Bette Midler releases Woody Guthrie cover video with Barbara Hershey
musicBette Midler releases Woody Guthrie cover video with Barbara Hershey
Midler's new video for 'All You Fascists (Bound to Lose)' features Barbara Hershey and protest footage tied to recent rallies.
Independent Bookstore Day, Chicagoland hosts biggest celebration yet
booksIndependent Bookstore Day, Chicagoland hosts biggest celebration yet
Over 80 Chicago-area indie bookstores are taking part in today's Bookstore Crawl for Independent Bookstore Day.
East Coast Kin, Blue Sky Art Show theme 'Odd'
cultureEast Coast Kin, Blue Sky Art Show theme 'Odd'
Community photo and mixed-media submissions under the East Coast Kin tag for this week's Blue Sky Art Show theme 'Odd'.
Israeli settlers attack West Bank school, beat elderly woman
newsIsraeli settlers attack West Bank school, beat elderly woman
Zeteo roundup says settlers attacked a West Bank school, beat an elderly Palestinian woman and carried out further displacements.
Packers draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, No. 120
sportsPackers draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, No. 120
Green Bay selects Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton in the fourth round, pick No. 120.
Bills draft Skyler Bell, No. 125
sportsBills draft Skyler Bell, No. 125
Buffalo selects UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell in Round 4 with the 125th overall pick.
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120, Portland 108, take 2-1 series lead
sportsSpurs beat Trail Blazers 120, Portland 108, take 2-1 series lead
San Antonio won Game 3 120-108; Stephon Castle scored 33 and Dylan Harper added 27 off the bench.
FFXIV Fan Fest unveils 'Evercold', universal item level and Evolved Mode
gamingFFXIV Fan Fest unveils 'Evercold', universal item level and Evolved Mode
Square Enix revealed the Evercold expansion plus shared item level, character creator updates and a combat 'Evolved Mode' at Fan Fest.
Jung Hoo Lee belts solo homer, his second of the season
sportsJung Hoo Lee belts solo homer, his second of the season
Giants' Jung Hoo Lee homered 364 ft (98.4 mph exit velocity) in the 8th inning, his second homer of the year.
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Bears draft Malik Muhammad, No. 124
sportsBears draft Malik Muhammad, No. 124
Chicago selects Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad in Round 4 with the 124th overall pick.
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Lions draft Jimmy Rolder, No. 118
sportsLions draft Jimmy Rolder, No. 118
Detroit takes Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round, pick No. 118.
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Trump to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner as president
journalismTrump to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner as president
PBS preview notes Trump will attend the annual dinner for the first time as president, stoking debate over guests.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis
Players post custom Miis, island antics and relationship hijinks from Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ducks take series lead; Mammoth and Canadiens win
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs, Ducks take series lead; Mammoth and Canadiens win
Anaheim beat Edmonton 7-4 to take the series lead; Utah won 4-2 at home vs Vegas; Montréal edged Tampa Bay 3-2 in OT.
Project Hail Mary movie draws strong audience praise
moviesProject Hail Mary movie draws strong audience praise
Viewers praise the Ryan Gosling sci‑fi adaptation, with many fans rewatching and recommending it in theaters.
snapshotartsblog.wordpress.comFesta della Liberazione, Italy marks Liberation Day
cultureFesta della Liberazione, Italy marks Liberation Day
Italy observes April 25 Liberation Day, remembering 1945 end of Nazi‑fascist occupation
Lane Hutson scores overtime winner, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2
sportsLane Hutson scores overtime winner, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2
Lane Hutson’s slap shot in OT gives Montreal a 3-2 victory; Habs take a 2-1 series lead.
Jets trade up, draft Cade Klubnik at No. 110
sportsJets trade up, draft Cade Klubnik at No. 110
New York traded up on Day 3 to select Clemson QB Cade Klubnik with the 110th overall pick.
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Fox News accused of passing Turning Point USA official off as diner voter
politicsFox News accused of passing Turning Point USA official off as diner voter
A man filmed as a 'random' voter on Fox was identified as a Turning Point USA leader, per Raw Story.
Coffee Klatch, 'Trump's Dire Straits', Reich on Iran and Tucker
journalismCoffee Klatch, 'Trump's Dire Straits', Reich on Iran and Tucker
Robert Reich's Substack episode breaks down Trump's Iran policy, Tucker Carlson's apology, and Virginia GOP tactics.
Independent Bookstore Day, Chicagoland hosts biggest celebration yet
More than 80 independent bookstores across Chicago are taking part in today's Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl for Independent Bookstore Day. Participating shops are staging author signings, exclusive shop-only releases, discounts, and giveaways throughout the day. Many stores are promoting curated reading lists and selections of books set in bookshops to give visitors themed recommendations. The crawl gives readers a chance to find signed copies and neighborhood favorites while directly supporting independently owned local booksellers.
