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.
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.comLesbian 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
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
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
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
Premier League, Haaland winner tightens title race; City linked to Cherki
sportsPremier League, Haaland winner tightens title race; City linked to Cherki
Erling Haaland scored a second‑half winner to cut Arsenal's lead; reports say Manchester City have agreed a deal for Rayan Cherki.
Trump derails Iran ceasefire talks after brag about seizing ship
politicsTrump derails Iran ceasefire talks after brag about seizing ship
Trump's brag about seizing a ship prompted Iran to refuse the next round of ceasefire negotiations
newrepublic.com
Crystal Palace v West Ham, Premier League live preview
sportsCrystal Palace v West Ham, Premier League live preview
Key London derby could shift standings; a West Ham win would extend their gap with Spurs, live updates expected.
theguardian.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
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
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
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
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
Cherry blossom season blooms, plus The Division 2 Cherry Blossom event
Cherry blossom trees are peaking across U.S. parks and cities, with Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin drawing more than one million visitors annually and Midwestern destinations promoted as nearby alternatives. Ubisoft's The Division 2 launches an in-game Cherry Blossom event with Twitch Drops beginning April 21 at 16:00 UTC (12:00pm EDT, 9:00am PDT) and a second drop window on May 12. Twitch viewers can unlock timed rewards by watching eligible streams, including a 30-minute Cherry Blossom skin, a 1-hour named item cache, a 2-hour Cherry Blossom patch, a 3-hour exotic cache and a 4-hour Nishki weapon skin. The event also includes creator collaborations plus apparel, community and gear caches available in-game.