David Attenborough turns 100, Royal Albert Hall centenary tributes held

Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday with a Royal Albert Hall event and wide-ranging tributes.

Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame Braves manager, dies at 84

Bobby Cox, the Hall of Famer WHO won 2,504 games and led the Braves' 1990s dynasty, has died at age 84, the team announced.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius kills three

Suspected hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius has been tied to three deaths; passengers to be traced and some quarantined.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy filmed seven-month 'road trip' while in office

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy reportedly filmed a seven-month family 'road trip' reality series while in office, drawing ethics and spending criticism.

Valkyries defeat Storm 91-80 in WNBA opener

Golden State wins 91-80; Janelle Salaün led the Valkyries with 20 points as Seattle dealt with early injury concerns.

Trump Media posts $405.9M Q1 net loss, Truth Social parent

Trump Media & Technology Group reports a $405.9 million first-quarter net loss on roughly $871k in revenue

World Migratory Bird Day, communities urged to record sightings

May 9 World Migratory Bird Day highlights huge migrant journeys and urges citizen science to monitor species and threats.

Iran war, Strait of Hormuz tensions and ceasefire talks

U.S.-Iran exchanges include strikes and ceasefire talks as Tehran's reply is awaited; oil and shipping risks rise.

Farrer by-election count continues as One Nation climbs

Steve Kerr agrees to two-year deal to remain with Warriors

Steve Kerr has signed a two-year contract to stay as Golden State's head coach, keeping him among the NBA's highest‑paid coaches.

Pastor Robert Jeffress says Trump understands the Bible more than the Pope

Pastor Robert Jeffress declared President Trump has a better grasp of the Bible than the Pope, prompting heavy criticism.

Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever, WNBA season action

Paige Bueckers hit early threes as Dallas and Indiana met in season action; fans noted Dallas’s starting lineup choices and early officiating calls.

Chris Finch confronts referee Tony Brothers after timeout delay

Finch says he called a timeout three seconds earlier; Tony Brothers approached and Naz Reid stepped in to hold him back.

MAGA clergy bless 22-foot gold Trump statue at Doral

Pastor Mark Burns and a circle of evangelical and Jewish clergy dedicated and blessed a 22-foot gold‑leafed Trump effigy at Doral.

Frontier plane strikes person on Denver runway

Frontier A321 aborted takeoff at Denver after hitting a person; engine fire and passenger evacuation followed, one person killed.

Twilight Princess PC port, Dusk decomp released

Twilit Realm's decompiled PC and mobile port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (v1.0) is out with QoL and high‑FPS support.

Addison Barger returns, guns down runner with 101.2 mph throw

Back from the IL, Barger recorded a 101.2-mph outfield assist to cut down a runner at home, a top Statcast outfield throw.

One year in, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes pastoral and ecological priorities

The Chicago-born pope marked his first year pushing Francis' ecological legacy while clashing with some US leaders.

Doomsday Clock, experts warn risks from war, AI and climate

Experts say the Iran war, Ukraine, accelerating AI and climate breakdown have increased existential risk, per The Guardian.

Hawaii legislature passes bill to curb Citizens United at state level

Hawaii approved a first‑in‑the‑nation measure aimed at limiting corporate political spending and bluntting the effects of Citizens United in state races.

The Sheep Detectives opens as an emotional family whodunnit

Animated mystery starring Hugh Jackman surprises audiences with tearful reactions; projected $14.9M 3-day debut.

Angel Reese reaches 50th double-double, sparks Dream comeback

Reese notched her 50th career double-double in 65 games and made a late game-saving block as Atlanta beat Minnesota 91-90.

Jade Melbourne loses a tooth, keeps playing in Storm season opener

Melbourne had a tooth knocked out, handed it to coaches and stayed in the game as the Storm fell 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries.

FPL Gameweek 36, DGW deadline and Bench Boost calls

Managers set DGW36 lineups with many activating Bench Boost, captaining Haaland and making Palmer→Saka type transfers.

Guardians acquire catcher Patrick Bailey from Giants

Cleveland trades LHP Matt Wilkinson and the No. 29 pick for two‑time Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey.

Christopher Nolan on how faithful his Odyssey film will be

In a Guardian feature Nolan says he aims to honor Homer’s non-linear narrative while adapting The Odyssey for cinema.

James Wood belts 442-ft homer, Nationals take early lead vs Marlins

James Wood hits a 442‑ft solo home run off Janson Junk; exit velo 109.6 mph, his 11th of the season.

Toronto Tempo lose inaugural WNBA regular-season game 68-65 to Mystics

Expansion Toronto Tempo fell 68-65 in their first regular-season game after Shakira Austin sunk late free throws for Washington.

Blue Jays rout Angels 14-1, Ernie Clement goes 4-for-4

Toronto exploded for a 14-1 win over the Angels; Ernie Clement finished 4-for-4 in the offensive outburst.

Chicago Cubs complete second 10-game win streak, beat Rangers 7-1

Cubs beat Texas 7-1 on May 8, marking their second 10-game winning streak of the season.

Mitch Marner stars for Vegas, scores in Golden Knights playoff win

Marner scored a power-play goal and finished with multiple points, moving to 12 postseason points for the Golden Knights.

WWE Backlash, Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu main event

Roman Reigns defends the World Heavyweight title against Jacob Fatu; John Cena made a surprise announcement and Danhausen's mystery partner was revealed.

Dave Gahan turns 64 as Depeche Mode film 'M' streams on Netflix

Fans mark Dave Gahan’s 64th birthday and spotlight Netflix’s concert documentary 'Depeche Mode: M' from the Mexico City shows.

Mariners outslug White Sox, win 12-8 as Luke Raley drives in seven

Luke Raley had a career-high seven RBIs as Seattle beat Chicago 12-8 in a high-scoring game at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Owen Hart Tournament brackets to be revealed Wednesday

AEW will announce the 2026 Owen Hart Foundation men's and women's tournament brackets live on Wednesday's Dynamite.

Trump T1 phone presale collapses; buyers told they’ll get no phones or refunds

Nearly 600,000 people paid $100 deposits for the Trump T1; company emails say devices won't be delivered and deposits are nonrefundable.

La Vuelta Femenina Stage 7, L'Angliru looming as Lippert leads break

Stage 7 climbs toward L'Angliru; Liane Lippert has gone solo from the break while Kopecky holds the green jersey.

NBA Playoffs Game 3s, Pistons lead Cavs 2-0; Thunder lead Lakers 2-0

Series shift for Game 3 as Detroit holds a 2-0 lead over Cleveland and Oklahoma City leads LA 2-0.

Dodgers beat Braves 3-1, Freddie Freeman homers off Chris Sale

Dodgers won 3-1; Freeman hit a 413-ft homer off Chris Sale, WHO still tossed seven strong innings (7 IP, 2 ER, 7 K).

Deadly Israeli strikes erode fragile cease-fire in Lebanon

Israel kills Palestinian as wife gives birth; West Bank trees ordered uprooted

A report says Israeli forces killed a Palestinian while his wife was delivering their child, and authorities ordered thousands of West Bank trees uprooted.

Miguel Vargas belts two homers as White Sox beat Mariners 6-1

Vargas homered twice and drove in three; Anthony Kay allowed one unearned run over five innings in Chicago's 6-1 win.

Bryce Eldridge hits first splash homer for Giants

Eldridge launched a solo home run into the splash, registering his first season homer and getting the Giants on the board.

Rays at Red Sox rained out, makeup set as split doubleheader July 17

Tampa Bay's trip to Fenway postponed due to heavy rain; game will be part of a split‑admission doubleheader July 17.

Brewers walk off Yankees in 10th, William Contreras the hero

William Contreras hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th to lift Milwaukee to a 4-3 walk-off win over New York.

Met Gala Costume Art raises $42M, critics parse Madonna’s look

The Met’s Costume Institute fundraiser reportedly brought in $42 million; writers broke down Madonna’s 2026 ensemble and high‑value jewelry on the carpet.

Venice Biennale hit by protests and worker strikes

Protests over Israel and Russia’s participation and a workers’ strike forced roughly 20 national pavilions to temporarily close ahead of the public opening.

M5.3 earthquake reported near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands

Report: book bans rising in U.S., targeting nonfiction and LGBTQ+ titles

Coverage shows 29% of banned school titles were nonfiction last year, with over half of those on race, gender or sexuality topics.

Marcell Ozuna hits a solo homer, reaches 300 career home runs

Ozuna belted a solo shot off Robbie Ray, his 300th career home run, giving the Pirates an early lead against the Giants.

Spencer Pratt accuses CBS of election interference in LA mayor bid

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says CBS condensed his interview into a 'hit piece' and alleges raw footage was shared with an opponent’s PR team.

Fire Emblem announces Disability Pride Week 2026

Community-driven event with dates and prompts aiming to highlight disability representation across Fire Emblem fandom.

Rafael Devers homers in back-to-back games, extends eight-game hit streak

Devers hit a solo home run to tie the game and has homered in consecutive games while riding an eight-game hitting streak.

Carolina Hurricanes sweep Flyers, advance to Eastern Conference Final

Jackson Blake scored the overtime winner in Game 4 as Carolina completed the sweep and moved on to the Eastern Conference Final.

VRChat world showcase, 'Luminous Oasis' and new photodumps

Creators share new VRChat worlds and photodumps, highlights include 'Luminous Oasis', 'That Cloud' and sunlit 'Sunflowers' rooms.