Saturday, April 18, 2026
Blue Sky Art Show theme 'Edge' draws photography, illustration and mixed-media work
artBlue Sky Art Show theme 'Edge' draws photography, illustration and mixed-media work
Weekly community art exhibit, today's prompt 'Edge' brings landscape edges, architectural framing, and abstract macro pieces from across the Bluesky art community
Record Store Day 2026, long queues and exclusive reissues
musicRecord Store Day 2026, long queues and exclusive reissues
Long lines at indie shops for RSD26 as collectors hunt limited releases; Romeo Void's Live '81, '85 vinyl among drops.
May the 4th previews, merch and event teases ahead of Star Wars Day
cultureMay the 4th previews, merch and event teases ahead of Star Wars Day
Shops and artists preview Darth Vader tees, hoodies and 50th‑anniversary swag as fans plan May the 4th celebrations
Giants trade DT Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick
sportsGiants trade DT Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick
New York sends three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati in a deal that includes the No. 10 overall pick
profootballrumors.com
Project Hail Mary movie praised for heart, notes it diverges from the book
moviesProject Hail Mary movie praised for heart, notes it diverges from the book
Critics say the film leans into emotion and buddy‑comedy beats while trimming some of the book’s hard science.
space.com
Green MP Hannah Spencer criticises Labour over greyhound racing comments
politicsGreen MP Hannah Spencer criticises Labour over greyhound racing comments
Spencer says a Labour minister 'continuously offends' by implying working-class people don't care about dogs
theguardian.com
Sabrina Carpenter brings Sam Elliott, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon to Coachella sets
musicSabrina Carpenter brings Sam Elliott, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon to Coachella sets
Carpenter’s Main Stage shows featured surprise cameos from Sam Elliott and Geena Davis, following Susan Sarandon’s earlier appearance.
Myki Meeks crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18
tvMyki Meeks crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18
Season 18 finale awards the crown to Myki Meeks after the grand finale, per Deadline.
spreaker.com
Lisa Nandy recorded saying gambling 'brings joy' in Hansard, donor links noted
politicsLisa Nandy recorded saying gambling 'brings joy' in Hansard, donor links noted
Culture secretary told Parliament the gambling industry 'brings joy to a lot of people' (Hansard); posts also highlight donations from racehorse owner Stuart Roden.
theguardian.comLeBron records playoff career-high eight assists in first quarter as he and Bronny share the court
sportsLeBron records playoff career-high eight assists in first quarter as he and Bronny share the court
LeBron had eight first-quarter assists, his most in a playoff quarter, while appearing alongside son Bronny in Game 1
dailynews.comTrump speeds psychedelic drug research after Oval meeting with Joe Rogan
comedyTrump speeds psychedelic drug research after Oval meeting with Joe Rogan
President issues executive action to fast‑track federal review of psychedelics for PTSD and mental‑health research.
Driver Juha Miettinen killed in Nürburgring crash
sportsDriver Juha Miettinen killed in Nürburgring crash
66‑year‑old Juha Miettinen died after a seven‑car pileup during the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers Race 1; the race was abandoned.
Datamine hints new Mercenaries mode for Resident Evil Requiem
gamingDatamine hints new Mercenaries mode for Resident Evil Requiem
An alleged datamine suggests next month’s Resident Evil Requiem update will add a Mercenaries‑style arcade mode.
Helluva Boss to premiere Barbie short 'Barbie’s Bad Day' at LVL UP Expo
tvHelluva Boss to premiere Barbie short 'Barbie’s Bad Day' at LVL UP Expo
Creator Vivziepop will debut a new Helluva Boss short, 'Barbie’s Bad Day,' during the Helluva Boss panel at LVL UP Expo on April 24.
sortr.io
Three sentenced in Southern California 'man in bear suit' insurance scam
newsThree sentenced in Southern California 'man in bear suit' insurance scam
Prosecutors say a viral video showed a man in a bloody bear costume staging injuries to file false claims.
Cavaliers host Raptors in NBA Playoffs Game 1
sportsCavaliers host Raptors in NBA Playoffs Game 1
Cleveland opens its first‑round series at home against Toronto, with Donovan Mitchell leading the Cavs in Game 1.
si.com
Superman Day 2026 marked with free comics, sales and tributes
comicsSuperman Day 2026 marked with free comics, sales and tributes
Local shops hand out free Superman/Supergirl comics, creators share recommended reads and fans post favorite covers
French actress Nathalie Baye dies aged 77
moviesFrench actress Nathalie Baye dies aged 77
Four-time César winner Nathalie Baye has died at 77 after a long illness, her family and French outlets say
huffingtonpost.fr
Stanley Cup Playoffs open, Hurricanes take Game 1
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs open, Hurricanes take Game 1
The NHL postseason begins as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in the opening game.
World Snooker Championship opens at the Crucible, pays tribute to John Virgo
sportsWorld Snooker Championship opens at the Crucible, pays tribute to John Virgo
The Crucible tournament begins with a minute's applause for late commentator John Virgo; early sessions see Zhao Xintong and others in action.
theguardian.com
Fans remember Dickey Betts and Allman Brothers classics
musicFans remember Dickey Betts and Allman Brothers classics
Posts share favorite tracks, 'Jessica', 'Whipping Post', 'Soulshine', and tributes to co-founder Dickey Betts
Sean Hannity says he is no longer Catholic after criticizing the Pope
journalismSean Hannity says he is no longer Catholic after criticizing the Pope
Hannity announced he 'no longer considers himself a Catholic' following public remarks aimed at Pope Leo XIV
Felix Reyes homers in his first MLB at‑bat, off Chris Sale
sportsFelix Reyes homers in his first MLB at‑bat, off Chris Sale
Phillies rookie Felix Reyes launched a solo homer in his MLB debut, taking Braves ace Chris Sale deep in the second inning
onpattison.com
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 underway in Las Vegas
sportsWrestleMania 42 Night 1 underway in Las Vegas
Night 1 of WWE’s WrestleMania 42 is taking place with multiple high‑profile matches across the card.
James Maddison back in Tottenham squad vs Brighton
sportsJames Maddison back in Tottenham squad vs Brighton
Maddison named on the bench for Spurs against Brighton, his first inclusion since recovering from an ACL injury.
Leny Yoro missing from Manchester United squad for Chelsea clash
sportsLeny Yoro missing from Manchester United squad for Chelsea clash
Teen centre‑back Leny Yoro is absent, deepening United’s defensive worries ahead of a crucial Premier League match.
standard.co.uk
Sandman loses retirement match as Invisible Man, Mick Foley and Invisible Stan collide at JJSBX
sportsSandman loses retirement match as Invisible Man, Mick Foley and Invisible Stan collide at JJSBX
At Joey Janela’s Spring Break X, The Invisible Man beat Sandman in his final match; Mick Foley interfered and Invisible Stan reappeared.
fightful.com
Steve Kerr says his Warriors future is uncertain after season-ending loss
sportsSteve Kerr says his Warriors future is uncertain after season-ending loss
Kerr told Stephen Curry and Draymond Green he 'doesn't know what's going to happen next' and will take time to decide
Robert Reich’s Coffee Klatch, 'The Good Pope vs The S****y President'
cultureRobert Reich’s Coffee Klatch, 'The Good Pope vs The S****y President'
Reich's April 18 newsletter examines Trump’s attacks on the Pope, Orbán’s defeat and corporate accountability
Olivia Rodrigo surprises Addison Rae at Coachella to debut 'Drop Dead' live
cultureOlivia Rodrigo surprises Addison Rae at Coachella to debut 'Drop Dead' live
Olivia joined Addison Rae on the Coachella main stage and performed her new single 'Drop Dead' live for the first time
Former USAID official Nicholas Enrich details devastation from agency cuts
journalismFormer USAID official Nicholas Enrich details devastation from agency cuts
Enrich tells The Guardian how cuts left millions without services, citing 23 million children and 95 million people affected.
Kyiv supermarket mass shooting kills at least six, gunman shot dead
newsKyiv supermarket mass shooting kills at least six, gunman shot dead
A gunman opened fire in a Kyiv grocery, killing six people and wounding more than a dozen before police shot him dead.
news.google.com
Penguins host Flyers as NHL playoff series opens in Pittsburgh
sportsPenguins host Flyers as NHL playoff series opens in Pittsburgh
Puck dropped at PPG Paints Arena as the Pittsburgh Penguins begin their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Philadelphia Flyers
Frank Lampard seals Coventry's promotion to Premier League after 1-1 draw
sportsFrank Lampard seals Coventry's promotion to Premier League after 1-1 draw
Bobby Thomas's late equaliser at Blackburn clinched Coventry's return to the top flight after 25 years
theguardian.com
Love You Teacher Episode 6 airs
tvLove You Teacher Episode 6 airs
Episode 6 drops today as fans on Bluesky organize crossposts, clips and tags to boost visibility.
Knicks win Game 1 vs Hawks, take 1-0 series lead
sportsKnicks win Game 1 vs Hawks, take 1-0 series lead
New York beat Atlanta 113-102 in Game 1; Jalen Brunson 28 points, Karl‑Anthony Towns 25
Centrepoint cuts ties with Sharon Osbourne after she backs Tommy Robinson rally
tvCentrepoint cuts ties with Sharon Osbourne after she backs Tommy Robinson rally
Homelessness charity severs relationship after Osbourne said she plans to attend the far-right 'Unite the Kingdom' march
independent.co.uk
Police use rubber bullets and pepper spray on activists at Wisconsin beagle facility
animalsPolice use rubber bullets and pepper spray on activists at Wisconsin beagle facility
About 1,000 animal welfare protesters tried to enter Ridglan Farms; police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray and made arrests
Charles Dance joins The Batman Part II cast
moviesCharles Dance joins The Batman Part II cast
Game of Thrones veteran Charles Dance is reported to be joining The Batman Part II, likely as Harvey Dent’s father.
deadline.com
Real Sociedad score after 14 seconds in Copa del Rey final vs Atlético
sportsReal Sociedad score after 14 seconds in Copa del Rey final vs Atlético
Ander Barrenetxea nets inside 14 seconds to give Real Sociedad an instant lead in the Sevilla final.
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed Iran-war bets
financeTraders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed Iran-war bets
Suspicious wagers tied to the US‑Israel war paid out more than $1 billion, prompting insider‑trading concerns among lawmakers and reporters.
theguardian.com