Thursday, April 16, 2026
Pete Hegseth quotes Pulp Fiction passage during Pentagon prayer
moviesPete Hegseth quotes Pulp Fiction passage during Pentagon prayer
Pentagon official Pete Hegseth read wording that closely matches the fictional Ezekiel monologue from Pulp Fiction instead of scripture.
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Street Fighter movie drops official trailer and new posters
gamingStreet Fighter movie drops official trailer and new posters
Paramount released the first trailer and character posters for Street Fighter, which opens in theaters Oct 16, 2026.
U.S. bishops rebuke JD Vance after he lectured the pope on theology
politicsU.S. bishops rebuke JD Vance after he lectured the pope on theology
The bishops' doctrine committee defended Pope Leo XIV's theological authority after Vance warned the pope to be 'careful' in remarks
Former goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies in crash at 48
sportsFormer goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies in crash at 48
Ex-Arsenal, Juventus and Liverpool keeper killed near a railway crossing in Salzburg, aged 48.
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The Pitt season 2 finale airs tonight
tvThe Pitt season 2 finale airs tonight
Season 2 finale of The Pitt debuts tonight, closing the current storyline for the series.
Avengers: Doomsday set for December 18, Marvel unveils Infinity Vision
moviesAvengers: Doomsday set for December 18, Marvel unveils Infinity Vision
Marvel confirms a Dec. 18 release for Avengers: Doomsday and announced 'Infinity Vision' premium theater certification at CinemaCon.
Final trailer released for The Mandalorian and Grogu
tvFinal trailer released for The Mandalorian and Grogu
Disney debuts the final trailer and poster for The Mandalorian & Grogu, due in theaters May 22 with IMAX sequences.
Plans disclose 'top secret military installations' beneath proposed ballroom
newsPlans disclose 'top secret military installations' beneath proposed ballroom
Project documents list bomb shelters, a hospital, protective partitioning and 'top secret military installations' under the ballroom
Macklin Celebrini sets Sharks single-season points record, 115
sportsMacklin Celebrini sets Sharks single-season points record, 115
19-year-old Celebrini records his 115th point, passing Joe Thornton for the San Jose Sharks single-season lead
Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before ambassador appointment
politicsPeter Mandelson failed security vetting before ambassador appointment
Reports say Mandelson was denied UK security clearance yet was appointed ambassador to the US, prompting political fallout for Starmer.
Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
scienceTrump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
President Trump names former deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Bluesky users hit by 'Rate Limit Exceeded' errors
techBluesky users hit by 'Rate Limit Exceeded' errors
Many users report 'Rate Limit Exceeded' messages that block feeds, DMs, password resets and other actions.
Alan Wake event coming to Phasmophobia on May 12
gamingAlan Wake event coming to Phasmophobia on May 12
Free limited‑time crossover 'Phasmophobia by Alan Wake' brings Dark Place content to Phasmophobia May 12, June 2.
Lana Del Rey releases 'First Light', title song for 007 First Light game
musicLana Del Rey releases 'First Light', title song for 007 First Light game
Del Rey and composer David Arnold debuted the Bond-themed title song and lyric video for the upcoming 007 videogame.
NSW court strikes down post‑Bondi anti‑protest laws
newsNSW court strikes down post‑Bondi anti‑protest laws
New South Wales Court of Appeal rules anti‑protest laws introduced after the Bondi attack impermissibly burden political communication.
Mike Trout crushes 446‑ft homer, fifth of the series
sportsMike Trout crushes 446‑ft homer, fifth of the series
Trout hit a 446‑ft, 114.6 mph solo homer, his fifth longball in the series and fourth straight day homering at Yankee Stadium.
Critical Role airs its 400th main campaign episode tonight
tvCritical Role airs its 400th main campaign episode tonight
Campaign 4 Episode 23 is the 400th main campaign episode, with live stream and episode spoilers underway
Boards of Canada drop a new track and tease forthcoming release
musicBoards of Canada drop a new track and tease forthcoming release
The long-dormant electronic duo posted an official new track/video teaser, sparking excitement about new music.
IEA head warns Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left
newsIEA head warns Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left
Fatih Birol says Europe could exhaust jet fuel supplies in roughly six weeks, risking flight cancellations if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed
apnews.comNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave board in June
techNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave board in June
Hastings will not stand for re-election and will step down when his term expires at the company's June meeting
Spring photo roundup, birds and blooms across the UK and Europe
natureSpring photo roundup, birds and blooms across the UK and Europe
Community members share spring photos, blackbirds, lilacs, crocuses and countryside shots from Scotland, the Netherlands and England
House war powers resolution fails by one vote after Jared Golden opposed
newsHouse war powers resolution fails by one vote after Jared Golden opposed
The House rejected a bill to curb Trump's Iran war 213-214, with Rep. Jared Golden the lone Democrat voting against it.
Top Gun 3 officially in development, Tom Cruise to return
moviesTop Gun 3 officially in development, Tom Cruise to return
Paramount confirms Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer attached; a script is now underway.
Dalton Rushing hits 412-ft grand slam, blows game open vs Mets
sportsDalton Rushing hits 412-ft grand slam, blows game open vs Mets
Rushing's grand slam off Devin Williams in the 8th made it LAD 7, NYM 1 and swung the game decisively
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Jon Moxley vs Nick Wayne in AEW Continental eliminator
sportsJon Moxley vs Nick Wayne in AEW Continental eliminator
Jon Moxley faces ROH TV champion Nick Wayne in a Continental Championship eliminator on AEW Collision.
Bomb threat called into home of Pope Leo's brother, police investigate
newsBomb threat called into home of Pope Leo's brother, police investigate
New Lenox police probed a bomb threat at John Prevost's house; authorities found no explosive device
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Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest reach Europa League semifinals
sportsAston Villa and Nottingham Forest reach Europa League semifinals
Villa beat Bologna 4-0 (7-1 agg) and Forest edged Porto, setting up an all-English Europa League semi.
Dusty Springfield remembered on her birthday
musicDusty Springfield remembered on her birthday
Fans mark April 16 as the 87th birthday of Dusty Springfield, sharing classic performances and tributes.
Trump to pick ousted acting FEMA head Cameron Hamilton
newsTrump to pick ousted acting FEMA head Cameron Hamilton
President Trump intends to nominate Cameron Hamilton, WHO was pushed out as acting FEMA leader last year, to run FEMA again.
nytimes.comDallas Wings block question on Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers
sportsDallas Wings block question on Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers
At her Dallas introductory press conference, No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd was prevented from answering a reporter's question about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers.
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Angry Birds festival launches in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
gamingAngry Birds festival launches in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
Festival live now through April 19, with Red, Chuck and Bomb teams competing for event points and new decals.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy gets praise for gore, criticism for pacing
moviesLee Cronin's The Mummy gets praise for gore, criticism for pacing
Early reviews applaud the film's effects and performances but say it loses momentum after a strong first act.
Michael B. Jordan debuts The Thomas Crown Affair footage at CinemaCon
moviesMichael B. Jordan debuts The Thomas Crown Affair footage at CinemaCon
Jordan screened the first trailer, introduced Jon Batiste’s score, and shared the film’s CinemaCon footage
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Minnesota to run statewide tornado drills at 1:45 and 6:45 today
newsMinnesota to run statewide tornado drills at 1:45 and 6:45 today
Outdoor warning sirens will sound twice for Severe Weather Awareness Week; the first drill is aimed at institutions and the second at the public.
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Report: Trump consulted Bill Pulte before posting AI 'Jesus' image
cultureReport: Trump consulted Bill Pulte before posting AI 'Jesus' image
Axios and others say President Trump discussed the AI Jesus image with FHFA director Bill Pulte prior to posting.
Acting ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency this spring
newsActing ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons will depart U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement later this spring, CBS News reports.
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On this day in 1964, The Rolling Stones release debut album
musicOn this day in 1964, The Rolling Stones release debut album
'England's Newest Hit Makers' debuted in the UK, launching the Stones' rise in British rock.
Labor Dept. probes texts from Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's family and staff
newsLabor Dept. probes texts from Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's family and staff
NYT reports investigators are reviewing messages in which staff were asked to 'pay attention' to the Secretary’s husband and father.
nytimes.comFirst Focker In-Law trailer stars Ariana Grande with De Niro and Stiller
musicFirst Focker In-Law trailer stars Ariana Grande with De Niro and Stiller
Trailer drops for Focker In-Law, featuring Ariana Grande opposite Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro; opens Nov 25
Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire
newsIsrael and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire
President Trump says a U.S.-brokered 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon will begin at 5 p.m. EST.
Vegas Golden Knights clinch Pacific Division with 4-1 win over Kraken
sportsVegas Golden Knights clinch Pacific Division with 4-1 win over Kraken
Golden Knights beat Seattle 4-1 to secure the Pacific Division title and top seeding in the West
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PopMaster contestants post high scores on Ken Bruce quiz
musicPopMaster contestants post high scores on Ken Bruce quiz
Players report strong rounds today, with multiple 33, 36 point results and a few 'Full House' finishes
Satellite images show Israeli demolitions leveling towns in south Lebanon
newsSatellite images show Israeli demolitions leveling towns in south Lebanon
BBC Verify found more than 1,400 buildings destroyed since March 2; over 1.2M displaced, 820,000 from the south.
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Trump booed at multiple GOP town halls
politicsTrump booed at multiple GOP town halls
Footage from several local Republican town halls shows attendees loudly heckling and booing Trump at events.
Special Weather Statements warn of damaging gusts and hail tonight
newsSpecial Weather Statements warn of damaging gusts and hail tonight
NWS issued special weather statements for radar-indicated storms with gusts up to 50, 55 mph and penny-size hail across several states
Blackhawks beat Sharks 5-2 in San Jose season finale
sportsBlackhawks beat Sharks 5-2 in San Jose season finale
Chicago defeated San Jose 5-2 in the Sharks' season finale; San Jose heads to face Winnipeg to close the year
Amazing Digital Circus sets pre-sales record, lands cinema screenings
tvAmazing Digital Circus sets pre-sales record, lands cinema screenings
Glitch Productions reports record ticket pre-sales and confirmed theatrical showings, including UK and Ireland
Maple Leafs lose 3-1 to Senators, finish 28th in NHL
sportsMaple Leafs lose 3-1 to Senators, finish 28th in NHL
Ottawa defeated Toronto 3-1, Dylan Cozens added an empty-net goal with 6 seconds left, Leafs end season 28th, boosting draft odds
Project Hail Mary theatrical run extended
moviesProject Hail Mary theatrical run extended
Ryan Gosling announced the film's theatrical run will be extended; the sci‑fi feature runs about 156 minutes.
76ers beat Magic 109-97 in NBA play-in, advance to face Celtics
sports76ers beat Magic 109-97 in NBA play-in, advance to face Celtics
Philadelphia topped Orlando 109-97 in the play-in tournament and will travel to Boston for the first-round matchup
Darby Allin wins AEW World Championship
sportsDarby Allin wins AEW World Championship
Darby Allin defeated MJF in AEW Dynamite’s main event, scoring multiple coffin drops and a headlock takeover to win the title
Judge to weigh remedies after jury finds Live Nation a monopoly
musicJudge to weigh remedies after jury finds Live Nation a monopoly
A federal jury found Live Nation/Ticketmaster illegally monopolized ticketing; a judge will now consider penalties and possible breakup
Heavy rainfall, flash flood risk for northern Illinois and southeast Wisconsin
newsHeavy rainfall, flash flood risk for northern Illinois and southeast Wisconsin
WPC products warn of heavy rain and likely flash flooding across northern IL, southeast WI and northwest IN
Julius Malema sentenced to five years for 2018 rifle firing
newsJulius Malema sentenced to five years for 2018 rifle firing
EFF leader given an effective five-year prison term and barred from possessing firearms; his team is seeking leave to appeal
Study: Atlantic overturning circulation closer to collapse
scienceStudy: Atlantic overturning circulation closer to collapse
Researchers say the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is more likely to collapse than previously thought, with severe global impacts.
Bayern edges Real Madrid 4-3 to reach Champions League semis
sportsBayern edges Real Madrid 4-3 to reach Champions League semis
Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 in a dramatic quarterfinal to advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals.
Spaceballs: The New One first look debuts at CinemaCon
moviesSpaceballs: The New One first look debuts at CinemaCon
CinemaCon screened a first look at Spaceballs: The New One, including a Mel Brooks cameo; the film is slated for April 23, 2027.
