Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks April 21, 22
scienceLyrid Meteor Shower peaks April 21, 22
Lyrids peak in predawn hours Apr 22, dark-site viewers can see roughly 15, 20 meteors per hour at maximum
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt hit the Lincoln Center red carpet for the world premiere
Tucker Carlson apologizes for helping elect Trump
journalismTucker Carlson apologizes for helping elect Trump
On his platform/podcast Carlson says he’ll be “tormented” for playing a role in Trump’s election and issues an apology
Olly Robbins says No.10 sought ambassadorship for Matthew Doyle
politicsOlly Robbins says No.10 sought ambassadorship for Matthew Doyle
Former FCDO official Olly Robbins testifies that Downing Street pressured him to find an ambassador role for Matthew Doyle
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Jon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
tvJon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
Daily Show segment argues Trump’s Iran approach is failing and breaks down the policy missteps.
Queen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans
cultureQueen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans
On what would be her 100th birthday, exhibitions open and officials unveil plans for a national memorial and tributes.
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
newsUK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
ONS says unemployment unexpectedly dropped to 4.9% in the latest release, below the 5.2% forecast.
bbc.co.uk
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share custom Miis and island moments
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share custom Miis and island moments
Fans finishing the demo post custom characters, relationship hijinks and island highlights ahead of release.
MapTap April final scores, players post near-900 leaderboard runs
sportsMapTap April final scores, players post near-900 leaderboard runs
Players share April 21 'Final Score' runs, with top submissions clustered around the high 900s on the community leaderboard
M5.0 aftershock strikes off Kamchatka coast
cultureM5.0 aftershock strikes off Kamchatka coast
Two quakes hit April 21, M4.7 then M5.0, off Kamchatka, depths reported around 10, 40 km, GFZ/EMSC alerts.
Cubs beat Phillies 5-1, extend win streak to six
sportsCubs beat Phillies 5-1, extend win streak to six
Colin Rea tossed a quality start and Dansby Swanson hit a 3‑run homer as Chicago won 5‑1 for their sixth straight victory.
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Report links Pete Hegseth to bigoted pastor and crusader imagery
politicsReport links Pete Hegseth to bigoted pastor and crusader imagery
Reports allege Hegseth’s pastor pushes Christian‑nationalist 'crusade' rhetoric and 'Deus Vult' symbols.
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Iggy Pop celebrates 79th birthday
musicIggy Pop celebrates 79th birthday
James 'Iggy Pop' Osterberg turns 79 today, with fans and musicians sharing tributes to the punk icon
Kaja Kallas says EU may approve €90 billion loan to Ukraine tomorrow
newsKaja Kallas says EU may approve €90 billion loan to Ukraine tomorrow
EU foreign policy chief signals a likely positive decision on a €90B Ukraine package at an upcoming meeting
The Onion reaches deal to take over Infowars platform
journalismThe Onion reaches deal to take over Infowars platform
Reports say The Onion agreed to license the Infowars name and site amid Alex Jones’ legal and financial troubles.
Kasperi Kapanen scores twice, lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in Game 1
sportsKasperi Kapanen scores twice, lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in Game 1
Kapanen scored two goals, including the late winner with 1:54 left, as Edmonton beat Anaheim 4-3 in the first playoff game.
oilerhockey.comPalantir manifesto draws alarm from critics
techPalantir manifesto draws alarm from critics
Al Jazeera and others say Palantir’s pro‑West 'Technological Republic' manifesto raises 'technofascism' concerns.
Alan Osmond dies aged 76 after long illness
musicAlan Osmond dies aged 76 after long illness
Alan Osmond, the eldest performing member of The Osmonds, has died at 76 after decades-long struggles with multiple sclerosis
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor
techTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor
Cook will become executive chairman Sept. 1 after 15 years; hardware chief John Ternus will take over as CEO.
Robert Smith celebrates his 67th birthday
musicRobert Smith celebrates his 67th birthday
Fans and musicians mark Robert Smith of The Cure turning 67 with tributes, rare clips and setlist memories.
New Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
Department of Justice files released this week identify Jeffrey Epstein's first known victim as a 13-year-old girl he met in Michigan in the 1990s. The newly posted records include interview summaries and incident dates that place the encounter in that period. Victims' advocates and lawyers are demanding the Department of Justice publish the full investigative file so researchers and prosecutors can examine potential connections. Civil litigants and ongoing probes could use a full release to pursue additional charges or civil claims, making the DOJ's next disclosure consequential.