Bird Of The Day, theme 'RockSolid'

Daily community prompt: submit birds perched on or standing by rocks; alternate theme this round is 'Mouthful'.

SNL, Olivia Rodrigo hosts; Aziz Ansari debuts as Kash Patel

Olivia Rodrigo hosted and performed on SNL while Aziz Ansari made a surprise cold-open turn as Kash Patel.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Keir Starmer comments on Golders Green attack raise fears among British Jews

Starmer told BBC police 'feared for their lives' after Golders Green stabbings; critics warn his phrasing risks conflating British Jews with Israel.

World Press Freedom Day 2026 spotlights global decline in press freedom

UNESCO marks WPFD as press freedom hits a 25‑year low and awards the Guillermo Cano prize to the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate.

Trevor Phillips criticised for Sky interview with Zack Polanski

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux makes history

Golden Tempo upset the 152nd Kentucky Derby at 23-1, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens with $77M U.S. debut

Sequel starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep earned $77M domestically and roughly $234M worldwide in opening weekend.

Tucker Carlson denies calling Trump the 'Antichrist' in New York Times interview

Jake Tapper reads alleged WHCD shooter's manifesto, Jeanine Pirro snaps

On CNN, Tapper read passages from the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter's manifesto; Jeanine Pirro responded angrily.

Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

WHO confirms one hantavirus case, five more suspected; three passengers have died while the ship remains at sea.

Joel Embiid leads 76ers in Game 7 comeback vs Celtics

Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 64 points as the 76ers beat Boston 109-100, completing a 3-1 series comeback.

Artists announce open commissions across VGen, Ko-fi and DeviantArt

Multiple creators post that commission slots are open, linking VGen, Ko-fi and DeviantArt for sketches to full illustrations.

Richard Dawkins tells Claude the AI 'has consciousness'

At a philosophy event Dawkins reportedly told Anthropic’s Claude it 'has consciousness', sparking debate.

Rep. Blanche says people must show ID to enter restaurants

Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

Mercedes rookie Antonelli took victory in Miami, marking his third consecutive Grand Prix win to start his F1 career.

Mamma Mia music challenge, Mother's Day songs Day 5

The 10-day Mother's Day playlist series continues with Day 5 submissions, from LL Cool J to Tommy Keene.

Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 7, Stanley Cup Playoffs

Game 7 is underway, Nick Suzuki tipped in a goal late in the first to put the Canadiens up 1-0.

Acting AG Todd Blanche defends Comey indictment, addresses '86 47' posts

Blanche says the Comey indictment 'goes beyond' a seashell photo and that not all '86 47' posters will be charged.

Ukraine says it struck two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers near Novorossiysk

President Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces disabled two shadow‑fleet tankers used to ferry Russian oil at Novorossiysk.

Noir Alley screens Akira Kurosawa's Drunken Angel on TCM

TCM's Noir Alley featured Kurosawa's Drunken Angel tonight, prompting a community watch-along and discussion.

International Dawn Chorus Day, BBC 6 Music bird-themed mix

BBC Radio 6 Music ran a bird-song mix for International Dawn Chorus Day as listeners share recordings of local dawn choruses.

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

Release sparks streams and uploads as players show custom Miis, island dramas and themed events in Tomodachi Life.

Two US service members missing in Morocco

US Africa Command says two service members are missing near the Cap Draa training area during African Lion exercises; search and rescue underway.

PGA Tour at Trump Doral, high‑profile absences and political scrutiny

PGA Tour stages an event at Donald Trump’s Doral resort; several top players skipped the field amid controversy.

Trump urges impeachment of Hakeem Jeffries, calls him a 'Low IQ individual'

Trump demanded Republicans impeach House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries after Jeffries called the Supreme Court 'illegitimate.'

Miami Grand Prix chaos, Verstappen spins and Isack Hadjar disqualified

Chaotic Miami GP start: Max Verstappen spun and dropped through the order; Isack Hadjar was disqualified from qualifying, to start from pit lane.

Emerson Hancock strikes out 14 in career night; Mariners lose 3-2 in 10

Hancock fanned a career-high 14 across seven innings, but Seattle fell to Kansas City 3-2 in 10 innings.

Vsky, VTuber streaming roundup, May 4, 10

Weekly Vsky tag highlights livestream schedules, multi‑stream collabs and community charity events across VTubers.

Star Wars Day, May the Fourth celebrations and science tie-ins

Fans mark May the 4th with art, watch parties and STEM pieces like a Wired analysis of every Jedi jump.

May BE Not music challenge, Day 4

Community music challenge posts 'not' songs, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, Prince and more appear in Day 4 picks.

Trump says Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price' amid peace plan review

Miami Grand Prix start time moved forward for storm risk

F1 brings Sunday's Miami Grand Prix start forward three hours to 13:00 local time to avoid forecast thunderstorms.

Itamar Ben‑Gvir’s birthday cake featured a noose referring to death penalty law

Kevin Knight retains TNT Championship on AEW Collision

Kevin Knight defeated Hook to keep the TNT title in the May 2 AEW Collision main event.

Tobias Harris sparks Pistons in Game 7

Veteran Tobias Harris scores 19 and dominates a quarter to fuel Detroit's Game 7 surge in the series.

Dead Man music challenge, Day 4

Day 4 'Dead Man' prompt draws diverse song picks from Neil Young to The Cure, Bowie and modern covers.

WNBA preseason action, roster cuts and early transactions

Preseason games stream on Amazon; Mystics beat Dream 83-72 as teams make waivers and roster decisions.

Manchester United vs Liverpool, Premier League

Match kicked off in the Premier League; Mohamed Salah is omitted from Liverpool's matchday squad and lineups are circulating.

Maul: Shadow Lord season finale streams

Final episodes of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord hit streaming and viewers are calling the season finale cinematic and intense.

Detroit Pistons clinch first playoff series win since 2008

Pistons rally from 3-1 down to beat Orlando in Game 7; Cade Cunningham 32, Tobias Harris 30.

Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers standout in playoff Game 7

Game 7 breakout: multiple blocks, a one-foot running dunk and imposing rim play powering the Cavaliers.

Remembering James Brown on his 93rd birthday

Tributes and retrospectives mark James Brown's 93rd birthday, celebrating the 'Godfather of Soul' and his legacy.

Small businesses struggle to get tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

NPR reports importers like Richard Brown face complex paperwork and system issues that could leave billions unclaimed.

Fright Club screening, The Wasp Woman (1959)

Watch party of Roger Corman's 1959 The Wasp Woman, viewers note a colorized print and many first-time watches.

Amnesty issues travel advisory for 2026 World Cup in U.S.

Amnesty and allied groups published a travel advisory for fans and journalists citing human-rights and safety concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Día de la Madre

Spanish-language Mother's Day posts, from warm greetings to grief and complicated family reflections.

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, Europa League second leg set for Thursday

Nottingham Forest prepare to host Aston Villa in the Europa League second leg on Thursday after Villa's recent home defeat.

Maple Leafs hire Mats Sundin and John Chayka for new front office

Toronto appoints franchise legend Mats Sundin and former Coyotes GM John Chayka to lead hockey ops.

New York Mets win 5-1, clinch the series

Mark Vientos belts two 2‑run homers and Carson Benge robs a play as the Mets win 5-1 to take the series.

SF Giants, reliever Ryan Walker charged with late-inning blown save

Reliever Ryan Walker blew a late-inning save opportunity in the Giants' road game at Tampa Bay, turning a tight contest.

Brentford beat West Ham, handing Spurs a lifeline in relegation battle

West Ham lost to Brentford (posts cite a 3-0 defeat), a result that opens a path for Tottenham to escape the drop.

The Archers, George accepts a cheque and hints at a pricey drone

On today's episode George takes a cheque from Brian and refers to buying a drone reportedly costing around £1,000.

Blue Jays seek series win as Joe Ryan exits early at Twins

Blue Jays look to close the weekend series after Twins starter Joe Ryan left after nine pitches with an apparent injury.

Carolina Hurricanes shut out Flyers 3-0 in Game 1

Canes opened the second‑round series with a 3-0 win over Philadelphia; Logan Stankoven scored twice.

Barcelona Femení beat Bayern to reach UWCL final

Alexia Putellas scored twice as Barça won 4-2 at Camp Nou and advanced 5-3 on aggregate to the Women's Champions League final.

Red Sox fall 3-6 to Astros, Boston sits 13-20 on season

Boston lost 3-6 to Houston on May 3, dropping to a 13-20 record in the 2026 season.

Iheanacho rescues Celtic with late winner at Hibernian

Kelechi Iheanacho's 72nd-minute strike earned Celtic a 2-1 win at Easter Road over Hibernian on May 3.

EVO Japan 2026, Tekken 8 grand finals highlight weekend

Tekken 8 Grand Final (Knee vs Ikari) thrilled fans, while Street Fighter 6 set a Guinness record for largest single-game tournament.

Avalanche vs Wild, Round 2 Game 1

Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in Round 2 Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; projected lines include Lehkonen, MacKinnon, Nečas and Wedgewood in net.

UK 'invention agency' awards £50m to US tech and VC firms

Investigation finds ARIA has pledged about £50m of UK public R&D funds to US startups and venture groups, The Guardian reports.

System Shock coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Nightdive's System Shock is listed for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nintendo's official store, marking a Switch 2 release.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says 'MAGA is dead' in Texas speech

Red Sox starter Ranger Suárez exits with hamstring tightness

Ranger Suárez was pulled after four innings vs. the Astros with hamstring tightness; the Red Sox say his availability is uncertain.

Capcom cut an entire chapter from Resident Evil Requiem pre-release

Capcom confirms a full chapter was removed before launch, sparking fan discussion about pacing and story gaps.

Cubs sweep Diamondbacks, 8-4, 11 straight at Wrigley

Chicago beats Arizona 8-4 to complete a sweep and push their Wrigley Field home win streak to 11 games.

France ends Orion 26, its largest exercise since the Cold War

Orion 26 wraps up; Macron calls it a 'clear signal' as new voluntary national service sees heavy demand.