Friday, May 22, 2026
GameOverse pilot sparks fan art and cosplay buzz
tvGameOverse pilot sparks fan art and cosplay buzz
Glitch Productions released the GameOverse pilot and fans are posting a wave of fanart, sketches and cosplay of characters like Kit.
Sonic The Hedgehog fanart and sketches
gamingSonic The Hedgehog fanart and sketches
Artists post new Sonic drawings and character fanart, highlighting Tails, Amy and Chao sketches across feeds.
CBS News Radio ends as Bari Weiss plans programming shakeup
journalismCBS News Radio ends as Bari Weiss plans programming shakeup
CBS discontinues its national radio news service while new chief Bari Weiss prepares to rejigger flagship shows.
World Goth Day observances and streams
cultureWorld Goth Day observances and streams
Fans mark World Goth Day with playlists, livestreams and gothic-themed art across social platforms.
Rob Base dies at 59, 'It Takes Two' rapper
musicRob Base dies at 59, 'It Takes Two' rapper
Rob Base, one half of Rob Base & DJ E‑Z Rock and voice on the 1988 hit 'It Takes Two,' has died at age 59.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence, cites husband's cancer
scienceTulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence, cites husband's cancer
Gabbard says she will step down from the DNI to support her husband after he was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer.
Confuzzled 2026 furry convention opens in the UK
cultureConfuzzled 2026 furry convention opens in the UK
Confuzzled kicks off with fursuit meetups, panels and art sales as attendees post under #CFz2026.
Harry Maguire omitted from England World Cup squad
sportsHarry Maguire omitted from England World Cup squad
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he is 'gutted' after being left out of England's 26‑man World Cup squad.
bbc.comBubba Wallace posts emotional tribute after Kyle Busch’s sudden death
sportsBubba Wallace posts emotional tribute after Kyle Busch’s sudden death
Bubba Wallace published an emotional tribute following the unexpected death of two‑time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, 41.
abc17news.comHigh gas prices squeeze U.S. food banks ahead of Memorial Day
financeHigh gas prices squeeze U.S. food banks ahead of Memorial Day
Rising gasoline and diesel costs are straining food bank operations and donations as holiday travel surges.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens, critics praise Grogu
moviesStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens, critics praise Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu debuts in theaters; early reviews praise Grogu’s charm while questioning the film’s stakes.
Comics Unleashed will replace The Late Show at 11:35 PM on CBS
tvComics Unleashed will replace The Late Show at 11:35 PM on CBS
Byron Allen bought the 11:35pm block; Comics Unleashed is set to take that slot starting Friday.
Jimmy Kimmel urges viewers to stop watching CBS after Colbert finale
tvJimmy Kimmel urges viewers to stop watching CBS after Colbert finale
Kimmel told his ABC audience to turn off CBS in solidarity after Stephen Colbert's final Late Show aired.
Google AI Overviews treat words like 'disregard' as commands, breaking lookups
techGoogle AI Overviews treat words like 'disregard' as commands, breaking lookups
Google's new AI Overview can interpret single words such as 'disregard' as instructions and return blank or no answers.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair at White House
financeKevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair at White House
President Trump administered the oath to Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair in a White House ceremony today.


Blazing Saddles screens on TCM as part of Movie Confessions special
moviesBlazing Saddles screens on TCM as part of Movie Confessions special
TCM is airing Blazing Saddles (1974) as part of its 'Host Movie Confessions' programming block tonight.
static.klipy.comBlue Jays shut out Yankees 2-0, Springer homers
sportsBlue Jays shut out Yankees 2-0, Springer homers
Toronto beat New York 2-0; George Springer homered and Jeff Hoffman recorded a save in the shutout win.
bluebirdbanter.comWHO upgrades Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' nationally
scienceWHO upgrades Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' nationally
WHO director-general says Bundibugyo Ebola in DR Congo is spreading rapidly; risk now 'very high' at the national level, high regionally.
VRChat world showcases and livestream meetups
gamingVRChat world showcases and livestream meetups
Creators are hosting live VRChat meetups and world showcases, examples include 'Willow Whisper', 'TRIPPY DREAMS' and Super Mario set builds.
Biodiversity Day, theme 'Acting locally for global impact'
natureBiodiversity Day, theme 'Acting locally for global impact'
International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 urges local conservation actions and links biodiversity to circular‑economy solutions.
Spider-Noir early reviews praise Nicolas Cage ahead of May 27 premiere
tvSpider-Noir early reviews praise Nicolas Cage ahead of May 27 premiere
Prime Video's Spider‑Noir, starring Nicolas Cage as a noir-era Ben Reilly, earns strong early reviews and hits the service May 27.
SpaceX taps crypto billionaire to lead planned crewed Mars flyby
financeSpaceX taps crypto billionaire to lead planned crewed Mars flyby
SpaceX named a crypto billionaire to lead its proposed first crewed Mars flyby as it prepares for Flight 12 test activity.


Giants QB Jaxson Dart Introduces Trump at Rally
sportsGiants QB Jaxson Dart Introduces Trump at Rally
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a Rockland County rally and expressed support.
fotos.bakermag.pp.uaArthur Conan Doyle remembered on his birthday
booksArthur Conan Doyle remembered on his birthday
Fans and institutions mark the May 22 birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, born in Edinburgh in 1859.
Pac‑Man Snack Breaks, first episode debuts on YouTube
gamingPac‑Man Snack Breaks, first episode debuts on YouTube
Short animated series Pac‑Man Snack Breaks premiered on YouTube with episode "Welcome to New PAC‑City."
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City this summer
sportsPep Guardiola to leave Manchester City this summer
After 10 years and 20 trophies, Guardiola will step down at season's end; Enzo Maresca to take over.
standard.co.uk911 call says Kyle Busch was coughing up blood day before death
sports911 call says Kyle Busch was coughing up blood day before death
A 911 call obtained by the press says NASCAR champion Kyle Busch had shortness of breath and coughed up blood the day before he died.
ctvnews.caVought Rising first trailer, Prime Video prequel set for 2027
tvVought Rising first trailer, Prime Video prequel set for 2027
Prime Video drops the first teaser for The Boys prequel Vought Rising, starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, due 2027.
Fever vs Valks, WNBA game marked by disputed calls and technicals
sportsFever vs Valks, WNBA game marked by disputed calls and technicals
Tonight's Fever‑Valkyries matchup drew complaints over officiating, multiple technicals, and late big 3s from Pao Pao.
static.klipy.comJudith Chalmers dies aged 90
tvJudith Chalmers dies aged 90
British TV presenter Judith Chalmers, host of ITV’s Wish You Were Here?, has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
dailymail.comOlivia Rodrigo releases single and video 'The Cure'
musicOlivia Rodrigo releases single and video 'The Cure'
Olivia Rodrigo premiered her new single 'The Cure' and its music video at a NYC launch event on May 21.
Tom Hardy out of MobLand season 3 amid reported on‑set clashes
moviesTom Hardy out of MobLand season 3 amid reported on‑set clashes
Reports say Tom Hardy will not appear in MobLand season 3 after alleged behind‑the‑scenes friction with producers.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 special program confirms Fate collab
gamingHonkai: Star Rail 4.3 special program confirms Fate collab
Version 4.3 special program announces Fate/Stay Night part 2 with 5★ Rin and 5★ Gilgamesh; livestream codes shared.
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 announced for Switch 2 and PC
gamingGunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 announced for Switch 2 and PC
Inti Creates announced Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 for Switch 2 and Steam, slated for 2027.
Brightlingsea Lido reopens in time for UK's bank holiday heat
cultureBrightlingsea Lido reopens in time for UK's bank holiday heat
Essex’s Brightlingsea Lido reopens Saturday ahead of forecast highs around 32C for the bank holiday weekend.
Iran and Oman in talks over Strait of Hormuz ship payment system
newsIran and Oman in talks over Strait of Hormuz ship payment system
NYT reports Iran and Oman are negotiating a payment system for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Victor Wembanyama, unanimous All‑Defensive First Team pick
sportsVictor Wembanyama, unanimous All‑Defensive First Team pick
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is the lone unanimous selection to the NBA's 2025‑26 All‑Defensive First Team.
expressnews.comLawrence O'Donnell says Trump knows Senate GOP can block his 'slush fund'
politicsLawrence O'Donnell says Trump knows Senate GOP can block his 'slush fund'
O'Donnell argued Trump realises GOP Senate momentum could defeat his proposed 'slush fund' and ballroom plans.
Standard Chartered CEO apologises for 'lower-value human capital' remark
financeStandard Chartered CEO apologises for 'lower-value human capital' remark
Bill Winters apologised for calling some roles 'lower-value human capital' amid plans to cut jobs affected by AI.


Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda reaches 739 cases, hospital attacked
scienceEbola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda reaches 739 cases, hospital attacked
Outbreak tally reported at 739 suspected and confirmed cases with 168 deaths; Rwampara hospital tents set on fire amid burial disputes.
bnonews.comU.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale, Navy official cites Iran war
newsU.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale, Navy official cites Iran war
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale is paused to preserve munitions for operations in Iran.
Troy Ryan named general manager and head coach of PWHL San Jose
sportsTroy Ryan named general manager and head coach of PWHL San Jose
PWHL announces Troy Ryan will serve as both GM and head coach for the San Jose expansion team.
thepwhl.comWozniak tells graduates they have 'AI', actual intelligence
techWozniak tells graduates they have 'AI', actual intelligence
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak drew cheers at a Grand Valley State commencement telling graduates they already have 'actual intelligence.'
LA Times: David Ellison faces image problem over Trump ties
moviesLA Times: David Ellison faces image problem over Trump ties
Report says Ellison's close ties to President Trump and industry concerns have created mounting anxiety in Hollywood.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene leads GOP revolt over Trump's $1.8B fund
politicsMarjorie Taylor Greene leads GOP revolt over Trump's $1.8B fund
MTG spearheads Republican pushback against President Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund', escalating intraparty conflict.