Super Mario Galaxy Movie set for digital release next week
moviesSuper Mario Galaxy Movie set for digital release next week
VGC reports the Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for digital purchase and rental next week; subscription streaming to follow.
East Coast Kin, weekly cheat sheet live; Bird of the Day themes
photographyEast Coast Kin, weekly cheat sheet live; Bird of the Day themes
Community photography tag posts new weekly cheat sheet; today's Bird of the Day alt themes are 'PassportPhoto' and 'WaterBirds'.
Champions League semi-finals: Bayern face PSG in first leg
sportsChampions League semi-finals: Bayern face PSG in first leg
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint‑Germain prepare for their Champions League semi-final first leg as the competition reaches its final phase.
unitedinfocus.comCalifornia billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot
politicsCalifornia billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot
Backers say they collected enough signatures to place a one-time 5% tax on Californians with $1.1B+ in assets on the Nov ballot.
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80
musicNedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, the final surviving member of 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at age 80.
Trump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto
journalismTrump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto
President Trump called CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell 'a disgrace' after she read portions of the WHCD shooter's manifesto.
UK healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
scienceUK healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
Study finds the UK’s healthy life expectancy gap growing, citing poor housing, obesity and long-term deprivation
bbc.com
Judge clarifies Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll
writersJudge clarifies Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll
A judge ruled the jury’s civil finding of sexual abuse can be understood as rape in E. Jean Carroll’s case.
Von der Leyen says EU electrification target must rise, Iran sanctions 'too early' to lift
newsVon der Leyen says EU electrification target must rise, Iran sanctions 'too early' to lift
Von der Leyen urges raising the EU's 25% electrification goal, says it’s too early to lift Iran sanctions and cites higher energy costs.
Bari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump
journalismBari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump
Variety reports Bari Weiss and Norah O'Donnell attended a David Ellison dinner held to 'honor' Donald Trump.
China blocks Meta's $2B Manus acquisition
techChina blocks Meta's $2B Manus acquisition
China's state planner ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus over foreign investment and tech-transfer concerns.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts
techElon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts
Jury selection begins in Musk's suit alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission, setting up a high-profile tech trial in California.
Final Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
cultureFinal Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
Square Enix launched a Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, unveiling new Tetsuya Nomura art, merch and two albums.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
Colorado completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings, while Tampa Bay beat Montreal in Game 4 to tie that series 2-2.
oilerhockey.com
Claims circulate that latest assassination attempt was staged
newsClaims circulate that latest assassination attempt was staged
Multiple posts push a conspiracy asserting the recent assassination attempt was staged, using hashtags like #ColeThomasAllen.
Fright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch
moviesFright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch
Weekly community watch party screening 'Him' (2025); viewers praise Julia Fox but debate the film's rushed final act.
Deandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2
sportsDeandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected for an elbow to Alperen Şengün in Game 4.
nytimes.com
Maul Shadow Lord, Episodes 7 and 8 stream; Dryden Vos Easter egg
tvMaul Shadow Lord, Episodes 7 and 8 stream; Dryden Vos Easter egg
Episodes 7, 8 are now streaming on Disney+, with an Easter egg that connects Dryden Vos to the Solo era.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4
sportsAnaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4
Ducks rally, Cutter Gauthier, Mikael Granlund and Jeffrey Viel score as Anaheim ties Edmonton 3-3 late; highlights circulating.
nhl.com
Koningsdag, King's Day celebrations sweep the Netherlands
cultureKoningsdag, King's Day celebrations sweep the Netherlands
Nationwide Koningsdag festivities in orange continue today, with markets, live Radio 1 coverage from Dokkum and street celebrations.
China blocks Meta's $2B Manus acquisition
China’s National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta Platforms Inc. to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, citing illegal foreign investment and risks of AI technology transfer. Manus, which had re-registered in Singapore before the sale, had already been integrated into Meta’s operations, making cancellation complex to execute. Beijing framed the order as preventing the hollowing out of Chinese technology, a move that raises U.S.-China tensions and complicates cross-border AI M&A ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit.
