Tucker Carlson apologizes for helping elect Trump

On his platform/podcast Carlson says he’ll be “tormented” for playing a role in Trump’s election and issues an apology

Splatoon Raiders, July 23 release set

Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launches July 23, 2026 on Switch 2, with new amiibo revealed

2026 Hugo Awards finalists announced

LAcon V reveals finalists for the 2026 Hugo, Lodestar and Astounding Awards, spanning novels, short fiction, poetry and graphic story categories

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share custom Miis and island moments

Fans finishing the demo post custom characters, relationship hijinks and island highlights ahead of release.

Olly Robbins says No.10 sought ambassadorship for Matthew Doyle

Former FCDO official Olly Robbins testifies that Downing Street pressured him to find an ambassador role for Matthew Doyle

Save My Scrap visual novel coming to Nintendo Switch

Emotional pixel visual‑novel 'Save My Scrap', based on free game 'Fix My Junk', releases for Nintendo Switch this April.

Kevin Warsh faces Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing

Trump’s Fed nominee Kevin Warsh appears before the Senate today amid questions on independence and ties

Robert Smith celebrates his 67th birthday

Fans and musicians mark Robert Smith of The Cure turning 67 with tributes, rare clips and setlist memories.

Queen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans

On what would be her 100th birthday, exhibitions open and officials unveil plans for a national memorial and tributes.

JD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed

Pentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the annual flu vaccine will no longer be required for service members.

Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro for Linux users

Framework's 13 Pro adds Intel Core Ultra CPUs, bigger battery, touchscreen and continued modular upgrades.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City

Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt hit the Lincoln Center red carpet for the world premiere

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor

Cook will become executive chairman Sept. 1 after 15 years; hardware chief John Ternus will take over as CEO.

Report links Pete Hegseth to bigoted pastor and crusader imagery

Reports allege Hegseth’s pastor pushes Christian‑nationalist 'crusade' rhetoric and 'Deus Vult' symbols.

Virginia approves new congressional map that could flip four House seats

Jon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy

Daily Show segment argues Trump’s Iran approach is failing and breaks down the policy missteps.

Vampire Crawlers launches, roguelike deckbuilder out today

New title from the Vampire Survivors team releases on Steam today; Microsoft highlights it in Game Pass updates.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics probe

Florida Democrat resigned minutes before a House Ethics vote after a panel found 25 violations and expulsion was imminent.

Palantir manifesto draws alarm from critics

Al Jazeera and others say Palantir’s pro‑West 'Technological Republic' manifesto raises 'technofascism' concerns.

Virginia Election Day, redistricting referendum polls open until 7pm

The Onion reaches deal to take over Infowars platform

Reports say The Onion agreed to license the Infowars name and site amid Alex Jones’ legal and financial troubles.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says gas prices have peaked

Chris Wright tells lawmakers gasoline prices appear to have peaked despite a surge tied to the Iran war.

Pope Leo arrives in Equatorial Guinea on Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV lands in Malabo for a diplomatically sensitive stop, continuing his multi‑nation African trip

Labour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support

Critics urge Keir Starmer to resign after Peter Mandelson envoy pick; op-eds warn Labour is losing progressive voters

Scammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds

A med student created and sold photos/videos of an invented conservative woman, reportedly making thousands.

Rep. Mike Lawler clashes with Katy Tur on MSNOW

Billy Donovan steps down as Chicago Bulls head coach

Donovan resigns after six seasons leading the Bulls; the team went 31-51 this year, the franchise confirms.

Steve Bannon warns Virginia redistricting could lead to impeachment

Bannon claims 'demonic' Democrats will impeach Trump and gerrymander if Virginia's redistricting plan passes.

Trump says he'll 'remember' companies that skip tariff refunds

Trump urged firms not to seek refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs, warning he'd 'remember'.

Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks April 21, 22

Lyrids peak in predawn hours Apr 22, dark-site viewers can see roughly 15, 20 meteors per hour at maximum

Leicester City relegated to League One, 10 years after title

A 2-2 draw with Hull confirmed Leicester will play in England's third tier next season, ending a rapid decline since 2016.

Evil Dead Burn teaser released, film set to open July 10

Teaser for the Sam Raimi-produced entry in the Evil Dead franchise confirms a theatrical release date of July 10.

Dalton Rushing hits two homers as Dodgers rout the Rockies

Rushing crushed a 421-foot blast among two homers, finishing with his seventh of the season in a 12-3 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA Clutch Player of the Year

SGA earned the 2025-26 Clutch Player award after leading the NBA with 175 clutch points and key go-ahead shots.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addresses photos with reporter Dianna Russini

Vrabel says he has had “difficult conversations” amid controversy over resort photos with Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

Josh Allen hypes Sabres, bangs drum and chugs beer before Game 2

Bills QB Josh Allen attended Sabres vs Bruins Game 2 at KeyBank Center, banged the team's drum, spiked the mallet and chugged a beer.

Appeals court allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower ruling and upheld Texas' 2025 law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools.

Trump mocks Apple CEO as 'Tim Apple' in morning remarks

Trump again referred to Apple CEO Tim Cook as 'Tim Apple' while boasting about his influence on the company.

Justice Dept. charges Southern Poverty Law Center with financial crimes

Earth Day, 56th anniversary, marked worldwide tomorrow

Millions prepare cleanups, events and advocacy for Earth Day as activists warn Congress may push changes to endangered species protections

2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh this week

Teams finalize draft boards and travel plans; analysts release early grades and local agencies post traffic guidance for draft weekend

Prime Minister Mark Carney faces scrutiny over in‑flight catering bills and U.S. ties comments

Washington's smallpox inoculation credited with aiding Revolutionary War victory

NPS documents that George Washington mandated smallpox inoculation for Continental troops in 1777, helping prevent devastating outbreaks.

Trump says Operation 'Midnight Hammer' destroyed Iran 'nuclear dust' sites

UK postal vote deadline, apply by 5pm today

Speed Racer IMAX screenings sell out; end credits updated to The Wachowskis

Limited IMAX rerelease drew packed houses, and prints restore Lana and Lilly Wachowski credits in the film's epilogue.

Campaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes

Action Network warns H.R.1897 would gut protections and limit what land can be designated critical habitat.

MapTap April final scores, players post near-900 leaderboard runs

Players share April 21 'Final Score' runs, with top submissions clustered around the high 900s on the community leaderboard

BTS posts 'SWIM' dance practice sketch video

BangtanTV uploaded an 11‑minute 'SWIM' practice sketch April 21 showcasing choreography tweaks and solos.

Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12

Netflix releases Season 2 trailer, teases Dante vs Vergil showdown; season arrives May 12.

Wolves beat Nuggets 119-114, series tied 1-1

T-Wolves rally to edge Nuggets 119-114 in a late thriller, evening the playoff series at 1-1

Alan Osmond dies aged 76 after long illness

Alan Osmond, the eldest performing member of The Osmonds, has died at 76 after decades-long struggles with multiple sclerosis

Hawks stun Knicks 107-106, tie first-round series 1-1

Atlanta rallied from a big deficit as CJ McCollum scored 32 to beat New York 107‑106 at MSG, series evened at 1‑1.

Report links white Christian nationalist figures to new Trump banking order

Substack analysis traces ties between Christian nationalist activists and the policy push behind a proposed Trump banking order.

1918 influenza pandemic likely spread via US military camps

Historical accounts point to a March 1918 Fort Riley case and troop movements as key drivers of the global pandemic.

Larry Fitzgerald spotted behind Fed nominee at hearing

Former Cardinals star seen sitting behind Kevin Warsh during his Fed confirmation hearing, prompting questions.

Jacob Fatu interrupts The Bloodline, demands Roman Reigns title shot

Jacob Fatu confronted Roman Reigns and the Usos on RAW, declaring he 'needs' the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash.

Kaja Kallas says EU may approve €90 billion loan to Ukraine tomorrow

EU foreign policy chief signals a likely positive decision on a €90B Ukraine package at an upcoming meeting

TCM watch party spotlights One Way Passage

Classic‑film fans tune into a TCM screening of One Way Passage, praising William Powell, Kay Francis and the restored print

BBC Proms 2026 programme announced

BBC unveils 86‑concert season featuring a Prog Rock prom, Bond night, Graceland tribute and Coltrane programme.

Cubs beat Phillies 5-1, extend win streak to six

Colin Rea tossed a quality start and Dansby Swanson hit a 3‑run homer as Chicago won 5‑1 for their sixth straight victory.

Vsky tag lights up as VTubers run streams, charity drives and merch drops

Multiple VTubers announced live streams, charity events and new merch across the Vsky community today.

Greg Bovino praised pro‑Hitler racist X account after resurfacing

RawStory reports former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino shared praise for an X account linked to antisemitic, pro‑Hitler content.

Dallas Stars beat Wild 4-2, tie first-round series 1-1

Wyatt Johnston scored twice and Matt Duchene added the power-play tiebreaker in Dallas' 4-2 Game 2 win

Survivors of Pacific boat strikes allege U.S. forces kidnapped and tortured them

Fishermen who survived airstrikes say Ecuador’s U.S.-backed forces detained and tortured survivors, per Dropsite.

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion earns strong early reviews

Critics praise Lord of Hatred’s campaign, new endgame systems, and quality-of-life improvements for Diablo IV.

Iggy Pop celebrates 79th birthday

James 'Iggy Pop' Osterberg turns 79 today, with fans and musicians sharing tributes to the punk icon

Sheinbaum probes Teotihuacán shooting, questions U.S. agents' deaths

Mexico's president opened an investigation into the Teotihuacán pyramid shooting and demanded answers about U.S. agents' deaths in Chihuahua

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic opens to low Rotten Tomatoes score

Michael debuts at 26% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 43 early reviews, per aggregated reports.

Kasperi Kapanen scores twice, lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in Game 1

Kapanen scored two goals, including the late winner with 1:54 left, as Edmonton beat Anaheim 4-3 in the first playoff game.

Oilers rally past Ducks 4-3, take 1-0 series lead

Kasperi Kapanen and Jason Dickinson each score big as Edmonton edges Anaheim 4-3 to open the series

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reveal set, footage leaks

Ubisoft schedules global Resynced showcase April 23 as early footage and trailer screenshots leak online.

Amnesty International issues grim 'State of the World's Human Rights' report

Amnesty warns a rising 'predatory, anti‑rights order' and singles out major powers for rights backsliding.

Noah Kahan makes his Tiny Desk Concert debut

Vermont singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan performs a Tiny Desk set now available on YouTube