Wednesday, April 15, 2026
April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson makes his Major League debut
sportsApril 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson makes his Major League debut
On this day Jackie Robinson, 28, broke baseball's modern color barrier, starting at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field.
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Justice Department says it will not release more Epstein files
journalismJustice Department says it will not release more Epstein files
DOJ announces it will stop releasing additional Epstein-related documents.
Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not resign
financeTrump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not resign
Trump warned he will remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell stays in the role after his term ends in mid‑May.
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Trump and J.D. Vance escalate public criticism of the Pope
politicsTrump and J.D. Vance escalate public criticism of the Pope
Trump and Senator J.D. Vance have publicly rebuked Pope Leo XIV's comments on just‑war doctrine, stoking GOP tensions.
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BBC undercover finds advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum
journalismBBC undercover finds advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum
BBC exposes firms charging migrants thousands to coach false LGBTQ asylum claims
Coyote vs ACME trailer due next week, film opens Aug 28
moviesCoyote vs ACME trailer due next week, film opens Aug 28
First poster released; stars Will Forte, Lana Condor and John Cena; official trailer set to drop next week; theatrical release Aug 28.
Senator Tina Smith holds Senate floor to oppose Boundary Waters mining bill
politicsSenator Tina Smith holds Senate floor to oppose Boundary Waters mining bill
Smith launched an hours-long speech urging colleagues to block legislation that would allow sulfide mining above the Boundary Waters.
American streamer Johnny Somali jailed six months with hard labor in South Korea
newsAmerican streamer Johnny Somali jailed six months with hard labor in South Korea
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, aka Johnny Somali, was convicted over lewd livestream stunts and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labor
m.economictimes.comJury rules Live Nation and Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly
newsJury rules Live Nation and Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly
A Manhattan federal jury found Live Nation/Ticketmaster illegally monopolized ticketing, raising breakup and damages questions.
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Dave Chappelle says Republicans 'weaponized' his trans jokes
comedyDave Chappelle says Republicans 'weaponized' his trans jokes
In a new Variety interview Chappelle claims GOP figures politicized his transgender material and defends his comedy.
CNN exposes 'online rape academy' teaching men to abuse women
newsCNN exposes 'online rape academy' teaching men to abuse women
CNN investigation details networks where men share tips on drugging, assaulting and evading detection of victims.
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Atletico Madrid and PSG reach Champions League semi-finals
sportsAtletico Madrid and PSG reach Champions League semi-finals
Atletico advanced 3-2 on aggregate over Barcelona, while PSG defeated Liverpool to secure spots in the Champions League semis
Absolute Batman #19 delivers a shocking reveal
comicsAbsolute Batman #19 delivers a shocking reveal
Scott Snyder's Absolute Batman #19 pits Scarecrow, Deathstroke and multiple Robins against a tragic, game‑changing twist.
Saudi fund moves to withdraw funding from LIV Golf
sportsSaudi fund moves to withdraw funding from LIV Golf
The New York Times reports the Saudi Public Investment Fund is set to back away from financing LIV Golf amid pressure.
LEGO Batman game adds Absolute Batman and Catwoman skins
gamingLEGO Batman game adds Absolute Batman and Catwoman skins
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will include Absolute Batman and Absolute Catwoman suits, with the game due May 22.
A'ja Wilson signs largest WNBA contract, three years $5M
sportsA'ja Wilson signs largest WNBA contract, three years $5M
Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson re-signs with the Las Vegas Aces on a three-year, $5 million fully guaranteed supermax deal.
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Trail Blazers clinch playoff berth with 114-110 win over Suns
sportsTrail Blazers clinch playoff berth with 114-110 win over Suns
Portland beat Phoenix 114-110 in the play-in; Deni Avdija poured in 41 points with 12 assists to send the Blazers to the playoffs
Arda Güler scores inside 1 minute as Real Madrid stun Bayern
sportsArda Güler scores inside 1 minute as Real Madrid stun Bayern
Arda Güler nets after 34 seconds to put Real Madrid 1-0 at Bayern, leveling the Champions League quarterfinal tie on aggregate.
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LEGO reveals UCS Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter for May the 4th
cultureLEGO reveals UCS Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter for May the 4th
Set 75442 announced as this year’s May the 4th flagship, $249.99 with Insider early access May 1; Darksaber gift‑with‑purchase also revealed.
Tax Day: 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says
financeTax Day: 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says
Ahead of the April 15 deadline, the Treasury reports 53 million taxpayers claimed new Trump-era exemptions this filing season.
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Dr. Oz says Trump believes Diet Coke kills cancer cells
scienceDr. Oz says Trump believes Diet Coke kills cancer cells
Mehmet Oz tells podcast Trump told him he thinks Diet Coke can kill cancer cells; physicians reject the claim.
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Streeting relaunches Women’s Health Strategy to tackle 'medical misogyny'
scienceStreeting relaunches Women’s Health Strategy to tackle 'medical misogyny'
Health secretary Wes Streeting vows the NHS will stop gaslighting women, improve diagnosis and pain relief; £1.5m FemTech fund announced
Artemis II crew returns home, NASA reassures on heat shield
scienceArtemis II crew returns home, NASA reassures on heat shield
Artemis II astronauts splashed down and NASA says a missing patch on Orion's heat shield posed no unexpected conditions.
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California Supreme Court disbars John Eastman
newsCalifornia Supreme Court disbars John Eastman
The court approved the permanent disbarment of the lawyer WHO helped devise efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Spielberg debuts Disclosure Day trailer at CinemaCon
moviesSpielberg debuts Disclosure Day trailer at CinemaCon
Spielberg screened an extended trailer and first look at the film's aliens, saying the third act will be kept out of marketing.
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Godzilla Minus Zero teaser shows Godzilla approaching New York
moviesGodzilla Minus Zero teaser shows Godzilla approaching New York
Toho released a teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero that includes a first look at Godzilla near the Statue of Liberty, Deadline reports.
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Erika Kirk withdraws from J.D. Vance event after threats, VP says
cultureErika Kirk withdraws from J.D. Vance event after threats, VP says
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, pulled out of a Turning Point event with J.D. Vance citing threats, the vice president said.
Tomodachi Life icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
gamingTomodachi Life icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo added Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream profile icons to the Switch Online app; icons rotate weekly through May 13.
Willow Nightingale retains AEW TBS Championship vs Kamille
sportsWillow Nightingale retains AEW TBS Championship vs Kamille
Nightingale survived Kamille and won via backslide to keep the AEW TBS title on Dynamite.
37 years since Hillsborough, 97 Liverpool fans remembered
sports37 years since Hillsborough, 97 Liverpool fans remembered
Supporters and families mark the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, honoring the 97 WHO died and renewing calls for justice
AEW Dynamite previews Spring BreakThru, MJF vs Darby main event
sportsAEW Dynamite previews Spring BreakThru, MJF vs Darby main event
AEW's Spring BreakThru cards MJF defending the AEW World Title against Darby Allin, plus multiple title matches and fallout storylines.
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Gas prices set to rise as summer blend arrives at Canadian pumps
financeGas prices set to rise as summer blend arrives at Canadian pumps
The pricier summer gasoline blend is hitting pumps across Canada and is expected to push retail prices higher.
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PlayStation Plus April 2026 catalog includes The Crew Motorfest
gamingPlayStation Plus April 2026 catalog includes The Crew Motorfest
Sony adds The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 Console and Wild Arms 4 to April lineup.
Russian ship carrying suspected stolen Ukrainian grain docked in Haifa
newsRussian ship carrying suspected stolen Ukrainian grain docked in Haifa
A vessel carrying tens of thousands of tons of grain linked to looted Ukrainian cargo was allowed to dock in Israel despite Kyiv warnings.
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Dungeons & Dragons fan art, homebrew maps and new campaign tools
gamingDungeons & Dragons fan art, homebrew maps and new campaign tools
Artists and DMs share original monsters, long-form maps, homebrew content, and commission offers for 5e and 5.5e campaigns.
Arsenal hold Sporting 0-0 in tense Champions League second leg
sportsArsenal hold Sporting 0-0 in tense Champions League second leg
Arsenal and Sporting finish the second leg 0-0 at the Emirates as the tie stays finely poised.
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Beyond the Gates renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 at CBS
tvBeyond the Gates renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 at CBS
CBS orders two more seasons of soap Beyond the Gates, keeping the show on air through 2028.
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Pentagon asks automakers to help ramp up weapons production
newsPentagon asks automakers to help ramp up weapons production
Senior defense officials held talks with GM, Ford and others about shifting factory capacity to munitions, per WSJ.
First Focker In-Law trailer shows Ariana Grande with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro
moviesFirst Focker In-Law trailer shows Ariana Grande with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro
CinemaCon trailer pits Ariana Grande against Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in a lie detector bit for the comedy sequel.
Alex Windsor challenges Thekla for AEW Women’s World title on Collision
sportsAlex Windsor challenges Thekla for AEW Women’s World title on Collision
Windsor interrupted Dynamite and a title match with Thekla was set for tomorrow's AEW Collision.
Waterspout spotted over Puget Sound near Seattle
newsWaterspout spotted over Puget Sound near Seattle
Photos and video show a waterspout off the Seattle coast during afternoon storms, witnessed from UW and city vantage points.
Trump discussed 'Jesus' meme with Bill Pulte before posting it
newsTrump discussed 'Jesus' meme with Bill Pulte before posting it
Axios reports Trump consulted his housing finance chief Bill Pulte about an image casting him as a Christ-like figure
Study finds sperm whale codas mirror human phonology
animalsStudy finds sperm whale codas mirror human phonology
Researchers report sperm whale coda clicks form vowel‑like patterns and structured sequences resembling human phonology.
Florida Panthers rout Detroit Red Wings 8-1
sportsFlorida Panthers rout Detroit Red Wings 8-1
Panthers poured in eight goals as Detroit closed the season with an 8-1 loss in Florida.
Kevin Warsh confirmation may be delayed after unannounced DOJ visit to Fed
financeKevin Warsh confirmation may be delayed after unannounced DOJ visit to Fed
Prosecutors made an unannounced visit to Federal Reserve HQ to inspect renovations, a move that could complicate Warsh’s upcoming Senate confirmation hearing.
1,200-year cherry blossom record to continue after scientist's death
nature1,200-year cherry blossom record to continue after scientist's death
Prof Yasuyuki Aono’s centuries‑long bloom‑date dataset will be maintained after his death
Analysts publish final mock drafts ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
sportsAnalysts publish final mock drafts ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Week‑before projections list team-by-team picks for the April 23 draft in Pittsburgh, including analysts' pick for the Bears at No. 25.
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Nicole Kidman training to become a death doula
moviesNicole Kidman training to become a death doula
Kidman says her mother’s 2024 death inspired her to train as a death doula to support people in their final days.
Billy Crystal to return to Broadway in one-man show '860' about losing his home
comedyBilly Crystal to return to Broadway in one-man show '860' about losing his home
Crystal will stage an autobiographical solo show this fall called '860,' inspired by losing his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 fires
Police hunt two suspects after attempted arson at Finchley synagogue
newsPolice hunt two suspects after attempted arson at Finchley synagogue
Two masked suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue overnight; police are treating it as an antisemitic hate crime.
Peter Parker face model posts mocap tease for Marvel's Spider‑Man 3
comicsPeter Parker face model posts mocap tease for Marvel's Spider‑Man 3
Ben Jordan shared a motion‑capture frame that fans interpret as a sign Insomniac has moved into production on Spider‑Man 3.
Boston Fleet strike first against Minnesota Frost
sportsBoston Fleet strike first against Minnesota Frost
Alina Müller set up Jesse Eldridge for the opening goal as the Boston Fleet take an early lead over the Frost.
MapTap April Final Score players post leaderboard results
gamingMapTap April Final Score players post leaderboard results
Players share maptap.gg 'April Final Score' results, top scores hit 973; Argentina geography question tripped up many
CinemaCon: Warner Bros and JJ Abrams reveal cast and new footage
moviesCinemaCon: Warner Bros and JJ Abrams reveal cast and new footage
Warner showed footage and announced casting updates for Dune: Part Three, Supergirl, and JJ Abrams' The Great Beyond at CinemaCon.
Blue Jays rally in ninth to take 6-4 lead over Brewers
sportsBlue Jays rally in ninth to take 6-4 lead over Brewers
Davis Schneider, Okamoto and Andrés Giménez deliver clutch hits as Toronto scores three in the ninth.
The White Lotus season 4 begins filming in France during Cannes
tvThe White Lotus season 4 begins filming in France during Cannes
HBO has started production on Season 4 on the French Riviera, with the story set around the Cannes Film Festival.
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Black Cat available in Marvel Rivals early access
comicsBlack Cat available in Marvel Rivals early access
Marvel Rivals launches early access for Black Cat character this week, with players streaming first matches.
Ministers weigh triggering break clause in Palantir NHS contract
techMinisters weigh triggering break clause in Palantir NHS contract
UK ministers consider ending Palantir's £330m NHS data deal after MPs demand tighter scrutiny; Palantir defends its record
SantaCon organizer charged over alleged multi‑million dollar fraud
newsSantaCon organizer charged over alleged multi‑million dollar fraud
Prosecutors say New York SantaCon organizer diverted millions from charity fundraising, charging him with wire fraud.
First seven minutes of Dune: Part Three screened at CinemaCon
moviesFirst seven minutes of Dune: Part Three screened at CinemaCon
CinemaCon attendees saw an explosive seven‑minute opening featuring Stilgar leading troops into an ambush.
Daredevil: Born Again S2E5 wows fans, confirms Vanessa Fisk twist
tvDaredevil: Born Again S2E5 wows fans, confirms Vanessa Fisk twist
Season 2 episode 5 is widely praised and confirms a long‑running Vanessa Fisk plot point while reviving Foggy in a major turn.