Russian crude tanker expected to arrive in Japan as supply risks deepen
newsRussian crude tanker expected to arrive in Japan as supply risks deepen
A Russian crude oil tanker heading to Japan highlights growing Middle East supply risks for Asian buyers.
Trump DOJ criticized after false claims about indictment
newsTrump DOJ criticized after false claims about indictment
A MAGA figure was publicly mocked for spreading inaccurate claims about a Trump DOJ indictment tied to a nonprofit.
Mortal Kombat II movie opens May 8
gamingMortal Kombat II movie opens May 8
Sequel teases the return of two previously dead characters, filmmakers say bringing them back was 'too much fun.'
SNL, Olivia Rodrigo hosts; Aziz Ansari debuts as Kash Patel
tvSNL, Olivia Rodrigo hosts; Aziz Ansari debuts as Kash Patel
Olivia Rodrigo hosted and performed on SNL while Aziz Ansari made a surprise cold-open turn as Kash Patel.
Bird Of The Day, theme 'RockSolid'
natureBird Of The Day, theme 'RockSolid'
Daily community prompt: submit birds perched on or standing by rocks; alternate theme this round is 'Mouthful'.
System Shock coming to Nintendo Switch 2
gamingSystem Shock coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Nightdive's System Shock is listed for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nintendo's official store, marking a Switch 2 release.
Small businesses struggle to get tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
financeSmall businesses struggle to get tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
NPR reports importers like Richard Brown face complex paperwork and system issues that could leave billions unclaimed.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens with $77M U.S. debut
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 opens with $77M U.S. debut
Sequel starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep earned $77M domestically and roughly $234M worldwide in opening weekend.
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Sign Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday card
cultureSign Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday card
A public petition is circulating inviting people to add messages to Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday card.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
newsRudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital, a spokesperson said.
Trump urges impeachment of Hakeem Jeffries, calls him a 'Low IQ individual'
politicsTrump urges impeachment of Hakeem Jeffries, calls him a 'Low IQ individual'
Trump demanded Republicans impeach House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries after Jeffries called the Supreme Court 'illegitimate.'
May BE Not music challenge, Day 4
cultureMay BE Not music challenge, Day 4
Community music challenge posts 'not' songs, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, Prince and more appear in Day 4 picks.
Avalanche vs Wild, Round 2 Game 1
sportsAvalanche vs Wild, Round 2 Game 1
Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in Round 2 Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; projected lines include Lehkonen, MacKinnon, Nečas and Wedgewood in net.
Two US service members missing in Morocco
newsTwo US service members missing in Morocco
US Africa Command says two service members are missing near the Cap Draa training area during African Lion exercises; search and rescue underway.
Fright Club screening, The Wasp Woman (1959)
moviesFright Club screening, The Wasp Woman (1959)
Watch party of Roger Corman's 1959 The Wasp Woman, viewers note a colorized print and many first-time watches.
Acting AG Todd Blanche defends Comey indictment, addresses '86 47' posts
newsActing AG Todd Blanche defends Comey indictment, addresses '86 47' posts
Blanche says the Comey indictment 'goes beyond' a seashell photo and that not all '86 47' posters will be charged.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says 'MAGA is dead' in Texas speech
politicsMarjorie Taylor Greene says 'MAGA is dead' in Texas speech
Marjorie Taylor Greene told a Texas crowd 'MAGA is dead' and received a standing ovation while urging fellow Republicans to act.
Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 7, Stanley Cup Playoffs
sportsMontreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 7, Stanley Cup Playoffs
Game 7 is underway, Nick Suzuki tipped in a goal late in the first to put the Canadiens up 1-0.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, Round 2 matchups set
The NHL confirmed second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs pairings, with the Buffalo Sabres set to host the Montreal Canadiens beginning Wednesday, May 6 at KeyBank Center. The Vegas Golden Knights reached the second round for the sixth time in franchise history and will face the Anaheim Ducks in their next series. Winners of these second-round matchups advance to the conference finals, making the upcoming series decisive tests of roster depth and playoff experience.
