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FBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
newsFBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
Patel faced lawmakers about alleged excessive drinking, leak investigations and bureau management in a testy congressional hearing.
White Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
sportsWhite Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
Derek Hill's pinch-hit solo homer in the eighth gave Chicago a 6-5 lead; White Sox prevailed 6-5 over Kansas City.
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Spencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
tvSpencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
Reality star Spencer Pratt's viral campaign shows polling gains while incumbent Karen Bass's support appears to flatline.
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Montreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
sportsMontreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 in Game 5 to reach their first PWHL Walter Cup Final against the Ottawa Charge.
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Pokémon Winds & Waves main theme recorded by NHK Symphony Orchestra
gamingPokémon Winds & Waves main theme recorded by NHK Symphony Orchestra
Official behind‑the‑scenes video shows the NHK Symphony Orchestra recording the main theme for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.
Portland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
sportsPortland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
Barker grabbed a Bridget Carleton miss and banked a putback at the buzzer to lift Portland 98-96 over New York, the franchise's first win.
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The Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
tvThe Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
The Disney+ special's final scenes suggest Frank Castle may tie into Spider: Brand New Day and future MCU storylines.
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Yuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
musicYuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
Legendary jazz composer Yuji Ohno, whose music defined much of the Lupin III franchise, died on May 4 at age 84.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Emilio Biosca Agüero to Florida diocese
newsPope Leo XIV appoints Father Emilio Biosca Agüero to Florida diocese
Pope names Emilio Biosca Agüero, whose D.C. parish lost 40+ members to ICE raids, as bishop in southwest Florida.
Good Omens Season 3 finale, director explains the ending
tvGood Omens Season 3 finale, director explains the ending
Director Rachel Talalay says Aziraphale and Crowley’s finale affirms their enduring bond and explains the show’s final beats.
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MasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
tvMasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
Contestants must decide whether to use the Immunity Pin after hearing a challenge but before they start cooking.
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US wholesale inflation jumps 6.0% in April, PPI surges
financeUS wholesale inflation jumps 6.0% in April, PPI surges
Producer Price Index rose 1.4% month-over-month and 6.0% year-over-year in April, the biggest annual rise since 2022.
Jason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
sportsJason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has died at 47 after a battle with brain cancer.
Donald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71
moviesDonald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71
Actor Donald Gibb, known for playing Ogre and Ray Jackson, has died at age 71.
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SC Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions
newsSC Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions
South Carolina high court vacated Murdaugh's 2023 convictions in his wife’s and son's killings and ordered a new trial.
Toronto Maple Leafs relieve head coach Craig Berube
sportsToronto Maple Leafs relieve head coach Craig Berube
GM John Chayka announced the Leafs have fired Craig Berube after two seasons and the club missing the playoffs.
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Rep. Andy Ogles says his child has 'nightmares' about 'big, bad Biden'
newsRep. Andy Ogles says his child has 'nightmares' about 'big, bad Biden'
On Fox Business Ogles said his child fears a 'big, bad Biden,' comments coming as he faces a federal probe over campaign finances.
Peter Jackson says he 'doesn't dislike' AI, teases Hunt for Gollum at Cannes
moviesPeter Jackson says he 'doesn't dislike' AI, teases Hunt for Gollum at Cannes
At Cannes Jackson defended AI as a filmmaking tool, hinted at a Hunt for Gollum project and explained directing plans for LOTR material.
New Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream Easter egg when dropped
gamingNew Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream Easter egg when dropped
Owners report Valve's new Steam Controller occasionally plays the Wilhelm scream sound effect if the device is dropped.
FCC commissioner Brendan Carr attacks ABC's The View
tvFCC commissioner Brendan Carr attacks ABC's The View
Brendan Carr publicly criticized ABC's The View, questioning its claim to be a straight news program.
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Don Rickles noted alongside David Attenborough on their shared birthday
Don Rickles and Sir David Attenborough were both born on May 8, 1926, marking what would be Rickles' 100th birthday this year. Rickles, WHO died April 6, 2017, built a career as an insult comedian and film voice actor, notably voicing Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story films. Attenborough has spent decades presenting natural history series and advising conservation efforts, making his centenary a milestone for science communication. The coincidence highlights two very different cultural legacies, American stand-up comedy and global natural-history broadcasting, both preserved in archived performances and documentary work.
