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.
Josh Allen hypes Sabres, bangs drum and chugs beer before Game 2
sportsJosh Allen hypes Sabres, bangs drum and chugs beer before Game 2
Bills QB Josh Allen attended Sabres vs Bruins Game 2 at KeyBank Center, banged the team's drum, spiked the mallet and chugged a beer.
Steve Gelbs' 'cleansing' bit energizes Mets fans during broadcast
sportsSteve Gelbs' 'cleansing' bit energizes Mets fans during broadcast
Mets TV host Steve Gelbs staged a tongue‑in‑cheek booth 'cleansing' with sage, garlic and candles during the game, sparking fan hype.
Appeals court allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
cultureAppeals court allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower ruling and upheld Texas' 2025 law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools.
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.
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New Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
journalismNew Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
Documents show Jeffrey Epstein met his first identified victim, a 13‑year‑old girl in Michigan in the 1990s; activists demand DOJ release all files
Trump says he 'would have won' Vietnam, reviving draft 'bone spurs' jibes
politicsTrump says he 'would have won' Vietnam, reviving draft 'bone spurs' jibes
On CNBC, Trump claimed he would have won the Vietnam War, prompting fresh ridicule over his past draft deferment.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
Scammer 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
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.comShai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA Clutch Player of the Year
sportsShai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA Clutch Player of the Year
SGA earned the 2025-26 Clutch Player award after leading the NBA with 175 clutch points and key go-ahead shots.
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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
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.
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
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.
Vsky tag lights up as VTubers run streams, charity drives and merch drops
Vsky-tagged VTubers announced Twitch streams, charity fundraisers and merch drops today, including a Stream For A Cause Paint the World Rainbow Pride event in June that will paint 40K miniatures in Pride colors. EvieSylkas promoted upcoming Pokemon-focused variety streams on Twitch with #FloatzelFriday, GildedSiren scheduled a "Sucker for Love: Date To Die For" stream on Twitch with guest Kipplost, and katdragonz launched a new merch collection at katdragonz.com/collections. Viewers can support the June fundraisers directly during streams or by purchasing the new creator merch to fundraisers and creators alike.