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
thetimes.com
Labour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
politicsLabour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
Critics urge Keir Starmer to resign after Peter Mandelson envoy pick; op-eds warn Labour is losing progressive voters
morningstaronline.co.uk
BTS posts 'SWIM' dance practice sketch video
musicBTS posts 'SWIM' dance practice sketch video
BangtanTV uploaded an 11‑minute 'SWIM' practice sketch April 21 showcasing choreography tweaks and solos.
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
theguardian.com
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.
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
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
Virginia Election Day, redistricting referendum polls open until 7pm
politicsVirginia Election Day, redistricting referendum polls open until 7pm
Voters in Virginia cast ballots April 21 on a constitutional redistricting amendment; polls close at 7 PM.
Keir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein
newsKeir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein
Starmer told MPs he should not have appointed Mandelson after documents linked Mandelson to Epstein warnings.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
open.substack.com
Sheinbaum probes Teotihuacán shooting, questions U.S. agents' deaths
newsSheinbaum probes Teotihuacán shooting, questions U.S. agents' deaths
Mexico's president opened an investigation into the Teotihuacán pyramid shooting and demanded answers about U.S. agents' deaths in Chihuahua
cna.com.tw
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.
open.substack.com
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces scrutiny over in‑flight catering bills and U.S. ties comments
financePrime Minister Mark Carney faces scrutiny over in‑flight catering bills and U.S. ties comments
Reports note Carney billed about $524K on in‑flight catering his first year as PM as he warns US ties are a 'weakness'.
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.comLabour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
Critics urge Keir Starmer to resign after Peter Mandelson envoy pick; op-eds warn Labour is losing progressive voters