Gerry Conway, comics writer, dies at 73

Gerry Conway, co-creator of the Punisher and writer of the Gwen Stacy death, has died at 73.

Trump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto

President Trump called CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell 'a disgrace' after she read portions of the WHCD shooter's manifesto.

Claims circulate that latest assassination attempt was staged

Fact checks challenge Trump's 'clinical-grade' claim on 60 Minutes

Fact-checkers dispute Trump's 'clinical-grade' remark and other assertions he made during the 60 Minutes interview.

Trump urges ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over 'expectant widow' joke

President Trump and Melania called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after his White House Correspondents' Dinner quip about Melania.

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump at alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner

Kimmel delivered a scathing monologue targeting Donald Trump and his allies; Melania publicly urged ABC to "take a stand" over a widow joke.

Allegations Stephen Miller used his pregnant wife as a human shield at WHCD

Circulating photos and an essay claim Stephen Miller shielded his pregnant wife during the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident.

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

White House abruptly dismissed all 24 National Science Board members by email; officials provided no explanation.

Kash Patel praises 'greatest law enforcement team' after WHCD shooting

Canada unveils $25B 'Canada Strong Fund' sovereign wealth fund

PM Mark Carney announces Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund to invest in nation‑building projects.

Bari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump

Witch Hat Atelier, Episode 5 praised for animation and emotion

Fans rave about Episode 5's standout animation, music and an emotional beat that moved viewers

The View addresses White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

The View devotes segments to the WHCD shooting, discussing security concerns and the political fallout

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts

Jury selection begins in Musk's suit alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission, setting up a high-profile tech trial in California.

Final Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch

Square Enix launched a Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, unveiling new Tetsuya Nomura art, merch and two albums.

Online posts raise possibility Secret Service agent at WHCD was hit by friendly fire

Judge clarifies Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll

A judge ruled the jury’s civil finding of sexual abuse can be understood as rape in E. Jean Carroll’s case.

London Marathon, Sawe breaks two-hour barrier; Kejelcha and Assefa also set records

Sabastian Sawe won in 1:59:30, Yomif Kejelcha also ran under two hours, and Tigst Assefa set a women's world record at 2:15:41.

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the final surviving member of 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at age 80.

May Day, nationwide 'No Work, No School, No Shopping' actions planned for May 1

Valve confirms Steam Controller launches May 4, priced $99

Valve says its new Steam Controller goes on sale May 4 for $99, with no preorders and some device compatibility caveats.

Good Omens 3 poster shows Crowley on Aziraphale's side

New promotional artwork for Good Omens 3 depicts Crowley standing on Aziraphale's side and hides the line "Heart broken, world broken."

Maul Shadow Lord, Episodes 7 and 8 stream; Dryden Vos Easter egg

Episodes 7, 8 are now streaming on Disney+, with an Easter egg that connects Dryden Vos to the Solo era.

MLS Owners Weigh Relocating Vancouver Whitecaps, Fans Start #SaveTheCaps

Reports say MLS owners are eyeing Las Vegas as a top relocation option for the Vancouver Whitecaps; supporters launched #SaveTheCaps

Super Mario Galaxy Movie set for digital release next week

VGC reports the Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for digital purchase and rental next week; subscription streaming to follow.

Police probe £40,000 donations to Robert Jenrick's 2024 campaign

Met Police are assessing evidence that nearly £40,000 given to Jenrick’s 2024 Tory leadership bid came from a US donor.

PowerWash Simulator 2 announces Star Wars DLC for summer 2026

FuturLab will release a STAR WARS Pack this summer on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2 for $9.99.

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merge parties to challenge Netanyahu

California billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot

UK healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens

Study finds the UK’s healthy life expectancy gap growing, citing poor housing, obesity and long-term deprivation

Sen. Lindsey Graham pushes $400M taxpayer funding for Trump's ballroom

Leaked CDC paper shows 2025, 26 COVID vaccine 53, 55% effective, publication blocked

Inside Medicine posts a CDC study finding 53, 55% effectiveness against hospitalizations Sept, Dec 2025 that CDC officials blocked from MMWR

Vsky tag, VTubers post streams, charity drives and merch drops

VTuber community using #vsky shares livestream schedules, fundraisers, collabs and merch announcements this week.

China blocks Meta's $2B Manus acquisition

China's state planner ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus over foreign investment and tech-transfer concerns.

John Oliver devotes segment to AI chatbots and harms

Last Week Tonight episode warns about chatbot psychosis, prediction‑market risks and dangers for kids; full segment posted online.

GTFO ICE launches rapid‑response network to block new ICE facilities

Rolling Stone: Michael biopic omits sexual abuse allegations

Rolling Stone reports the Michael film dropped early storyline about the Jordan Chandler allegations

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter release 'Bring Your Love' April 30

New single 'Bring Your Love' drops April 30 at 3:00 p.m. PST after its Coachella debut

Studio destroyed original Star Fox puppets, report says

The Godzilla Minus One studio says the original Star Fox puppets were destroyed after their rubber/fur materials deteriorated with exposure to air.

Anonymous GOP senators pressure Trump to remove Pete Hegseth

Several Republican senators are anonymously telling press they want President Trump to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid leadership concerns.

Fright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch

Weekly community watch party screening 'Him' (2025); viewers praise Julia Fox but debate the film's rushed final act.

GOP senators lose confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

A growing group of Republican senators say they lack confidence in Pete Hegseth amid Pentagon turmoil

Cooper Flagg named 2025, 26 NBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg wins 2025, 26 Rookie of the Year, averaging 21.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG and 4.5 APG.

Megan Thee Stallion exits Moulin Rouge early after split with Klay Thompson

Megan announced an early departure from the Moulin Rouge! cast after a tearful performance amid reports of a breakup with Klay Thompson.

Jam Master Jay accomplice pleads guilty in 2002 murder

Jay Bryant admitted in a New York court that he helped others lure Run‑DMC DJ Jam Master Jay into the 2002 ambush.

Wired reveals SF tech firms' police protection costs after Altman attack

Wired reports how spending on private security and police protection rose after the attack on Sam Altman’s home.

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4

Ducks rally, Cutter Gauthier, Mikael Granlund and Jeffrey Viel score as Anaheim ties Edmonton 3-3 late; highlights circulating.

Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0, Ranger Suárez dominates in Toronto

Ranger Suárez worked eight strong innings in a two‑hitter, Greg Weissert closed and Carlos Narváez hit a solo homer in Boston's 5‑0 win.

Lady Gaga and Doechii debut 'RUNWAY' music video from Devil Wears Prada 2

The Parris Goebel‑directed video for 'RUNWAY' is out now, starring Lady Gaga and Doechii as the film's soundtrack single.

Stanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series

Colorado completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings, while Tampa Bay beat Montreal in Game 4 to tie that series 2-2.

Xavi Simons ruled out for season and 2026 World Cup with ACL tear

Tottenham and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the club season and the 2026 World Cup.

Taylor Swift track 'Elizabeth Taylor' appears on BBC Radio 1 playlists

Listeners and stations post now‑playing updates as Taylor Swift songs, including 'Elizabeth Taylor', get radio spins.

Crimson Desert passes 5 million sales; Pearl Abyss awards staff bonus

Developer Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert sold 5 million copies and gave employees a ₩5 million (~$3,400) bonus each.

Joe Hendry debuts on WWE Raw, performs concert diss about Logan Paul

Hendry's Raw debut featured a live concert segment that included the singalong line 'Can we fire Logan Paul?'.

WWE Raw, April 27: Roman Reigns responds to Jacob Fatu

On April 27 Raw Roman Reigns answered Jacob Fatu's challenge; show also featured Penta vs Rusev (non-title) and a Joe Hendry concert.

Iran offers deal to U.S. to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz

Pope Leo XIV meets Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

Historic Vatican meeting and joint prayers, Mullally is the first woman to lead the Anglican Communion.

Israeli strikes kill 14 in southern Lebanon

Lebanon’s health ministry says Sunday strikes killed 14, including two children, and wounded 37; residents warned to leave seven towns.

Koningsdag, King's Day celebrations sweep the Netherlands

Nationwide Koningsdag festivities in orange continue today, with markets, live Radio 1 coverage from Dokkum and street celebrations.

Gas prices rise as oil tops $100 amid Iran uncertainty

Gasoline edges higher nationwide as crude holds above $100 per barrel and Hormuz shipping remains disrupted

Nintendo Music adds Mario Tennis Aces soundtrack

Mario Tennis Aces OST is now available on Nintendo Music; full tracklist and support info posted.

Monte Coleman, three-time Super Bowl champion, dies at 68

Monte Coleman, longtime Washington linebacker and coach, has died at age 68, his teams announced

Celtics rout 76ers 128-96, spoil Joel Embiid's post-appendectomy return

Joel Embiid returned 17 days after an appendectomy but Boston beat Philadelphia 128-96 to take a 3-1 series lead.

Fright Club watch, film 'The Field' (2019)

Community watch party for Tate Bunker's horror The Field, with participants live‑commenting under the #FrightClub tag.

Sergey Brin shifts right, spent $57M to block California billionaire tax

NYT reports Google co-founder praised Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57M opposing a one-time CA billionaire tax amid new relationship

Third reading of Worker Protection Act set for May 1 in Senate Gallery

Senate third reading scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on May 1 in the Senate Gallery as May Day organizers plan solidarity actions.

Von der Leyen says EU electrification target must rise, Iran sanctions 'too early' to lift

Von der Leyen urges raising the EU's 25% electrification goal, says it’s too early to lift Iran sanctions and cites higher energy costs.

MapTap April final scores, players post leaderboard runs

Players share April final scores and leaderboard runs from the MapTap daily puzzle event

Deandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2

Lakers center Deandre Ayton was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected for an elbow to Alperen Şengün in Game 4.

American Idol Taylor Swift Night, Brooks Rosser lands in bottom group

On April 27's Taylor Swift-themed episode contestant Brooks Rosser was named in the show's bottom group.

‘We Want Kairi’ chants break out at WWE Raw after Asuka attack

During Raw, Asuka attacked Iyo Sky after the women's IC match and the crowd repeatedly chanted 'We Want Kairi'.

Pope Leo condemns war, calls those WHO wage it 'thieves' of peace

Pope Leo said on April 26 that war-makers steal the planet’s peaceful future and resources, Reuters notes

The Archers sees Ruth weigh genetic testing after Pip cancer scare

Episode focuses on Ruth confronting a possible hereditary cancer risk and deciding whether to pursue genetic testing.

Pope Leo XIV tells MEPs faith should form political beliefs

At his first meeting with MEPs in the Clementine Hall, Pope Leo XIV said faith should shape political views, not justify them.

Firing squad debate returns after discussion of execution policy changes

Chelsea to face Manchester City in FA Cup final at Wembley

Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0 in the semi, booking a heavyweight FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.

Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assaults

Park‑Pagliuca Fund donates $10M to PolyBio Long COVID Cure Initiative

Philanthropic $10M grant to speed diagnostics, biomarker validation and a trials network for Long COVID treatments.