Microsoft returns to Xbox branding, drops 'Microsoft Gaming'
gamingMicrosoft returns to Xbox branding, drops 'Microsoft Gaming'
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Microsoft Gaming will be rebranded back to Xbox; campus signage and org changes followed.
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.
Beyond The Gates, Grayson stabbed in hospital basement stairs
tvBeyond The Gates, Grayson stabbed in hospital basement stairs
This week's episode depicts Lia’s right‑hand man stabbing Grayson on the hospital stairs; Jacob is also beaten.
Meta to cut 10 percent of workforce in AI push
techMeta to cut 10 percent of workforce in AI push
Company will lay off about 8,000 employees and close roughly 6,000 open roles as it refocuses on AI.
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.
Pentagon removes 15 wounded troops from Iran casualty list
newsPentagon removes 15 wounded troops from Iran casualty list
Report says the Defense Department altered its tally, scrubbing 15 wounded‑in‑action service members from the list.
theintercept.comAOC 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'.
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.
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.
Titanium Court launches today, blending match‑three and roguelite play
gamingTitanium Court launches today, blending match‑three and roguelite play
Indie title Titanium Court is released, combining match‑three mechanics with tower defense and roguelite elements.
Anthropic publishes Claude Code post‑mortem and issues fixes
devAnthropic publishes Claude Code post‑mortem and issues fixes
Company says three quality issues were found and fixed in v2.1.116+, and it has reset usage limits for users.
Michael biopic criticized for ignoring Jackson's controversies
musicMichael biopic criticized for ignoring Jackson's controversies
Reviews and commentators say Antoine Fuqua's Michael omits abuse allegations and important context
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
James Wood hits leadoff home run for Nationals
James Wood opened Washington's game with a solo leadoff homer off J.R. Ritchie, a 375-foot drive with a 102.4 mph exit velocity that was his 10th of the season. Statcast recorded a 32-degree launch angle and projected the ball would have been a home run in 27 of 30 MLB parks, staying a non-homer only in Boston, Colorado, and San Francisco. The blast gave the Nationals an immediate 1-0 lead against Atlanta.
