2026 Hugo Awards finalists announced
books2026 Hugo Awards finalists announced
LAcon V reveals finalists for the 2026 Hugo, Lodestar and Astounding Awards, spanning novels, short fiction, poetry and graphic story categories
JD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed
newsJD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed
White House says Vance's planned Islamabad trip for US‑Iran ceasefire talks has been put on hold amid confusion over the delegation's timing
Rep. Mike Lawler clashes with Katy Tur on MSNOW
politicsRep. Mike Lawler clashes with Katy Tur on MSNOW
Lawler repeatedly talked over Katy Tur, defended Trump’s Iran stance and drew sharp on-air criticism.
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
Campaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes
newsCampaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes
Action Network warns H.R.1897 would gut protections and limit what land can be designated critical habitat.
actionnetwork.org
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro for Linux users
techFramework announces Laptop 13 Pro for Linux users
Framework's 13 Pro adds Intel Core Ultra CPUs, bigger battery, touchscreen and continued modular upgrades.
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
Survivors of Pacific boat strikes allege U.S. forces kidnapped and tortured them
newsSurvivors of Pacific boat strikes allege U.S. forces kidnapped and tortured them
Fishermen WHO survived airstrikes say Ecuador’s U.S.-backed forces detained and tortured survivors, per Dropsite.
open.substack.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
Trump says he'll 'remember' companies that skip tariff refunds
financeTrump says he'll 'remember' companies that skip tariff refunds
Trump urged firms not to seek refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs, warning he'd 'remember'.
cnbc.com
Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12
gamingDevil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12
Netflix releases Season 2 trailer, teases Dante vs Vergil showdown; season arrives May 12.
Pentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says
sciencePentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the annual flu vaccine will no longer be required for service members.
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
Final Fantasy V among April additions to Game Pass catalog
gamingFinal Fantasy V among April additions to Game Pass catalog
Game Pass's April drop adds Final Fantasy V and five other titles to the subscription lineup.
Measles Took My Daughter, NYT opinion on vaccine risks
scienceMeasles Took My Daughter, NYT opinion on vaccine risks
Mother recounts daughter dying of SSPE years after infant measles; urges vaccination to protect the vulnerable.
nytimes.comScammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds
politicsScammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds
A med student created and sold photos/videos of an invented conservative woman, reportedly making thousands.
wired.com
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.
Earth Day, 56th anniversary, marked worldwide tomorrow
Tomorrow, April 22, 2026, millions will mark the 56th Earth Day with cleanups, rallies and virtual events, including the Virtual and Accessible Earth Day 2026 Rally featuring science communicator Dave Farina at 8 p.m. ET. Activists warned that H.R. 1897, scheduled for a House vote tomorrow, would weaken the Endangered Species Act by making it easier for politics and industry to override scientific protections. Cultural programming for Earth Day includes the Wetland Project’s 24-hour "slow radio" broadcast starting at midnight and the new children’s picture book Wildspeak by Sangma Francis and Lexi Vangsnes to encourage nature exploration.