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.
Victor Wembanyama named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
sportsVictor Wembanyama named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Spurs 22-year-old wins 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, youngest and first unanimous winner
nba.com
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.comReport says Trump was blocked from accessing nuclear codes
newsReport says Trump was blocked from accessing nuclear codes
Mirror reports the head of the U.S. military refused Trump's attempt to access nuclear codes during a White House meeting
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.
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.comMaxwell lawyer says a Trump pardon is possible
newsMaxwell lawyer says a Trump pardon is possible
Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney suggests President Trump could grant her a pardon, fueling new pardon debate
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
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.
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.comRoberts 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
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
Netflix Gundam live-action begins production, Sydney Sweeney leads cast
tvNetflix Gundam live-action begins production, Sydney Sweeney leads cast
Live-action Gundam films on the Gold Coast starring Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, production now underway
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
John 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.
Patrick 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
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.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as the Labor Department inspector general opened an investigation into reports that she used department resources and staff text messages improperly. The inquiry prompted the department to place multiple top aides on administrative leave, and several of those staffers subsequently left their posts. Investigators are reviewing department asset use and internal communications, and Chavez-DeRemer departed before the inspector general completes its review.