Report finds burning wood for power worse than gas, even with carbon capture
scienceReport finds burning wood for power worse than gas, even with carbon capture
Study says biomass power can produce higher CO2 emissions for decades, undermining UK BECCS subsidy plans
theguardian.com

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share islands and custom miis
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share islands and custom miis
Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (released Apr 16) has fans obsessing over island updates, custom miis and price complaints
Analysis: Crypto traders spent $9.7B on fees as Bitcoin stays elevated
financeAnalysis: Crypto traders spent $9.7B on fees as Bitcoin stays elevated
1kx analysis finds traders paid $9.7 billion in on‑chain fees; a Bitcoin drawdown will reveal which costs matter most
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued
news7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued
Japan Meteorological Agency reports M7.4 off Sanriku coast; tsunami warnings and evacuations issued for Hokkaido and Tohoku
bbc.com

Nesrine Malik: Trump’s presidency is 'absurd, frightening, cruel'
journalismNesrine Malik: Trump’s presidency is 'absurd, frightening, cruel'
Guardian column argues Trump’s clownishness conceals real danger and says aides enabling him share responsibility


Last day to register to vote in England ahead of May 7 local elections
politicsLast day to register to vote in England ahead of May 7 local elections
April 20 deadline to register for the local elections and devolved polls on May 7, many posts urging last-minute registration
theguardian.com

Good Omens 3 soundtrack track list leaks, fans warn of spoilers
tvGood Omens 3 soundtrack track list leaks, fans warn of spoilers
Track titles from Good Omens 3 soundtrack surfaced online, fans say they reveal major plot points.
propermusic.com

British Jews tell BBC they face rising antisemitism, including threats and kidnappings
newsBritish Jews tell BBC they face rising antisemitism, including threats and kidnappings
BBC Panorama interviews UK Jewish people reporting spitting, threats and even kidnappings amid growing abuse
bbc.co.uk

John Oliver examines prediction markets on Last Week Tonight
tvJohn Oliver examines prediction markets on Last Week Tonight
Oliver details insider‑trading risks in polymarkets and highlights investor ties, including Don Jr.'s.
U.S. military strike kills 3 on suspected drug boat in Caribbean
newsU.S. military strike kills 3 on suspected drug boat in Caribbean
U.S. forces say a strike on an alleged drug‑trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea killed three people.


Wembanyama scores 35 as Spurs beat Trail Blazers 111-98
sportsWembanyama scores 35 as Spurs beat Trail Blazers 111-98
Victor Wembanyama pours in 35 points in his playoff debut to lead San Antonio to a 111-98 Game 1 win.
sportskeeda.comPatrick Muldoon dies at 57
tvPatrick Muldoon dies at 57
Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, died April 19 of a heart attack at 57
virtualnewss360.com

Ana Paula Renault informed of her father's death during BBB26
tvAna Paula Renault informed of her father's death during BBB26
Production showed Ana Paula a family message; her father died two days before the show's final
cnnbrasil.com.br

Lesbian Visibility Week Mega Bundle 2026 launches on itch.io
cultureLesbian Visibility Week Mega Bundle 2026 launches on itch.io
Organizers release a 94-item sapphic book bundle for $40 to mark Lesbian Visibility Week, April 20, 26
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 adds Black Cat and new PvE mode
gamingMarvel Rivals Season 7.5 adds Black Cat and new PvE mode
Update launches Black Cat playable, introduces Blood Hunt PvE mode and returns the Hellfire Gala event


Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar, immediately calls out Roman Reigns
sportsOba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar, immediately calls out Roman Reigns
Oba Femi beat Lesnar at WrestleMania and used the post-match mic to target Roman Reigns
Warner Bros shareholders face Thursday vote on takeover
moviesWarner Bros shareholders face Thursday vote on takeover
The Drey Dossier warns Warner-Paramount takeover terms are deceptive ahead of a decisive shareholder vote
Blue Origin's New Glenn leaves customer satellite in wrong orbit
techBlue Origin's New Glenn leaves customer satellite in wrong orbit
On its third flight New Glenn's upper stage put an AST SpaceMobile payload in a lower-than-planned orbit.


Artemis II astronaut posts iPhone video of Earth setting behind Moon
scienceArtemis II astronaut posts iPhone video of Earth setting behind Moon
Reid Wiseman shares a 53-second 'Earthset' clip filmed through Orion during the Artemis II lunar flyby


Dems press Congress to end what they call Trump's 'illegal war' in Iran
newsDems press Congress to end what they call Trump's 'illegal war' in Iran
Democrats are demanding oversight and a War Powers vote, while activists push petitions to end US strikes on Iran.
nypost.comLast day to register to vote in England ahead of May 7 local elections
Voters in England must register by 11.59pm on 20 April to take part in local elections on 7 May. Registration takes minutes at gov.UK/register-to-vote and requires a name, address and National Insurance number. Voters must show an accepted form of photo ID at polling stations, and applications for a voter authority certificate close at 5pm on 28 April. If you cannot attend in person you can apply for a proxy or postal vote, and the results on 7 May will be watched as Reform UK's Nigel Farage faces record-low approval ahead of the contests.