130th Boston Marathon kicks off in cool, mainly dry conditions

Boston's 130th Marathon runs on Patriots' Day; chilly, mainly dry forecast, live streams and Hopkinton route closures.

Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million

FBI director Kash Patel filed a $250M defamation suit over an Atlantic article alleging heavy drinking and unexplained absences

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share islands and custom miis

Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (released Apr 16) has fans obsessing over island updates, custom miis and price complaints

Virginia voters urged to Vote YES on April 21 referendum

Report says Trump was blocked from accessing nuclear codes

Mirror reports the head of the U.S. military refused Trump's attempt to access nuclear codes during a White House meeting

Israeli soldier filmed destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon

Photo shows an IDF soldier striking a crucifix statue in southern Lebanon; army confirmed the image is authentic and opened an investigation

Patrick Muldoon dies at 57

Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, died April 19 of a heart attack at 57

EDSBS Charitibundi Bowl 2026 goes live

The 20th Charitibundi Bowl launches with a new game format, Money Cannon leaderboard and community donation drives

Wembanyama scores 35 as Spurs beat Trail Blazers 111-98

Victor Wembanyama pours in 35 points in his playoff debut to lead San Antonio to a 111-98 Game 1 win.

The Onion to take over Infowars, Tim Heidecker named creative director

The Onion struck a deal to acquire Infowars' assets; comedian Tim Heidecker will lead creative direction.

Last day to register to vote in England ahead of May 7 local elections

April 20 deadline to register for the local elections and devolved polls on May 7, many posts urging last-minute registration

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Japan Meteorological Agency reports M7.4 off Sanriku coast; tsunami warnings and evacuations issued for Hokkaido and Tohoku

About 120 veterans arrested after protest inside U.S. Capitol over Iran war

John Ternus to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Apple names John Ternus its next CEO, effective Sept. 1, while Tim Cook will become executive chairman.

Victor Wembanyama named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Spurs 22-year-old wins 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, youngest and first unanimous winner

Fire Emblem marks 36th anniversary and Lucina's birthday

Fans celebrate Fire Emblem's 36th anniversary alongside Lucina's birthday with original art, favorite character polls and livestreamed PvP battles across the Bluesky community.

George Takei turns 89, fans mark his birthday

Actor and activist George Takei celebrates his 89th birthday; posts note his Star Trek role and memoir.

John Oliver examines prediction markets on Last Week Tonight

Oliver details insider‑trading risks in polymarkets and highlights investor ties, including Don Jr.'s.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie again leads North American box office

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary dominated this weekend’s North American box office, outpacing Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.

First look, Duncan Jones' Rogue Trooper animated film

Duncan Jones unveils hand-crafted animated adaptation of 2000 AD's Rogue Trooper with first images and a short teaser.

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino in X probe

Paris prosecutors have summoned Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning in a probe into alleged child sexual‑abuse images and deepfakes.

U.S. opens portal for $166 billion in tariff refund claims

U.S. Customs launched the CAPE portal to let importers and businesses file claims for roughly $166 billion in tariff refunds

Practical Magic 2 teaser reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman

First trailer released for Practical Magic 2, in theaters Sept. 11, with Lee Pace and Maisie Williams joining the cast

Speed Racer returns to IMAX in limited rerelease

Fans report packed IMAX screenings for the 4K remaster, with strong crowd reactions to the theatrical presentation

Roberts led 2016 Clean Power Plan stay, new reporting shows

NYT-sourced materials and Steve Vladeck's analysis show Roberts pushed emergency relief to block the 2016 Clean Power Plan.

Ukrainian drones hit Tuapse oil refinery, large fire and casualties reported

Ana Paula Renault informed of her father's death during BBB26

Production showed Ana Paula a family message; her father died two days before the show's final

Diane Abbott presses Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson vetting

Premier League, Haaland winner tightens title race; City linked to Cherki

Erling Haaland scored a second‑half winner to cut Arsenal's lead; reports say Manchester City have agreed a deal for Rayan Cherki.

Spike Lee courtside in 'Pope Leo' Knicks jersey

Spike Lee spotted at the Knicks game wearing a #14 Knicks jersey with 'Pope Leo' on the back

SAVE Act shelved after John Thune pulls support

Senate Majority Leader John Thune quietly stepped back from advancing the SAVE Act, effectively blocking the GOP bill.

Palantir manifesto urges tech to prioritize national security

A published manifesto from Palantir argues Silicon Valley owes a 'moral debt' to the country and calls for closer tech‑state ties

Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250M

Former Pentagon aide files $250 million defamation suit over The Atlantic story on alleged drinking and absences

Forza Horizon 6 limited edition controller and headset revealed

Xbox unveiled Forza Horizon 6 limited edition controller and wireless headset, with preorders opening April 21 and MS Store pricing listed.

UK bars anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez from speaking

Home Office revoked authorization, blocking the U.S.-based influencer from attending the Unite the Kingdom rally in London on May 16.

Vampire Crawlers review, a roguelike deckbuilder spin-off wins praise

Poncle’s Vampire Crawlers recasts Vampire Survivors as a dungeon‑crawling, deckbuilding roguelike and earns strong critical reviews.

Witch Hat Atelier Episode 4 changes magic system

Episode 4 appears to retcon the show's magic rules, shifting Light magic's role.

Netflix Gundam live-action begins production, Sydney Sweeney leads cast

Live-action Gundam films on the Gold Coast starring Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, production now underway

U.S. military strike kills 3 on suspected drug boat in Caribbean

U.S. forces say a strike on an alleged drug‑trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea killed three people.

Artemis II astronaut posts iPhone video of Earth setting behind Moon

Reid Wiseman shares a 53-second 'Earthset' clip filmed through Orion during the Artemis II lunar flyby

University Challenge final, Edinburgh vs Manchester

The quiz show's grand final airs tonight as University of Edinburgh faces Manchester in the title match

Run BTS 2.0 teaser, three OT7 trip episodes set

Trailer released; first three Run BTS 2.0 episodes scheduled April 23, April 30 and May 5, centered on an OT7 trip format.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showcase set for April 23

Ubisoft will hold a Worldwide Reveal Showcase for Black Flag Resynced on April 23 at 9 AM PT

Cherry blossom season blooms, plus The Division 2 Cherry Blossom event

Real-world cherry blossoms peak while The Division 2 launches an in-game Cherry Blossom event with Twitch drops Apr 21, May 12

Crystal Palace v West Ham, Premier League live preview

Key London derby could shift standings; a West Ham win would extend their gap with Spurs, live updates expected.

Adam Kinzinger asks, 'Is the United States Worth Saving?'

Kinzinger's new Substack essay questions civic commitment and urges Americans to stay engaged with the republic

Report finds burning wood for power worse than gas, even with carbon capture

Study says biomass power can produce higher CO2 emissions for decades, undermining UK BECCS subsidy plans

Cross Ange and other series added to Super Robot Wars Y DLC

SRW Y expansion pack includes Ideon, Cross Ange, Idolmaster Xenoglossia, Star Driver and more in new DLC

King Charles marks Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday

King Charles and Queen Camilla viewed the 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' exhibition as centenary commemorations took place in Regent's Park.

Cavaliers take 2-0 series lead over Raptors

Cleveland beats Toronto 115-105, takes 2-0 lead in first-round series; Mitchell 30, Harden 28, Mobley 25

The Archers episode focuses on Helen's farm decision

Helen must decide whether to send the Angus cattle to Casey Meats or slaughter them at Bridge Farm; writers used a database, not an archivist

Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him from PlayStation Studios

Yoshida says he was removed after refusing what he calls 'ridiculous' demands, ending his leadership role at PlayStation Studios.

Capcom teases more major releases after Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom says it's 'not done with 2026' after Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Pragmata, hinting at further releases.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation

Asia faces growing scarcity after Iran war, NYT warns

The Pitt season 2 finale, 'Jagged Little Pills,' gets a recap

NYT recap dissects the season two finale’s twists and Robby’s breaking point as the show closes its arc.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 trailer teases Age 1000 setting, Piccolo returns

Bandai Namco revealed Xenoverse 3's reveal trailer, set in the Age 1000 and due in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC.

Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar, immediately calls out Roman Reigns

Oba Femi beat Lesnar at WrestleMania and used the post-match mic to target Roman Reigns

Sol Ruca called up to WWE RAW, interrupts Liv Morgan

Sol Ruca was promoted to the main roster on RAW and confronted women's champion Liv Morgan in the ring.

Blue Origin's New Glenn leaves customer satellite in wrong orbit

On its third flight New Glenn's upper stage put an AST SpaceMobile payload in a lower-than-planned orbit.

Warner Bros shareholders face Thursday vote on takeover

The Drey Dossier warns Warner-Paramount takeover terms are deceptive ahead of a decisive shareholder vote

Matt Olson homers to tie Braves and Nationals

Olson’s two‑run blast (419 ft) off Jake Irvin ties the game for Atlanta in the fourth inning.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 2, Sabres rally and Canadiens win in OT

Day 2 featured Buffalo's late comeback, Montreal's 4-3 overtime win at Tampa Bay, and Vegas beating Utah 4-2.

Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 adds Black Cat and new PvE mode

Update launches Black Cat playable, introduces Blood Hunt PvE mode and returns the Hellfire Gala event

Analysis: Crypto traders spent $9.7B on fees as Bitcoin stays elevated

London to host first team time trial at Tour de France Femmes 2027

Organisers announce an ~18 km team time trial finishing on the Mall as the 2027 Grand Départ in the UK

Ethan Page wins WWE RAW debut, defeats Je'Von Evans

Ethan Page debuted on RAW and beat Je'Von Evans in an Intercontinental contenders match; Rusev attacked Evans after the match and Penta intervened.

Dodgers place Edwin Díaz on IL with right elbow 'loose bodies'

Los Angeles placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list for right elbow loose bodies; LHP Jake Eder was recalled.

Raw America visits ICE detention center amid hunger strike

Investigation reports conditions inside an ICE facility; a hunger strike in a Pennsylvania unit grew from about 70 to roughly 100 detainees.

British Jews tell BBC they face rising antisemitism, including threats and kidnappings

BBC Panorama interviews UK Jewish people reporting spitting, threats and even kidnappings amid growing abuse

Desmond Morris dies aged 98

Zoologist, broadcaster and author of 1967 bestseller The Naked Ape has died at 98

Red flag warning issued for Central Florida as Lake County fire burns

Good Omens 3 soundtrack track list leaks, fans warn of spoilers

Track titles from Good Omens 3 soundtrack surfaced online, fans say they reveal major plot points.

Dems press Congress to end what they call Trump's 'illegal war' in Iran

Joe Hendry called up to WWE RAW, will perform concert

Michael Cole teased Joe Hendry's RAW call up; multiple posts say he will open Raw with a concert next week

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed chair nominee, faces Senate scrutiny

Aaron Parnas releases video alleging Trump family profits from Iran war