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.
The Death Riders abduct Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite
sportsThe Death Riders abduct Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite
After a shocking finish, masked Death Riders dragged Ospreay from ringside and appear to be recruiting him.
Survivor 50, Christian eliminated after failing water puzzle
tvSurvivor 50, Christian eliminated after failing water puzzle
Christian Hubicki failed to finish a floating puzzle challenge and was voted out in an emotional elimination episode.
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.
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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Darby Allin retains AEW World Title over Tommaso Ciampa
sportsDarby Allin retains AEW World Title over Tommaso Ciampa
Darby Allin tapped out Tommaso Ciampa to retain in his first AEW World Championship defense.
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.
Street Fighter 6 adds Ingrid, gameplay trailer confirms May 28 DLC launch
gamingStreet Fighter 6 adds Ingrid, gameplay trailer confirms May 28 DLC launch
Capcom released an Ingrid gameplay trailer and confirmed the character launches May 28 for Street Fighter 6.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
House GOP Pulls Vote on Bill to Amend Endangered Species Act
natureHouse GOP Pulls Vote on Bill to Amend Endangered Species Act
House Republicans canceled a planned vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s ESA amendment, pausing proposed changes to protections


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


Oil prices swing as Strait of Hormuz shipping remains disrupted
Standard Chartered says $95 per barrel is the new oil-price equilibrium as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted by recent attacks and seizures. A classified Pentagon briefing told lawmakers that clearing mines and other hazards in the strait could take up to six months, a timeline that could keep gasoline and oil prices elevated through the U.S. midterm elections. Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures swung this week amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks and the ongoing tanker disruptions. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said ticket prices may need to rise 15 to 20 percent to offset a surge in jet fuel costs.
