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.
gonintendo.com
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.
Substack roundup claims DOJ 'admits selective prosecution'
newsSubstack roundup claims DOJ 'admits selective prosecution'
Aaron Parnas' newsletter alleges a DOJ admission of selective prosecution, plus new Epstein details and a Trump cognitive test mention.
Activists urge Democrats to oppose GOP plan to spend billions on ICE
politicsActivists urge Democrats to oppose GOP plan to spend billions on ICE
Indivisible launches a petition warning the GOP is pushing a bill to direct billions more to ICE and Border Patrol.
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
Trump withdraws Casey Means, nominates Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General
scienceTrump withdraws Casey Means, nominates Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General
President Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled nomination and names Fox contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new pick.
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.com
Mamma 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.uk
Bob Dylan revisits 1985 album he wanted to erase
Bob Dylan revisited his 1985 album Empire Burlesque, saying "I didn't care" and that he once wanted to delete the record from history. The article contrasts that mid-1980s release with earlier Dylan classics such as "Forever Young" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" to highlight stylistic shifts and critical neglect. Dylan's own dismissal reframes how listeners and critics might reassess a much-maligned period of his catalog and invites renewed listening to overlooked tracks.
