Hazbin Hotel fandom spotlights Alastor fan art and AU projects

Artists and writers share Alastor sketches, alternate‑universe stories and merch preorders across fan channels

007 First Light opens to strong reviews

IO Interactive's James Bond origin game receives positive early reviews praising writing, stealth and set pieces

Witch Hat Atelier, Episode 9 delivers major Qifrey confrontation

This week's Witch Hat Monday fell on Coco's birthday, and the Bluesky fandom showed up double. Birthday art for Coco everywhere, a steady wave of Qifrey art from Episode 9.

Sen. Andy Kim pepper-sprayed outside Delaney Hall ICE facility

James Talarico schedules virtual rally with Texas Together

Sonny Rollins, 'Saxophone Colossus,' dies at 95

Major obituaries and tributes honor Sonny Rollins after his death at 95, citing landmark recordings and decades-long influence

May 26 marks the 1897 publication of Bram Stoker's Dracula

Today is the anniversary of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897); Whitby Abbey and the town's 'Dracula Trail' are highlighted in tributes.

Pope Leo XIV issues encyclical Magnifica Humanitas urging AI 'disarmament'

The 42,000+‑word encyclical calls for strict AI regulation, condemns lethal AI weapons and urges safeguarding human dignity.

Knicks sweep Cavaliers, advance to NBA Finals

New York beat Cleveland 130-93 in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and reach their first NBA Finals since 1999

Temporary UFC arena rises on White House lawn for Trump birthday event

Photos show a temporary UFC arena built on the White House grounds as preparations continue for a June 14 birthday showcase.

Peter Cushing remembered on his birthday

Fans mark the 113th birthday of Peter Cushing, noted for Hammer horror roles and Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars.

Jalen Brunson named 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP

Brunson received the ECF MVP after the Knicks swept the Cavaliers, averaging 25.5 PPG in the series.

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records in western Europe

Spring heat dome breaks May temperature records, sparks grass fires in Scotland and is linked to several drowning deaths

Trump declares himself in 'perfect health' after Walter Reed exam

After a Walter Reed physical, President Trump said "everything checked out perfectly" following the surprise medical visit.

Reports: SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk far richer

Analysts say a planned SpaceX IPO would dramatically increase Elon Musk’s personal wealth and influence.

Stephen Colbert launches YouTube channel days after Late Show finale

Colbert quietly debuted a YouTube channel less than a week after his final Late Show episode, posting an 'Only in Monroe' clip.

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump-backed redistricting push

Republican-led South Carolina Senate voted down a Trump-backed mid-decade congressional map amid GOP opposition.

Reform UK Makerfield candidate Robert Kenyon accused of abusive online comments

Stevie Nicks celebrates 78th birthday

Fans mark Stevie Nicks's 78th birthday with tributes, performances and renewed interest in Fleetwood Mac highlights.

Confuzzled 2026 concludes amid charity drives and two fire-alarm evacuations

UK furcon wraps after weekend charity fundraisers and multiple fire-alarm evacuations, attendees report strong community moments.

Republican-appointed federal panel rebukes Supreme Court on Alabama map

VRChat creators talk avatar ports and upcoming Nightreign event

Developers and streamers post about porting characters, avatar updates and scheduled VRChat meetups this week

Toy Story 5, final trailer released ahead of June 19 premiere

Pixar drops the final Toy Story 5 trailer, film hits theaters June 19 and features cameos from Bad Bunny and Alan Cumming.

Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC outpaces response as aid arrives

Bundibugyo-strain outbreak in eastern DRC is spreading amid attacks on treatment centers; EU and UNICEF send aid as WHO warns response lags.

Federal court blocks Alabama's new Republican-friendly congressional map

A three-judge panel ruled Alabama's recently drawn map intentionally discriminates against Black voters and blocked its use.

Scripps National Spelling Bee opens in Washington, Mina Kimes hosting

The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee begins with 247 spellers and Mina Kimes as the new host

SPLC asks judge to dismiss indictment, alleges vindictive prosecution

Southern Poverty Law Center filed a motion to dismiss, saying the DOJ pursued its indictment as a top-down, retaliatory campaign.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested, booked on five charges

Josh Jacobs turned himself in to Hobart/Lawrence PD and was booked on five charges, including alleged domestic battery and strangulation.

Erin Brockovich launches U.S. data center map

Brockovich unveiled a public map tracking 4,200+ U.S. data centers and asks communities to report local impacts

Chemical tank implosion at Longview paper mill kills multiple, injures 10

An implosion at Nippon Dynawave in Longview, Washington left multiple people dead or missing and at least 10 injured, officials say.

US agencies flag 'anti-tech extremism' amid AI backlash

DHS and FBI documents create a new domestic threat category to track violent opposition to AI, data centers and tech targets

Green Party selects Sarah Wakefield as Makerfield candidate

Manchester councillor and charity director Sarah Wakefield was named the Green candidate for the June 18 Makerfield by-election.

Remedy CEO says Alan Wake and Control 'should have sold more'

Remedy’s new CEO says Alan Wake and Control underperformed commercially and hopes movie/TV deals with Annapurna will broaden their audience.

WNBA update, Storm beat Sun in featured game

Seattle Storm posted a 77-59 win over the Connecticut Sun in a recent matchup highlighted by defensive lapses for the Sun.

USMNT names 26-man World Cup roster

Mauricio Pochettino unveiled the U.S. 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, with Cristian Roldan among the selections.

U.S. Seeks to Give Weapons-Grade Plutonium to Start-Ups for Fuel

Administration proposal would transfer Cold War weapons-grade plutonium to private reactor startups for fuel reuse, NYT reports.

Seed‑oil panic prompts some cardiac patients to ditch olive oil

A clinical dietitian reports patients replacing olive oil with beef tallow amid a seed‑oil panic, raising concerns for cardiac care.

Feds subpoena Hasan Piker and Medea Benjamin over Cuba trips

U.S. Treasury issues subpoenas seeking records on Piker and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin’s travel to Cuba.

Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign from Parliament, sources say

CBC reports former environment minister Steven Guilbeault will resign his seat and is expected to leave the Liberal caucus.

Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue California and Washington

High court refuses Florida's attempt to sue over commercial driver's licenses issued to undocumented truck drivers, ABC reports.

Hurricanes win Game 3 3-2 in OT, lead Canadiens 2-1

Sebastian Aho scored 14:06 into overtime as Carolina topped Montreal 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final

Iran to base at sites in Mexico, commute to U.S. for 2026 World Cup

Iran’s national team will stay in Mexico (Tijuana reported) and travel to U.S. venues on match days, organizers say

American Music Awards 2026, BTS wins Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer

At the AMAs in Las Vegas, BTS took Artist of the Year and 'Swim' won Song of the Summer; Queen Latifah hosted the show

BP removes chairman Albert Manifold

Mikel Arteta wins Premier League Manager of the Season

Mikel Arteta named Premier League Manager of the Season after leading Arsenal to their first title in 22 years.

The People vs. Ken Paxton tour, San Antonio stop

Joe Mazzulla wins 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla named NBA Coach of the Year after guiding Boston to 56 wins and a No. 2 East seed.

Beyond The Gates, new episode: Doug reappears after presumed death

Latest episode reveals Doug alive after earlier storyline suggested he died, a major plot twist for the series.

Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona at season's end

Two‑time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will depart FC Barcelona after 14 years when her contract expires this summer.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band turns 59

The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper in the UK on May 26, 1967, fans and tributes mark the album's 59th anniversary.

NASA outlines Moon Base plan, targets multiple commercial landers

NASA unveiled 'Moon Base' plans, detailing a sustained lunar presence and naming commercial lander missions targeted before end of 2026.

Roland Garros shock: 17-year-old Moise Kouame wins on Grand Slam debut

On his Grand Slam debut, 17-year-old Moise Kouame beat Marin Cilic in straight sets at Roland Garros.

Knicks first NBA Cup champions to reach NBA Finals

New York become the first team to win the NBA Cup and also advance to the NBA Finals in the same season.

Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' boys avoid jail in rape case

French survivor Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC she is 'deeply shocked' that teenage defendants received no custodial sentences.

Eid al-Adha begins as reports of strikes in Gaza emerge

Eid al-Adha observances start worldwide while reports say Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al-Rimal shopping area (developing).

Ex‑President Biden sues DOJ to block release of memoir interview tapes

Biden filed suit trying to prevent the Justice Department from disclosing audio recordings and transcripts tied to a memoir project

Google launches Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness tracker

Fitbit Air debuts as a $99, $129 screenless tracker with AI coaching, wrist heart monitoring and up to seven days battery life.

Help Sky mutual‑aid threads seek emergency rent, food and rehousing funds

Multiple urgent crowdfunding posts request Cash App, Venmo and Chuffed donations for rent, meds and hotel stays

Sam Altman says AI unlikely to trigger a 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the rapid rise of AI is unlikely to cause a global 'jobs apocalypse' in recent remarks.

Three teenagers die after separate water incidents during UK Bank Holiday

Three teenagers were found dead in separate water incidents at English beauty spots over Bank Holiday Monday

Adam Walton stuns Daniil Medvedev in five‑set Roland Garros upset

Wildcard Adam Walton beats Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 in the French Open first round.

Bruce Springsteen appears on fans' '10 bands you've seen live' lists

Threads listing the ten live acts people have seen often include Bruce Springsteen among other long‑running artists

Podcast Comicast dissects Project Hail Mary film vs. book

Issue 648 of the Comicast podcast examines why Project Hail Mary plays differently for moviegoers and readers.

James Wood and Jarren Duran hit long homers in MLB action

Nationals' James Wood launched his 15th of the season and Red Sox leadoff Jarren Duran homered off Spencer Strider in separate games.

Big Damo and Nikki Cross acquire PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling

Former WWE stars Killian Dain (Big Damo) and Nikki Cross have purchased UK promotion PROGRESS and US indie DEFY Wrestling.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Master Collection confirmed at 60fps with faster loads

New footage of the MGS4 Master Collection shows 60 frames per second performance, shorter load times and preserved real-world brands.

John Wayne remembered on his 119th birthday

Hollywood icon John Wayne's 119th birthday is being marked with tributes to his classic Westerns

MasterChef Australia nostalgia week, 'White Chocolate Velouté' trending

Fans and contestants keep referencing the show's classic 'white chocolate velouté' and other 'greatest hits' during Nostalgia Week.

Israeli drone strikes hit Srifa medical center and Nabatieh, paramedic killed

Israeli drones struck a medical center in Srifa and hit areas around Nabatieh in southern Lebanon; a paramedic was reported killed

Los Angeles Philharmonic names Daniel Harding as music director

British conductor Daniel Harding will succeed Gustavo Dudamel as LA Phil music director beginning in the 2027/28 season.

New health care proposal circulated to Democrats targets private equity

Searchlight Institute-backed plan urges Democrats to curb private equity and hospital monopolies in a new reform proposal.

Onlooker reports 'red flags' at Trump's Walter Reed medical visit

An onlooker account and subsequent reporting highlight unusual details from Trump's surprise Walter Reed visit, prompting fresh scrutiny.