Kid Rock takes ride on Army Apache with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
musicKid Rock takes ride on Army Apache with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Reports say Kid Rock flew in a U.S. Army Apache helicopter with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid prior Apache scrutiny.
Fans mark Terry Pratchett's birthday with 'GNU Terry Pratchett' tributes
writersFans mark Terry Pratchett's birthday with 'GNU Terry Pratchett' tributes
Readers celebrate Sir Terry Pratchett's birthday, sharing Discworld quotes and the 'GNU Terry Pratchett' memorial header.
King Charles III begins four-day U.S. state visit
cultureKing Charles III begins four-day U.S. state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed at the White House; Charles will address Congress amid strained UK‑US ties.
Andrzej Poczobut freed in reported Poland, Belarus prisoner swap
journalismAndrzej Poczobut freed in reported Poland, Belarus prisoner swap
Sakharov laureate jailed since 2021 released in a reported 5-for-5 exchange, met by Polish PM Donald Tusk
Beijing Auto Show spotlights sub‑10‑minute EV charging tech
techBeijing Auto Show spotlights sub‑10‑minute EV charging tech
Chinese EV and battery makers unveiled fast‑charging tech promising charges under 10 minutes and new large SUVs like Xpeng's GX.
NYT publishes list of 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
musicNYT publishes list of 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
New York Times lists 30 living American songwriters, including Bob Dylan, Carole King, Jay‑Z and Taylor Swift.
May Day, US activists plan nationwide economic blackout
politicsMay Day, US activists plan nationwide economic blackout
Unions and groups urge 'No school, no work, no shopping' actions across an expected 3,000+ events on May 1


Moisés Ballesteros launches go-ahead grand slam for Cubs at Petco
sportsMoisés Ballesteros launches go-ahead grand slam for Cubs at Petco
Ballesteros' 404-ft grand slam in the 3rd put the Cubs up 5-3 and swung the game in Chicago's favor.


‘Red Wall’ label divides Labour figures and voters over immigration strategy
politics‘Red Wall’ label divides Labour figures and voters over immigration strategy
Labour MPs, activists and constituents clash over the 'Red Wall' concept as the party signals tougher immigration stances.
Nick Schmaltz scores on Carter Hart in Utah vs Vegas highlight
sportsNick Schmaltz scores on Carter Hart in Utah vs Vegas highlight
Nick Schmaltz beat goalie Carter Hart with a second‑period goal, a key highlight in the Utah, Vegas matchup.
nhl.com

Administration fires entire National Science Board
scienceAdministration fires entire National Science Board
President's office dismissed all sitting National Science Board members, removing the board that helps oversee the NSF
forbes.comResident Evil movie logo and site revealed
gamingResident Evil movie logo and site revealed
Official logo and website for the new Resident Evil film debut; Zach Cregger directs, film set for September 18 release.
Kid Rock flies in Army Apache helicopter with Defense Secretary
musicKid Rock flies in Army Apache helicopter with Defense Secretary
Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew in Army Apache helicopters at a Virginia base weeks after pilots drew scrutiny.
Wordle 1,774 scores and solver posts
gamingWordle 1,774 scores and solver posts
Players share solutions for Wordle 1,774, with many finishing in 3, 5 guesses across regional variants.
Kyle Tucker hits walk-off single, Dodgers beat Marlins
sportsKyle Tucker hits walk-off single, Dodgers beat Marlins
Tucker delivers a two-run walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th as the Dodgers win 5-4 over the Marlins.
Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.5 notes and Fan Fest updates
gamingFinal Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.5 notes and Fan Fest updates
Official Lodestone patch notes for Patch 7.5 'Trail to the Heavens' posted; Fan Fest teased Evercold and live‑service changes.
John Stones to leave Manchester City this summer
sportsJohn Stones to leave Manchester City this summer
England defender John Stones will depart Manchester City in June after a 10-year spell as his contract expires.


White Sox vs. Angels delayed; first pitch moved to about 9:40 p.m. CT
sportsWhite Sox vs. Angels delayed; first pitch moved to about 9:40 p.m. CT
A storm pushed Chicago's game back roughly three hours; the start is now estimated at 9:40 p.m. local time.
chicago.suntimes.com

Musk v. Altman jury selection, some jurors voice negative views of Elon Musk
techMusk v. Altman jury selection, some jurors voice negative views of Elon Musk
During jury selection, several potential jurors openly expressed dislike or distrust of Elon Musk ahead of trial.
Andrzej Poczobut freed in reported Poland, Belarus prisoner swap
Belarus released Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, a Sakharov Prize laureate WHO was sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in 2021. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met Poczobut at the border after the transfer. The release came through a five-for-five prisoner swap between Poland and Belarus that was brokered by the United States. Poczobut's freedom removes a high-profile jailed independent reporter from Belarus and marks a rare diplomatic breakthrough with tangible returns for Poland.