Observers note Trump did not shout 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' after WHCA incident
newsObservers note Trump did not shout 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' after WHCA incident
Coverage highlighted that Trump did not stand, pump his fist or shout his usual 'Fight' line while being escorted offstage.
Blue Sky Art Show, community photography and mixed media
artBlue Sky Art Show, community photography and mixed media
Weekly community art exhibit, today's posts feature sunsets, street photos, illustrations and NFT art from global creators
Substack essay calls out 'trauma theater' after WHCD shooting
newsSubstack essay calls out 'trauma theater' after WHCD shooting
Essay warns of self-congratulatory media and political posturing in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shots.
Tadej Pogačar wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège; 19-year-old Paul Seixas second
sportsTadej Pogačar wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège; 19-year-old Paul Seixas second
Pogačar claims a third consecutive Liège-Bastogne-Liège as 19-year-old Paul Seixas stays with him and finishes runner-up
Active shooter taken into custody after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
newsActive shooter taken into custody after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Authorities detain a suspect following shots at the WHCD; attendees sheltered under tables during the incident
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl amid war and IAEA warnings
newsUkraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl amid war and IAEA warnings
Commemorations in Kyiv are held under the shadow of conflict; Zelensky and Moldova's Sandu press the EU to start membership talks
Noir Alley watch party, 711 Ocean Drive (1950)
moviesNoir Alley watch party, 711 Ocean Drive (1950)
TCM's Noir Alley is screening the 1950 Edmond O'Brien crime noir '711 Ocean Drive' for a live watch-along.
Ayo Dosunmu explodes for 30 as Timberwolves surge in Game 4 vs Nuggets
sportsAyo Dosunmu explodes for 30 as Timberwolves surge in Game 4 vs Nuggets
Dosunmu pours in 30+ points, earns MVP chants and fuels Minnesota’s late run while Edwards and DiVincenzo deal with injuries
Advocacy petition demands release of unredacted Epstein files
journalismAdvocacy petition demands release of unredacted Epstein files
MomsRising petition urges Congress and the DOJ to turn over all missing, unredacted Epstein case files.
London Marathon, Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier
sportsLondon Marathon, Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe wins London Marathon in 1:59:30, first official sub‑2-hour marathon; Yomif Kejelcha 1:59:41.
bbc.co.uk
Trump posts security video and photo of the suspected WHCD shooter on Truth Social
techTrump posts security video and photo of the suspected WHCD shooter on Truth Social
While holding a White House briefing, Trump shared a CCTV clip and a photo of the suspect after being evacuated from the dinner
Alien Day, fans celebrate LV-426 anniversary
moviesAlien Day, fans celebrate LV-426 anniversary
Fans mark Alien Day (April 26/LV-426) with art, fanworks, tribute posts and debates over AI images.
MapTap April final scores, players post leaderboard runs
gamingMapTap April final scores, players post leaderboard runs
Players share April 26 five-question MapTap runs, many reporting final scores in the 800 to 950 range.
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids, 3-1
sportsVancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids, 3-1
Whitecaps win 3-1 over Colorado in front of ~27,500 fans; Brian White scored and moved to 7 goals on the season.
National Lesbian Visibility Day, community observances and resources
cultureNational Lesbian Visibility Day, community observances and resources
Lesbian Visibility Day events, essays and reading lists celebrate lesbian lives and spotlight barriers to services and support.
Michael Tracey says Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him
politicsMichael Tracey says Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him
Reporter Michael Tracey alleges Rep. Maxine Waters shoved him while passing; video and coverage question his assault claim
Spring Sunday photography, blooms and wildlife
natureSpring Sunday photography, blooms and wildlife
Community members share springtime photos, blossoms, birds, lambs and garden shots from around the world.
Guardian column says Iran may seek nuclear weapons amid escalation
scienceGuardian column says Iran may seek nuclear weapons amid escalation
Simon Tisdall argues Iran didn’t have nukes pre-war but recent aggression could push it toward developing them.
theguardian.com
Bird Of The Day, theme 'Long Necks' (alt: 'Species Paridae')
scienceBird Of The Day, theme 'Long Necks' (alt: 'Species Paridae')
Weekly community bird-spotting prompt: main theme 'Long Necks' with an alternate theme of the Paridae family for submissions.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis and islands
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share Miis and islands
Fans post custom Mii islands and screenshots while conversations grow around skin tones and customization.
National Lesbian Visibility Day, community observances and resources
On April 26, communities observed International Lesbian Visibility Day with essays, curated reading lists, free book promotions and in-person events. Promotional art for the day used a purple background heart bearing the lesbian flag, drawings of a hand holding a flag, and candlelit floor gatherings at local vigils. Authors and organizers highlighted sapphic literature and offered free titles while essays and events called attention to gaps in healthcare, social services and legal protections for lesbians. The day both celebrates lesbian cultural work and directs public attention to concrete service barriers that affect safety, access and support.
