Thursday, April 30, 2026
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, teaser trailer and set details
moviesZach Cregger's Resident Evil, teaser trailer and set details
First teaser is out; Cregger says the film is set during the Raccoon City outbreak and features huge practical zombie puppets, Sept 18
Israeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
newsIsraeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
Israeli forces intercepted dozens of aid vessels in international waters off Crete, detaining more than 170 activists from multiple countries.
AEW Dynamite main event features brutal Darby Allin vs Brody King spots
sportsAEW Dynamite main event features brutal Darby Allin vs Brody King spots
Brody King and Darby Allin delivered high‑impact bumps, including a crash through the announce table.
House passes Republican farm bill, moves to Senate
newsHouse passes Republican farm bill, moves to Senate
House approved the GOP-crafted 2026 farm bill; bill includes a 'Save Our Bacon' federal preemption of state animal‑welfare laws and SNAP changes.
Gas prices climb as Iran conflict and oil markets push costs higher
financeGas prices climb as Iran conflict and oil markets push costs higher
Pump prices are up nationwide, Texas average rose from $2.55 in Feb to $3.72 in late April; California stations near $6.


Report lists protocol breaches during King Charles and Queen Camilla US visit
cultureReport lists protocol breaches during King Charles and Queen Camilla US visit
Coverage details multiple instances where President Trump reportedly broke royal protocol during the state visit.
Trump says '86' is a mob term for 'kill him'
newsTrump says '86' is a mob term for 'kill him'
President Trump told Kaitlan Collins '86' means 'kill him'; former federal prosecutor Elie Honig says he never heard it used that way.
Trump withdraws Casey Means, nominates Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General
scienceTrump withdraws Casey Means, nominates Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General
President Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled nomination and names Fox contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new pick.
May Day mobilizations, local marches and general strike actions on May 1
cultureMay Day mobilizations, local marches and general strike actions on May 1
Local marches, rallies and 'Workers Over Billionaires' general‑strike actions scheduled May 1, Wisconsin events and virtual meetups listed.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 gets surprise Switch update with new epilogue
gamingSuper Mario Galaxy 2 gets surprise Switch update with new epilogue
Nintendo released a 1.4.0 update for Galaxy 2 on Switch that adds a Storybook epilogue and new orchestral arrangement.
House passes Senate-backed DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown
newsHouse passes Senate-backed DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown
The House approved the Senate's DHS funding bill by voice vote; it now heads to the president to end the partial shutdown.
World Press Freedom Index at 25-year low; US falls to 64th
journalismWorld Press Freedom Index at 25-year low; US falls to 64th
Reporters Without Borders says global press freedom is weakest in a generation; the US drops in rankings to 64th place.


Anne Hathaway says thinner models were not fired from Devil Wears Prada 2
moviesAnne Hathaway says thinner models were not fired from Devil Wears Prada 2
Hathaway says reports that thinner models lost jobs amid a push for size inclusivity are misinformation and not true.
Saudi fund to withdraw backing of LIV Golf at season's end
sportsSaudi fund to withdraw backing of LIV Golf at season's end
Saudi sovereign wealth funding for LIV Golf will stop after the 2026 season, leaving the breakaway tour's future uncertain.
independent.co.uk

David Allan Coe dies at 86
musicDavid Allan Coe dies at 86
Outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, known for 'Take This Job and Shove It' and 'You Never Even Called Me By My Name,' has died at 86.
Ted, canine star of Gone Fishing, dies
tvTed, canine star of Gone Fishing, dies
Ted, the Patterdale Terrier mix who appeared on BBC's Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died; co‑stars paid tribute.
bbc.co.uk007 First Light, hands-on previews praise IO Interactive's Bond game
gaming007 First Light, hands-on previews praise IO Interactive's Bond game
Early previews applaud the game's stealth and cinematic action; 007 First Light is due May 26.
Jerome Powell to remain on Fed board, cites legal pressure from Trump
financeJerome Powell to remain on Fed board, cites legal pressure from Trump
Outgoing Fed chair says he will stay on the Board of Governors after his term ends, pointing to unprecedented legal attacks.
Appeals court declines to rehear Trump’s $83.3M E. Jean Carroll verdict
writersAppeals court declines to rehear Trump’s $83.3M E. Jean Carroll verdict
A federal appeals panel refused an en banc rehearing of President Trump’s challenge, leaving the $83.3M defamation judgment intact.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, release date October 6 announced
gamingStar Wars: Galactic Racer, release date October 6 announced
Lucasfilm Games and Fuse Games set Galactic Racer for Oct. 6 release, pre-orders open for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after White House Correspondents' Dinner joke
tvTrump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after White House Correspondents' Dinner joke
President Trump publicly called for Kimmel to be fired over a roast remark; petitions and network scrutiny followed.
The Mandalorian and Grogu tracking for $80M opening
tvThe Mandalorian and Grogu tracking for $80M opening
Pre-release tracking projects about an $80M U.S. launch; Fortnite will run a 10-minute sneak peek May 19.
gonintendo.com

National Bugs Bunny Day, April 30
comicsNational Bugs Bunny Day, April 30
April 30 marks the anniversary of Bugs Bunny’s first big-screen appearance (Porky's Hare Hunt, 1938).
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream sparks wild fan Miis and islands
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream sparks wild fan Miis and islands
Players on Switch 2 share elaborate and bizarre custom Miis and islands, from pop‑culture homages to intentionally cursed builds.
Elections Alberta wins injunction to remove separatist group's posted voter list
politicsElections Alberta wins injunction to remove separatist group's posted voter list
Court order forces a separatist group to take down an allegedly unauthorized electors database; Elections Alberta is investigating.


Where the Red Fern Grows remembered as a traumatic childhood read
booksWhere the Red Fern Grows remembered as a traumatic childhood read
Readers and teachers share how the novel's dog deaths left lasting emotional impressions and curricular debate.
Olivia Rodrigo announces The Unraveled Tour
musicOlivia Rodrigo announces The Unraveled Tour
Rodrigo unveils a 65-date 'The Unraveled Tour' starting Sept 25; new album out June 12; tickets May 7.
City reveals Flock accessed private cameras during sales demos
techCity reveals Flock accessed private cameras during sales demos
Dunwoody, GA says Flock employees accessed livestreams from a gymnastics studio, pool, school and playground during demos.
J. Craig Venter dies at 79
scienceJ. Craig Venter dies at 79
Genomics pioneer who helped decode the human genome and founded the J. Craig Venter Institute has died at 79.
nytimes.comTaylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
moviesTaylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
A countdown on Taylor Swift's site has fans speculating she may have a song on Toy Story 5.
Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial, attacks Sam Altman over charity claim
techElon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial, attacks Sam Altman over charity claim
At trial, Musk grew visibly irritated and alleged Sam Altman 'stole a charity' amid questioning about OpenAI’s origins.
Northamptonshire chief constable fined £50,000 for contempt
newsNorthamptonshire chief constable fined £50,000 for contempt
Court found Ivan Balhatchet withheld body‑worn video in Buzzard‑Quashie case; he was fined £50,000.


Mamma Mia music challenge, 10-day Mother's Day song series
musicMamma Mia music challenge, 10-day Mother's Day song series
Community kicks off a 10-day #MammaMia #MusicChallenge sharing favorite Mother's Day songs, day 1 posts circulating.
FIFA Congress opens in Vancouver amid row over barred officials
sportsFIFA Congress opens in Vancouver amid row over barred officials
Canada denied entry to some Iranian and Palestinian FA officials, prompting absences and protests at the 76th FIFA Congress.
Knicks vs Hawks, Game 6, Knicks dominate early
sportsKnicks vs Hawks, Game 6, Knicks dominate early
Knicks open Game 6 with a 40-15 first-quarter lead as Atlanta struggles with turnovers and shooting
Brent crude tops $123 amid Iran blockade concerns
financeBrent crude tops $123 amid Iran blockade concerns
Brent futures surged past $123 a barrel as reports of a prolonged U.S. naval blockade and possible military briefings stoked supply fears.


No Kings 'Callais Decision' Rapid Response Call tonight
politicsNo Kings 'Callais Decision' Rapid Response Call tonight
No Kings and Indivisible host a Rapid Response Call at 8:30 PM ET to mobilize after the Callais ruling


Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Exclusion
artVenice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Exclusion
The Biennale's international jury resigned after a furor over excluding artists from countries accused of crimes against humanity.
Ukrainian journalist, after 20 years in the US, says America is 'increasingly shocking'
journalismUkrainian journalist, after 20 years in the US, says America is 'increasingly shocking'
Nataliya Gumenyuk’s Guardian essay reflects on US polarization and shifts after two decades reporting on America.


Boston Fleet vs Ottawa Charge, PWHL Playoffs Game 1
sportsBoston Fleet vs Ottawa Charge, PWHL Playoffs Game 1
PWHL playoff opener at Tsongas Center, Boston Fleet host Ottawa Charge; streams available on YouTube and NESN
icehockey.icdb.tvColorado Rapids 2-2 Colorado Springs, U.S. Open Cup
sportsColorado Rapids 2-2 Colorado Springs, U.S. Open Cup
Round of 16 match finished 2-2 after extra time, Rapids took a late lead before Colorado Springs equalized at the death.
southwardcentral.comScott Parker leaves Burnley after Premier League relegation
sportsScott Parker leaves Burnley after Premier League relegation
Burnley confirm Scott Parker has left by mutual consent following relegation; club says interim staff will step in for upcoming fixtures.
Adley Rutschman hits grand slam, Orioles lead Astros
sportsAdley Rutschman hits grand slam, Orioles lead Astros
Rutschman launches a 397‑ft, 101.4 mph grand slam off Steven Okert to put Baltimore up 5-0 in the fifth.
Camp Mystic will not reopen this summer after fatal Texas floods
newsCamp Mystic will not reopen this summer after fatal Texas floods
Camp Mystic withdraws its 2026 license application and says it will not operate while probes continue into floods that killed 27.


Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, Europa League semi-final first leg
sportsNottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, Europa League semi-final first leg
Kickoff at the City Ground for the Europa League semi-final first leg between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.
nottinghampost.comMay 'Flower Moon' peaks Friday, May 1
scienceMay 'Flower Moon' peaks Friday, May 1
The May full 'Flower Moon' peaks May 1 at 1:23 p.m. ET; May also has a rare Blue Moon on May 31.
bbc.com

Democrats call for DNC chair Ken Martin to resign
politicsDemocrats call for DNC chair Ken Martin to resign
DNC chair Ken Martin faces growing resignation demands over withholding the 2024 'autopsy' report and criticized outreach decisions
U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals set after Round of 16 results
sportsU.S. Open Cup quarterfinals set after Round of 16 results
Round of 16 finishes produce quarterfinal matchups including Orlando vs. Atlanta and St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo.
bayoucitysoccer.netMay Bank Holiday weekend, cooler weather and transport notices
cultureMay Bank Holiday weekend, cooler weather and transport notices
Met Éireann and UK forecasters warn of cooler, wetter bank holiday weather; supermarkets and Irish Rail post altered hours and schedules.
Kobbie Mainoo signs new Manchester United deal until 2031
sportsKobbie Mainoo signs new Manchester United deal until 2031
Manchester United confirm Kobbie Mainoo has signed a five-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford through June 2031.
unitedinfocus.comAnna Jay returns to AEW, challenges Willow Nightingale on Collision
sportsAnna Jay returns to AEW, challenges Willow Nightingale on Collision
Anna Jay is announced to return this Saturday on AEW Collision with an immediate TBS title shot vs Willow.
wrestlevoice.comROG Xbox Ally gains Auto Super Resolution and dock improvements
gamingROG Xbox Ally gains Auto Super Resolution and dock improvements
ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X get docking fixes, enhanced vibration, Collective Library and an Auto SR preview for Ally X.
Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI in California
newsBritney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI in California
Ventura County charged Britney Spears with a misdemeanor DUI connected to a March 4 traffic stop; she has entered treatment.
U.S. economy grew at 2% annual rate in Q1 2026
financeU.S. economy grew at 2% annual rate in Q1 2026
GDP expanded at a 2% annualized pace Jan, Mar, led by business investment but below some forecasts as Iran war clouds outlook
NASA’s Artemis II capsule returns to launch site after lunar flight
scienceNASA’s Artemis II capsule returns to launch site after lunar flight
The spacecraft that carried four astronauts around the Moon arrived back at Kennedy Space Center nearly a month after launch.
St. Louis City SC rallies to beat Chicago Fire, 2-1, in U.S. Open Cup
sportsSt. Louis City SC rallies to beat Chicago Fire, 2-1, in U.S. Open Cup
Eduard Lowen came off the bench to set up one goal and score another as City SC eliminated Chicago in the Round of 16.
Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs
techMicrosoft rolls out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs
Xbox Mode begins rolling out today, adding a controller‑friendly, full‑screen Xbox interface to the Xbox PC app on Windows 11.
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter release 'Bring Your Love'
musicMadonna and Sabrina Carpenter release 'Bring Your Love'
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter dropped 'Bring Your Love' April 30, the lead single from Confessions II after its Coachella debut
Houston Rockets beat Lakers 99-93, force Game 6
sportsHouston Rockets beat Lakers 99-93, force Game 6
Rockets rallied in Los Angeles to win Game 5 and extend the first-round series, sending it back to Houston for Game 6.
scrollworthy.org

Giants rally in 9th; game tied 5-5 heading to extras
sportsGiants rally in 9th; game tied 5-5 heading to extras
Jung Hoo Lee's RBI gave the Giants a 9th-inning lead before the game was tied 5-5 and went to the 10th.
Black Clover ends, Yūki Tabata publishes final chapter 392
comicsBlack Clover ends, Yūki Tabata publishes final chapter 392
Final chapter 392 is out; fans call the ending heartfelt but rushed after the series' run.
Brett Howden scores shorthanded double-OT winner, Vegas beats Utah 5-4
sportsBrett Howden scores shorthanded double-OT winner, Vegas beats Utah 5-4
Brett Howden netted a shorthanded goal at 5:28 of the second overtime as the Golden Knights rallied to a 5-4 Game 5 win, taking a 3-2 series lead.
reviewjournal.comWyatt Johnston ties game with power-play one-timer
sportsWyatt Johnston ties game with power-play one-timer
Johnston's power-play one-timer tied the game 1-1; Dallas now has 10 power-play goals in the series.
Viva Van pins Sara Leon on ROH, standout performance
sportsViva Van pins Sara Leon on ROH, standout performance
Viva Van defeated Sara Leon on Ring of Honor TV, earning praise for technical grappling and big spots.
Activists urge Democrats to oppose GOP plan to spend billions on ICE
politicsActivists urge Democrats to oppose GOP plan to spend billions on ICE
Indivisible launches a petition warning the GOP is pushing a bill to direct billions more to ICE and Border Patrol.


Bob Dylan revisits 1985 album he wanted to erase
musicBob Dylan revisits 1985 album he wanted to erase
Article revisits Dylan saying he wanted to delete his 1985 record, prompting fans to share tracks like 'Forever Young.'