California billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot
politicsCalifornia billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot
Backers say they collected enough signatures to place a one-time 5% tax on Californians with $1.1B+ in assets on the Nov ballot.
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80
musicNedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, the final surviving member of 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at age 80.
Trump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto
journalismTrump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto
President Trump called CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell 'a disgrace' after she read portions of the WHCD shooter's manifesto.
UK healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
scienceUK healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
Study finds the UK’s healthy life expectancy gap growing, citing poor housing, obesity and long-term deprivation
bbc.com
Judge clarifies Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll
writersJudge clarifies Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll
A judge ruled the jury’s civil finding of sexual abuse can be understood as rape in E. Jean Carroll’s case.
Bari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump
journalismBari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump
Variety reports Bari Weiss and Norah O'Donnell attended a David Ellison dinner held to 'honor' Donald Trump.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts
techElon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts
Jury selection begins in Musk's suit alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission, setting up a high-profile tech trial in California.
Final Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
cultureFinal Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
Square Enix launched a Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, unveiling new Tetsuya Nomura art, merch and two albums.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
Colorado completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings, while Tampa Bay beat Montreal in Game 4 to tie that series 2-2.
oilerhockey.com
Fright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch
moviesFright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch
Weekly community watch party screening 'Him' (2025); viewers praise Julia Fox but debate the film's rushed final act.
Deandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2
sportsDeandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected for an elbow to Alperen Şengün in Game 4.
nytimes.com
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4
sportsAnaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4
Ducks rally, Cutter Gauthier, Mikael Granlund and Jeffrey Viel score as Anaheim ties Edmonton 3-3 late; highlights circulating.
nhl.com
Israeli strikes kill 14 in southern Lebanon
newsIsraeli strikes kill 14 in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry says Sunday strikes killed 14, including two children, and wounded 37; residents warned to leave seven towns.
Allegations Stephen Miller used his pregnant wife as a human shield at WHCD
newsAllegations Stephen Miller used his pregnant wife as a human shield at WHCD
Circulating photos and an essay claim Stephen Miller shielded his pregnant wife during the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident.
Japanese bands run Apple Music pre-add campaigns
musicJapanese bands run Apple Music pre-add campaigns
Poppin'Party and Roselia are promoting Apple Music pre‑adds for new singles, with pre-save perks and digital promos.
Pope Leo XIV tells MEPs faith should form political beliefs
newsPope Leo XIV tells MEPs faith should form political beliefs
At his first meeting with MEPs in the Clementine Hall, Pope Leo XIV said faith should shape political views, not justify them.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merge parties to challenge Netanyahu
politicsNaftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merge parties to challenge Netanyahu
Former Israeli prime ministers Bennett and Lapid announced a joint party today to oppose Benjamin Netanyahu in 2026.
Celtics rout 76ers 128-96, spoil Joel Embiid's post-appendectomy return
sportsCeltics rout 76ers 128-96, spoil Joel Embiid's post-appendectomy return
Joel Embiid returned 17 days after an appendectomy but Boston beat Philadelphia 128-96 to take a 3-1 series lead.
inquirer.com
Rolling Stone: Michael biopic omits sexual abuse allegations
musicRolling Stone: Michael biopic omits sexual abuse allegations
Rolling Stone reports the Michael film dropped early storyline about the Jordan Chandler allegations
After Hours Til Dawn tickets appear on resale sites
musicAfter Hours Til Dawn tickets appear on resale sites
Resale listings up for The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn shows, with various price tiers appearing in Brazil listings.
MapTap April final scores, players post leaderboard runs
On April 26 and 27 MapTap players shared final scores from the daily geography puzzles, with highlighted runs posting final totals of 981, 950, 916, and 675. MapTap asks players to pinpoint five world locations on a 3D globe and awards per-location scores that add up to each final total, and the shared runs show many 100s, 99s, and 98s. The top April run reached 981 thanks to two perfect 100s and a 99, while lower runs slipped into the 600s after big misses on places such as Afghanistan or unfamiliar megacities. Those score gaps show why the game rewards both factual geography knowledge and precise placement, keeping daily leaderboards competitive and replayable.
