Splatoon Raiders, July 23 release set
gamingSplatoon Raiders, July 23 release set
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launches July 23, 2026 on Switch 2, with new amiibo revealed
Kevin Warsh faces Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing
financeKevin Warsh faces Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing
Trump’s Fed nominee Kevin Warsh appears before the Senate today amid questions on independence and ties
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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
Pope Leo arrives in Equatorial Guinea on Africa tour
newsPope Leo arrives in Equatorial Guinea on Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV lands in Malabo for a diplomatically sensitive stop, continuing his multi‑nation African trip
apnews.comTucker 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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
Noah Kahan makes his Tiny Desk Concert debut
musicNoah Kahan makes his Tiny Desk Concert debut
Vermont singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan performs a Tiny Desk set now available on YouTube
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.comAmnesty International issues grim 'State of the World's Human Rights' report
Amnesty International published its annual State of the World's Human Rights report and named Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, Russia's Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump as 'voracious predators' driving a predatory, anti-rights world order. The report reviewed more than 140 countries and said Georgia has "plunged head-on into authoritarian practices" with systemic crackdowns on dissent. Amnesty's Europe director Eve Geddie said it is "time" for the European Union to end its partnership with Israel, a call that could prompt immediate diplomatic pressure on EU policy toward Israel.