Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
sportsTrump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
A senior Trump envoy proposed swapping Iran for Italy in the 2026 World Cup lineup, citing political ties and Italy's history.
theguardian.com
World Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
photographyWorld Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
Carol Guzy's image of children clinging to their detained father wins World Press Photo of the Year 2026.
William Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
writersWilliam Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
April 23 marks the Bard's traditional birth/death anniversary; readers share lists, essays and discounted editions.
MapTap April 23 final scores, top runs approach 997
gamingMapTap April 23 final scores, top runs approach 997
MapTap daily challenge for April 23 posts high leaderboard totals, with several players sharing final scores in the high 900s.
Robert Reich publishes 'The Bigot Says He's Sorry' about Tucker Carlson
newsRobert Reich publishes 'The Bigot Says He's Sorry' about Tucker Carlson
Reich's Substack essay critiques Tucker Carlson's recent apology and urges accountability for his past rhetoric.
open.substack.com
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced price leak reveals $200 collector's edition
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced price leak reveals $200 collector's edition
Leaked listings show a $59.99 launch edition and a $199.99 collector's edition ahead of Ubisoft's official reveal.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
culturePrince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
Arrived by overnight train to attend the Kyiv Security Forum and urged the world not to 'look away' from Russia's war.
Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, will miss NFL Draft Day 3
sportsMike Vrabel to seek counseling, will miss NFL Draft Day 3
Patriots coach will be absent for Day 3 of the draft to seek counseling after recent photos and media scrutiny, per ESPN.
espn.com
Amal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing
journalismAmal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was recovered from rubble hours after a strike in southern Lebanon; officials call for accountability.
Miyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon
gamingMiyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon
Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed Princess Peach and Rosalina's Galaxy movie backstory will be developed further in future games.
Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR
sportsMunetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR
Murakami homered in his fifth straight game (10th of season), a 451‑ft blast that ties the rookie HR streak.
wralsportsfan.com
Shohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38
sportsShohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38
Ohtani struck out seven across six shutout frames and lowered his season ERA to 0.38.
CDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
scienceCDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
Acting CDC chief blocked a peer-reviewed report that found vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations by about 55%.
dailykos.com
Twitch streamers ramp up midweek live shows, VTuber and retro streams prominent
gamingTwitch streamers ramp up midweek live shows, VTuber and retro streams prominent
Creators across genres promoted live sessions today, from VTubers to retro game playthroughs and IRL streams.
Patrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers
sportsPatrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers
Bailey crushed a 407-ft, 3-run shot in the 7th to break a 0-0 game; Giants won 3-0.
Heated Rivalry named as Katie Porter's recent streaming pick
tvHeated Rivalry named as Katie Porter's recent streaming pick
California candidate Katie Porter said the HBO drama Heated Rivalry was the last show she streamed.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT
Cutter Gauthier scored twice, Ducks beat Oilers 6-4 for Anaheim's first playoff win since 2017; Stars won 4-3 in 2OT.
espnpressroom.com
AEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender
sportsAEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender
Darby vs Ciampa drew huge praise as a TV Match of the Year contender; the Portland episode also featured Ospreay vs. Davis.
wrestlinginc.com
Día del Libro, April 23 book fairs and Sant Jordi traditions
booksDía del Libro, April 23 book fairs and Sant Jordi traditions
23 April Book Day marked with roses, readings and local fairs across Spain and Latin communities, plus recommended reading lists.
James Valentine, beloved ABC radio host, dies at 64
journalismJames Valentine, beloved ABC radio host, dies at 64
Veteran broadcaster and musician James Valentine has died after a two‑year cancer battle; reports say he used assisted dying laws.
CDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
The acting CDC chief blocked publication of a peer-reviewed CDC study that found COVID-19 vaccines reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations by about 55 percent this past winter. Agency scientists had peer-reviewed and cleared the paper for publication, but Health and Human Services officials halted release, citing methodological concerns. The hold prevents a peer-reviewed finding of substantial vaccine benefit from reaching clinicians and the public ahead of the next respiratory virus season.
