Saturday, May 23, 2026
FFXIV streamer posts Fan Fest montage and Gpose highlights
gamingFFXIV streamer posts Fan Fest montage and Gpose highlights
Player-edited Fan Fest montage and Gpose screenshots published, spotlighting recent Final Fantasy XIV community moments.
Blue Sky Art Show, theme 'Tall'
photographyBlue Sky Art Show, theme 'Tall'
This week's #BlueSkyArtShow took 'Tall' everywhere. A cathedral dome reaching up, the Alaska Range, giraffes nuzzling, redwoods, autumn canopy, pitcher plants in a bog, a gothic alley, skyscrapers in moody black and white. 200+ entries across photography, painting and sculpture.
Stephen Colbert hosts public-access TV show in Monroe, Michigan
comedyStephen Colbert hosts public-access TV show in Monroe, Michigan
A day after his Late Show finale, Colbert guest-hosted Monroe Community Media's 'Only in Monroe' with Jack White and Jeff Daniels
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters
moviesStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters
New Mandalorian film premieres; critics praise Grogu and note the movie's episodic, TV‑like tone.
Giants linebacker Abdul Carter criticizes Jaxson Dart for introducing Trump
sportsGiants linebacker Abdul Carter criticizes Jaxson Dart for introducing Trump
Giants LB Abdul Carter publicly questioned QB Jaxson Dart after Dart introduced Donald Trump at a May 22 rally.
news.google.comFreed Gaza flotilla activists allege beatings and sexual assault in Israeli detention
newsFreed Gaza flotilla activists allege beatings and sexual assault in Israeli detention
Global Sumud Flotilla participants say at least 15 sexual assaults and dozens of injuries after interception; Israeli prison service denies.


Oreshnik ballistic missile strikes Kyiv
newsOreshnik ballistic missile strikes Kyiv
A Russian Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile struck Kyiv; explosions and multiple impact sites were reported.
Leaking chemical tank forces mass evacuations in Southern California
newsLeaking chemical tank forces mass evacuations in Southern California
About 40,000 people ordered to evacuate in Orange County after a leaking 7,000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank threatened to fail.


Trump posts threats toward Iran on Truth Social
techTrump posts threats toward Iran on Truth Social
On Truth Social, Donald Trump posted incendiary messages threatening severe action toward Iran during ongoing diplomatic talks.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, early streams and first impressions
gamingYoshi and the Mysterious Book, early streams and first impressions
Streamers and players have started playthroughs of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, posting early impressions and spoilers from initial chapters.
MCM Comic Con London continues, artist alley and exhibitor restocks on day two
comicsMCM Comic Con London continues, artist alley and exhibitor restocks on day two
Exhibitors report a packed first day; vendors restocked stock and artists set up tables in London’s MCM halls.
Star Trek title generator spawns community title‑card memes
tvStar Trek title generator spawns community title‑card memes
Users ran a Trek title‑card generator (trek.epicrandomness.com) and posted dozens of invented episode titles.
Elon Musk backs Germany's far right AfD ahead of election
techElon Musk backs Germany's far right AfD ahead of election
Musk publicly signaled support for AfD in Germany, prompting criticism from German political figures.
Dead by Daylight confirms Jason Voorhees as new killer
gamingDead by Daylight confirms Jason Voorhees as new killer
After a 13-hour cabin livestream, Behavior Interactive revealed Jason Voorhees will join DBD as the 10th‑anniversary killer, arriving June 16.
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Rico Verhoeven by TKO in round 11
sportsOleksandr Usyk defeats Rico Verhoeven by TKO in round 11
Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round at Giza to retain the WBC heavyweight title.
spox.comHull City promoted to Premier League, McBurnie scores 90+5 winner
sportsHull City promoted to Premier League, McBurnie scores 90+5 winner
Ollie McBurnie nets a stoppage-time winner as Hull beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Wembley to clinch promotion.
techradar.comFrance bans far‑right Israeli minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir
newsFrance bans far‑right Israeli minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir
France has barred Itamar Ben‑Gvir from entering after allegations his conduct threatened or intimidated French nationals and activists.


NBC finds DOJ removed most Jan. 6 press releases from website
newsNBC finds DOJ removed most Jan. 6 press releases from website
An NBC review found the majority of Justice Department press releases about Jan. 6 defendants were removed from the DOJ website.
Marjan Minnesma, Urgenda climate leader, dies at 59
newsMarjan Minnesma, Urgenda climate leader, dies at 59
Urgenda director WHO led landmark Dutch climate lawsuits has died aged 59.


Daniel Ennis leads Dublin Central count as by-election tallies finish
politicsDaniel Ennis leads Dublin Central count as by-election tallies finish
Social Democrats' Daniel Ennis tops Dublin Central tally on ~19.7%, Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan second on 17.7%.


UK floated single market for goods with EU, media say
newsUK floated single market for goods with EU, media say
British officials proposed a goods-only single market with the EU; Brussels reportedly met the idea with scepticism.


George Russell wins Canadian GP sprint as Mercedes feud with Antonelli erupts
sportsGeorge Russell wins Canadian GP sprint as Mercedes feud with Antonelli erupts
Russell takes the sprint after an on-track battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli; Toto Wolff reportedly stepped in.
static.klipy.comPalme d'Or, 'Fjord' wins Cannes 2026
moviesPalme d'Or, 'Fjord' wins Cannes 2026
Cristian Mungiu's Fjord awarded the Palme d'Or at Cannes, his second Palme and NEON's seventh consecutive win.
lwlies.com30 Rock actor Grizz Chapman dies at 52
tv30 Rock actor Grizz Chapman dies at 52
Grizz Chapman, known for his recurring role as Grizz on 30 Rock, died May 22, a death confirmed by co‑star Kevin Brown.
The Sims 4 community, builds and 365‑day challenge updates
gamingThe Sims 4 community, builds and 365‑day challenge updates
Players share 365-challenge prompts, legacy story updates, custom builds and streaming schedules.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce courtside at Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 3
sportsTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce courtside at Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 3
The couple attended Cleveland's Game 3 vs. the Knicks and were shown repeatedly on the broadcast.
Kyle Busch family says severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis
scienceKyle Busch family says severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis
The Busch family says NASCAR star Kyle Busch, 41, died after severe pneumonia developed into sepsis and rapid complications.
espn.comBarcelona beat OL Lyonnes 4-0 to win UEFA Women’s Champions League
sportsBarcelona beat OL Lyonnes 4-0 to win UEFA Women’s Champions League
Barcelona defeated OL Lyonnes 4-0 in the UWCL final in Oslo; Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each scored twice
DFB-Pokal Final, Bayern Munich 2-0 VfB Stuttgart
sportsDFB-Pokal Final, Bayern Munich 2-0 VfB Stuttgart
Bayern Munich beat VfB Stuttgart 2, 0 in the DFB-Pokal final, with Harry Kane scoring both goals as Bayern lift the cup.
n-tv.deBruno Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
sportsBruno Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes wins PL Player of the Season after 8 goals and 20 assists this campaign.
independent.co.ukWhite Sox post nine‑run fourth inning, beat Giants 9-4
sportsWhite Sox post nine‑run fourth inning, beat Giants 9-4
Chicago scored nine runs in the fourth frame en route to a 9-4 win at Oracle Park.


Vegas Golden Knights beat Avalanche 3-1, take 2-0 Western Conference Final lead
sportsVegas Golden Knights beat Avalanche 3-1, take 2-0 Western Conference Final lead
Golden Knights won Game 2 in Denver 3-1; Ivan Barbashev added an empty‑net goal to seal the win.
V Sky, VTuber livestream roundup, collabs and milestone streams
gamingV Sky, VTuber livestream roundup, collabs and milestone streams
VTubers announce a first virtual Dokomi meet-and-greet in Düsseldorf and post stream schedules for demos and games.
Twins 4, Red Sox 2, Boston falls to 22-29 after another low-scoring loss
sportsTwins 4, Red Sox 2, Boston falls to 22-29 after another low-scoring loss
Minnesota beat Boston 4-2; the Red Sox dropped to 22-29 and 8-16 at Fenway after being limited to two runs again.
podcasts.apple.comFatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC Mr. Karate launches May 27
gamingFatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC Mr. Karate launches May 27
SNK confirmed Mr. Karate will join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 as a downloadable character on May 27.
Jonas Vingegaard wins Stage 14, takes Giro d'Italia lead
sportsJonas Vingegaard wins Stage 14, takes Giro d'Italia lead
Vingegaard powered away on the final climb to win Stage 14 in the Alps, his third stage victory and he assumed the pink jersey.
GOP senators berate Acting AG Todd Blanche and demand his removal
politicsGOP senators berate Acting AG Todd Blanche and demand his removal
Republican senators erupted during a briefing, sharply criticizing Acting DOJ official Todd Blanche and calling for him to be ousted.
Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio Spurs, win Game 3 123-108
sportsOklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio Spurs, win Game 3 123-108
Thunder take 2-1 Western Conference Finals lead; OKC bench scores 76 points in a huge Game 3 outburst.
Stephen Kolek throws complete-game shutout, Royals beat Mariners 5-0
sportsStephen Kolek throws complete-game shutout, Royals beat Mariners 5-0
Stephen Kolek tossed a 9‑IP complete-game shutout as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-0.
static.klipy.comPortland Fire earn first-ever road win, beat Toronto 99-80
sportsPortland Fire earn first-ever road win, beat Toronto 99-80
WNBA expansion Portland Fire defeated the Toronto Tempo 99-80 for their first road victory, Bridget Carleton among the scorers.
basketball.icdb.tvDisney+ to become global home for Doctor WHO outside UK and Ireland
tvDisney+ to become global home for Doctor WHO outside UK and Ireland
BBC and Disney announce upcoming seasons of Doctor WHO will stream on Disney+ worldwide, excluding the UK and Ireland.
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