2026 Hugo Awards finalists announced
books2026 Hugo Awards finalists announced
LAcon V reveals finalists for the 2026 Hugo, Lodestar and Astounding Awards, spanning novels, short fiction, poetry and graphic story categories
JD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed
newsJD Vance's Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire talks delayed
White House says Vance's planned Islamabad trip for US‑Iran ceasefire talks has been put on hold amid confusion over the delegation's timing
Final Fantasy V among April additions to Game Pass catalog
gamingFinal Fantasy V among April additions to Game Pass catalog
Game Pass's April drop adds Final Fantasy V and five other titles to the subscription lineup.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt hit the Lincoln Center red carpet for the world premiere
Campaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes
newsCampaigners urge Congress to reject Westerman's Endangered Species Act changes
Action Network warns H.R.1897 would gut protections and limit what land can be designated critical habitat.
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Tucker Carlson apologizes for helping elect Trump
journalismTucker Carlson apologizes for helping elect Trump
On his platform/podcast Carlson says he’ll be “tormented” for playing a role in Trump’s election and issues an apology
Labour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
politicsLabour Party reels over Mandelson appointment and falling support
Critics urge Keir Starmer to resign after Peter Mandelson envoy pick; op-eds warn Labour is losing progressive voters
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Evil Dead Burn teaser released, film set to open July 10
moviesEvil Dead Burn teaser released, film set to open July 10
Teaser for the Sam Raimi-produced entry in the Evil Dead franchise confirms a theatrical release date of July 10.
Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12
gamingDevil May Cry Season 2 trailer, Netflix premiere May 12
Netflix releases Season 2 trailer, teases Dante vs Vergil showdown; season arrives May 12.
Pentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says
sciencePentagon ends mandatory flu vaccine for U.S. military, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the annual flu vaccine will no longer be required for service members.
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
newsUK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
ONS says unemployment unexpectedly dropped to 4.9% in the latest release, below the 5.2% forecast.
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Measles Took My Daughter, NYT opinion on vaccine risks
scienceMeasles Took My Daughter, NYT opinion on vaccine risks
Mother recounts daughter dying of SSPE years after infant measles; urges vaccination to protect the vulnerable.
nytimes.comEnergy Secretary Chris Wright says gas prices have peaked
newsEnergy Secretary Chris Wright says gas prices have peaked
Chris Wright tells lawmakers gasoline prices appear to have peaked despite a surge tied to the Iran war.
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Scammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds
politicsScammer used AI‑generated 'MAGA Girl' persona to grift men, Wired finds
A med student created and sold photos/videos of an invented conservative woman, reportedly making thousands.
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Keir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein
newsKeir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein
Starmer told MPs he should not have appointed Mandelson after documents linked Mandelson to Epstein warnings.
Jon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
tvJon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
Daily Show segment argues Trump’s Iran approach is failing and breaks down the policy missteps.
Splatoon Raiders, July 23 release set
gamingSplatoon Raiders, July 23 release set
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launches July 23, 2026 on Switch 2, with new amiibo revealed
New Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
journalismNew Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
Documents show Jeffrey Epstein met his first identified victim, a 13‑year‑old girl in Michigan in the 1990s; activists demand DOJ release all files
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion earns strong early reviews
Diablo IV's Lord of Hatred expansion from Blizzard Entertainment delivers a praised campaign and introduces a full Warlock class. Reviews highlight new endgame systems such as War Plans, a Loot Filter, and an itemization overhaul that makes Unique items worth chasing again. Critics note quality-of-life improvements and expanded progression systems while calling the expansion's story pacing clunky. Reviewers say Lord of Hatred strengthens Diablo IV's postgame foundation and gives players new long-term goals for future seasons.