Sunday, April 19, 2026
Reform deputy Richard Tice faces £100k tax row after slamming Angela Rayner
politicsReform deputy Richard Tice faces £100k tax row after slamming Angela Rayner
Richard Tice reportedly owes around £98, 100k in unpaid tax after publicly demanding Angela Rayner resign over a smaller error
Cory Booker fires up presidential push in Detroit speech
politicsCory Booker fires up presidential push in Detroit speech
Sen. Booker used a Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus speech to blame alienated Democrats as he revs up a 2026 bid
Trevor Phillips criticises Mandelson appointment, was his best man
journalismTrevor Phillips criticises Mandelson appointment, was his best man
Phillips told Sky News Mandelson's appointment was problematic; critics note Mandelson previously served as his best man.
Kezia Dugdale warns 'things could go backwards' for LGBTQ+ rights
politicsKezia Dugdale warns 'things could go backwards' for LGBTQ+ rights
Former Scottish Labour leader says she feels more scared as a lesbian and urges a kinder debate as she chairs Stonewall.
theguardian.com
Spain to ask EU to end association agreement with Israel
newsSpain to ask EU to end association agreement with Israel
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will propose the EU suspend or terminate its association agreement with Israel over alleged international law violations.
euronews.com
The Strokes close Coachella set with montage naming alleged US coups
musicThe Strokes close Coachella set with montage naming alleged US coups
The band ended their Coachella set performing 'Oblivious' while projecting a list of countries the U.S. has reportedly overthrown
Leaked memos trace origins of Supreme Court 'shadow docket'
newsLeaked memos trace origins of Supreme Court 'shadow docket'
NYT‑published confidential memos show how expedited 2016 orders and internal decisions helped build the modern 'shadow docket'.
yahoo.com
Everton host Liverpool in first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
sportsEverton host Liverpool in first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Premier League's inaugural Merseyside derby at Everton's new Hill Dickinson ground takes place amid a key matchday.
footy-feed.com
Blue Origin reuses New Glenn booster for first time
scienceBlue Origin reuses New Glenn booster for first time
New Glenn NG-3 launched April 19 using a reused 'Never Tell Me the Odds' first stage, which landed successfully.
Tim Curry celebrates 80th birthday
moviesTim Curry celebrates 80th birthday
Fans mark the actor's 80th birthday, remembering roles from The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Legend
Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows durable responses in early trial
sciencePancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows durable responses in early trial
Personalized mRNA vaccine produced lasting responses in most responders in a small phase I pancreatic cancer trial
nbcnews.com
Man City beat Arsenal 2-1, Haaland scores in title-race clash
sportsMan City beat Arsenal 2-1, Haaland scores in title-race clash
Erling Haaland nets the winning goal as Manchester City edge Arsenal 2-1 in a key Premier League match
Noir Alley, 'His Kind of Woman' watch party on TCM
tvNoir Alley, 'His Kind of Woman' watch party on TCM
TCM's Noir Alley aired His Kind of Woman, with a live watch‑party noting Vincent Price, Howard Hughes lore and prop‑gun overload.
Van Dijk header wins Merseyside derby for Liverpool
sportsVan Dijk header wins Merseyside derby for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk rose to head a stoppage‑time winner as Liverpool beat Everton 2‑1 at Goodison Park.
David Byrne streams theatrical late-night Coachella set on YouTube
musicDavid Byrne streams theatrical late-night Coachella set on YouTube
Byrne's outdoor Coachella set feature four drummers, theatrical staging and a widely watched live YouTube stream.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden sees early 'cherry blossom explosion'
natureBrooklyn Botanic Garden sees early 'cherry blossom explosion'
Unseasonably warm weather sparked an intense cherry blossom bloom at BBG, drawing large crowds and photo coverage.
Blue Jays jump to early lead vs Diamondbacks
sportsBlue Jays jump to early lead vs Diamondbacks
Toronto collected five hits in the first inning, taking a 3-0 lead with Kevin Gausman on the mound
bluejaysnation.com
WrestleMania Night One ends with Cody Rhodes retaining title
sportsWrestleMania Night One ends with Cody Rhodes retaining title
Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship in a chaotic main event involving Randy Orton and Pat McAfee; Seth vs Gunther drew match of the night praise.
Project Hail Mary holds No. 2 at North American box office
moviesProject Hail Mary holds No. 2 at North American box office
Ryan Gosling sci-fi stays behind Super Mario Galaxy domestically, with Lee Cronin's The Mummy debuting in third
8 Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Violence Shooting
news8 Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Violence Shooting
Gunman shot children aged 1, 14 at two homes in Shreveport; suspect was intercepted and killed by police
nytimes.com
Blue Origin's New Glenn puts BlueBird 7 in wrong orbit after upper‑stage glitch
scienceBlue Origin's New Glenn puts BlueBird 7 in wrong orbit after upper‑stage glitch
New Glenn reused its booster and landed it, but Blue Origin says the second stage underperformed and AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 reached an off‑nominal orbit.
phys.org
BBB26's Ana Paula refuses production challenge, briefly storms off
tvBBB26's Ana Paula refuses production challenge, briefly storms off
Ana Paula defied production by refusing a show dynamic, sparking a heated on‑air confrontation with Milena before returning to the set.
muddyrivernews.com
NFL Draft week heats up as teams finalize trade targets
sportsNFL Draft week heats up as teams finalize trade targets
With the 2026 NFL Draft days away, rumors and mock trades ramp up as franchises refine draft plans.
Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria leads in election, exit polls show
politicsRumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria leads in election, exit polls show
Exit polls put pro-Russian ex‑president Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria near 37% but short of a majority
bbc.com
Nine Inch Noize repeats Sahara set, streams live from Coachella
musicNine Inch Noize repeats Sahara set, streams live from Coachella
NIN/How To Destroy Angels/Boys Noize collab performed a 45‑minute Sahara set, replayed live on YouTube for Weekend 2.
JD Vance could save his political skin by turning on Trump, columnist says
politicsJD Vance could save his political skin by turning on Trump, columnist says
Analysis argues Vance's recent public humiliations may force him to oppose Trump soon if he wants a future in politics.
Substack claims Epstein shaped Jared Kushner's Gulf sovereign-wealth plans
newsSubstack claims Epstein shaped Jared Kushner's Gulf sovereign-wealth plans
Investigation argues Epstein's 2016 restructuring plans are influencing current Kushner-linked Gulf projects
open.substack.com
Watkins brace gives Aston Villa 2-1 lead vs Sunderland
sportsWatkins brace gives Aston Villa 2-1 lead vs Sunderland
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Villa led 2-1 against Sunderland in the first half.
footy-feed.com
Flyers beat Penguins 3-2 to take Game 1 in Pittsburgh
sportsFlyers beat Penguins 3-2 to take Game 1 in Pittsburgh
Jamie Drysdale, Travis Sanheim and Porter Martone scored as Philadelphia won 3-2 and Dan Vladar made key saves to go up 1-0.
Paula Blasi solos to surprise win at Amstel Gold Race
sportsPaula Blasi solos to surprise win at Amstel Gold Race
23-year-old Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) rode clear to claim her first WorldTour one-day victory with a solo finish at the Amstel Gold Race.
wielerflits.nl
U.S. tariff refund portal set after Supreme Court ruling
newsU.S. tariff refund portal set after Supreme Court ruling
NPR reports a federal portal will process refunds after SCOTUS struck down most of Trump's tariffs; refunds earliest July 4
Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beats human record
techHumanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beats human record
Robot completed the Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, faster than the human world record in the robot-only race
NFL mock drafts shift after Dexter Lawrence trade
sportsNFL mock drafts shift after Dexter Lawrence trade
Analysts rework 2026 first‑round order and team targets after the Giants sent DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for No. 10.
National Library Week, theme 'Find Your Joy' runs April 19, 25
booksNational Library Week, theme 'Find Your Joy' runs April 19, 25
Libraries celebrate services and staff while urging public support and access to books and programs
National Cat Lady Day, community celebrates with photos and tributes
petsNational Cat Lady Day, community celebrates with photos and tributes
Users mark National Cat Lady Day by posting cat photos, adopt-and-care stories and pet tributes.
Report says Boris Johnson was blocked from state secrets as foreign secretary
newsReport says Boris Johnson was blocked from state secrets as foreign secretary
Business Insider reports Downing Street restricted Johnson’s access to some intelligence during his time as foreign secretary
Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested days before NFL Draft
sportsGeorgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested days before NFL Draft
Draft prospect Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens, Georgia, on misdemeanor charges ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft
Mets lose after ninth-inning Cubs rally, ABS call drew review
sportsMets lose after ninth-inning Cubs rally, ABS call drew review
Game swung late as the Cubs rallied in the ninth for the win; an ABS overturn occurred earlier in the inning
Max Verstappen returns to Nürburgring weekend after fatal crash
sportsMax Verstappen returns to Nürburgring weekend after fatal crash
Verstappen resumed qualifying duties and paid tribute after a multi‑car crash killed a GT driver at the Nordschleife
The Beatles featured on community radio and playlists
musicThe Beatles featured on community radio and playlists
Community DJs and users spotlight Beatles tracks like 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' and 'Across the Universe' on playlists.
Gibbs‑White hat trick powers Nottingham Forest to 4‑1 win
sportsGibbs‑White hat trick powers Nottingham Forest to 4‑1 win
Morgan Gibbs‑White scored a rapid 15‑minute hat‑trick to lift Forest to a 4‑1 victory over Burnley and ease relegation fears.
streamff.link
Trump shares Frank Sinatra 'My Way' video amid threats toward Iran
musicTrump shares Frank Sinatra 'My Way' video amid threats toward Iran
Trump posted a Frank Sinatra clip alongside posts threatening military action, alarming critics and prompting fact checks.
Red Flag Warnings issued across US counties for Apr 19-20
newsRed Flag Warnings issued across US counties for Apr 19-20
NWS posts multiple red flag fire‑weather alerts covering counties in GA, KS, WY and more through Apr 19-20
thetrace.org
Lakers win Game 1, beat Rockets 107-98
sportsLakers win Game 1, beat Rockets 107-98
Los Angeles took Game 1 107-98; LeBron recorded 19 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists as the Lakers lead the series 1-0.
Billie Eilish brought onstage by Justin Bieber at Coachella Weekend Two
musicBillie Eilish brought onstage by Justin Bieber at Coachella Weekend Two
Bieber surprised the crowd by inviting Billie Eilish and other guests during his headlining set
Jon Ossoff calls out 'Mar-a-Lago mafia' at Georgia rally
politicsJon Ossoff calls out 'Mar-a-Lago mafia' at Georgia rally
Ossoff accused the Trump family of corruption and warned voters would pay for war and domestic cuts, per reporting.
Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Copa del Rey
sportsReal Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Copa del Rey
Final finished 2-2; Real Sociedad won 4-2 in the shootout to claim their fourth Copa del Rey title
elcomercio.es
Charlize Theron recounts mother fatally shot her father to protect family
moviesCharlize Theron recounts mother fatally shot her father to protect family
Theron says that at 15 her mother shot her father during a violent incident to keep the family safe.
dailyheadlinez.com
Make Gas Giants Pay petition pressures Treasurer Jim Chalmers
politicsMake Gas Giants Pay petition pressures Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Campaign urges Australia to tax record gas company profits, organizers collecting signatures
One Piece chapter 1180 drops with heavy Straw Hat casualties
comicsOne Piece chapter 1180 drops with heavy Straw Hat casualties
Chapter 1180 delivers major injuries to key Straw Hat members and a cliffhanger that has fans scrambling for spoilers.
Hundreds clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility
animalsHundreds clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility
About 1,000 activists tried to enter Ridglan Farms; deputies used rubber bullets and pepper spray to repel them.
California AG Rob Bonta comments on Live Nation/Ticketmaster case
newsCalifornia AG Rob Bonta comments on Live Nation/Ticketmaster case
Bonta's remarks on the antitrust litigation are compiled in a Joyce Vance Substack post this week
open.substack.com