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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Eat Your Friends Day, internet holiday of dark-humor art and roleplay

culture
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Niche holiday sees creators sharing cannibal-themed drawings, memes and roleplay under #EatYourFriendsDay.

Eat Your Friends Day, internet holiday of dark-humor art and roleplay

James Comey indicted over seashell photo

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DOJ indicted former FBI director James Comey over a social‑media photo of seashells arranged to read '86 47', officials say.

Fans mark Terry Pratchett's birthday with 'GNU Terry Pratchett' tributes

writers
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Readers celebrate Sir Terry Pratchett's birthday, sharing Discworld quotes and the 'GNU Terry Pratchett' memorial header.

Fans mark Terry Pratchett's birthday with 'GNU Terry Pratchett' tributes

East Coast Kin photography tag highlights coastal and wildlife shots

photography
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Community photography tag showcasing members' coastal, birdlife, macro and landscape images from across the East Coast and beyond.

East Coast Kin photography tag highlights coastal and wildlife shots

King Charles III begins four-day U.S. state visit

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King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed at the White House; Charles will address Congress amid strained UK‑US ties.

King Charles III begins four-day U.S. state visit

MoveOn petition urges ABC and Disney to keep Jimmy Kimmel on air

tv
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Advocacy group asks networks not to cave to pressure after Trump demanded Kimmel's firing over a joke.

sign.moveon.orgMoveOn petition urges ABC and Disney to keep Jimmy Kimmel on air

Kid Rock flies in Army Apache helicopter with Defense Secretary

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Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew in Army Apache helicopters at a Virginia base weeks after pilots drew scrutiny.

Kid Rock flies in Army Apache helicopter with Defense Secretary

Elon Musk testifies at OpenAI lawsuit, says execs hijacked his early contribution

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Musk took the stand in the Musk v. Altman case, alleging OpenAI leaders turned a charity into a for‑profit using his funding and reputation.

Elon Musk testifies at OpenAI lawsuit, says execs hijacked his early contribution

Administration fires entire National Science Board

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President's office dismissed all sitting National Science Board members, removing the board that helps oversee the NSF

forbes.comAdministration fires entire National Science Board

National Superhero Day, tributes to real‑life and fictional heroes

comics
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Observance of National Superhero Day, with tributes to frontline workers, fan art, cosplay and personal 'hero' shoutouts.

National Superhero Day, tributes to real‑life and fictional heroes

The Daily Show dissects the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, Apr 27 episode

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Jon Stewart and writers examine the attempted shooting and the political fallout on tonight's episode of The Daily Show.

The Daily Show dissects the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, Apr 27 episode

NYT publishes list of 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters

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New York Times lists 30 living American songwriters, including Bob Dylan, Carole King, Jay‑Z and Taylor Swift.

NYT publishes list of 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters

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

gaming
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Nintendo's Tomodachi Life revival is out; players are posting islands, custom Miis, and highlights from a beachside launch event.

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

DOJ filing reads like a Truth Social post, critics say

tech
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Legal brief defending Trump’s White House ballroom is being criticized for prose and tone likened to Truth Social posts.

DOJ filing reads like a Truth Social post, critics say

King Charles cites Magna Carta in address to Congress

culture
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Charles invoked the Magna Carta and the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances, winning a standing ovation.

King Charles cites Magna Carta in address to Congress

Harper Lee remembered on her 100th birthday

books
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April 28 marks 100 years since Harper Lee's birth, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, 1961 Pulitzer winner.

Harper Lee remembered on her 100th birthday

Musk v. Altman jury selection, some jurors voice negative views of Elon Musk

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During jury selection, several potential jurors openly expressed dislike or distrust of Elon Musk ahead of trial.

Musk v. Altman jury selection, some jurors voice negative views of Elon Musk

U.S. gas prices hit highest level since start of Iran war

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National pump average rises to about $4.18 per gallon as oil tops $111/barrel amid stalled Iran negotiations.

nytimes.com

How Tony Dokoupil Became the Face of Bari Weiss’s CBS

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Justin Baragona’s deep profile traces Dokoupil’s rapid rise at CBS, links to Israeli activists, budget overruns and Coates fallout.

How Tony Dokoupil Became the Face of Bari Weiss’s CBS

Calls for windfall tax after BP profit surge

finance
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BP reports $3.2bn Q1 profit as oil prices spike amid Iran war, prompting renewed calls for a windfall tax on energy firms.

Calls for windfall tax after BP profit surge
bbc.co.uk

Taylor Swift files trademarks for audio clips and image to fight AI deepfakes

music
28897Apr 28

Swift applied to trademark two short audio clips and one image in an effort to curb AI-generated deepfakes of her likeness.

Taylor Swift files trademarks for audio clips and image to fight AI deepfakes

Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.5 notes and Fan Fest updates

gaming
51813Apr 28

Official Lodestone patch notes for Patch 7.5 'Trail to the Heavens' posted; Fan Fest teased Evercold and live‑service changes.

Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.5 notes and Fan Fest updates

Beijing Auto Show spotlights sub‑10‑minute EV charging tech

tech
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Chinese EV and battery makers unveiled fast‑charging tech promising charges under 10 minutes and new large SUVs like Xpeng's GX.

Beijing Auto Show spotlights sub‑10‑minute EV charging tech

Resident Evil movie logo and site revealed

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Official logo and website for the new Resident Evil film debut; Zach Cregger directs, film set for September 18 release.

Resident Evil movie logo and site revealed

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, name Don Mattingly interim manager

sports
43801Apr 28

Philadelphia fires manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start; Don Mattingly will serve as interim manager.

mlbtraderumors.comPhillies fire Rob Thomson, name Don Mattingly interim manager

Poll: James Talarico leads both GOP contenders in Texas Senate matchups

politics
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New poll shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Sen. John Cornyn by 3 points and Ken Paxton by 5 in hypothetical Texas Senate races.

Poll: James Talarico leads both GOP contenders in Texas Senate matchups
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Ted Lasso season 4 teaser, premieres August 5 on Apple TV+

tv
45762Apr 28

Apple TV+ drops first teaser for Ted Lasso Season 4; new season set to premiere August 5.

tvline.comTed Lasso season 4 teaser, premieres August 5 on Apple TV+

Sam Neill says he is cancer-free after stage-three blood cancer

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’Jurassic Park’ actor announced he is now cancer‑free after nearly five years battling stage‑three blood cancer when chemo stopped working.

Sam Neill says he is cancer-free after stage-three blood cancer

Trump tweets echo violent‑rhetoric phrases twice in 25 hours

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Two recent Trump tweets used language widely read as allusions to violence, prompting analysis and fact checks.

Trump tweets echo violent‑rhetoric phrases twice in 25 hours
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Calls for Contempt Grow After Pam Bondi Ignores Deposition Subpoena

politics
24875Apr 28

Two weeks after a bipartisan subpoena, Bondi has not sat for a deposition; activists and lawmakers urge contempt proceedings.

Ariana Grande announces new album Petal, out July 31

music
40648Apr 28

Ariana Grande revealed her eighth studio album Petal, a 12-track record due July 31 via Republic/BabyDoll Music.

Ariana Grande announces new album Petal, out July 31

Final Fantasy XIV free trial now includes Shadowbringers to level 80

gaming
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FFXIV's expanded free trial covers A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers to level 80; players note Hrothgar/Viera creation availability.

Final Fantasy XIV free trial now includes Shadowbringers to level 80

‘Red Wall’ label divides Labour figures and voters over immigration strategy

politics
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Labour MPs, activists and constituents clash over the 'Red Wall' concept as the party signals tougher immigration stances.

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Laura Dern joins The White Lotus Season 4, replacing Helena Bonham Carter

tv
28624Apr 28

Laura Dern has been cast in The White Lotus Season 4, stepping into a role after Helena Bonham Carter's exit.

deadline.comLaura Dern joins The White Lotus Season 4, replacing Helena Bonham Carter

PSG vs Bayern, Champions League semi-final first leg

sports
52615Apr 28

Paris Saint‑Germain host Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi‑final tonight.

PSG vs Bayern, Champions League semi-final first leg

International Workers' Memorial Day, MPs and unions call for stronger safety protections

culture
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MPs and unions mark Workers’ Memorial Day, warning safety cuts and extreme heat are putting workers at risk

International Workers' Memorial Day, MPs and unions call for stronger safety protections

May Day, US activists plan nationwide economic blackout

politics
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Unions and groups urge 'No school, no work, no shopping' actions across an expected 3,000+ events on May 1

May Day, US activists plan nationwide economic blackout

Good Omens 3, Aziraphale quote surfaces in GO3 spoilers

tv
20523Apr 28

Fans posting a leaked Aziraphale line: "Joy unbounded, peace on Earth, and all that good stuff."

Good Omens 3, Aziraphale quote surfaces in GO3 spoilers

CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College

politics
23467Apr 28

Top gubernatorial candidates faced off live at Pomona College in a CBS‑hosted debate that began at 5:30 p.m. PDT.

ICE agent Jonathan Ross reportedly returned to duty after fatal shooting

news
19454Apr 28

Report says ICE agent Jonathan Ross, accused in the fatal shooting of Renee Good, was quietly relocated and resumed work.

ICE agent Jonathan Ross reportedly returned to duty after fatal shooting
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Port Arthur, 30th anniversary memorials

news
15410Apr 28

Survivors and officials mark 30 years since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre that killed 35, reaffirming gun-safety calls.

Port Arthur, 30th anniversary memorials
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The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3, 2026

gaming
23367Apr 28

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco set their open-world dark-fantasy action RPG for PS5, Xbox Series and PC on Sept. 3, 2026.

The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3, 2026

Firm building Trump’s ballroom got secret no‑bid contract, NYT reports

culture
25341Apr 28

New York Times says the contractor for Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago ballroom also received a nearby no‑bid federal contract.

Kyle Tucker hits walk-off single, Dodgers beat Marlins

sports
21332Apr 28

Tucker delivers a two-run walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th as the Dodgers win 5-4 over the Marlins.

Brad Stevens wins 2025-26 NBA Executive of the Year

sports
24316Apr 28

Celtics president Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of the Year, his second time winning in three seasons.

Brad Stevens wins 2025-26 NBA Executive of the Year

UK Bank Holiday weekend plans and forecasts

culture
63119Apr 28

May Day Bank Holiday events, transport timetables and free premium weather forecasts shared to help weekend planning.

UK Bank Holiday weekend plans and forecasts

Ukraine names Steven Seagal in arms smuggling probe

movies
9316Apr 28

Ukrainian police say they dismantled a trafficking ring that funneled weapons seized from occupied areas to pro‑Russian figures, naming Seagal as a recipient.

zettawire.comUkraine names Steven Seagal in arms smuggling probe

Summer House reunion drama and WWHL previews

tv
24262Apr 28

Fans trade leaked reunion audio and teases about Lyndsey's Watch What Happens Live appearance as cast tensions bubble up.

Summer House reunion drama and WWHL previews

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection adds cross-platform play and 2v2 online

gaming
13248Apr 28

Digital Eclipse and Atari’s update brings Krossplay across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, plus 2v2 modes and VRR support.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection adds cross-platform play and 2v2 online

Snopes fact-checks claims about Renee Good shooting

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Snopes says the ICE agent who shot Renee Good was not 'cleared of all charges,' correcting viral claims.

Snopes fact-checks claims about Renee Good shooting
snopes.com

New Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch

gaming
48184Apr 28

Valve's next-gen Steam Controller, priced at £85/$99, draws mixed reactions over features and value before release.

New Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch

Andrzej Poczobut freed in reported Poland, Belarus prisoner swap

journalism
31239Apr 28

Sakharov laureate jailed since 2021 released in a reported 5-for-5 exchange, met by Polish PM Donald Tusk

Andrzej Poczobut freed in reported Poland, Belarus prisoner swap

Orlando Magic take 3-1 lead over Pistons, Jamal Cain fuels Game 4

sports
36227Apr 28

Reserve Jamal Cain posterized Jalen Duren as the Magic won Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead over Detroit.

Orlando Magic take 3-1 lead over Pistons, Jamal Cain fuels Game 4

Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling probe

sports
29223Apr 28

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleads guilty to wire fraud, the first plea in the 30+ person sweep.

Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling probe

Fright Club watch party debates The Field's ambiguous ending

movies
24221Apr 28

Viewers at a Fright Club screening parse The Field's creepy imagery and a likely vague, two‑reality finale.

Fright Club watch party debates The Field's ambiguous ending

NCAA to expand men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams

sports
41105Apr 28

ESPN reports the NCAA has begun final steps to expand both men's and women's March Madness fields to 76 teams.

espn.comNCAA to expand men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams

Seth Meyers 'Closer Look' on WHCD shooting and Trump

tv
18205Apr 28

Meyers examines the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, Trump's ballroom demands and Kash Patel's job prospects.

Valve says Steam Deck 2 still in development, cites RAM shortages

gaming
37180Apr 28

Valve confirms a Steam Deck 2 is being worked on and attributes ongoing Deck stock problems to global RAM shortages.

Valve says Steam Deck 2 still in development, cites RAM shortages

Jannik Sinner beats Cam Norrie, reaches Madrid Open quarterfinals

sports
3078Apr 28

World No. 1 Sinner beat Cam Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to reach Madrid quarters; it's his 25th straight Masters‑level victory.

oggisportnotizie.itJannik Sinner beats Cam Norrie, reaches Madrid Open quarterfinals

Rugrats: Retro Rewind revealed for Nintendo Switch, digital release May 15

gaming
2881Apr 28

Limited Run Games' Rugrats collection will arrive digitally May 15, with physical editions planned afterward.

Rugrats: Retro Rewind revealed for Nintendo Switch, digital release May 15

Elly De La Cruz homers, leads Reds past Rockies

sports
25129Apr 28

De La Cruz launched a 2-run homer (376 ft, 105.9 mph), his 10th of the season, helping Cincinnati beat Colorado.

Elly De La Cruz homers, leads Reds past Rockies

Nick Schmaltz scores on Carter Hart in Utah vs Vegas highlight

sports
19124Apr 28

Nick Schmaltz beat goalie Carter Hart with a second‑period goal, a key highlight in the Utah, Vegas matchup.

nhl.comNick Schmaltz scores on Carter Hart in Utah vs Vegas highlight

Moisés Ballesteros launches go-ahead grand slam for Cubs at Petco

sports
1791Apr 28

Ballesteros' 404-ft grand slam in the 3rd put the Cubs up 5-3 and swung the game in Chicago's favor.

Moisés Ballesteros launches go-ahead grand slam for Cubs at Petco

John Stones to leave Manchester City this summer

sports
1288Apr 28

England defender John Stones will depart Manchester City in June after a 10-year spell as his contract expires.

John Stones to leave Manchester City this summer

White Sox vs. Angels delayed; first pitch moved to about 9:40 p.m. CT

sports
1778Apr 28

A storm pushed Chicago's game back roughly three hours; the start is now estimated at 9:40 p.m. local time.

chicago.suntimes.comWhite Sox vs. Angels delayed; first pitch moved to about 9:40 p.m. CT

Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney announce 'Flannel and the Fury' tour

music
1383Apr 28

Liz Phair and Sleater‑Kinney will co‑headline a September tour called 'The Flannel and the Fury'; presales start Apr 29.

Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney announce 'Flannel and the Fury' tour

Munetaka Murakami's 3-run homer gives White Sox the lead, reaches 12 homers

sports
1375Apr 28

Murakami belts a go-ahead 3-run homer in the 7th, his 12th of the season, to put the White Sox ahead of the Angels.

Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Celebrini, McDavid, Kucherov

sports
1460Apr 28

NHLPA names Macklin Celebrini, Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.

Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Celebrini, McDavid, Kucherov

Shea Theodore scores overtime winner, Vegas evens series

sports
1266Apr 28

Shea Theodore snapped a 5-4 OT winner with 51 seconds left to lift the Golden Knights and tie the series 2-2 vs Utah.

nytimes.comShea Theodore scores overtime winner, Vegas evens series

Bo Bichette hits first‑pitch homer as Mets broadcast faces fan heat

sports
843Apr 28

Bo Bichette homered on the first pitch of the night while viewers boo Daniel Murphy’s color commentary on Mets broadcasts.

Essay Alleges Ghislaine Maxwell’s Eldest Sisters Built Surveillance Tech for US and Israel

tech
615Apr 28

Substack piece claims Christine and Isabel Maxwell helped build surveillance infrastructure used by U.S. and Israeli intelligence.

Essay Alleges Ghislaine Maxwell’s Eldest Sisters Built Surveillance Tech for US and Israel

Report says Trump allies quietly laying groundwork to 'steal future elections'

politics
518Apr 28

Common Dreams reports officials are planning to federalize election control and use voter profiling as part of a scheme to seize future outcomes.

Report says Trump allies quietly laying groundwork to 'steal future elections'
commondreams.org