Substack essay calls out 'trauma theater' after WHCD shooting
newsSubstack essay calls out 'trauma theater' after WHCD shooting
Essay warns of self-congratulatory media and political posturing in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shots.
Noir Alley watch party, 711 Ocean Drive (1950)
moviesNoir Alley watch party, 711 Ocean Drive (1950)
TCM's Noir Alley is screening the 1950 Edmond O'Brien crime noir '711 Ocean Drive' for a live watch-along.
Ayo Dosunmu explodes for 30 as Timberwolves surge in Game 4 vs Nuggets
sportsAyo Dosunmu explodes for 30 as Timberwolves surge in Game 4 vs Nuggets
Dosunmu pours in 30+ points, earns MVP chants and fuels Minnesota’s late run while Edwards and DiVincenzo deal with injuries
MapTap April final scores, players post leaderboard runs
gamingMapTap April final scores, players post leaderboard runs
Players share April 26 five-question MapTap runs, many reporting final scores in the 800 to 950 range.
Observers note Trump did not shout 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' after WHCA incident
newsObservers note Trump did not shout 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' after WHCA incident
Coverage highlighted that Trump did not stand, pump his fist or shout his usual 'Fight' line while being escorted offstage.
Michael Tracey says Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him
politicsMichael Tracey says Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him
Reporter Michael Tracey alleges Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him while passing; video and coverage question his assault claim
Security footage shows suspect breaching checkpoint at White House Correspondents' Dinner
newsSecurity footage shows suspect breaching checkpoint at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Video shows a shirtless armed man sprinting through metal detectors before officers swarm; suspect later apprehended
Advocacy petition demands release of unredacted Epstein files
journalismAdvocacy petition demands release of unredacted Epstein files
MomsRising petition urges Congress and the DOJ to turn over all missing, unredacted Epstein case files.
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids, 3-1
sportsVancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids, 3-1
Whitecaps win 3-1 over Colorado in front of ~27,500 fans; Brian White scored and moved to 7 goals on the season.
Project Hail Mary praised for heart and Rocky chemistry
booksProject Hail Mary praised for heart and Rocky chemistry
Audiences and critics applaud the film's blend of sci-fi spectacle and a warm buddy-comedy core.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis and islands
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis and islands
Fans post custom Mii islands and screenshots while conversations grow around skin tones and customization.
London Marathon 2026 underway; 2027 ballot opens
sportsLondon Marathon 2026 underway; 2027 ballot opens
Elite and mass fields run today while organizers open the 2027 ballot for a one-week entry window.
Trump posts security video and photo of the suspected WHCD shooter on Truth Social
techTrump posts security video and photo of the suspected WHCD shooter on Truth Social
While holding a White House briefing, Trump shared a CCTV clip and a photo of the suspect after being evacuated from the dinner
Dan Da Dan episode airs on Toonami
tvDan Da Dan episode airs on Toonami
Dan Da Dan Season 2 runs tonight on Toonami as part of the block's late-night anime lineup.
FFXIV gpose screenshots trend during VierApril
gamingFFXIV gpose screenshots trend during VierApril
Final Fantasy XIV players post gpose screenshots and tag VierApril, sharing character photography and scenic poses.
Hazbin Hotel renewed for fifth and final season, Prime Video teaser drops
tvHazbin Hotel renewed for fifth and final season, Prime Video teaser drops
Prime Video teaser confirms Vivienne Medrano’s Hazbin Hotel will return for a fifth and final season
Blue Sky Art Show, theme 'Odd'
artBlue 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'.
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.
Helluva Boss short 'Barbie's Bad Day' goes live; official merch goes on preorder
tvHelluva Boss short 'Barbie's Bad Day' goes live; official merch goes on preorder
The new Barbie Wire short is online and Shark Robot has opened preorders for related Helluva Boss merch
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.
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Michael Tracey says Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him
Reporter Michael Tracey says Representative Maxine Waters shoved him as she walked past. Video published with coverage shows a brief shoulder brush rather than a forceful push, and outlets questioned his characterization of the encounter as assault. Waters, 80, was moving through a crowded area, so intent and degree of contact are central to determining whether the incident meets legal or journalistic standards for assault. The dispute matters because it tests how reporters and the public evaluate claims of physical aggression against elderly public officials.
