Crescent Moon and Venus pair in evening sky, Jupiter nearby

Waxing crescent Moon sat next to Venus tonight, with Jupiter visible above, dozens of photos shared across North America.

Top Treasury lawyer quits after $1.776B fund settlement tied to Trump case

A senior Treasury Department lawyer resigned after the administration announced a $1.776 billion settlement fund following Trump dropping an IRS suit.

Spurs beat Thunder in 2OT, Wembanyama 41 pts 24 rebounds

Victor Wembanyama posts 41 points and 24 rebounds as Spurs top Thunder 122-115 in double OT.

Tom Kane dies at 64, Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken pays tribute

Prolific voice actor Tom Kane has died at 64; Craig McCracken and colleagues highlighted his Professor Utonium, Yoda and Magneto roles.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book review roundup ahead of Switch 2 launch

Good-Feel’s Yoshi and the Mysterious Book earns generally positive but mixed reviews ahead of its May 21 Switch 2 release.

Grace Jones turns 78, fans mark her music and film career

Singer, model and actress Grace Jones celebrates her 78th birthday, with posts highlighting songs like 'Pull Up to the Bumper' and her Bond role.

30-year US Treasury yield hits 19-year high

Colt Emerson’s first MLB hit is a three‑run home run

Top prospect Colt Emerson launches a two-out, three-run homer for his first major‑league hit in Seattle.

Powerpuff Girls stars Tara Strong and E.G. Daily pay tribute to Tom Kane

Tara Strong and E.G. Daily publicly honored voice actor Tom Kane following reports of his death at 64.

Forza Horizon 6 launches worldwide, Day One on Game Pass

Playground Games' open-world racing game launches on PC and Xbox with Game Pass day‑one access and Series 1 Japan content.

The Mandalorian and Grogu debuts around 63% on Rotten Tomatoes

Early critics' aggregate places Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu at roughly a 62, 63% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Elon Musk loses OpenAI lawsuit, files appeal

Federal jury dismissed Musk's suit alleging OpenAI breached its nonprofit mission; Musk has filed an appeal.

Acting DOJ official Todd Blanche falters under questioning at Senate hearing

Claims Trump plans to fortify White House 'ballroom' to stay in office

Pete Crow‑Armstrong apologizes after heated exchange with White Sox fan

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong says he regrets the words he used during a heated on‑field fan confrontation.

Enzo Maresca reaches verbal agreement to join Manchester City

Reports say Italian coach Enzo Maresca has a verbal agreement to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry rebuffed during Greenland visit

Trump envoy Jeff Landry faced protests and was rejected by Greenlandic officials and locals during a sovereignty-focused trip to Nuuk.

Bird Of The Day, theme 'Eck'

Today's Bird Of The Day; weekly community event with theme 'Eck'.

Trump firings cause chaos at US nuclear weapons agency

Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference Final

Alex Newhook scores 11:22 into overtime as Montreal wins 3-2 and will face Carolina in the Eastern Conference Final.

Powerpuff creator Craig McCracken pays tribute to Tom Kane

Craig McCracken posts a tribute after voice actor Tom Kane, 64, is reported dead; colleagues recall his many roles.

NATO jet shoots down drone over Estonia, Defense Minister says

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur says a Baltic fighter shot down a drone over Lake Võrtsjärv; authorities are searching the area.

U.S. extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for another month

Treasury renews a 30-day general license to allow some Russian oil flows, drawing criticism from several senators.

NYT: Early Iran war plan sought to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Netflix’s new No. 1 show lands a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score

Forbes reports Netflix's current top new show opened with a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

EPA proposes repealing Biden‑era limits on 'forever chemicals' in water

Draft EPA plan would roll back 2024 drinking‑water limits on four PFAS compounds and extend compliance deadlines.

WHO 'deeply concerned' as Ebola outbreak rises in DRC and Uganda

At least ~130 deaths and about 500 suspected cases reported; WHO warns on the speed and scale of a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.

Senators launch probes after Trump establishes fund for convicted criminals

Senators opened probes of the Justice Department after the administration set up a roughly $1.7B fund to pay convicted individuals.

Montreal Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference final with OT win

Alex Newhook scored 11:22 into overtime to beat Buffalo 3-2 in Game 7; Canadiens will face Carolina in the ECF.

NFL awards Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville for 2030

NFL owners voted unanimously to host Super Bowl LXIV at Nashville's new Nissan Stadium in February 2030.

Olivia Rodrigo announces new single 'the cure' for May 22

Rodrigo confirmed 'the cure' will drop Friday, May 22; limited 7" vinyl and cassette editions include a B‑side titled 'never do'.

Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs, docked four points for spying

EFL removes Southampton from the play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents; Middlesbrough reinstated to the final.

Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd

Dallas and Jason Kidd mutually agree to part ways after five seasons; Masai Ujiri to begin coach search.

Minnesota selected to host 2028 NFL Draft

NFL owners approved Minneapolis to host the 2028 NFL Draft, with events centered around U.S. Bank Stadium.

Thames Water rescue deal at risk amid UK leadership uncertainty

Potential investors fear a Labour leadership change could push utilities back to public ownership, threatening the Thames Water rescue plan.

Reform UK councillor resigns 10 days after local elections

A Gateshead Reform UK councillor resigned shortly after the local elections, citing expanded business commitments.

Two women allege rape during Married at First Sight UK filming, show pulled

BBC Panorama reports alleged rapes; DCMS calls allegations 'serious' and Channel 4 has removed seasons from streaming.

Stephen Colbert begins final week of The Late Show

Colbert's final week of episodes launches on CBS as the network airs promoted farewell programming.

China and Russia co-produce WWII documentary, set talks during Putin visit

'The Last Blow' will be broadcast simultaneously on CCTV as Beijing and Moscow prepare high-level talks tied to Putin's visit.

Georgia Supreme Court races: Warren leads Jordan; Rankin tight with Bethel

Spider‑Noir final trailer teases Nicolas Cage series, premieres May 27

Prime Video and MGM+ released the final trailer for Spider‑Noir starring Nicolas Cage; the series arrives May 27 in two visual versions.

Standard Chartered to cut over 7,000 jobs amid AI push

The London-based bank plans to eliminate roughly 7,800 back-office roles over four years as it automates with AI.

Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22 Years

Arsenal win the 2025/26 Premier League as Manchester City draw at Bournemouth, ending a 22‑year wait.

Zach Neto hits walk-off 2-run homer after Angels were no-hit through eight

Adam Frazier's leadoff single in the 9th set up Zach Neto, who smashed a 2-run walk-off off J.T. Ginn

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of Wimbledon and Queen’s as he continues recovery from a right-wrist injury

Scotland names World Cup squad with Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis

Steve Clarke’s 26-man squad includes Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis; Lennon Miller omitted.

Peter Gabriel's 'So' turns 40

Fans and musicians mark the 40th anniversary of Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album 'So' with tributes and track picks.

Fright Club screens The Believers (1987)

Community watch-along of John Schlesinger’s 1987 horror The Believers, hosted under the #FrightClub tag.

Strictly Come Dancing names Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as hosts

BBC confirms Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Jake Berry defends Nigel Farage on BBC Newsnight over £5M donation

‘Free basketball’ noted as Spurs-Thunder Game 1 airs over-the-air

Several viewers noted Spurs vs Thunder Game 1 was available on free over-the-air feeds, a surprise for some viewers.

Judge imputes Zapatero in Plus Ultra money‑laundering probe

Spain's Audiencia Nacional has formally imputed ex‑PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over alleged laundering tied to Plus Ultra.

Nick Jr. to premiere Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles July 24

Digital preschool spinoff Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles will launch July 24 on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel with 30 four-minute episodes

Ancelotti warns UEFA over Champions League final scheduling

Carlo Ancelotti says UEFA gave PSG two full weeks to prepare while Arsenal face tougher fixtures, calling it unfair.