Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Hazbin Hotel fanart and Alastor tributes
tvHazbin Hotel fanart and Alastor tributes
Fan artists post new Alastor, Angel Dust and ensemble art, animatics and fanfic celebrating Hazbin Hotel characters.
static.klipy.comJess Phillips resigns, tells Keir Starmer 'deeds not words matter'
politicsJess Phillips resigns, tells Keir Starmer 'deeds not words matter'
UK minister Jess Phillips quit her post, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritize action over rhetoric.


Good Omens Season 3, finale arrives tomorrow
tvGood Omens Season 3, finale arrives tomorrow
Fans count down as Good Omens Season 3 reaches its final episode, with finale due within 24 hours.
tumblr.comUS Consumer Price Index rises 3.8% in April
financeUS Consumer Price Index rises 3.8% in April
Consumer prices climbed 3.8% year‑over‑year in April with a 0.6% monthly gain, highest since May 2023.


Rep. Jen Kiggans criticized for agreeing with 'cotton‑picking' remark about Hakeem Jeffries
politicsRep. Jen Kiggans criticized for agreeing with 'cotton‑picking' remark about Hakeem Jeffries
Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans said 'ditto' to a radio host who used a racial slur about Hakeem Jeffries, prompting Democratic calls for action.
ABC 7.30 presses Treasurer on 'broken promises' in budget interview
politicsABC 7.30 presses Treasurer on 'broken promises' in budget interview
Presenter Sarah Ferguson repeatedly questioned Treasurer Jim Chalmers about reversed election pledges during the ABC 7.30 segment.
Sen. Chris Coons confronts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
newsSen. Chris Coons confronts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Sen. Chris Coons told Hegseth he was 'stunned' by Pentagon firings and accused him of prioritizing culture‑war fights over military focus.


Rep. Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign after remark about Hakeem Jeffries
politicsRep. Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign after remark about Hakeem Jeffries
Democrats demand Kiggans step down after she echoed a radio host’s racist comment telling Jeffries to stay out of Virginia.


eBay rejects GameStop $56B takeover bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'
financeeBay rejects GameStop $56B takeover bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'
eBay’s board rejected Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited ~$55.5, 56 billion offer, citing financing uncertainty and strategic risks.


V Sky VTuber roundup, creators post job news and live streams
gamingV Sky VTuber roundup, creators post job news and live streams
Multiple VTubers share a new job announcement, stream schedules and gaming sessions across Twitch and BlueSky.
18 people quarantined in US after hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
science18 people quarantined in US after hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Three New Yorkers are among 18 passengers quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta after deadly hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius.
open.substack.comME Awareness Day, patient groups call for more research
scienceME Awareness Day, patient groups call for more research
Advocates mark #MEAwarenessDay, highlighting under‑researched ME/CFS and the needs of severely affected patients.
apps.apple.comMontréal Victoire reach Walter Cup Final, beat Minnesota Frost 2-1
sportsMontréal Victoire reach Walter Cup Final, beat Minnesota Frost 2-1
Montréal Victoire defeated Minnesota Frost 2-1 in Game 5 to advance to the PWHL Walter Cup Final vs. Ottawa Charge.
thepwhl.comMarvel Rivals Season 8 adds Devil Dinosaur and Cyclops
comicsMarvel Rivals Season 8 adds Devil Dinosaur and Cyclops
Season 8 trailer confirms Devil Dinosaur as a playable Vanguard and Cyclops joining the roster; Moon Girl appears in the story.
Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8 'A Parade of Horribles' ships tomorrow
booksDungeon Crawler Carl book 8 'A Parade of Horribles' ships tomorrow
The eighth Dungeon Crawler Carl novel releases tomorrow, with audiobook drops and retail discounts noted.
Operation Epic Furious arcade, installed as protest on National Mall
politicsOperation Epic Furious arcade, installed as protest on National Mall
Activist group Secret Handshake installed a Trump‑themed arcade at the WWI memorial; playable online at epicfurious.com


PCOS renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
sciencePCOS renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
After a years‑long global consultation, polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect the condition.
theguardian.comCannes Film Festival 2026 opens with AI experiments and global premieres
moviesCannes Film Festival 2026 opens with AI experiments and global premieres
The 79th Cannes runs May 12 to 23; the festival opens amid AI controversies, fewer big US films and a stacked international lineup.
fancons.comVirginia joins National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
politicsVirginia joins National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Virginia into the compact, moving the U.S. closer to deciding presidents by popular vote


Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board, paving way for chair vote
financeSenate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board, paving way for chair vote
The Senate approved Kevin Warsh to a 14-year Fed governor term in a close vote, moving him closer to a Fed chair nomination.
Trump: 'I don't think about anybody' on Americans' finances
newsTrump: 'I don't think about anybody' on Americans' finances
Trump said he doesn't 'think about anybody' when asked about Americans' finances, insisting his priority is stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Ahsoka Season 2 set for early 2027 on Disney+
tvAhsoka Season 2 set for early 2027 on Disney+
Rosario Dawson confirmed Ahsoka Season 2 will debut on Disney+ in early 2027, promising bigger battles and higher stakes.
Film critic Rex Reed dies at 87
moviesFilm critic Rex Reed dies at 87
Rex Reed, the acerbic longtime film critic and columnist, has died at age 87.
observer.comMargaret Hodge labels Green Party 'antisemitic' on Radio 4
politicsMargaret Hodge labels Green Party 'antisemitic' on Radio 4
Baroness Margaret Hodge told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she views the Green Party as antisemitic during an interview.


Katsuhiro Harada launches VS Studio with SNK
gamingKatsuhiro Harada launches VS Studio with SNK
Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada forms new VS Studio in partnership with SNK to work on fighting-game projects.
Starmer tells cabinet leadership contest has not been triggered
politicsStarmer tells cabinet leadership contest has not been triggered
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Labour’s formal challenge process hasn’t been opened and he will 'get on with governing.'


Kevin O'Leary Utah data center plan sparks resident revolt
financeKevin O'Leary Utah data center plan sparks resident revolt
Kevin O'Leary's proposed $100 billion rural Utah data center faces protests over water use and local commission disputes.


Obama appears in Austin to boost James Talarico's Senate bid
politicsObama appears in Austin to boost James Talarico's Senate bid
Former President Barack Obama joined James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at an Austin event to rally support for Talarico's uphill Senate campaign.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
gamingIndiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
MachineGames’ Indiana Jones: The Great Circle launches on Switch 2 today; reviews call it a strong, though imperfect, port.
Oklahoma City Thunder sweep Lakers, advance to Western Conference Final
sportsOklahoma City Thunder sweep Lakers, advance to Western Conference Final
Thunder completed a 4-0 series sweep of the Lakers, improving to 8-0 in these playoffs and reaching the Western Conference Final
Tennessee GOP strips most House Democrats of committee posts
politicsTennessee GOP strips most House Democrats of committee posts
Speaker Cameron Sexton removed most House Democrats, including Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, from committee assignments.
Devil May Cry Season 2 premieres on Netflix
tvDevil May Cry Season 2 premieres on Netflix
Netflix drops Devil May Cry Season 2 (8 episodes); English dub debuts May 12; critics praise visuals and character work.
gamesradar.comGoogle unveils Googlebook, an Android‑based AI laptop platform
techGoogle unveils Googlebook, an Android‑based AI laptop platform
Google announced Googlebook, a Gemini‑powered laptop platform built on Android as a proposed successor to Chromebooks.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook to join US delegation on China trip
techElon Musk and Tim Cook to join US delegation on China trip
Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook are among roughly 17 CEOs expected to accompany President Trump to China this week.
Sam Altman testifies in OpenAI lawsuit
techSam Altman testifies in OpenAI lawsuit
OpenAI CEO took the stand in the Musk lawsuit, defending the company’s shift to a for‑profit model and disputing Musk’s claims.
King's Speech set for May 13, briefings say Welfare Bill excluded
newsKing's Speech set for May 13, briefings say Welfare Bill excluded
State Opening scheduled for May 13; government briefings indicate the Welfare Bill will not be included in the King's Speech.
Strike Force Five to release special episode for Colbert finale
tvStrike Force Five to release special episode for Colbert finale
Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers and Oliver reunite for a Strike Force Five video episode tied to The Late Show finale.
Kyle Schwarber homers, his 17th of the season
sportsKyle Schwarber homers, his 17th of the season
Schwarber hit a solo home run off Jovani Morán, 386 ft at 101.6 mph, giving Phillies a 1-0 lead.
static.klipy.comVictor Wembanyama dominates as Spurs rout Timberwolves, lead series 3-2
sportsVictor Wembanyama dominates as Spurs rout Timberwolves, lead series 3-2
Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 17 rebounds as San Antonio beat Minnesota 126-97 to take a 3-2 series lead.
Labour MPs press to end leadership speculation, some call for Starmer to go
politicsLabour MPs press to end leadership speculation, some call for Starmer to go
A group of Labour MPs urged a timetable to resolve leadership questions and some publicly urged Keir Starmer to step down.


The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on Disney+
comicsThe Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on Disney+
Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle in the 50-minute special 'The Punisher: One Last Kill', now streaming on Disney+.
Rays beat Blue Jays 8-5, Andrés Giménez homers twice
sportsRays beat Blue Jays 8-5, Andrés Giménez homers twice
Tampa Bay beat Toronto 8-5; Andrés Giménez hit two homers and accounted for all five Blue Jays runs.
bluebirdbanter.comMemphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
sportsMemphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
The Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA confirmed forward Brandon Clarke has died at age 29; details have not been released.
James Webb reveals ultramassive black holes and dusty star formation
scienceJames Webb reveals ultramassive black holes and dusty star formation
Webb observations highlight a record ultramassive black‑hole pair and star formation in dusty ribbons around NGC 346.
A.J. Ewing smashes an RBI triple in electric Mets debut
sportsA.J. Ewing smashes an RBI triple in electric Mets debut
Rookie A.J. Ewing recorded his first MLB hit, an RBI triple, and walked three times in a standout Mets debut.
static.klipy.comIsrael approves law allowing public trials and death penalty for Oct 7 suspects
newsIsrael approves law allowing public trials and death penalty for Oct 7 suspects
Knesset passed a bill permitting public trials and the death penalty for people linked to the October 7 Hamas attacks, vote 93-0 reported


Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran talks stall
financeOil prices rise as U.S.-Iran talks stall
Brent crude jumped more than 3% after U.S. dismissed Tehran’s peace overture, reviving supply concerns.


Satya Nadella testifies on Altman's 2023 ouster in OpenAI trial
techSatya Nadella testifies on Altman's 2023 ouster in OpenAI trial
Microsoft CEO says Altman's removal looked like 'amateur city' and that he decided to back Altman during the 2023 upheaval.
Android Auto redesign adds widgets, Gemini and video apps
techAndroid Auto redesign adds widgets, Gemini and video apps
Google previewed a major Android Auto overhaul: Material 3 UI, edge‑to‑edge 3D maps, widget support, Gemini integration and select video apps.


Florentino Pérez calls Real Madrid presidential elections
sportsFlorentino Pérez calls Real Madrid presidential elections
Real Madrid president announced elections, said he will stand again amid angry press exchanges and talk of a summer squad purge.
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Israel deploys Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the UAE
newsIsrael deploys Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the UAE
US envoy confirms Israel has sent Iron Dome missile-defense batteries and crews to the UAE to bolster defenses amid the Iran conflict.


Dominic Canzone hits first career grand slam for Mariners
sportsDominic Canzone hits first career grand slam for Mariners
Dominic Canzone broke a 2-2 tie with a 381-ft grand slam off Tatsuya Imai, giving Seattle a 6-2 lead.
milb.comKatie Archibald retires from professional cycling
sportsKatie Archibald retires from professional cycling
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald, 32, announces retirement after a decorated 13-year career and plans to pursue nursing.
theguardian.com

EU considers delaying children's access to social media, von der Leyen
newsEU considers delaying children's access to social media, von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen says an expert panel will propose steps to protect minors online and consider age limits by July.
GOP lawmakers probe Sam Altman’s business dealings ahead of OpenAI IPO
politicsGOP lawmakers probe Sam Altman’s business dealings ahead of OpenAI IPO
Republican investigators are examining Altman’s investments and ties as OpenAI moves toward a public offering