William Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides

April 23 marks the Bard's traditional birth/death anniversary; readers share lists, essays and discounted editions.

Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, will miss NFL Draft Day 3

Patriots coach will be absent for Day 3 of the draft to seek counseling after recent photos and media scrutiny, per ESPN.

Rams take Ty Simpson at No. 13

Los Angeles selects Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, a surprise first‑round choice.

Photos show Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini kissing in NYC bar

Amal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing

Michael biopic criticized for ignoring Jackson's controversies

Reviews and commentators say Antoine Fuqua's Michael omits abuse allegations and important context

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance takeover

Shareholders cleared the sale to Paramount‑Skydance, but the megamerger still faces antitrust review.

Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81

Renowned conductor, composer and longtime San Francisco Symphony director has died at 81 after a years-long battle with brain cancer.

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv

Arrived by overnight train to attend the Kyiv Security Forum and urged the world not to 'look away' from Russia's war.

Fernando Mendoza expected to be No. 1 pick in NFL Draft

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza widely projected to go first overall, linked to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Cardinals take Jeremiyah Love at No. 3

Arizona selects Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Microsoft returns to Xbox branding, drops 'Microsoft Gaming'

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Microsoft Gaming will be rebranded back to Xbox; campus signage and org changes followed.

Vikings draft Florida DT Caleb Banks at No. 18

Minnesota uses the 18th overall pick on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks to bolster their interior line.

Kuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin

US‑Kuwaiti journalist acquitted and expected to be released after 52 days detained over social media posts about the Iran war.

CDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

Acting CDC chief blocked a peer-reviewed report that found vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations by about 55%.

World Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year

Carol Guzy's image of children clinging to their detained father wins World Press Photo of the Year 2026.

Giants take Arvell Reese at No. 5

New York selects Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick to bolster their pass rush.

Patrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers

Bailey crushed a 407-ft, 3-run shot in the 7th to break a 0-0 game; Giants won 3-0.

James Valentine, beloved ABC radio host, dies at 64

Veteran broadcaster and musician James Valentine has died after a two‑year cancer battle; reports say he used assisted dying laws.

Citadel warns $6B NYC project may be at risk after mayor targets Ken Griffin

After Mayor Zohran Mamdani used Griffin’s $238M penthouse in a pied‑à‑terre tax video, Citadel hinted it might reconsider a $6B Manhattan development

Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR

Murakami homered in his fifth straight game (10th of season), a 451‑ft blast that ties the rookie HR streak.

ID@Xbox showcase teases indie Day‑One Game Pass releases

ID@Xbox showcase highlighted several indie titles, including Deep Dish Dungeon and others slated to release day one on Game Pass.

Echo Generation 2 arrives May 27, coming to Game Pass

Echo Generation 2, a cyberpunk turn‑based RPG, launches May 27 on Xbox Series and PC and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Chiefs trade up, pick Mansoor Delane at No. 6

Kansas City moves up to No. 6 and selects LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane after trading with Cleveland.

Miyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon

Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed Princess Peach and Rosalina's Galaxy movie backstory will be developed further in future games.

Titans select Carnell Tate at No. 4

Tennessee uses the fourth pick to draft Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate as a primary target for Cam Ward.

Giants select OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 10

New York picks Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa with the 10th overall selection to protect the QB.

World Cup final tickets listed on FIFA resale for over $2M

FIFA’s resale site shows four World Cup final tickets priced just under $2.3 million apiece

Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup

A senior Trump envoy proposed swapping Iran for Italy in the 2026 World Cup lineup, citing political ties and Italy's history.

Jets select David Bailey with No. 2 overall pick

New York takes Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2 after heavy pre-draft speculation.

U.S. soldier arrested for $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro capture

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was charged for allegedly using classified information to win over $400,000 betting on Nicolás Maduro’s capture on Polymarket.

Indiana wins first college football national championship

Indiana captures its first NCAA football title, with QB Fernando Mendoza starring and rising draft attention.

Día del Libro, April 23 book fairs and Sant Jordi traditions

23 April Book Day marked with roses, readings and local fairs across Spain and Latin communities, plus recommended reading lists.

Browns draft Spencer Fano at No. 9

Cleveland selects Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano with the ninth overall pick to reinforce their O-line.

Lions draft OT Blake Miller at No. 17

Detroit takes Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller at 17, signaling a retooling of their offensive line.

Ryan Jeffers hits game‑tying grand slam for Twins vs Mets

Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers launched a go‑ahead grand slam in the eighth to tie the game 7‑7.

Peabody Awards winners announced, including Pluribus and Heated Rivalry

This year's Peabody winners include 'Pluribus', 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', 'The Pitt' and Canada's 'Heated Rivalry'.

Titanium Court launches today, blending match‑three and roguelite play

Indie title Titanium Court is released, combining match‑three mechanics with tower defense and roguelite elements.

Dolphins draft OT Kadyn Proctor at No. 12

Miami uses the 12th overall pick on Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor, a 6‑ft‑7, 350+ lb lineman.

Texas Tech bans student theses and most classes from covering LGBTQ+ topics

Texas Tech System bars degree‑culminating research on LGBTQ+ topics and restricts most courses from covering LGBTQ+ content.

BBC ends Football Focus after 52 years

BBC confirms the long-running Saturday football show will be axed at the end of the season as viewing habits change.

Survivor 50 airs controversial Jimmy Fallon twist

A Fallon-produced twist reshaped Episode 9's gameplay and drew heavy fan criticism.

Jets take TE Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16

New York selects Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th pick, adding a mismatch pass catcher.

AEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender

Darby vs Ciampa drew huge praise as a TV Match of the Year contender; the Portland episode also featured Ospreay vs. Davis.

Anthropic publishes Claude Code post‑mortem and issues fixes

Company says three quality issues were found and fixed in v2.1.116+, and it has reset usage limits for users.

Shohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38

Ohtani struck out seven across six shutout frames and lowered his season ERA to 0.38.

Eagles trade up, select USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 20

Philadelphia traded up with the Cowboys to take USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th pick.

James Wood hits leadoff home run for Nationals

Wood opened the game with a solo leadoff homer off J.R. Ritchie, 375 ft, 102.4 mph exit velo, his 10th of the season.

Steelers pick OT Max Iheanachor at No. 21

Pittsburgh selects Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick.

Beyond The Gates, Grayson stabbed in hospital basement stairs

This week's episode depicts Lia’s right‑hand man stabbing Grayson on the hospital stairs; Jacob is also beaten.

Meta to cut 10 percent of workforce in AI push

Company will lay off about 8,000 employees and close roughly 6,000 open roles as it refocuses on AI.

Michael Sheen to star as Salieri in Amadeus revival

Sheen will return to the West End to play Salieri opposite Callum Scott Howells, opening in Cardiff before a London transfer.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, 'Resolute Raccoon' released

Canonical releases Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Wayland-only desktop and five years of support

Justin Sun sues Trump‑backed World Liberty Financial over frozen tokens

Tron founder filed a federal lawsuit saying World Liberty froze his tokens and threatened to destroy $1B in holdings.

Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz stays closed and ceasefire talks stall

Brent and WTI climbed double digits on supply worries after Hormuz shipping remained blocked amid stalled talks.

Sabres beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

Buffalo won Game 3 in Boston 3-1; Alex Tuch scored and Noah Ostlund added the empty‑netter to seal it.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT

Cutter Gauthier scored twice, Ducks beat Oilers 6-4 for Anaheim's first playoff win since 2017; Stars won 4-3 in 2OT.

Max Verstappen criticizes 2026 F1 rules, FIA pushes back

Verstappen calls the 2026 regulations 'fundamentally wrong' while the FIA defends and says rules will evolve.

International New York Film Festival highlights 2026 lineup

Festival director Diana Lenska previews the 2026 International New York Film Festival in a WRFA interview.

Brandon Marsh goes 4-for-4 with homer as Phillies beat Tigers

Marsh finished 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs in Philadelphia's 6-2 win over Detroit.

Brett Baty launches three-run homer for Mets

Baty crushes a 414-ft, 107.1 mph three-run shot off Joe Ryan to give the Mets an early lead.

Tom Steyer draws scrutiny after California debate appearance

Steyer, spending heavily on his campaign, faced questions about his investments and record during the CA gubernatorial debate.

Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack

Malicious code inserted via an abused GitHub Action in @bitwarden/[email protected] stole secrets and spread credential‑stealing malware.

Mets, Carson Benge hits two homers in big night

Carson Benge goes deep twice as the Mets surge offensively in a game highlighted by multiple homers.

Pentagon removes 15 wounded troops from Iran casualty list