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.
Witch Hat Atelier Episode 4 changes magic system
tvWitch Hat Atelier Episode 4 changes magic system
Episode 4 appears to retcon the show's magic rules, shifting Light magic's role.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation
newsLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation
Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as investigators probe alleged misuse of Labor Department resources and staff texts.
nytimes.comAsia 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.comJohn Ternus to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO
techJohn Ternus to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO
Apple names John Ternus its next CEO, effective Sept. 1, while Tim Cook will become executive chairman.
Judge blocks The Onion's purchase of Infowars, lease plan proposed
comedyJudge blocks The Onion's purchase of Infowars, lease plan proposed
A judge blocked The Onion's outright purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars; the parent company will instead lease the site for about $81,000/month.
About 120 veterans arrested after protest inside U.S. Capitol over Iran war
newsAbout 120 veterans arrested after protest inside U.S. Capitol over Iran war
Roughly 120 military veterans from an anti-war group protested inside the Capitol against the Iran war; many were taken into custody.
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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The Onion's parent agrees to acquire Infowars
comedyThe Onion's parent agrees to acquire Infowars
Global Tetrahedron struck a deal to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars after bankruptcy, plans a parody relaunch
Israeli soldier filmed destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon
newsIsraeli soldier filmed destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon
Photo shows an IDF soldier striking a crucifix statue in southern Lebanon; army confirmed the image is authentic and opened an investigation
middleeasteye.net
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
Crystal Palace 0-0 West Ham as Hammers lift gap on rivals
sportsCrystal Palace 0-0 West Ham as Hammers lift gap on rivals
West Ham earn a point at Selhurst Park, widening the gap with relegation rivals and affecting the survival race.
skysports.com
Virginia voters urged to Vote YES on April 21 referendum
politicsVirginia voters urged to Vote YES on April 21 referendum
Ballot would allow the General Assembly to redraw congressional districts before 2031; activists push turnout April 21
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
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
Dodgers place Edwin Díaz on IL with right elbow 'loose bodies'
sportsDodgers place Edwin Díaz on IL with right elbow 'loose bodies'
Los Angeles placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list for right elbow loose bodies; LHP Jake Eder was recalled.
mlbtraderumors.com
Fire Emblem marks 36th anniversary and Lucina's birthday
gamingFire Emblem marks 36th anniversary and Lucina's birthday
Fans celebrate Fire Emblem's 36th anniversary and Lucina's birthday with art and 'post your four favorites' threads
Witch Hat Atelier Episode 4 changes magic system
Witch Hat Atelier Episode 4 redefines the show's magic hierarchy, replacing Light magic among the series' "big four" with Earth magic. Reviewer DoubleSama published a review calling Episode 4 a retcon of the anime's previously established magical rules. The episode's visuals include a green-haired, yellow-eyed girl making a face and a long black-haired girl wearing a headband in prominent shots. A separate viewer post said the anime had followed the manga and matched the books' art up to this episode, and a writer offered an early Episode 4 review on Patreon for $1 per month. That swap changes how spells must be explained in future episodes and alters the series' canonical magic explanations.