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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.
Epstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
newsEpstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
Survivors gave public testimony today, detailing decades of targeted harassment and calling for congressional action.
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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The Talos Principle 3 announced for PS5 and PC, finale due 2027
gamingThe Talos Principle 3 announced for PS5 and PC, finale due 2027
Croteam and Devolver reveal Talos Principle 3 as the series finale, a multiworld philosophical puzzle game coming in 2027
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.
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, Senate votes 54-45
financeKevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, Senate votes 54-45
Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh 54-45 as Fed chair; Jerome Powell will remain on the Fed board as a governor.
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.
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, Big Bang Theory spin-off
tvStuart Fails To Save The Universe, Big Bang Theory spin-off
Trailer teases a surreal multiverse comedy; Kevin Sussman leads the cast and it premieres July 23 on HBO Max.
nerdist.comDonald 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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Beijing rolls out red carpet for President Trump on China visit
Chinese officials gave President Donald Trump a formal red-carpet arrival at Beijing’s airport with ceremonial honors and a receiving line as his diplomatic visit began. The trip opens amid the war in Iran and intensifying U.S.-China trade frictions, conditions that limit prospects for major new agreements during the visit. Past precedent matters: after Xi welcomed Trump in 2017, the Trump administration later imposed about $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports, showing that ceremonial pageantry does not prevent hard-line policy moves.
