‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
music‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
Estate-backed biopic 'Michael' debuts in theaters; Jaafar Jackson's performance is praised while critics say the film largely skips abuse allegations.


Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
Ubisoft confirms Black Flag remake 'Resynced' for release July 9 with modern graphics and overhauled combat.
Review: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances
moviesReview: 'Mother Mary' praised for Hathaway and Coel performances
David Lowery’s 'Mother Mary' is called visually arresting with strong turns from Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, though dialogue is criticized.
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FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
newsFBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit has drawn new sources and reporting that raise fresh questions about his conduct.
Final Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers
gamingFinal Fantasy XIV expands free trial to include Shadowbringers
Square Enix has extended FFXIV's free trial to Shadowbringers, letting new players access four expansions up to level 80
Bette Midler releases video for 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' cover
musicBette Midler releases video for 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' cover
Midler's new music video reworks Woody Guthrie's protest song and features Barbara Hershey and footage from No Kings protests
Justice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh
financeJustice Department ends probe of Jerome Powell, clears path for Kevin Warsh
DOJ winds down criminal investigation of the Fed chair, removing a major hurdle to Warsh's confirmation
Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump in alternate Correspondents’ Dinner
comedyJimmy Kimmel roasts Trump in alternate Correspondents’ Dinner
Kimmel headlined an alternate White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a savage monologue aimed at Trump.
FFXIV adds same-region player matchmaking and Party Finder changes
gamingFFXIV adds same-region player matchmaking and Party Finder changes
Matchmaking will now prioritize players' physical region (not virtual data center), including updates to Party Finder
East Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes
photographyEast Coast Kin photography tag highlights global landscapes
Community photographers post landscapes, wildlife and travel shots from Yosemite to Vanuatu under the #EastCoastKin tag.
Sam Altman apologizes over OpenAI not alerting police before Tumbler Ridge shooting
techSam Altman apologizes over OpenAI not alerting police before Tumbler Ridge shooting
OpenAI CEO says the company should have notified RCMP about troubling online behaviour linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooter


Atlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick says she’s 'inundated' with sources
journalismAtlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick says she’s 'inundated' with sources
Fitzpatrick tells Radio Atlantic new sources are corroborating her profile of FBI Director Kash Patel amid his lawsuit


Final Fantasy XIV announces Evangelion crossover alliance raid series
gamingFinal Fantasy XIV announces Evangelion crossover alliance raid series
FanFest confirmed an official Evangelion alliance-raid collaboration as part of the next raid series
Arbor Day 2026 observances, Moon Tree plantings and presidential message
natureArbor Day 2026 observances, Moon Tree plantings and presidential message
Communities mark Arbor Day with tree‑plantings and tributes, while the White House issues its annual Arbor Day message
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest, Premier League
sportsSunderland vs Nottingham Forest, Premier League
Nottingham Forest lead 3-0 after first-half goals from Igor Jesus, Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White, boosting survival hopes


Gen V canceled; The Boys prequel 'Vought Rising' confirmed for 2027
tvGen V canceled; The Boys prequel 'Vought Rising' confirmed for 2027
Prime Video will end Gen V after two seasons and is developing 1950s-set prequel Vought Rising for a 2027 premiere
deadline.comBenjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
scienceBenjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a malignant prostate tumour was removed and he is in 'excellent physical condition.'
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
gamingClair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
Sandfall released an anniversary update adding collectible hairstyles and new artwork for the RPG
Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel
tvHelluva Boss Season 3 trailer to premiere at LVL UP panel
LVL UP Expo panel tonight will debut the Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer, creators and attendees say.
FFXIV Fanfest keynote set to premiere next expansion trailer
gamingFFXIV Fanfest keynote set to premiere next expansion trailer
Final Fantasy XIV’s Fanfest keynote will debut the first trailer for the game’s upcoming expansion tonight.


Ring of Thorns character action skin returns to FFXIV
Square Enix highlighted the Ring of Thorns character action in a Final Fantasy XIV FanFest teaser, signaling the emote's return to the game. The Ring of Thorns is an iconic cosmetic pose players use for screenshots, roleplay, and in-game performances, and the teaser used that exact image as an explicit example of returning character action skins. The inclusion signals Square Enix will reintroduce the action, restoring a high-demand customization that fuels player creativity, posing, and character-creator showcases.
