EDSBS Charitibundi Bowl 2026 goes live
sportsEDSBS Charitibundi Bowl 2026 goes live
The 20th Charitibundi Bowl launches with a new game format, Money Cannon leaderboard and community donation drives
Asia faces growing scarcity after Iran war, NYT warns
newsAsia faces growing scarcity after Iran war, NYT warns
NYT: supply shocks from the Iran war are pushing Asian businesses toward insolvency and may spread globally by year-end.
nytimes.comFrench prosecutors summon Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino in X probe
newsFrench prosecutors summon Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino in X probe
Paris prosecutors have summoned Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning in a probe into alleged child sexual‑abuse images and deepfakes.
apnews.comDiane Abbott presses Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson vetting
politicsDiane Abbott presses Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson vetting
Abbott asks why Starmer did not directly question Mandelson's past vetting when appointing him
Roberts led 2016 Clean Power Plan stay, new reporting shows
newsRoberts led 2016 Clean Power Plan stay, new reporting shows
NYT-sourced materials and Steve Vladeck's analysis show Roberts pushed emergency relief to block the 2016 Clean Power Plan.
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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
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showcase set for April 23
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showcase set for April 23
Ubisoft will hold a Worldwide Reveal Showcase for Black Flag Resynced on April 23 at 9 AM PT
Desmond Morris dies aged 98
scienceDesmond Morris dies aged 98
Zoologist, broadcaster and author of 1967 bestseller The Naked Ape has died at 98
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Forza Horizon 6 limited edition controller and headset revealed
gamingForza Horizon 6 limited edition controller and headset revealed
Xbox unveiled Forza Horizon 6 limited edition controller and wireless headset, with preorders opening April 21 and MS Store pricing listed.
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
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
Super Mario Galaxy Movie again leads North American box office
moviesSuper Mario Galaxy Movie again leads North American box office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary dominated this weekend’s North American box office, outpacing Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.
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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
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
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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
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130th Boston Marathon kicks off in cool, mainly dry conditions
sports130th Boston Marathon kicks off in cool, mainly dry conditions
Boston's 130th Marathon runs on Patriots' Day; chilly, mainly dry forecast, live streams and Hopkinton route closures.
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UK bars anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez from speaking
newsUK bars anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez from speaking
Home Office revoked authorization, blocking the U.S.-based influencer from attending the Unite the Kingdom rally in London on May 16.
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Vampire Crawlers review, a roguelike deckbuilder spin-off wins praise
gamingVampire Crawlers review, a roguelike deckbuilder spin-off wins praise
Poncle’s Vampire Crawlers recasts Vampire Survivors as a dungeon‑crawling, deckbuilding roguelike and earns strong critical reviews.
Run BTS 2.0 teaser, three OT7 trip episodes set
tvRun BTS 2.0 teaser, three OT7 trip episodes set
Trailer released; first three Run BTS 2.0 episodes scheduled April 23, April 30 and May 5, centered on an OT7 trip format.
Trump derails Iran ceasefire talks after brag about seizing ship
President Donald Trump boasted that U.S. forces seized a ship and said, "I don't know, but Iran is supposed to be holding talks." Iran's foreign ministry immediately announced it will skip the next round of ceasefire negotiations, and the existing truce is set to expire. Former vice president Kamala Harris said Trump's Iran war has made the United States "unreliable."