Blue Sky Art Show theme 'Edge' draws photography, illustration and mixed-media work
Robert Smith celebrates his 67th birthday
Jaafar Jackson portrays Michael in new biopic, premiere divides reviews
Happy Earth Day, 56th anniversary, theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
Washington's smallpox inoculation credited with aiding Revolutionary War victory
Plaintiffs vow Supreme Court appeal after Fifth Circuit upholds Ten Commandments law
Earth Day, 56th anniversary, marked worldwide tomorrow
Bluesky account subscribed to 'AI Haters' blocklist, users say
FBI Director Kash Patel lashes out after Atlantic allegations
newsFBI Director Kash Patel lashes out after Atlantic allegations
Patel denies being intoxicated, has sued The Atlantic for $250M, and a watchdog has requested his calendar and security‑detail messages
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Bluesky account subscribed to 'AI Haters' blocklist, users say
techBluesky account subscribed to 'AI Haters' blocklist, users say
Users report a Bluesky official subscribed to an 'AI Haters' blocklist that reportedly includes 300,000+ accounts.
Coyote vs. Acme, first official trailer released
moviesCoyote vs. Acme, first official trailer released
The first official trailer for Coyote vs. Acme drops, featuring Will Forte, Lana Condor and John Cena.
Boards of Canada announce new album Inferno for late May
musicBoards of Canada announce new album Inferno for late May
Boards of Canada reveal 18-track album Inferno, due May 29, prompting preorders and Bleep site issues.
Trump calls Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 'new, Low IQ person'
cultureTrump calls Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 'new, Low IQ person'
President Trump disparaged Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 'new, Low IQ person' in a fresh attack.
EU envoys approve 20th sanctions package, launch €90bn Ukraine loan procedure
newsEU envoys approve 20th sanctions package, launch €90bn Ukraine loan procedure
EU ambassadors backed a 20th package of sanctions on Russia and began the written procedure to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder, dies at 79
musicDave Mason, Traffic co-founder, dies at 79
Singer‑songwriter behind 'Feelin' Alright' died at 79, remembered by peers and outlets.
CDC cancels publication of study showing Covid vaccines cut hospital visits
scienceCDC cancels publication of study showing Covid vaccines cut hospital visits
Acting CDC chief halted a study that found last‑winter boosters sharply reduced ER visits and hospitalizations.
nytimes.comLaw Dork ties SPLC indictment to Klan history and Todd Blanche
newsLaw Dork ties SPLC indictment to Klan history and Todd Blanche
Chris Geidner's Law Dork piece argues the DOJ's indictment of the SPLC echoes Klan-era entanglements and criticizes Todd Blanche.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump told Pam Bondi not to release Epstein files
newsMarjorie Taylor Greene says Trump told Pam Bondi not to release Epstein files
MTG claims Trump personally ordered former AG Pam Bondi to withhold Epstein-related documents.
Nic Roy scores OT winner, Avalanche take 2-0 series lead
sportsNic Roy scores OT winner, Avalanche take 2-0 series lead
Roy nets the overtime winner as Colorado beats the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to go up 2-0 in the first‑round series
DK reveals Star Trek Timelines, a 60th anniversary reference book
tvDK reveals Star Trek Timelines, a 60th anniversary reference book
Publisher DK unveiled a canon-spanning Star Trek reference tome to mark the franchise's 60th year.
Jessica Jones returns in Daredevil: Born Again, alters MCU status quo
tvJessica Jones returns in Daredevil: Born Again, alters MCU status quo
Jessica Jones makes a surprise MCU return in a recent episode with a comic‑accurate character change.
New gas-powered data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than nations
techNew gas-powered data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than nations
WIRED review of permits finds projects tied to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and xAI could emit over 129 million tonnes CO2e
Tucker Carlson issues mea culpa for endorsing Donald Trump
journalismTucker Carlson issues mea culpa for endorsing Donald Trump
Carlson apologized on his show and said he regrets campaigning for Trump and misleading viewers.
White House photo honoring Georgia women's tennis criticized for male foreground
sportsWhite House photo honoring Georgia women's tennis criticized for male foreground
A White House image celebrating UGA champs featured men prominently in front, drawing backlash online.
Happy Earth Day, 56th anniversary, theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
natureHappy Earth Day, 56th anniversary, theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
April 22 marked globally with calls to plant, reduce waste and push climate policy under this year's 'Our Power, Our Planet' theme.
Avalanche vs Kings, NHL Game 2
sportsAvalanche vs Kings, NHL Game 2
Artemi Panarin struck first, then captain Gabriel Landeskog tied it 1-1 with 3:35 left in the third period.
UK inflation rises to 3.3% as fuel spikes after Iran war
financeUK inflation rises to 3.3% as fuel spikes after Iran war
ONS reports March CPI at 3.3%, driven by the biggest fuel-price increase in over three years.
Substack post says Democrats 'win redistricting battle' nationwide
politicsSubstack post says Democrats 'win redistricting battle' nationwide
An Open Substack post asserts Democrats prevailed in redistricting fights and pledges 'maximum warfare' going forward.
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Paul Seixas wins La Flèche Wallonne, youngest-ever champion
On April 22 in Belgium, 19-year-old Lyon native Paul Seixas won La Flèche Wallonne, becoming the race's youngest-ever champion. Seixas surged on the Mur de Huy about 300 meters from the top and crossed the line in 4:35:29, three seconds ahead of Schmid with Tulett third. The victory came over the modern Flèche circuit that includes Ereffe and Cherave and awards UCI WorldTour points, giving Seixas a major classic win at age 19.