEW Dynasty set: Jericho vs Ricochet, Okada and Takeshita vs The Young Bucks
Chris Jericho has challenged Ricochet for Dynasty; Okada/Takeshita will team with a match vs The Young Bucks
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, Project Glasswing
techAnthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, Project Glasswing
Anthropic says its unreleased Claude Mythos has found thousands of unpatched software vulnerabilities; Project Glasswing launched to help secure them.
Kenny Omega cuts live in‑ring promo ahead of Dynasty
sportsKenny Omega cuts live in‑ring promo ahead of Dynasty
Omega delivered a live promo and a career video package as he gears up for his Dynasty title‑level matchup
007 First Light Switch 2 version delayed to later this summer
gaming007 First Light Switch 2 version delayed to later this summer
IO Interactive pushed the Nintendo Switch 2 release to later this summer; PS5, Xbox Series and PC remain set for May 27.
Opinion, Rafael Behr: Europe can’t count on a post‑Trump U.S. to restore norms
journalismOpinion, Rafael Behr: Europe can’t count on a post‑Trump U.S. to restore norms
Behr argues European democracies must strengthen their own institutions rather than assume U.S. recovery.
Mark Carney edges closer to governing majority as floor crossings continue
financeMark Carney edges closer to governing majority as floor crossings continue
A string of floor crossings has left Mark Carney’s Liberals near a governing majority, posts say
Red Sox beat Brewers 5, 0, win first series of season
sportsRed Sox beat Brewers 5, 0, win first series of season
Boston edged Milwaukee 5, 0 as Sonny Gray led the way, giving the Red Sox their first series victory of 2026
Twin Peaks anniversary, fans revisit the 1990 premiere
tvTwin Peaks anniversary, fans revisit the 1990 premiere
On the anniversary of its ABC debut, viewers and critics are rewatching Twin Peaks' pilot and early episodes
Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to eight murders
newsAccused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to eight murders
Rex Heuermann admitted to strangling eight women whose remains were found along Long Island, prosecutors say.
edition.cnn.comGuilty Gear -Strive- Ver. 2.00 patch notes released
gamingGuilty Gear -Strive- Ver. 2.00 patch notes released
Arc System Works published the Ver. 2.00 patch notes with extensive balance changes and system updates for Guilty Gear -Strive-.
Gina Rinehart questions Ben Roberts‑Smith arrest
financeGina Rinehart questions Ben Roberts‑Smith arrest
Australia's richest person criticized the cost and time of investigating ex‑soldier Ben Roberts‑Smith's alleged war crimes.
theguardian.com
White Sox to offer pope‑themed hat giveaway honoring superfan Pope Leo
sportsWhite Sox to offer pope‑themed hat giveaway honoring superfan Pope Leo
Chicago will hand out pope‑style hats for an August game to honor longtime White Sox superfan Pope Leo XIV; special ticket required
nypost.comWarriors outlast Kings 110-105, Curry scores 17 in return
sportsWarriors outlast Kings 110-105, Curry scores 17 in return
Golden State beat Sacramento 110-105; Stephen Curry had 17 points and two four‑point plays in his second game back from injury.
nbcsportsbayarea.com
Gunnar Henderson's Eighth‑Inning Homer Lifts Orioles Over White Sox, 4‑2
sportsGunnar Henderson's Eighth‑Inning Homer Lifts Orioles Over White Sox, 4‑2
Henderson hit a two‑run tiebreaking homer in the eighth as Baltimore rallied to beat Chicago 4‑2
apnews.comTrump to raise possibility of US leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte
newsTrump to raise possibility of US leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte
White House says President Trump will discuss a potential US withdrawal from NATO with Secretary‑General Mark Rutte.
france24.comMeta launches Muse Spark, new multimodal AI model
techMeta launches Muse Spark, new multimodal AI model
Meta debuts Muse Spark as its next multimodal reasoning model, powering the Meta AI app and future products.
Patrick Ball says The Pitt helped him pay off $80,000 in student loans
tvPatrick Ball says The Pitt helped him pay off $80,000 in student loans
Actor Patrick Ball says his role on HBO's The Pitt cleared roughly $80,000 of student debt
Massive Attack's Blue Lines turns 35
musicMassive Attack's Blue Lines turns 35
The 1991 debut album 'Blue Lines' marks its 35th anniversary, celebrated as a foundational trip‑hop record.
Mega Golurk gains Unseen Fist in latest Pokémon ability list
gamingMega Golurk gains Unseen Fist in latest Pokémon ability list
Datamine reveals Mega Golurk now has Unseen Fist, surprising players over its move and item interactions.
Rex Manning Day observed by Empire Records fans
cultureRex Manning Day observed by Empire Records fans
Fans mark April 8's cult‑film tradition with 'Damn the Man' references and the 1:37 fan ritual.
Sen. Bernie Sanders to introduce resolution to halt US military aid to Israel
politicsSen. Bernie Sanders to introduce resolution to halt US military aid to Israel
Sanders announced he will file a resolution next week aiming to stop U.S. military assistance to Israel
MapTap players post high 'Final Score' results on April 8
gamingMapTap players post high 'Final Score' results on April 8
Players share MapTap/Map W daily scores, many topping 960, 978 and celebrating personal bests.
Abbott Elementary episode teases Janine and Gregory relationship strain
tvAbbott Elementary episode teases Janine and Gregory relationship strain
A new Season 5 episode hints at trouble between Janine and Gregory, prompting fans to call the twist awkward and emotional
NYT opinion: Anthropic's restraint is a terrifying warning sign
financeNYT opinion: Anthropic's restraint is a terrifying warning sign
The New York Times argues Anthropic's voluntary limits on advanced AI signal broader risks and calls for stronger third‑party oversight.
nytimes.comCampaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman’s Endangered Species Act changes
natureCampaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman’s Endangered Species Act changes
Advocates warn H.R. ESA Amendments Act would weaken protections and open habitat to industry
Republican legislators move to curb citizen ballot initiatives
politicsRepublican legislators move to curb citizen ballot initiatives
Stung by voter measures on abortion, Medicaid and wage hikes, GOP state lawmakers are advancing new limits on ballot initiatives.