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.
Texas Tech bans student theses and most classes from covering LGBTQ+ topics
educationTexas Tech bans student theses and most classes from covering LGBTQ+ topics
Texas Tech System bars degree‑culminating research on LGBTQ+ topics and restricts most courses from covering LGBTQ+ content.
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.
Xbox memo 'We Are Xbox', leadership says exclusivity will be reevaluated
gamingXbox memo 'We Are Xbox', leadership says exclusivity will be reevaluated
CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty outline a 'return of Xbox' and say they'll rethink exclusives and release windows.
Fan email urges gameshow contestants to remove nose rings
cultureFan email urges gameshow contestants to remove nose rings
A viewer emailed a complaint demanding on‑air contestants remove nose rings, calling out piercings by name.
U.S. soldier arrested for $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro capture
newsU.S. soldier arrested for $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro capture
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was charged for allegedly using classified information to win over $400,000 betting on Nicolás Maduro’s capture on Polymarket.
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.
Photos show Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini kissing in NYC bar
journalismPhotos show Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini kissing in NYC bar
Page Six publishes new photos from 2020 showing Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini together.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance takeover
moviesWarner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance takeover
Shareholders cleared the sale to Paramount‑Skydance, but the megamerger still faces antitrust review.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits one 'Gold Card' approved, faces Epstein scrutiny
financeCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits one 'Gold Card' approved, faces Epstein scrutiny
Howard Lutnick acknowledged only one Trump 'Gold Card' visa has been approved and is under pressure over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Citadel warns $6B NYC project may be at risk after mayor targets Ken Griffin
financeCitadel warns $6B NYC project may be at risk after mayor targets Ken Griffin
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani used Griffin’s $238M penthouse in a pied‑à‑terre tax video, Citadel hinted it might reconsider a $6B Manhattan development
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.
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.comAlabama trial over protester in inflatable penis costume ends quickly
newsAlabama trial over protester in inflatable penis costume ends quickly
Judge questioned public‑safety claims and effectively dismissed the city's case after a brief trial.
theintercept.comWorld Cup final tickets listed on FIFA resale for over $2M
FIFA's official resale site listed four tickets to the 2026 World Cup final for just under $2.3 million apiece. The listings appeared on FIFA's own platform among a very small set of premium resale offers rather than on third-party marketplaces. The extreme prices highlight scalping and affordability concerns for a tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and could trigger scrutiny of FIFA's ticketing policies.
