The Mandalorian and Grogu tracking for $80M opening
tvThe Mandalorian and Grogu tracking for $80M opening
Pre-release tracking projects about an $80M U.S. launch; Fortnite will run a 10-minute sneak peek May 19.
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Anne Hathaway says thinner models were not fired from Devil Wears Prada 2
moviesAnne Hathaway says thinner models were not fired from Devil Wears Prada 2
Hathaway says reports that thinner models lost jobs amid a push for size inclusivity are misinformation and not true.
City reveals Flock accessed private cameras during sales demos
techCity reveals Flock accessed private cameras during sales demos
Dunwoody, GA says Flock employees accessed livestreams from a gymnastics studio, pool, school and playground during demos.
Where the Red Fern Grows remembered as a traumatic childhood read
booksWhere the Red Fern Grows remembered as a traumatic childhood read
Readers and teachers share how the novel's dog deaths left lasting emotional impressions and curricular debate.
Israeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
newsIsraeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
Israeli forces intercepted dozens of aid vessels in international waters off Crete, detaining more than 170 activists from multiple countries.
AEW Dynamite main event features brutal Darby Allin vs Brody King spots
sportsAEW Dynamite main event features brutal Darby Allin vs Brody King spots
Brody King and Darby Allin delivered high‑impact bumps, including a crash through the announce table.
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Exclusion
artVenice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Exclusion
The Biennale's international jury resigned after a furor over excluding artists from countries accused of crimes against humanity.
Trump says '86' is a mob term for 'kill him'
newsTrump says '86' is a mob term for 'kill him'
President Trump told Kaitlan Collins '86' means 'kill him'; former federal prosecutor Elie Honig says he never heard it used that way.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, teaser trailer and set details
moviesZach Cregger's Resident Evil, teaser trailer and set details
First teaser is out; Cregger says the film is set during the Raccoon City outbreak and features huge practical zombie puppets, Sept 18
May Day mobilizations, local marches and general strike actions on May 1
cultureMay Day mobilizations, local marches and general strike actions on May 1
Local marches, rallies and 'Workers Over Billionaires' general‑strike actions scheduled May 1, Wisconsin events and virtual meetups listed.
David Allan Coe dies at 86
musicDavid Allan Coe dies at 86
Outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, known for 'Take This Job and Shove It' and 'You Never Even Called Me By My Name,' has died at 86.
Taylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
moviesTaylor Swift countdown fuels Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors
A countdown on Taylor Swift's site has fans speculating she may have a song on Toy Story 5.
Oil hits wartime high, tops $125 amid Iran escalation
financeOil hits wartime high, tops $125 amid Iran escalation
Crude climbed to about $125 a barrel after reports the U.S. is weighing new military options against Iran, disrupting supply.
J. Craig Venter dies at 79
scienceJ. Craig Venter dies at 79
Genomics pioneer WHO helped decode the human genome and founded the J. Craig Venter Institute has died at 79.
nytimes.comMamma Mia music challenge, 10-day Mother's Day song series
musicMamma Mia music challenge, 10-day Mother's Day song series
Community kicks off a 10-day #MammaMia #MusicChallenge sharing favorite Mother's Day songs, day 1 posts circulating.
House passes Republican farm bill, moves to Senate
newsHouse passes Republican farm bill, moves to Senate
House approved the GOP-crafted 2026 farm bill; bill includes a 'Save Our Bacon' federal preemption of state animal‑welfare laws and SNAP changes.
Ted, canine star of Gone Fishing, dies
tvTed, canine star of Gone Fishing, dies
Ted, the Patterdale Terrier mix WHO appeared on BBC's Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died; co‑stars paid tribute.
bbc.co.ukNational Bugs Bunny Day, April 30
comicsNational Bugs Bunny Day, April 30
April 30 marks the anniversary of Bugs Bunny’s first big-screen appearance (Porky's Hare Hunt, 1938).
Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI in California
musicBritney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI in California
Ventura County charged Britney Spears with a misdemeanor DUI connected to a March 4 traffic stop; she has entered treatment.
Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft began rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 PCs today, adding a controller-friendly, full-screen Xbox interface to the Xbox PC app. Xbox Mode provides a console-inspired UI optimized for controller navigation so players can browse, launch, and manage games without returning to the Windows desktop. The mode aggregates a user's game library, surfacing the full Xbox Game Pass catalog alongside installed titles from Steam, GOG, and Epic. Xbox Mode requires the latest Windows 11 update to appear in the Xbox app, and it makes PC gaming feel closer to an Xbox console for controller-first setups.
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Microsoft will do everything but put rare replay on pc
I can’t wait to open my Xbox launcher that then opens my Steam launcher to open the EA launcher just to play a single game!
Oh, Steam has them scared baaaad, huh
Unless this improves actual game performance somehow, steam big picture is Right There.
Give me PC mode for my Series S