FBI Director Kash Patel lashes out after Atlantic allegations
newsFBI Director Kash Patel lashes out after Atlantic allegations
Patel denies being intoxicated, has sued The Atlantic for $250M, and a watchdog has requested his calendar and security‑detail messages
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Francisco Lindor exits with left calf tightness
scienceFrancisco Lindor exits with left calf tightness
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed Wednesday's game vs. Twins with left calf tightness.
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Flyers pack five players into the penalty box during game
sportsFlyers pack five players into the penalty box during game
Philadelphia sent multiple players to the penalty box at once, producing a cramped, memorable visual.
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns effective immediately
newsU.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns effective immediately
Multiple outlets report Secretary of the Navy John Phelan stepped down from the post effective immediately.
Trump says he has 'a different way of calculating percentages'
educationTrump says he has 'a different way of calculating percentages'
The president used the phrase 'a different way of calculating percentages' in recent remarks.
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike
journalismLebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike
Found dead after an Israeli strike on Al-Tiri; her employer and Lebanon’s health ministry confirm the death.
Nic Roy scores OT winner, Avalanche take 2-0 series lead
sportsNic Roy scores OT winner, Avalanche take 2-0 series lead
Roy nets the overtime winner as Colorado beats the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to go up 2-0 in the first‑round series
Bluesky account subscribed to 'AI Haters' blocklist, users say
techBluesky account subscribed to 'AI Haters' blocklist, users say
Users report a Bluesky official subscribed to an 'AI Haters' blocklist that reportedly includes 300,000+ accounts.
Coyote vs. Acme, first official trailer released
moviesCoyote vs. Acme, first official trailer released
The first official trailer for Coyote vs. Acme drops, featuring Will Forte, Lana Condor and John Cena.
Project Hail Mary movie praised, Rocky character steals the show
booksProject Hail Mary movie praised, Rocky character steals the show
Andy Weir adaptation gets strong audience praise; Rocky the alien is widely singled out as a standout.
FBI Investigated NYT Reporter After Story on Kash Patel’s Girlfriend
journalismFBI Investigated NYT Reporter After Story on Kash Patel’s Girlfriend
FBI probed a New York Times reporter WHO covered Kash Patel’s reported use of government resources for his girlfriend, NYT says
Boards of Canada announce new album Inferno for late May
musicBoards of Canada announce new album Inferno for late May
Boards of Canada reveal 18-track album Inferno, due May 29, prompting preorders and Bleep site issues.
Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Referendum Results
newsVirginia Judge Voids Redistricting Referendum Results
Tazewell County judge Jack Hurley invalidated Virginia’s redistricting referendum results; the decision prompted immediate political fallout
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New gas-powered data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than nations
techNew gas-powered data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than nations
WIRED review of permits finds projects tied to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and xAI could emit over 129 million tonnes CO2e
DK reveals Star Trek Timelines, a 60th anniversary reference book
tvDK reveals Star Trek Timelines, a 60th anniversary reference book
Publisher DK unveiled a canon-spanning Star Trek reference tome to mark the franchise's 60th year.
UK inflation rises to 3.3% as fuel spikes after Iran war
financeUK inflation rises to 3.3% as fuel spikes after Iran war
ONS reports March CPI at 3.3%, driven by the biggest fuel-price increase in over three years.
Happy Earth Day, 56th anniversary, theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
natureHappy Earth Day, 56th anniversary, theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
April 22 marked globally with calls to plant, reduce waste and push climate policy under this year's 'Our Power, Our Planet' theme.
House GOP Pulls Vote on Bill to Amend Endangered Species Act
On April 22, 2026 House Republicans canceled a planned floor vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman's amendment to the Endangered Species Act. The Westerman amendment would have narrowed federal protections for species that have rebounded since listing, reducing safeguards for some recovered populations. Conservation groups condemned the proposal as harmful and urged Congress to abandon it and instead strengthen the Endangered Species Act.