Friday, June 5, 2026
FFXIV GPose screenshots mark Pride Month
gamingFFXIV GPose screenshots mark Pride Month
Final Fantasy XIV players post GPose screenshots and glamours celebrating Pride Month across community tags.
Chicago Bears advance plan for stadium in Hammond, Indiana
sportsChicago Bears advance plan for stadium in Hammond, Indiana
Bears board voted to proceed with a stadium development project in Hammond, IN, taking the plan across the state line.
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act plays public screenings
tvThe Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act plays public screenings
Early theatrical screenings of The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act drew strong emotional responses from audiences
static.klipy.comSummer Game Fest 2026 kicks off with live showcases
gamingSummer Game Fest 2026 kicks off with live showcases
Summer Game Fest streams major reveals June 5, Latin American Games Showcase closed with multiple world premieres
Furality Ultra convention in VRChat, Day One wraps
gamingFurality Ultra convention in VRChat, Day One wraps
Attendees report DJ sets, world hops, meetups and creator showcases at the opening day of Furality Ultra in VRChat.
Cimo dies
gamingCimo dies
Creator Cimo has died; fans and fellow creators are posting tributes remembering their influence and streams
TCM Party screens The Blues Brothers
moviesTCM Party screens The Blues Brothers
Viewers marked a scheduled TCM Party screening of The Blues Brothers, celebrating the film's music and classic scenes
static.klipy.comSpaceX set to IPO next week, could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
techSpaceX set to IPO next week, could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Reports say SpaceX plans an IPO next week that could hugely enrich Elon Musk and many investors.
Olivia Miles sets WNBA rookie record with eight 3s in a game
sportsOlivia Miles sets WNBA rookie record with eight 3s in a game
Rookie Olivia Miles goes 8-of-11 from three, posts 28 points and sets WNBA single-game rookie record for threes
static.klipy.comTaylor Swift releases 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Toy Story 5
musicTaylor Swift releases 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Toy Story 5
Swift’s new original for Toy Story 5 is out today, drawing strong early reviews and topping iTunes.
Hurricanes win Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final in OT, series tied 1-1
sportsHurricanes win Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final in OT, series tied 1-1
Carolina beats Vegas 4-3 in overtime on a Seth Jarvis power-play winner to even the Final 1-1
007 First Light, IO Interactive's new Bond game praised
gaming007 First Light, IO Interactive's new Bond game praised
Reviewers and streamers are praising 007 First Light for its story and atmosphere; playthroughs are live now.
Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
sportsTrump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
President Trump accepted Knicks owner James Dolan’s invite and will attend Game 3 in New York, NBA says.
nbcchicago.comWear Orange, National Gun Violence Awareness Day observed
newsWear Orange, National Gun Violence Awareness Day observed
Advocates held vigils and local events while people wore orange to honor victims and survivors of gun violence.


Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World reach one-year anniversary
gamingNintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World reach one-year anniversary
Nintendo marks the first anniversary of the Switch 2 and its Mario Kart World launch today, with fans reflecting on the year.
SpaceX sets June 12 IPO, China and Hong Kong investors barred
financeSpaceX sets June 12 IPO, China and Hong Kong investors barred
SpaceX plans a Nasdaq listing June 12 under ticker SPCX; underwriters told to reject China/HK orders over export‑control concerns.


Physician scientists escorted out of ADA meeting by police
sciencePhysician scientists escorted out of ADA meeting by police
Police escorted physician-scientists from American Diabetes Association sessions in New Orleans as they distributed a critical editorial.
medpagetoday.comLesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim to remain at 60 Minutes
journalismLesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim to remain at 60 Minutes
Three veteran correspondents say they will 'stay and fight' at 60 Minutes amid turmoil after recent CBS News firings.


International Space Station crew shelter as Russian team repairs air leak
scienceInternational Space Station crew shelter as Russian team repairs air leak
NASA ordered crew to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare possible evacuation as Russian cosmonauts work to fix a worsening air leak.
theguardian.comWorld Environment Day 2026, theme 'Now For Climate' announced
scienceWorld Environment Day 2026, theme 'Now For Climate' announced
UN's World Environment Day 2026 centers on 'Now For Climate' with official events kicking off in Baku and global climate calls.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Aug 28
gamingElden Ring: Tarnished Edition coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Aug 28
Bandai Namco released new Switch 2 footage and set an August 28, 2026 release for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition.
Scientists warn Trump plan to cut US ocean monitoring will ‘leave world flying blind’
scienceScientists warn Trump plan to cut US ocean monitoring will ‘leave world flying blind’
Experts say axing the Ocean Observatories Initiative would severely degrade marine and climate data used for forecasts and research.
theguardian.comAmong US animated series surprise-released on Paramount+
gamingAmong US animated series surprise-released on Paramount+
Paramount+ quietly released the 10-episode Among US animated series by Owen Dennis with little advance promotion.
Valve confirms Steam Machine and Steam Frame will ship this summer
gamingValve confirms Steam Machine and Steam Frame will ship this summer
Valve says both devices will ship this summer and is expanding its Steam Verified compatibility program to cover them.
Alligator Alcatraz detainees say guards denied food and water until signing English forms
newsAlligator Alcatraz detainees say guards denied food and water until signing English forms
Detainees at the Florida tented immigration site report being withheld meals and fresh water unless they signed English-only documents.
U.S. adds 172,000 jobs in May; unemployment rate holds at 4.3%
financeU.S. adds 172,000 jobs in May; unemployment rate holds at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 172,000 in May; March and April were revised higher and unemployment remained 4.3%.


Monaco Grand Prix, FIA posts car presentation and entry documents
sportsMonaco Grand Prix, FIA posts car presentation and entry documents
FIA published car presentation submissions and the official entry list ahead of the Monaco weekend.
Nick Suzuki wins Frank J. Selke Trophy
sportsNick Suzuki wins Frank J. Selke Trophy
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was named the 2025‑26 Frank J. Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's top defensive forward.
prohockeyrumors.comLady Byng Memorial Trophy awarded to Cole Caufield
sportsLady Byng Memorial Trophy awarded to Cole Caufield
Cole Caufield is the 2025-26 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, honored for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.
nhl.comFIFA World Cup host cities ramp up final preparations one week out
sportsFIFA World Cup host cities ramp up final preparations one week out
Host cities roll out Fan Fests, banners and last‑minute logistics as the 2026 World Cup opens in under a week.
Actor James Handy, 81, fatally stabbed at Los Angeles home
moviesActor James Handy, 81, fatally stabbed at Los Angeles home
Character actor James Handy was found stabbed in Tarzana; police arrested his girlfriend’s son and opened an investigation.
Australia PM says One Nation surge shaped budget tax changes
politicsAustralia PM says One Nation surge shaped budget tax changes
Prime Minister Albanese says One Nation's rise influenced his decision to overhaul negative gearing and capital gains tax in this budget
Aaron Judge to miss at least 4, 6 weeks with rib stress fracture
sportsAaron Judge to miss at least 4, 6 weeks with rib stress fracture
Yankees say Judge has a stress fracture in the right first rib and will be reimaged in about 4, 6 weeks; return expected this season.
mlbtraderumors.comDeath Cab for Cutie release new album 'I Built You A Tower'
musicDeath Cab for Cutie release new album 'I Built You A Tower'
Death Cab for Cutie dropped 'I Built You A Tower' today, with full‑album streams and new singles now available.
Judge rules USCIS benefits freeze for 39 travel‑ban countries unlawful
newsJudge rules USCIS benefits freeze for 39 travel‑ban countries unlawful
A Rhode Island federal judge vacated a Trump-era USCIS policy that froze work permits and other immigration benefits for applicants from 39 countries.


PFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist announced
sportsPFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist announced
Six nominees named: Declan Rice, Gabriel, David Raya, Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.
Blue Jays top Braves 7-2, Chad Dallas impresses in MLB debut
sportsBlue Jays top Braves 7-2, Chad Dallas impresses in MLB debut
Toronto beat Atlanta 7, 2; rookie Chad Dallas earned the win in his MLB debut as the Blue Jays collected 16 hits.
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Phoebe Bridgers announces The Lost Tour, phone-free arena dates
musicPhoebe Bridgers announces The Lost Tour, phone-free arena dates
Announced 2026 'The Lost Tour' with phone-free arena shows; Alex G opens North America, Isaac Wood supports European legs.
Former Channel 4 anchor Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
journalismFormer Channel 4 anchor Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Jon Snow, 78, says he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and will document his experience in a new film.


The Cure live‑streams Primavera Sound set on Amazon Music
musicThe Cure live‑streams Primavera Sound set on Amazon Music
The Cure are performing their Primavera Sound set live from Barcelona via Amazon Music / Amazon Prime's livestream.
Texas repeats as Women’s College World Series champions
sportsTexas repeats as Women’s College World Series champions
Texas beats Texas Tech 4-1 in Game 2; Kayden Henry homers as Longhorns claim back-to-back WCWS titles
static.klipy.comDodgers' Max Muncy exits after violent collision at first base
sportsDodgers' Max Muncy exits after violent collision at first base
Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas collide at first; both left the game and Muncy is being evaluated for concussion/shortness of breath
si.comSevere Thunderstorm Watch 274 issued across parts of Upper Midwest
newsSevere Thunderstorm Watch 274 issued across parts of Upper Midwest
SPC Watch 274 issued with warnings for large hail and damaging winds across portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and nearby areas.