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
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.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million
journalismKash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million
FBI director Kash Patel filed a $250M defamation suit over an Atlantic article alleging heavy drinking and unexplained absences
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.comTomodachi 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
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.
open.substack.com
Palantir manifesto urges tech to prioritize national security
techPalantir manifesto urges tech to prioritize national security
A published manifesto from Palantir argues Silicon Valley owes a 'moral debt' to the country and calls for closer tech‑state ties
Practical Magic 2 teaser reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
moviesPractical Magic 2 teaser reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
First trailer released for Practical Magic 2, in theaters Sept. 11, with Lee Pace and Maisie Williams joining the cast
The Archers episode focuses on Helen's farm decision
tvThe Archers episode focuses on Helen's farm decision
Helen must decide whether to send the Angus cattle to Casey Meats or slaughter them at Bridge Farm; writers used a database, not an archivist
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.
wgbh.org
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
French 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
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
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
theguardian.com
London to host first team time trial at Tour de France Femmes 2027
sportsLondon to host first team time trial at Tour de France Femmes 2027
Organisers announce an ~18 km team time trial finishing on the Mall as the 2027 Grand Départ in the UK
theguardian.com
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
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showcase set for April 23
Ubisoft will stream a Worldwide Reveal Showcase for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on April 23 at 9 AM PDT, which is 4 PM UTC and 6 PM CEST, on the official Assassin's Creed YouTube channel. The publisher posted a new teaser image highlighting Edward Kenway ahead of the livestream. The YouTube video is titled "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Worldwide Reveal Showcase" and will host the official trailer and details during the event.