May Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances

Communities mark May 1 with Beltane rites, Magdalen College dawn singing and International Workers' Day events.

Scott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN

Sen. Van Hollen backs Maine candidate despite Nazi-linked tattoo

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says PTSD and 'second chances' justify defending Graham Platner amid revelations of a Nazi-linked tattoo.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May observance honoring AANHPI cultures and contributions, with local events, resources and community book lists.

East Coast Kin photography tag spotlights spring blooms, coastlines and birds

Photographers share coastal landscapes, bird shots and spring florals under the East Coast Kin tag.

New Resident Evil trailer divides fans over faithfulness

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil teaser earned praise for scares but criticism from some fans unhappy with changes to game elements.

Bandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales

May 1 Bandcamp Friday, musicians promote new albums, freebies and direct-sales where proceeds favour creators.

Top 15 TV shows thread, Buffy and classics recur

Users answer 'Name your top 15 TV shows ever', Buffy, Monty Python and Golden Girls turn up across many lists.

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley urges law change after online-speech arrests

Rowley says officers are in an "impossible position" policing online speech after cases including Graham Linehan's arrest.

Community #5DebutAlbums7579 names Unknown Pleasures top debut

Multiple submissions to the #5DebutAlbums7579 challenge place Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures at No. 1.

76ers beat Celtics 106-93, force Game 7 in Boston

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 and Paul George 23 as Philadelphia evened the series and pushed a decisive Game 7 back to Boston.

Buffalo Sabres eliminate Boston Bruins, advance to Round 2

Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6; Zach Benson scored and Buffalo won its first playoff series since 2007

Magic: The Gathering 'Reality Fracture' previewed at MagicCon Vegas

MagicCon unveiled Reality Fracture set details, including dual‑color character variants and a full product lineup.

Pope Leo names former undocumented migrant Evelio Menjivar-Ayala bishop of West Virginia

Pope Leo appointed Evelio Menjivar‑Ayala, who entered the U.S. undocumented, as the new bishop for West Virginia.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail fuels music and GIF challenges

Users pair Holy Grail quotes and scenes with music-challenge picks and GIF&Records posts across the community.

Sen. Rick Scott says high gas prices are 'worth it' as shortages reported

Florida Sen. Rick Scott defended higher gas prices during reported fuel shortages, provoking heavy criticism online.

Trump tears up EU tariff deal, says car and truck tariffs rise to 25%

President Trump announced he is revoking part of the EU tariff agreement and raising tariffs on imported cars and lorries to 25%.

Minnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2

Wild beat the Stars 5-2 in St. Paul to take the series 4-2; Matt Boldy added late empty-net goals to seal it.

Orlando Magic can clinch Game 6 vs Pistons, lead series 3-2

Magic hold a 3-2 series advantage over Detroit and could close out the series in tonight's Game 6 in Orlando.

Alabama Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps

Gov. Kay Ivey summoned a special legislative session to delay primaries and redraw Alabama’s U.S. House districts after a court ruling.

Kemi Badenoch criticised for using Bloody Sunday footage

She posted a Conservative Party video praising the British Army that included soldiers' Bloody Sunday footage; MPs and victims' families condemned it.

Tony Blair Institute urges Labour to scrap the pension 'triple lock'

The think tank calls the triple lock 'unaffordable' and proposes replacing it with a lifespan-style pension fund.

Cuban immigrant Denny Adán González dies in Georgia ICE detention

Denny Adán González, 33, died at the Stewart detention centre; ICE says death is being investigated as a suicide, the 18th custody death this year.

Trump quips about dancing to a 'gay national anthem' in remarks about Melania

In recent remarks Trump said Melania 'hates when I dance to what's sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem.'

Free Comic Book Day, May 2 store giveaways and signings

Local comic shops and bookstores are holding Free Comic Book Day events with per‑customer limits and signings

Millions drop ACA coverage after Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire

Democrats Blame Chuck Schumer for Failed Senate Recruitment

Democratic insiders say Schumer's meddling in a Maine Senate recruitment helped trigger a primary shock and caucus backlash.

Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets

After Denver’s playoff exit to Minnesota, Jokic says he intends to remain with the Nuggets in the offseason.

The Wicker Man sees May Day watch parties and Fright Club streams

Fans are rewatching the 1973 The Wicker Man for May Day, debating cuts, soundtrack and the film's folk‑horror legacy.

Detroit Pistons erase 24-point deficit, beat Orlando 93-79 to force Game 7

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 10 rebounds as Detroit rallied from a 24‑point hole to win Game 6

The Onion’s Infowars takeover plans stalled by new court fights

FFXIV Fan Fest 2026 goody bag back in stock on Square Enix store

Limited quantities of the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 goody bag and merch returned to the Square Enix online store.

Jury convicts ex-Florida Rep. David Rivera of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs

Timberwolves closed out the series and knocked the Nuggets out, ending Denver’s season in the first round.

Large bets placed on oil and defence before Trump’s Iran announcement, reports say

Trading activity flagged, roughly $500M in war-related bets on oil and defence were placed hours before Trump's public post.

Philadelphia Flyers advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Flyers defeated the Penguins to close out their first‑round series and move on to the conference semifinals

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, The Magician’s Nephew, set for Feb 12, 2027

Netflix's Narnia will open in IMAX and wide theaters on Feb 12, 2027, then arrive on Netflix April 2, 2027.

Kacey Musgraves releases album 'Middle of Nowhere'

Musgraves’ sixth studio album 'Middle of Nowhere' arrives, citing country roots and regional Mexican influences.

FIFA defends Iran at World Cup amid calls for a ban

Gianni Infantino says Iran will play U.S.-hosted matches as protesters and campaigners urge FIFA to bar the team.

Gianni Infantino's Israel-Palestine handshake fails at FIFA Congress

At FIFA Congress, Infantino's attempt to stage an Israel‑Palestine handshake failed when the Palestinian delegate refused.

Scott Jennings substack piece accuses corporate media of double standards

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings publishes a Substack essay alleging bad faith and hypocrisy in corporate media coverage.

Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton Oilers 5-2, Troy Terry scores

Ducks dominated in Anaheim, Troy Terry scored and Leo Carlsson sealed it with an empty-net goal in a 5-2 win.

Andy Burnham plots return to Westminster 'within weeks', allies say

Greater Manchester mayor has a plan to run for a Commons seat soon, reportedly lining up MPs to step aside.

Diego Luna cast in Disney's live-action Tangled

Diego Luna joins the Tangled remake in a new character created for the film; production is set to start in Spain this June.

Wu Yize and Mark Allen play longest frame in Crucible history

Allen and Wu's stalemate lasted about 100 minutes and 21 seconds, becoming the longest frame at the World Championship.

Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1, reach 43 points

Leeds defeated relegated Burnley 3-1 to extend a six‑match unbeaten run and move to 43 Premier League points.

Yara warns Iran war could cause fertiliser shortages in Africa

Yara CEO says the Iran conflict risks a global fertiliser auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling.

Lando Norris takes sprint pole for 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Norris set a 1:27.869 to top sprint qualifying in Miami, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri; Mercedes miss pole for first time this season.

Miami Grand Prix practice, Verstappen fastest as Mercedes reports power issues

Verstappen topped FP1 in Miami while Mercedes suffered power-unit troubles during the session.

LEGO reveals Animal Crossing 'Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out' set for August

Timmy & Tommy set announced for August 1, roughly 513 pieces, recreating franchise characters and a seaside outing

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Myanmar junta says the Nobel laureate was transferred from prison to house arrest to serve the remainder of an 18‑year sentence

Fright Club watch party screens Stanley Kubrick's The Killing

The community Fright Club is hosting a watchalong of Kubrick's 1956 heist film tonight

Cody Rhodes cleared to wrestle, confronted by Ricky Saints on SmackDown

Undisputed WWE Champion says he's medically cleared; Ricky Saints interrupted and a match was set on SmackDown.

Vsky tag lights up as VTubers stream and mark milestones

VTubers are announcing live streams, anniversaries and collabs under the Vsky tag throughout the night.

Jacy Jayne pins Charlotte Flair on SmackDown

Jacy Jayne scored a pinfall over Charlotte Flair in her second main-roster match; Fatal Influence attacked after.

TCM Party watch of To Kill a Mockingbird

Viewers gathering for a TCM Party screening of To Kill a Mockingbird, sharing favorite scenes and quotes.

Qatari-donated Air Force One to retain luxurious interior after $400M refit

Air Force says the donated VC-25B kept its opulent Qatari royal interior while a $400M overhaul focused on security and systems.

Substack alleges Trump‑linked operatives leaked Alberta voter database to Maple MAGA group

Dean Blundell reports a restricted Alberta voter list was shared with a separatist 'Maple MAGA' movement.