Blue Sky Art Show, theme 'New'
Happy Earth Day, 56th anniversary, theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
Washington's smallpox inoculation credited with aiding Revolutionary War victory
National Cat Lady Day, community celebrates with photos and tributes
Hundreds clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility
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.
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.
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.
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.
FBI Investigated NYT Reporter After Story on Kash Patel’s Girlfriend
journalismFBI Investigated NYT Reporter After Story on Kash Patel’s Girlfriend
FBI probed a New York Times reporter WHO covered Kash Patel’s reported use of government resources for his girlfriend, NYT says
CDC blocks publication of study showing COVID vaccine reduced hospital visits
scienceCDC blocks publication of study showing COVID vaccine reduced hospital visits
Acting CDC director halted an agency report that found last winter’s vaccine cut ER visits and hospitalizations roughly 50%.
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Trump administration nears $500M rescue for Spirit Airlines
financeTrump administration nears $500M rescue for Spirit Airlines
White House in advanced talks on about $500 million package that could leave government with up to 90% of Spirit.
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Street Fighter 6 adds Ingrid, gameplay trailer confirms May 28 DLC launch
gamingStreet Fighter 6 adds Ingrid, gameplay trailer confirms May 28 DLC launch
Capcom released an Ingrid gameplay trailer and confirmed the character launches May 28 for Street Fighter 6.
Trump says he has 'a different way of calculating percentages'
educationTrump says he has 'a different way of calculating percentages'
The president used the phrase 'a different way of calculating percentages' in recent remarks.
Law 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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Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike
journalismLebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike
Found dead after an Israeli strike on Al-Tiri; her employer and Lebanon’s health ministry confirm the death.
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
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.
House GOP Pulls Vote on Bill to Amend Endangered Species Act
natureHouse GOP Pulls Vote on Bill to Amend Endangered Species Act
House Republicans canceled a planned vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s ESA amendment, pausing proposed changes to protections
Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Referendum Results
newsVirginia Judge Voids Redistricting Referendum Results
Tazewell County judge Jack Hurley invalidated Virginia’s redistricting referendum results; the decision prompted immediate political fallout
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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
Street Fighter 6 adds Ingrid, gameplay trailer confirms May 28 DLC launch
Capcom released an Ingrid gameplay trailer and confirmed the character launches May 28 for Street Fighter 6.