Final Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers

Square Enix has extended FFXIV's free trial to Shadowbringers, letting new players access four expansions up to level 80

East Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes

Community photographers post landscapes, wildlife and travel shots from Yosemite to Vanuatu under the #EastCoastKin tag.

Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel

LVL UP Expo panel tonight will debut the Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer, creators and attendees say.

Justice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh

2026 NFL Draft Round 1 grades, Rams get a C for Ty Simpson pick

Round 1 grades assign the Rams a C for taking Ty Simpson at No. 13, while several other teams earn high marks.

Cardinals draft QB Carson Beck, No. 65 overall

Arizona selects Miami quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires

Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit has drawn new sources and reporting that raise fresh questions about his conduct.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch

Sandfall released an anniversary update adding collectible hairstyles and new artwork for the RPG

Resident Evil Requiem surpasses 7 million sales

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 7 million copies in about 2.5 months, the series' fastest seller

Ann Telnaes calls White House Correspondents' Dinner 'unethical and tone deaf'

Cartoonist Ann Telnaes publishes an essay criticizing this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid controversy

Scooby-Doo: Origins, Netflix shares first cast photo as production starts

Netflix unveils live-action Scooby-Doo cast: McKenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Maxwell Jenkins

Mrs. Betty Bowers account suspended on Bluesky

Popular parody persona Mrs. Betty Bowers has been suspended on Bluesky; users demand an explanation and reinstatement

Arbor Day 2026 observances, Moon Tree plantings and presidential message

Communities mark Arbor Day with tree‑plantings and tributes, while the White House issues its annual Arbor Day message

Assisted Dying Bill fails to clear House of Lords

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ran out of time after peers filibustered and blocked its stages

Baldur's Gate 3 gets Astarion prequel novel by T. Kingfisher

A new prequel novel will follow Astarion's years in servitude to vampire lord Cazador Szarr, per Polygon report.

‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions

Estate-backed biopic 'Michael' debuts in theaters; Jaafar Jackson's performance is praised while critics say the film largely skips abuse allegations.

Elephants trample millionaire during big-game hunt

A trophy hunter was killed after a herd trampled him during a reported elephant hunt

FFXIV adds same-region player matchmaking and Party Finder changes

Matchmaking will now prioritize players' physical region (not virtual data center), including updates to Party Finder

Atlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick says she’s 'inundated' with sources

Fitzpatrick tells Radio Atlantic new sources are corroborating her profile of FBI Director Kash Patel amid his lawsuit

The Last Drive-In Walpurgisnacht special airs tonight

Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy host a Walpurgisnacht horror double feature; fans are pre-gaming and celebrating

Dillon Thieneman drafted by Chicago Bears, No. 25 overall

Chicago uses the 25th pick to select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Browns draft Washington WR Denzel Boston at No. 39

Cleveland selects Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 39th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a malignant prostate tumour was removed and he is in 'excellent physical condition.'

Italy Rejects Proposal to Replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

Italian sports officials said Italy will not replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup after a U.S. envoy floated the idea.

Barbra Streisand celebrates 84th birthday

Fans and fellow artists mark Barbra Streisand turning 84 with tributes, clips and favorite song recommendations.

Avalanche Beat Kings 4-2, Take 3-0 Series Lead

Colorado won Game 3 in Los Angeles 4-2; Cale Makar and Artturi Lehkonen scored as the Avs move within one win of advancing.

Patriots trade up to draft Caleb Lomu, No. 28

New England trades into No. 28 to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in Round 1.

FFXIV Fan Fest piano concert starts in Anaheim

Attendees and remote stream viewers gather for the Keiko piano concert at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced

Ubisoft confirms Black Flag remake 'Resynced' for release July 9 with modern graphics and overhauled combat.

SEGA launches SEGA UNIVERSE initiative to spotlight legacy IPs

SEGA unveiled a SEGA UNIVERSE site teasing anniversary projects across Out Run, NiGHTS, Sakura Wars, Streets of Rage and more.

Washington Spirit rout KC Current 4-0 at Audi Field

Washington put four past KC Current (4-0) as Trinity Rodman, Leicy Santos and Claudia Martínez starred; 19,215 reported.

Iran has not decided whether to participate in World Cup 2026

Reports say Iran has not finalized a decision on sending a national team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Eagles acquire Jonathan Greenard from Vikings

Philadelphia trades two third-round picks to Minnesota to acquire veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard.

Lions trade up, draft Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at No. 44

Detroit moved up six spots to take Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore with the 44th pick

WWE releases Motor City Machine Guns, Aleister Black and others

Reports say WWE cut Motor City Machine Guns, Aleister Black, Kairi Sane and Santos Escobar in recent roster moves

Former Brexit official Philip Rycroft urges UK to consider rejoining EU

Philip Rycroft, WHO led the Department for Exiting the EU, says the UK should consider rejoining the European Union after Leave promises failed.

Sam Altman apologizes over OpenAI not alerting police before Tumbler Ridge shooting

OpenAI CEO says the company should have notified RCMP about troubling online behaviour linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooter

Steelers select Penn State QB Drew Allar at No. 76

Pittsburgh uses the 76th overall pick on Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, adding depth to the QB room.

Celtics beat 76ers, Tatum and Brown each score 25 in Game 3

Jayson Tatum returned with 25 points as Boston beat Philadelphia 108-100 to win Game 3.

Tom Steyer urges jailing ICE agents, reframing 'Abolish ICE' debate

Jets pick Omar Cooper Jr., No. 30 overall

The New York Jets select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick of the 2026 draft.

Seahawks draft TCU safety Bud Clark at No. 64

Seattle uses the 64th pick on Bud Clark, a versatile defensive back slated for nickel and safety roles.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player

Hawks guard boosts scoring to 20.8 PPG and is named the NBA's 2025-26 Most Improved Player

KC Concepcion selected No. 24 by the Cleveland Browns

The Browns take Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in 2026.

Gen V canceled; The Boys prequel 'Vought Rising' confirmed for 2027

Prime Video will end Gen V after two seasons and is developing 1950s-set prequel Vought Rising for a 2027 premiere

Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 soundtracks hit Spotify for limited time

Nintendo added the Galaxy 1+2 OSTs to Spotify temporarily to mark the new Super Mario Galaxy movie

Anzac Day commemorations and local service notices

Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day on April 25, councils post dawn-service guides, road closures and event locations.

Noah Kahan Releases New Album 'The Great Divide'

Noah Kahan's new album The Great Divide dropped tonight; fans are streaming and sharing chords for multiple tracks.

NYC opens Office of Deed Theft Prevention

Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches an Office of Deed Theft Prevention and appoints attorney Peter White to lead it

Falcons draft Clemson CB Avieon Terrell at No. 48

Atlanta selects Avieon Terrell in Round 2, reuniting him with his brother A.J. Terrell in the Falcons secondary

London Marathon 2027 ballot opens for one week

TCS London Marathon individual ballot is open until 1 May for places in the 2027 race

Park Chan-wook to direct 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' with McConaughey, Pascal, Butler

Park Chan-wook will helm S. Craig Zahler’s ultra‑violent western starring Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler.

Bears select Iowa center Logan Jones at No. 57

Chicago takes Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick to bolster its offensive line.

Bears take Stanford tight end Sam Roush with No. 69 pick

Chicago selects Stanford TE Sam Roush at 69, adding a physical, athletic tight end to Ben Johnson's offense.

Steelers trade up to draft WR Germie Bernard, No. 47

Pittsburgh moves up to take Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard with the 47th overall pick.

49ers select Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33

San Francisco opens Day 2 by drafting Ole Miss wideout De'Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick

Jets take CB D'Angelo Ponds, No. 50 overall

New York picks Indiana cornerback D'Angelo Ponds at No. 50 in Round 2 of the draft.

FFXIV adds two new jobs: a tank and a physical ranged DPS

Developers confirmed two combat jobs coming in the expansion: a new tank class and a physical ranged damage dealer

FFXIV Fanfest keynote set to premiere next expansion trailer

Final Fantasy XIV’s Fanfest keynote will debut the first trailer for the game’s upcoming expansion tonight.

Packers extend Jayden Reed, three years, $50.25 million

Green Bay agreed to a three‑year extension with WR Jayden Reed worth $50.25M in new money, including $20M guaranteed.

Rams select TE Max Klare, No. 61 overall

Los Angeles uses the No. 61 pick to draft Ohio State tight end Max Klare in Round 2.

Zenless Zone Zero version 2.8 'New: Eridan Sunset' launches May 6

miHoYo's Zenless Zone Zero adds new agents Promeia and Starlight in a May 6 update; a Steam launch is planned for Q2.

Real Betis 1, Real Madrid 1, Bellerín nets 90+4' equalizer

Héctor Bellerín's stoppage‑time goal rescued Betis in a 1‑1 draw that leaves Real Madrid further behind in the title race.

Warner Bros Discovery Shareholders Approve $110B Paramount‑Skydance Deal

Shareholders backed a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance as some lawmakers protested a Trump dinner hosted by the Ellisons.

Texans trade up, pick Keylan Rutledge at No. 26

Houston moves up two spots to draft Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th pick.

Camp Rev Pit, Friday check-in and dialogue prompts

Weekly writing camp shares snippet swaps, dialogue drops, cabin mixers and prompt callbacks for campers

Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest, Premier League

Nottingham Forest lead 3-0 after first-half goals from Igor Jesus, Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White, boosting survival hopes

Giants trade back to draft Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields at No. 74

New York trades into pick 74 to select big-bodied Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields.

Bills trade up to draft CB Davison Igbinosun, No. 62

Buffalo trades into No. 62 to select Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun in Round 2.

Bravo launches investigation after leaked Summer House reunion audio

Bravo opened a full probe after explosive reunion audio, including confrontations over a cast romance, leaked online.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from French Open with wrist injury

World No. 3 and defending Roland Garros champion will miss next month's French Open due to a wrist injury.

Fatal Influence called up to WWE SmackDown

Trio Fatal Influence, Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid, debut on the SmackDown main roster.

Sean McVay call to Ty Simpson circulates after Rams draft pick

Audio of Sean McVay phoning No. 13 pick Ty Simpson has leaked online, with fans calling the exchange awkward as debate continues over the pick.

Final Fantasy XIV announces Evangelion crossover alliance raid series

FanFest confirmed an official Evangelion alliance-raid collaboration as part of the next raid series

Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Game 3, in concussion protocol

Spurs star is unavailable for Game 3 vs. Portland as he remains in NBA concussion protocol, team says.

Viktor Orbán defeated, opposition wins Hungary's April election

Opposition victory credited to focusing on alleged Orbán-era corruption; could reopen EU funding and sanctions talks

Best look yet at Savage Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day revealed

New tie-in art reportedly shows Mark Ruffalo’s Savage Hulk confronting Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

National Library Week closes, 'Find Your Joy' theme spotlights libraries

Libraries mark NLW's final day with programs, outreach and renewed focus on access amid book‑ban fights

Review: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances

David Lowery’s 'Mother Mary' is called visually arresting with strong turns from Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, though dialogue is criticized.

Istanbul Park to return to Formula 1 calendar in 2027

Formula 1 confirms the Turkish Grand Prix will be held at Istanbul Park from 2027 under a five-year deal through 2031.

Woody Guthrie song resurfaces in modern protest covers

Artists and activists are reviving Woody Guthrie’s protest songs, including his 'Old Man Trump' criticism, in new performances and covers.

Andre Chase confirms WWE release

NXT star Andre Chase says WWE has released him, thanks fans in an emotional message and vows to keep wrestling

Leak: Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition may be offered via Discord Nitro

Leaks suggest a Game Pass Starter tier with 50+ games and limited cloud play could become a Discord Nitro perk

Helena Bonham Carter exits The White Lotus Season 4, role to be recast

With filming underway in France, HBO says Carter's character was rethought and will be rewritten and recast.

Packers draft CB Brandon Cisse, No. 52 overall

Green Bay uses the No. 52 pick to select South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse in Round 2.

EU leaders sign 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap

Presidents of the Parliament, Council and Commission sign a roadmap aiming for a single market by end of 2027

Oilers at Ducks, NHL Playoffs Game 3 in Anaheim

Edmonton travels to Anaheim for Game 3; Oilers short a key player (Dickinson out) amid a tense crowd atmosphere.

Joe Rogan blames Netanyahu White House visit for Iran escalation

Palantir employees begin questioning company’s ethics, WIRED finds

WIRED obtained interviews and internal Slack messages showing Palantir staff raising moral concerns about the firm's work.

Ring of Thorns character action skin returns to FFXIV

FanFest teaser used Ring of Thorns as an example, the iconic character action appears to be making a comeback

Expert: US gambling addiction 'out of control' as betting booms

Policy expert urges a public‑health response, saying gambling should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco amid a betting surge

Key suspect arrested in Tadamon massacre from Syria civil war

Amjad Youssef detained over the 2013 Tadamon killings where bound, blindfolded civilians were shot and dumped in a pit