World Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
photographyWorld Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
Carol Guzy's image of children clinging to their detained father wins World Press Photo of the Year 2026.
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
sportsTrump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
A senior Trump envoy proposed swapping Iran for Italy in the 2026 World Cup lineup, citing political ties and Italy's history.
theguardian.com
Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81
musicMichael Tilson Thomas dies at 81
Renowned conductor, composer and longtime San Francisco Symphony director has died at 81 after a years-long battle with brain cancer.
AOC scoffs at GOP over Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
cultureAOC scoffs at GOP over Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismisses Republican complaints about Virginia redistricting with 'Wah, wah, wah'.
William Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
writersWilliam Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
April 23 marks the Bard's traditional birth/death anniversary; readers share lists, essays and discounted editions.
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack
devBitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack
Malicious code inserted via an abused GitHub Action in @bitwarden/[email protected] stole secrets and spread credential‑stealing malware.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
culturePrince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
Arrived by overnight train to attend the Kyiv Security Forum and urged the world not to 'look away' from Russia's war.
Amal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing
journalismAmal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was recovered from rubble hours after a strike in southern Lebanon; officials call for accountability.
Kuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
journalismKuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
US‑Kuwaiti journalist acquitted and expected to be released after 52 days detained over social media posts about the Iran war.
BBC ends Football Focus after 52 years
sportsBBC ends Football Focus after 52 years
BBC confirms the long-running Saturday football show will be axed at the end of the season as viewing habits change.
Shohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38
sportsShohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38
Ohtani struck out seven across six shutout frames and lowered his season ERA to 0.38.
Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR
sportsMunetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR
Murakami homered in his fifth straight game (10th of season), a 451‑ft blast that ties the rookie HR streak.
wralsportsfan.com
Twitch streamers ramp up midweek live shows, VTuber and retro streams prominent
gamingTwitch streamers ramp up midweek live shows, VTuber and retro streams prominent
Creators across genres promoted live sessions today, from VTubers to retro game playthroughs and IRL streams.
CDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
scienceCDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
Acting CDC chief blocked a peer-reviewed report that found vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations by about 55%.
dailykos.com
Miyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon
gamingMiyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon
Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed Princess Peach and Rosalina's Galaxy movie backstory will be developed further in future games.
Patrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers
sportsPatrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers
Bailey crushed a 407-ft, 3-run shot in the 7th to break a 0-0 game; Giants won 3-0.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT
Cutter Gauthier scored twice, Ducks beat Oilers 6-4 for Anaheim's first playoff win since 2017; Stars won 4-3 in 2OT.
espnpressroom.com
AEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender
sportsAEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender
Darby vs Ciampa drew huge praise as a TV Match of the Year contender; the Portland episode also featured Ospreay vs. Davis.
wrestlinginc.com
Día del Libro, April 23 book fairs and Sant Jordi traditions
booksDía del Libro, April 23 book fairs and Sant Jordi traditions
23 April Book Day marked with roses, readings and local fairs across Spain and Latin communities, plus recommended reading lists.
James Valentine, beloved ABC radio host, dies at 64
journalismJames Valentine, beloved ABC radio host, dies at 64
Veteran broadcaster and musician James Valentine has died after a two‑year cancer battle; reports say he used assisted dying laws.
Kuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
A Kuwaiti court in Kuwait City acquitted US-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, clearing him of charges linked to his social media posts about the Iran war. The former HuffPost reporter was arrested last month and spent 52 days in detention. Lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher said he is expected to be released imminently, and Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg said his freedom and safety remain a top priority.
