World Bee Day, theme 'Bee together for people and the planet'

UN-designated May 20 observance urging action to protect bees and pollinators; resources and tips shared worldwide.

Barney Frank, Wall Street reformer and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86

Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District

Progressive state Rep. Chris Rabb secures the Democratic nomination for PA-3, a high-profile Philly primary win.

Jeff Bezos tells CNBC doubling his taxes wouldn't help 'teacher in Queens'

On CNBC Bezos said doubling his taxes wouldn't help a teacher in Queens while discussing wealth, taxes and policy.

Mick Foley to co-host AEW Double Or Nothing Buy-In

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will co-host AEW’s Double Or Nothing Buy-In with Renee Paquette, Tony Khan announced.

Stephen Colbert publishes farewell as his final Late Show week begins

Colbert's 'Farewell and Thank You' post and a flurry of goodbye coverage mark his final week on The Late Show.

Organizers push 'Epstein class' pressure campaign after Massie loss

Activists are urging supporters to contact officials and share messaging under the 'Epstein class' label following Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat.

Tomodachi Life players stream custom Miis and island stories

Fans are sharing live streams and screenshots of Tomodachi Life islands, custom Miis, in‑game relationships and quirky moments.

Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League winner

At 16 years, 139 days, Max Dowman earns a winners' medal as Arsenal clinch the Premier League, a new youngest-ever record.

Survivor 50 finale airs tonight

The Survivor 50 final and reunion are scheduled for a three-hour broadcast tonight.

Influencer alleges Elon Musk said Starlink was used to influence 2024 election

Former conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair claims Elon Musk told her he used Starlink satellites to affect the 2024 vote.

Larry Bushart wins $835,000 settlement after 37-day jail over Charlie Kirk post

Retired Tennessee officer jailed 37 days for a Facebook meme after Charlie Kirk's shooting settles with county for $835,000.

Knicks rally from 22 down to beat Cavaliers in Game 1, win in OT

New York erased a 22-point deficit, forced overtime and defeated Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Standard Chartered to cut 7,000+ jobs as CEO says AI will replace 'lower-value human capital'

Standard Chartered will eliminate over 7,000 roles while CEO Bill Winters said AI will replace 'lower-value human capital'.

PlayStation State of Play set for June 2

Sony schedules a 60+ minute State of Play on June 2, including a deep dive on Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine.

Aston Villa win Europa League under Unai Emery

Aston Villa beat Freiburg 2-0 in the Europa League final, giving Unai Emery another European trophy.

Jalen Brunson posts 21 points in Game 1 but draws scrutiny for limited passing

Brunson scored 21 points in the opener but drew criticism for turnovers and not creating for teammates.

The Boys season 5 finale, Prime reports 57 million viewers

Prime Video says The Boys S5 finale has reached about 57 million viewers and counting.

David Byrne performs 'Burning Down the House' on Colbert

Talking Heads founder David Byrne joined Stephen Colbert to perform 'Burning Down the House' during Colbert's final Late Show week.

James Murdoch buys half of Vox Media

James Stewart remembered on his birthday

Fans and film accounts mark actor James Stewart's birthday (born May 20, 1908) with quotes and tributes.

David Byrne performs 'Burning Down the House' on Stephen Colbert

Talking Heads cofounder David Byrne joined Stephen Colbert for a live performance of 'Burning Down the House'.

Young Bucks team with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite trios match

The Young Bucks and Chris Jericho opened Dynamite in a trios match vs. Andrade El Idolo, Mark Davis and Ricochet.

Ex‑Proud Boys leader eyes $5M payout from Trump's $1.776B fund

A former Proud Boys leader convicted over Jan. 6 says he plans to apply for a roughly $5 million share of Trump's $1.776 billion settlement fund.

Quinta Brunson to develop and star in Betty Boop feature

Quinta Brunson will develop and play Betty Boop in a Fleischer Studios feature tracing the character's origin, per Variety.

Senate GOP drops $1 billion Trump ballroom security request

Republican senators removed a $1B proposal to fund a White House East Wing ballroom security revamp.

Marie‑Philip Poulin wins Walter Cup, named 2026 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP

Poulin led Montreal Victoire to the Walter Cup title and was named the 2026 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced posts strong pre-orders, Ubisoft says

Ubisoft says the Black Flag remake is ranking among the franchise's best pre-order sellers and expects it to do very well.

Twitch creators announce live streams and collabs across genres

Streamers from VTubers to retro RTS hosts are scheduling live runs, collabs and themed streams on Twitch today.

Warhorse Studios confirms Lord of the Rings RPG, new Kingdom Come project

Developer Warhorse says it's making an open-world Lord of the Rings RPG and a new Kingdom Come title; details forthcoming.

Beyond The Gates episode: Derek appears to die after a shooting

Derek, a major Beyond The Gates character, is killed in Wednesday's episode as Samantha is crowned Platinum Deb.

Ubisoft promises new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon by 2029

Ubisoft says it will deliver new entries across Assassin’s Creed (including Hexe), Far Cry and Ghost Recon in its refreshed pipeline.

Bush’s Baked Beans debuts Rocket Pop flavor

New Bush’s Baked Beans flavors include Apple Pie and Dill Pickle, plus a controversial Rocket Pop variant

Memorial Day travel to surge as U.S. gas prices climb

Officials expect about 45 million Americans to travel 50+ miles for Memorial Day while pump prices rise to multiyear highs.

Willow Nightingale withdraws, vacates TBS title and leaves Owen Hart Tournament

Suffered a shoulder injury vs. Red Velvet; relinquished the AEW TBS Championship and pulled out of the Owen Hart Cup.

David Fincher's Cliff Booth film sets IMAX run Nov 25, Netflix Dec 23

Brad Pitt's Cliff Booth movie will play a two-week global IMAX run starting Nov 25, then debut on Netflix Dec 23.

International Booker Prize 2026, Taiwan Travelogue wins

Yáng Shuāng‑zi's Taiwan Travelogue, translated by Lin King, wins the 2026 International Booker Prize.

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel headline 2025‑26 NBA All‑Rookie First Team

The NBA named Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward to the 2025‑26 All‑Rookie First Team.

RFK Jr. fires leaders of preventive services task force

Fright Club watch party streams Twins of Evil (1971)

Online #FrightClub holds a watch party for Hammer horror Twins of Evil, with fans posting art, VHS covers and live reactions.

Fed minutes show officials warned rate hikes likely if inflation persists

Minutes from the Fed’s April meeting say a majority thought interest‑rate increases would be warranted if inflation stays above 2%.

Michael Bay to direct Operation Epic Fury rescue film

Bay is developing a Universal movie, based on Mitchell Zuckoff’s book, about the rescue of two U.S. pilots shot down in Iran.

Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his final NFL season

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed when asked that the upcoming 2026 season will be his last: “Yes. This is it.”

Jarren Duran launches 3‑run homer, Red Sox up 6-1 vs Royals

Jarren Duran crushed a 3-run homer (106 mph exit) in the 9th, giving Boston a 6-1 lead over Kansas City.

James Harden misses key shots in Knicks Game 1, draws scrutiny

Harden missed late attempts, including an airballed 3 with 4:20 left, as the Knicks completed their comeback in Game 1.

Mariners beat White Sox 5-4, Pereda's first MLB homer decisive

Backup catcher Jhonny Pereda hits his first big‑league homer in the 7th to give Seattle a 5-4 win and the series.

Marvel announces Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Noah Hawley to debut

Milestone issue due this September, lead story by Joe Kelly and contributions including Noah Hawley's Marvel comics debut.

Former federal prosecutor indicted for stealing Jack Smith report

White Sox rally in ninth to beat Mariners 2-1

Andrew Benintendi delivered the go-ahead ninth-inning hit as Chicago rallied to a 2-1 win over Seattle.

Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021

In a new Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue says she had a second cancer diagnosis in 2021 and underwent treatment.

Canada nominates Gen. Jennie Carignan for NATO military chair

Ottawa taps Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan as Canada's candidate for NATO Military Committee chair

Southampton lose appeal against Championship play-off expulsion

Appeal dismissed; Southampton remain expelled and Middlesbrough will play Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley.

New TV spot for The Mandalorian and Grogu highlights Rotta the Hutt

Trailer footage shows Rotta the Hutt attacking Imperial Remnant forces ahead of the film's May 22 release.

Help Sky mutual-aid threads seek rent, meds and emergency support

Community fundraising posts ask for donations and boosts to help disabled, trans and low-income users cover rent, meds and bills.

The Man I Love, Rami Malek praised at Cannes

Rami Malek earns strong early reviews for Ira Sachs' The Man I Love, with critics calling it a standout Cannes turn.

3 dead, dozens of first responders treated after exposure to unknown substance in New Mexico

Three people found dead at a home east of Albuquerque; more than a dozen first responders treated for exposure.

Senate parliamentarian strips Trump 'ballroom' from reconciliation bill

Athena and Triangle of Madness defeat Thunder Rosa's team in 8‑woman tag

Athena, Thekla, Julia Hart and Skye Blue beat Thunder Rosa, Mina Shirakawa, Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter in an 8‑woman tag on AEW Dynamite.

Blue Jays' José Berríos undergoes Tommy John surgery, out 12, 18 months

Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos had a full Tommy John procedure and is expected to miss at least the 2026 season.

St. Louis CITY SC advance to Open Cup semifinals on penalties

All For City won a penalty shootout with Ben Lundt making key saves to send St. Louis CITY SC into the US Open Cup semifinals.

Jensen Huang says Nvidia found a 'brand new' $200B market for CPUs for AI agents

Nvidia CEO predicts a $200 billion opportunity in CPUs designed to run autonomous AI agents.

YouTube expands AI likeness-detection tool for celebrities

YouTube is rolling out broader AI likeness-detection so public figures can proactively find and request removal of deepfakes.