Thursday, April 9, 2026
Trump lashes out at Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones
politicsTrump lashes out at Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones
Trump posted a long public tirade attacking Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, calling them 'nut jobs' and criticizing their Iran views.
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Trump posts graphic video of woman being killed on Truth Social
newsTrump posts graphic video of woman being killed on Truth Social
President Trump shared an uncensored surveillance video showing a woman beaten to death on his Truth Social account.
theguardian.com
Rhythm Heaven Groove set for July 2 on Switch
gamingRhythm Heaven Groove set for July 2 on Switch
Nintendo confirms Rhythm Heaven Groove (リズム天国) launches for Nintendo Switch on July 2, with new Japanese site screens.
DOJ tells Congress Pam Bondi need not testify in Epstein probe
newsDOJ tells Congress Pam Bondi need not testify in Epstein probe
Justice Department argues former AG Pam Bondi, having been fired, should not be required to sit for the committee deposition
Iranian American fans torn between pride and protest ahead of World Cup
sportsIranian American fans torn between pride and protest ahead of World Cup
Supporters say they feel national pride but are conflicted about attending or protesting at the USA-hosted World Cup
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UK and Norway say they deterred Russian submarines surveying undersea cables
newsUK and Norway say they deterred Russian submarines surveying undersea cables
British warship and aircraft shadowed three Russian submarines for a month; defence secretary warned of serious consequences
Recordings show Epstein bragged about Melania and his 'Lolita Express'
newsRecordings show Epstein bragged about Melania and his 'Lolita Express'
The Daily Beast published recordings where Jeffrey Epstein boasts of friendships with Donald and Melania Trump and his plane.
Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play Store
gamingDoki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play Store
Cult‑hit 2017 visual novel pulled from Google Play on April 8 for 'depiction of sensitive themes'; publisher is fighting the removal.
Report Profiles Harmeet Dhillon as a Likely Attorney General Pick
politicsReport Profiles Harmeet Dhillon as a Likely Attorney General Pick
Substack deep‑dive alleges Dhillon blocked civil‑rights probes and outlines concerns about her possible AG role.
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Metal Gear Solid movie in development at Sony
gamingMetal Gear Solid movie in development at Sony
Sony hires directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to helm a live‑action Metal Gear Solid film
First look at Brad Bird's Ray Gunn, starry voice cast revealed
moviesFirst look at Brad Bird's Ray Gunn, starry voice cast revealed
Netflix and Skydance released first images for Brad Bird's noir sci‑fi Ray Gunn, starring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson
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IUCN declares emperor penguins endangered
animalsIUCN declares emperor penguins endangered
IUCN reclassifies emperor penguins as Endangered as sea-ICE loss has caused mass chick drownings and rapid declines
BirdOfTheDay theme 'manmadeperch' fills feeds with photos
BirdOfTheDay theme 'manmadeperch' fills feeds with photos
Birders share photos of birds perched on manmade objects for today's #BirdOfTheDay 'manmadeperch' theme.
Zelenskyy says US trusted Putin despite Russia‑Iran cooperation
newsZelenskyy says US trusted Putin despite Russia‑Iran cooperation
Ukraine’s president accuses the U.S. of ignoring evidence that Russia helped Iran target American bases.
hromadske.ua
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream releases April 16
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream releases April 16
Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is due April 16, with players hyped after the demo's reception.
Cole Caufield scores 50th goal, first Hab to reach 50 since 1990
sportsCole Caufield scores 50th goal, first Hab to reach 50 since 1990
Caufield netted his 50th of the season against Tampa Bay, becoming Montreal’s first 50‑goal scorer in 36 years.
Eight new MLB City Connect 2.0 uniforms unveiled
sportsEight new MLB City Connect 2.0 uniforms unveiled
MLB revealed City Connect 2.0 jerseys for eight teams, including the Orioles, Reds, Brewers, Rangers and Braves
onmilwaukee.com
JD Vance says wife 'has the right to skydive' while discussing ceasefire
politicsJD Vance says wife 'has the right to skydive' while discussing ceasefire
Sen. JD Vance drew criticism for invoking his wife Usha in remarks about how a proposed Iran ceasefire would work
The Punisher: One Last Kill, Trailer Released Ahead of May 12 Disney+ Premiere
tvThe Punisher: One Last Kill, Trailer Released Ahead of May 12 Disney+ Premiere
First trailer for Marvel Television Special Presentation starring Jon Bernthal, arriving May 12 on Disney+.
Aditya Chakrabortty: Ten years after Brexit, UK is a divided nation
journalismAditya Chakrabortty: Ten years after Brexit, UK is a divided nation
Guardian column argues Brexit entrenched tribal politics and left Britain politically frozen a decade on.
GOP strains as Speaker Mike Johnson faces rebukes from allies
politicsGOP strains as Speaker Mike Johnson faces rebukes from allies
Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans publicly fault Speaker Mike Johnson for backing Trump’s recent threats
Local News Day highlights the value of community journalism
journalismLocal News Day highlights the value of community journalism
Newsrooms and communities mark Local News Day with events, fundraisers and subscription drives to support local reporting
Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Everest, dies at 97
natureJim Whittaker, first American to summit Everest, dies at 97
Legendary mountaineer and former REI president died at home in Port Townsend; remembered for his 1963 Everest ascent and outdoor advocacy.
CDC delays release of report showing COVID vaccine cut hospital visits
scienceCDC delays release of report showing COVID vaccine cut hospital visits
Acting CDC director paused publication of a study finding last season's COVID shots reduced ER visits and hospitalizations, citing methodology concerns.
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Prove You're Human, surreal indie from 1000xRESIST devs, revealed
gamingProve You're Human, surreal indie from 1000xRESIST devs, revealed
New Triple‑I showcase game asks players to convince a giant AI it isn't human in a surreal, interrogation‑style experience.
UK debate over North Sea drilling, Miliband under pressure
newsUK debate over North Sea drilling, Miliband under pressure
Ed Miliband faces calls to block new North Sea oil and gas drilling amid claims it would chiefly benefit Nigel Farage's Reform UK
theguardian.com
Kuwait attack survivors say unit was unprepared, dispute Pentagon
newsKuwait attack survivors say unit was unprepared, dispute Pentagon
Survivors of the Iranian strike that killed six U.S. service members told CBS their unit lacked defenses and was exposed.
cbsnews.com
Gianpiero Lambiase to leave Red Bull for McLaren
sportsGianpiero Lambiase to leave Red Bull for McLaren
Max Verstappen’s long‑time race engineer will join McLaren in a shock move announced for 2028
Ace Combat 8 dev diary reveals first‑person story sections
gamingAce Combat 8 dev diary reveals first‑person story sections
Project Aces' developer diary shows new gameplay and says story sequences will use a first‑person perspective
Judge rejects Hegseth’s bid, orders Pentagon to restore press access
newsJudge rejects Hegseth’s bid, orders Pentagon to restore press access
A federal judge blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new limits on credentialed journalists and ordered press access reinstated.
nytimes.comAEW Dynasty build heats up, Okada and Takeshita to team, Jericho returns
sportsAEW Dynasty build heats up, Okada and Takeshita to team, Jericho returns
AEW announces Okada/Konosuke Takeshita team and Chris Jericho’s return as storylines converge for Dynasty this Sunday
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Putin announces 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
newsPutin announces 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Kremlin says Russian forces will observe a 32‑hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend and expects Kyiv to reciprocate.
euronews.com
ARETHA Collection 1993, 1995 coming to Nintendo Switch this summer
gamingARETHA Collection 1993, 1995 coming to Nintendo Switch this summer
The classic ARETHA RPG compilation launches July 30 on Switch, bringing the 1993, 1995 titles to modern consoles
Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season
sportsAndy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season
Scotland captain Andy Robertson will depart Liverpool this summer when his contract expires after nine years
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Colten Ellis posts first career shutout in Sabres' 5-0 win
sportsColten Ellis posts first career shutout in Sabres' 5-0 win
Ellis made 35 saves in his first start in over two months as Buffalo blanked Columbus 5-0.
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch Stanley Cup Playoffs berth
sportsPittsburgh Penguins clinch Stanley Cup Playoffs berth
The Penguins secured a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs and locked at least partial home ICE after recent wins and results.
apnews.in
Larkin hat trick, Seider five‑point night lift Red Wings to 6-2 win
sportsLarkin hat trick, Seider five‑point night lift Red Wings to 6-2 win
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist while Moritz Seider posted a career night as Detroit beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Judge orders feds to turn over evidence in Renee Good killing
newsJudge orders feds to turn over evidence in Renee Good killing
A judge gave DOJ and DHS three weeks to produce unredacted records and personnel files linked to ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
German actor Mario Adorf dies at 95
moviesGerman actor Mario Adorf dies at 95
Mario Adorf, prolific film and TV actor known for The Tin Drum and Kir Royal, died in his Paris home
Michael Wolff pushes discovery in lawsuit against Melania Trump
writersMichael Wolff pushes discovery in lawsuit against Melania Trump
Wolff has filed for declaratory relief and is pressing discovery that could seek depositions over her alleged Epstein ties.
Lady Gaga and Doechii release 'Runway' for The Devil Wears Prada 2
musicLady Gaga and Doechii release 'Runway' for The Devil Wears Prada 2
Gaga and Doechii debuted 'Runway' as the film's lead single, a ballroom‑tinged track tied to the upcoming sequel.
Riders warn Paris Roubaix Femmes faces crowd safety risks after schedule change
sportsRiders warn Paris Roubaix Femmes faces crowd safety risks after schedule change
Annemiek van Vleuten and Marijn de Vries say the new timeslot has increased boozy crowds and dangerous conditions for riders
veloracycling.com
Wisconsin stuns North Dakota, advances to Frozen Four title game
sportsWisconsin stuns North Dakota, advances to Frozen Four title game
Wisconsin beat North Dakota 2-1 in the semifinal, with Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scoring 27 seconds apart.
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FBI, under Kash Patel, arrests ex‑Army employee over alleged leaks
newsFBI, under Kash Patel, arrests ex‑Army employee over alleged leaks
An ex‑Army worker was arrested on accusations of leaking classified material to the press; legal battles expected
Pedro Sánchez criticizes leaders WHO praise Trump
newsPedro Sánchez criticizes leaders WHO praise Trump
Spain’s prime minister says Spain will not applaud 'those WHO set the world on fire' amid leaders praising Trump
thecanary.co
Love You Teacher fans bring PerthSanta fandom to Bluesky
tvLove You Teacher fans bring PerthSanta fandom to Bluesky
Thai BL viewers push #LoveYouTeacherSeries and #PerthSanta, promoting Saturday 8:30 PM GMM25 broadcasts and oneD reruns
World Press Photo 2026 winners announced, Sudan coverage wins top prize
photographyWorld Press Photo 2026 winners announced, Sudan coverage wins top prize
Abdulmonam Eassa wins the World Press Photo of the Year for his Le Monde reporting on the war in Sudan.
Keep Swimming jackets spotted as rainy tour night sparks merch talk
cultureKeep Swimming jackets spotted as rainy tour night sparks merch talk
Fans noticed 'Keep Swimming' jackets during a rain‑soaked show and expect an imminent merch drop.
The Pitt Episode 14 raises stakes with Robby’s breaking point
tvThe Pitt Episode 14 raises stakes with Robby’s breaking point
Season 2, Episode 14 follows Robby’s spiral, Langdon’s risky move and a final twist that reshapes the lead‑in to the finale.
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Capitals shut out Maple Leafs 4, 0, Logan Thompson posts third shutout
sportsCapitals shut out Maple Leafs 4, 0, Logan Thompson posts third shutout
Logan Thompson made 21 saves as Washington beat Toronto 4, 0; Ilya Protas recorded his first NHL point in the loss.
wral.com
DNC panel rejects resolution targeting AIPAC influence
politicsDNC panel rejects resolution targeting AIPAC influence
A Democratic National Committee resolutions panel voted to kill a symbolic measure condemning AIPAC's spending and influence in party contests.
theguardian.com
MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
sportsMLB average salary hits record $5.34M
AP: Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to $5.34 million, with the New York Mets leading spending.
apnews.comSuper Battle Golf update draws streamers back
gamingSuper Battle Golf update draws streamers back
A recent Super Battle Golf update introduced new content and sparked a wave of community streams, viewer matches and highlight clips.
Robert Plant Sings 'Ramble On' With Saving Grace on The Late Show
tvRobert Plant Sings 'Ramble On' With Saving Grace on The Late Show
Robert Plant performed 'Ramble On' live with Saving Grace on Stephen Colbert's Late Show (April 8)
MapTap Players Share High April 9 Final Scores, Top Near 942
sportsMapTap Players Share High April 9 Final Scores, Top Near 942
Players posted MapTap April 9 final scores, several above 900 and one peak at 942
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts‑Smith arrested on murder charges
newsFormer SAS soldier Ben Roberts‑Smith arrested on murder charges
Ben Roberts‑Smith was arrested and is facing multiple counts alleging the murder of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners
smh.com.au
Afrika Bambaataa dies at 67
musicAfrika Bambaataa dies at 67
Hip-hop DJ and Zulu Nation founder Afrika Bambaataa has died at 67, multiple outlets report
Megadonor Leonard Leo bankrolls Maine Wire targeting Somalis
politicsMegadonor Leonard Leo bankrolls Maine Wire targeting Somalis
Reporting shows GOP megadonor Leonard Leo funding the Maine Wire, a site running anti‑Somali coverage in Maine
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