Saturday, April 25, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion accuses ex Klay Thompson of cheating and mistreatment
musicMegan Thee Stallion accuses ex Klay Thompson of cheating and mistreatment
Megan Thee Stallion publicly accuses ex-boyfriend Klay Thompson of mistreatment and infidelity.
Independent Bookstore Day, Chicagoland hosts biggest celebration yet
booksIndependent Bookstore Day, Chicagoland hosts biggest celebration yet
Over 80 Chicago-area indie bookstores are taking part in today's Bookstore Crawl for Independent Bookstore Day.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis
Players post custom Miis, island antics and relationship hijinks from Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
FFXIV Fan Fest unveils 'Evercold', universal item level and Evolved Mode
gamingFFXIV Fan Fest unveils 'Evercold', universal item level and Evolved Mode
Square Enix revealed the Evercold expansion plus shared item level, character creator updates and a combat 'Evolved Mode' at Fan Fest.
Blue Sky Art Show, theme 'Odd'
photographyBlue Sky Art Show, theme 'Odd'
Community photo and mixed-media submissions under the East Coast Kin tag for this week's Blue Sky Art Show theme 'Odd'.
Jimmy Kimmel stages alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner roast
comedyJimmy Kimmel stages alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner roast
Kimmel opened Jimmy Kimmel Live! with an 'alternative' WHCD roast targeting Trump and several associates.
Helluva Boss short 'Barbie's Bad Day' goes live; official merch goes on preorder
tvHelluva Boss short 'Barbie's Bad Day' goes live; official merch goes on preorder
The new Barbie Wire short is online and Shark Robot has opened preorders for related Helluva Boss merch
Koji Fox admits using generative AI during Fanfest panel
gamingKoji Fox admits using generative AI during Fanfest panel
FFXIV English localization lead used AI-generated images and joked about AI twice in his FanFest panel, drawing heavy fan backlash.
Russell Brand fumbles Bible search during Piers Morgan interview
comedyRussell Brand fumbles Bible search during Piers Morgan interview
Former comedian awkwardly searches for a Bible passage on-air while promoting appearances amid assault allegations.


Anzac Day ceremonies marred by booing of Welcome to Country speeches
cultureAnzac Day ceremonies marred by booing of Welcome to Country speeches
Booing interrupted Welcome to Country addresses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth; at least one arrest reported during events.
Marcus Smart posts monster stat line in Game 3
sportsMarcus Smart posts monster stat line in Game 3
Marcus Smart records 21 points, 10 assists and five steals in his team’s Game 3 win.
Bette Midler releases Woody Guthrie cover video with Barbara Hershey
musicBette Midler releases Woody Guthrie cover video with Barbara Hershey
Midler's new video for 'All You Fascists (Bound to Lose)' features Barbara Hershey and protest footage tied to recent rallies.


Lane Hutson scores overtime winner, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2
sportsLane Hutson scores overtime winner, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2
Lane Hutson’s slap shot in OT gives Montreal a 3-2 victory; Habs take a 2-1 series lead.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 premieres July 23
tvStar Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 premieres July 23
Paramount+ sets Season 4 for July 23, teaser teases cowboys, black holes and dinosaurs.
omelete.com.brMarco Rubio absent from Iran ceasefire talks as 2028 buzz grows
politicsMarco Rubio absent from Iran ceasefire talks as 2028 buzz grows
Secretary of State skipped Pakistan negotiations while allies and insiders increasingly discuss him as a 2028 contender.
Diego Pavia goes undrafted in 2026 NFL Draft
sportsDiego Pavia goes undrafted in 2026 NFL Draft
Vanderbilt QB and 2025 Heisman finalist Diego Pavia was not selected and will pursue UDFA options.
Project Hail Mary movie draws strong audience praise
moviesProject Hail Mary movie draws strong audience praise
Viewers praise the Ryan Gosling sci‑fi adaptation, with many fans rewatching and recommending it in theaters.
snapshotartsblog.wordpress.comTrump contradicts DOJ, says Powell probe 'not dropped'
financeTrump contradicts DOJ, says Powell probe 'not dropped'
Trump disputed DOJ's statement that its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell had ended, saying "it's not dropped."


Reform UK challenges Labour in May local battlegrounds
politicsReform UK challenges Labour in May local battlegrounds
Reform UK presses Labour in red‑wall towns as voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration


Bills draft Skyler Bell, No. 125
sportsBills draft Skyler Bell, No. 125
Buffalo selects UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell in Round 4 with the 125th overall pick.
Al Pacino turns 86, profile revisits his Diane Keaton relationship
moviesAl Pacino turns 86, profile revisits his Diane Keaton relationship
The Oscar-winning actor marks his 86th birthday as a new profile traces his decades-long, on‑off romance with Diane Keaton.
Joe Bob appears intoxicated during Last Drive-In Walpurgisnacht special
tvJoe Bob appears intoxicated during Last Drive-In Walpurgisnacht special
Host Joe Bob Briggs was slurred and visibly drunk on-air during the Walpurgisnacht episode, viewers and callers noted.
Festa della Liberazione, Italy marks Liberation Day
cultureFesta della Liberazione, Italy marks Liberation Day
Italy observes April 25 Liberation Day, remembering 1945 end of Nazi‑fascist occupation


AEW Collision Playoff Palooza, Trios titles on the line tonight
sportsAEW Collision Playoff Palooza, Trios titles on the line tonight
Live on TNT: Chris Jericho teams with Hurt Syndicate vs The Demand and multiple title matches.
Miss Congeniality 'Perfect Date' Day, April 25 observance
moviesMiss Congeniality 'Perfect Date' Day, April 25 observance
April 25 celebrated as the film's 'Perfect Date' with screenings, jokes and yearly watch parties across communities.
Aaron Ramsey runs London Marathon in memory of young boy
sportsAaron Ramsey runs London Marathon in memory of young boy
Ex-Wales captain Aaron Ramsey completed the London Marathon to honor his friend Ceri’s late son, Hugh.
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Russian strikes kill four in Ukrainian cities, Zelenskyy says
newsRussian strikes kill four in Ukrainian cities, Zelenskyy says
Overnight Russian attacks hit Dnipro and other cities; Zelenskyy reports four dead and more than 30 injured.


Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ducks take series lead; Mammoth and Canadiens win
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs, Ducks take series lead; Mammoth and Canadiens win
Anaheim beat Edmonton 7-4 to take the series lead; Utah won 4-2 at home vs Vegas; Montréal edged Tampa Bay 3-2 in OT.


Jets trade up, draft Cade Klubnik at No. 110
sportsJets trade up, draft Cade Klubnik at No. 110
New York traded up on Day 3 to select Clemson QB Cade Klubnik with the 110th overall pick.
nfl.com49ers draft RB Kaelon Black at No. 90
sports49ers draft RB Kaelon Black at No. 90
San Francisco selects Indiana running back Kaelon Black with the 90th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Seahawks select Arkansas CB Julian Neal at No. 99
sportsSeahawks select Arkansas CB Julian Neal at No. 99
Seattle adds big, long cornerback Julian Neal with the 99th overall pick after trading back late in Round 3.


Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, Premier League
sportsLiverpool vs Crystal Palace, Premier League
Alexander Isak (35') and Andy Robertson (41') score at Anfield; fans staged a 13th-minute yellow-card protest over ticket prices.
footy-feed.comMultiple yellow cards across Premier League and Bundesliga matches
sportsMultiple yellow cards across Premier League and Bundesliga matches
Live updates show dozens of cautions, including a Kounde booking that triggers a suspension and bookings for Munoz and Laimer.
Fulham vs Aston Villa, Premier League
sportsFulham vs Aston Villa, Premier League
Unai Emery makes four changes; Amadou Onana omitted as Villa kick off at Craven Cottage.
theguardian.comRochdale v York City ends in stoppage‑time chaos, promotion decided
sportsRochdale v York City ends in stoppage‑time chaos, promotion decided
Rochdale scored in 90+5 and pitch-invaded, play resumed and York equalised in the 103rd minute to clinch promotion.
Lions draft Jimmy Rolder, No. 118
sportsLions draft Jimmy Rolder, No. 118
Detroit takes Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round, pick No. 118.
si.com

Svengoolie to air How to Make a Monster (1958) tonight
tvSvengoolie to air How to Make a Monster (1958) tonight
MeTV's Svengoolie hosts the classic horror screening; fans prepping watch‑party posts.
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Packers draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, No. 120
sportsPackers draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, No. 120
Green Bay selects Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton in the fourth round, pick No. 120.
Lakers vs Rockets, Game 3 goes to overtime after LeBron’s late 3
sportsLakers vs Rockets, Game 3 goes to overtime after LeBron’s late 3
LeBron buries a tying three with 13 seconds left to send Game 3 to overtime in a wild playoff matchup.


Bryan Woo allows four homers in rough outing vs Cardinals
sportsBryan Woo allows four homers in rough outing vs Cardinals
Mariners starter Bryan Woo surrendered four home runs across three innings in St. Louis, undermining early run support.
Packers draft Florida kicker Trey Smack, No. 216 overall
sportsPackers draft Florida kicker Trey Smack, No. 216 overall
Green Bay selects Florida kicker Trey Smack with the 216th pick in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Broncos draft RB Jonah Coleman, No. 108 overall
sportsBroncos draft RB Jonah Coleman, No. 108 overall
Denver picks Washington running back Jonah Coleman at pick 108 to add a power, early‑down option.
Coffee Klatch, 'Trump's Dire Straits', Reich on Iran and Tucker
journalismCoffee Klatch, 'Trump's Dire Straits', Reich on Iran and Tucker
Robert Reich's Substack episode breaks down Trump's Iran policy, Tucker Carlson's apology, and Virginia GOP tactics.
Red Sox erupt for 17 runs to beat Orioles
sportsRed Sox erupt for 17 runs to beat Orioles
Boston scored 17 runs in a rout; Garrett Crochet settled in and Andruw Monasterio hit his first career grand slam.
Detroit Lions draft CB Keith Abney II in fifth round, No. 157
sportsDetroit Lions draft CB Keith Abney II in fifth round, No. 157
Lions select Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II to bolster their man-coverage options.
Eagles draft North Dakota State QB Cole Payton at No. 178
sportsEagles draft North Dakota State QB Cole Payton at No. 178
Philadelphia uses its 5th‑round pick (No. 178) on 6'3", 232 lb dual‑threat QB Cole Payton from NDSU; 16 pass and 13 rush TDs last season
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Carolina Hurricanes beat Senators 4-2, complete series sweep
sportsCarolina Hurricanes beat Senators 4-2, complete series sweep
Hurricanes closed Game 4 4-2, Logan Stankoven PPG and Sebastian Aho empty-netter sealed the sweep and advancement.


49ers draft DT Gracen Halton, No. 107 overall
sports49ers draft DT Gracen Halton, No. 107 overall
San Francisco selects Oklahoma interior rusher Gracen Halton in the fourth round to boost the D‑line.
nbcsportsbayarea.comBuccaneers pick Ted Hurst at No. 84
sportsBuccaneers pick Ted Hurst at No. 84
Tampa Bay selects Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst with the 84th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
bucsreport.com

Portugal marks 25 April Carnation Revolution, '25 de Abril sempre'
culturePortugal marks 25 April Carnation Revolution, '25 de Abril sempre'
Commemorations honour the 1974 coup that ended dictatorship, with activists urging vigilance against fascism
Louis Varland gets the save as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-3
sportsLouis Varland gets the save as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-3
Varland closed out the 9th for Toronto, converting his second career save in a 5-3 Blue Jays win.
Marc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash
sportsMarc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash
At Jerez in heavy rain Marquez crashed, changed bikes and still took the sprint win; Bagnaia and Morbidelli rounded out the podium
reuters.com

FA Cup semi final, Manchester City vs Southampton at Wembley
sportsFA Cup semi final, Manchester City vs Southampton at Wembley
Wembley hosts FA Cup semis today: Manchester City vs Southampton and Chelsea vs Leeds


Jung Hoo Lee belts solo homer, his second of the season
sportsJung Hoo Lee belts solo homer, his second of the season
Giants' Jung Hoo Lee homered 364 ft (98.4 mph exit velocity) in the 8th inning, his second homer of the year.
streamable.comMarlins beat Giants 9-4 in San Francisco
sportsMarlins beat Giants 9-4 in San Francisco
Miami scored early and Jung Hoo Lee homered as the Marlins defeated the Giants 9-4 in San Francisco.
Bears draft DT Jordan van den Berg, pick No. 213
sportsBears draft DT Jordan van den Berg, pick No. 213
Chicago uses its sixth-round, No. 213 pick on Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg.
Nathaniel Lowe hits walk-off two-run homer, Reds beat Tigers 9-8
sportsNathaniel Lowe hits walk-off two-run homer, Reds beat Tigers 9-8
Lowe's two-run walk-off off Kenley Jansen capped a wild 9-8 comeback win for Cincinnati.
Shooting at Chicago hospital leaves one officer dead, another critical; suspect in custody
newsShooting at Chicago hospital leaves one officer dead, another critical; suspect in custody
A prisoner-transport shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital killed one officer and critically injured another; suspect detained.
Cubs rally, Swanson two-run 9th lifts team to 6-4 win in LA
sportsCubs rally, Swanson two-run 9th lifts team to 6-4 win in LA
Dansby Swanson’s ninth-inning two-run homer capped a comeback as Chicago beat the Dodgers 6-4, extending the streak to 10 games.
dodgerblue.com

Patriots draft Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon, No. 95 overall
sportsPatriots draft Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon, No. 95 overall
New England selects 6-6 tight end Eli Raridon with the 95th pick to add depth behind Hunter Henry.


Bears draft Malik Muhammad, No. 124
sportsBears draft Malik Muhammad, No. 124
Chicago selects Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad in Round 4 with the 124th overall pick.
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Fox News accused of passing Turning Point USA official off as diner voter
politicsFox News accused of passing Turning Point USA official off as diner voter
A man filmed as a 'random' voter on Fox was identified as a Turning Point USA leader, per Raw Story.


20,000 teddy bears displayed on Washington Mall to spotlight Ukrainian children
culture20,000 teddy bears displayed on Washington Mall to spotlight Ukrainian children
Activists arranged 20,000 teddy bears on the National Mall, calling for the return of Ukrainian children said to be abducted by Russia.
Chicago Bears select LB Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166
sportsChicago Bears select LB Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166
Bears take Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott in Round 5, adding athleticism and depth to their defense.


Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) screens on TCM tonight
moviesArsenic and Old Lace (1944) screens on TCM tonight
Frank Capra's dark comedy starring Cary Grant airs on TCM tonight at 8:00 PM ET.
tcm.com

Israeli settlers attack West Bank school, beat elderly woman
newsIsraeli settlers attack West Bank school, beat elderly woman
Zeteo roundup says settlers attacked a West Bank school, beat an elderly Palestinian woman and carried out further displacements.


Princess Royal attends Anzac Day dawn service in London
culturePrincess Royal attends Anzac Day dawn service in London
Princess Anne laid wreaths at a Hyde Park dawn service marking Anzac Day as commemorations continued.
Artists open commission slots and Vtuber design spots
artArtists open commission slots and Vtuber design spots
Multiple illustrators and Vtuber creators announce limited commission openings and links for bookings.
Vampire Crawlers review lauds roguelite deck‑builder evolution
gamingVampire Crawlers review lauds roguelite deck‑builder evolution
VGC: Poncle's Vampire Crawlers adapts Vampire Survivors' strengths into a highly praised roguelite deck‑builder.


Patriots say no contact with Mike Vrabel during Draft Day 3
sportsPatriots say no contact with Mike Vrabel during Draft Day 3
Eliot Wolf says the team had no contact with Vrabel as he steps away for counseling.
Steelers select Navy RB/WR Eli Heidenreich in Round 7, No. 230
sportsSteelers select Navy RB/WR Eli Heidenreich in Round 7, No. 230
Pittsburgh picked hybrid back/receiver Eli Heidenreich at No. 230; he attended the draft in Navy dress blues.


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42 as Thunder take 3-0 series lead
sportsShai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42 as Thunder take 3-0 series lead
Shai posted a playoff career-high 42 on 15-of-18 shooting (and 11-of-12 FT) as OKC beat Phoenix 121-109 to go up 3-0.
sports.yahoo.comTrump attacks Tucker Carlson after public break
journalismTrump attacks Tucker Carlson after public break
Trump publicly lashed out at Tucker Carlson, calling him a 'narcissistic psychopath' as their feud deepens.


Study finds criminalising UK climate protesters backfires
politicsStudy finds criminalising UK climate protesters backfires
The Guardian study of 1,300 activists finds arrests, fines and jail terms increase protesters' determination.


France vs Ireland, Women's Six Nations at Clermont
sportsFrance vs Ireland, Women's Six Nations at Clermont
Physical Six Nations clash in Clermont featured multiple disallowed tries and strong Irish defence through the first half.
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120, Portland 108, take 2-1 series lead
sportsSpurs beat Trail Blazers 120, Portland 108, take 2-1 series lead
San Antonio won Game 3 120-108; Stephon Castle scored 33 and Dylan Harper added 27 off the bench.


Stand With Animation, fans accuse Hasbro of using AI on MLP
artStand With Animation, fans accuse Hasbro of using AI on MLP
Campaigners under #StandWithAnimation say Hasbro used generative AI on new My Little Pony material tied to Lauren Faust.
IEA says global oil crisis has reshaped the fossil fuel industry
newsIEA says global oil crisis has reshaped the fossil fuel industry
IEA chief Fatih Birol warns the recent oil shock has permanently changed investment and business logic in oil


Report says officials concealed billions in Iran war damage to U.S. bases
newsReport says officials concealed billions in Iran war damage to U.S. bases
The Daily Beast reports U.S. officials shielded the public from billions in repair costs after Iranian strikes, including an F-5 hitting a base in Kuwait.


Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali, army says
newsArmed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali, army says
Explosions and sustained gunfire reported near Bamako and other regions as militants press a nationwide offensive.
Sydney Roosters rout St George Illawarra 62-16 on Anzac Day
cultureSydney Roosters rout St George Illawarra 62-16 on Anzac Day
Roosters record a 62-16 win over the Dragons in Anzac Day NRL action, a historic margin in the rivalry.
SPLC donors reject DOJ 'fraud' claims tied to informants
newsSPLC donors reject DOJ 'fraud' claims tied to informants
Twenty donors say paying informants was intended and reject the Trump DOJ's framing of financial 'fraud'.
Fleurs de Villes 'The Gilded Age' opens at Cheekwood
cultureFleurs de Villes 'The Gilded Age' opens at Cheekwood
Cheekwood debuts the international Fleurs de Villes floral exhibition themed 'The Gilded Age.'

