‘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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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
Mrs. Betty Bowers account suspended on Bluesky
comedyMrs. Betty Bowers account suspended on Bluesky
Popular parody persona Mrs. Betty Bowers has been suspended on Bluesky; users demand an explanation and reinstatement
The Last Drive-In Walpurgisnacht special airs tonight
tvThe Last Drive-In Walpurgisnacht special airs tonight
Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy host a Walpurgisnacht horror double feature; fans are pre-gaming and celebrating
WWE releases Motor City Machine Guns, Aleister Black and others
sportsWWE releases Motor City Machine Guns, Aleister Black and others
Reports say WWE cut Motor City Machine Guns, Aleister Black, Kairi Sane and Santos Escobar in recent roster moves
Ann Telnaes calls White House Correspondents' Dinner 'unethical and tone deaf'
journalismAnn Telnaes calls White House Correspondents' Dinner 'unethical and tone deaf'
Cartoonist Ann Telnaes publishes an essay criticizing this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid controversy
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.
Browns draft Washington WR Denzel Boston at No. 39
sportsBrowns draft Washington WR Denzel Boston at No. 39
Cleveland selects Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 39th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Lions trade up, draft Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at No. 44
sportsLions trade up, draft Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at No. 44
Detroit moved up six spots to take Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore with the 44th pick
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49ers select Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33
sports49ers select Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33
San Francisco opens Day 2 by drafting Ole Miss wideout De'Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick
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Best look yet at Savage Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day revealed
comicsBest look yet at Savage Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day revealed
New tie-in art reportedly shows Mark Ruffalo’s Savage Hulk confronting Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Falcons draft Clemson CB Avieon Terrell at No. 48
sportsFalcons draft Clemson CB Avieon Terrell at No. 48
Atlanta selects Avieon Terrell in Round 2, reuniting him with his brother A.J. Terrell in the Falcons secondary
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Benjamin 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
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
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.
Mrs. Betty Bowers account suspended on Bluesky
Bluesky suspended the Mrs. Betty Bowers account, the longstanding parody persona created and performed by comedian Deven Green. The character runs a Patreon titled "Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian" and Deven Green's Wikipedia entry documents the persona's years-long presence across social media. Supporters cited those records and demanded an explanation and reinstatement, arguing the action raises questions about how the platform moderates satire and parody content.
