Minnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2
sportsMinnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2
Wild beat the Stars 5-2 in St. Paul to take the series 4-2; Matt Boldy added late empty-net goals to seal it.
Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs
sportsMinnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves closed out the series and knocked the Nuggets out, ending Denver’s season in the first round.
Blue Sky Art Show, weekly community exhibit
artBlue Sky Art Show, weekly community exhibit
Community art showcase posting photography, murals and mixed‑media pieces under the #BlueSkyArtShow tag today.
Community #5DebutAlbums7579 names Unknown Pleasures top debut
musicCommunity #5DebutAlbums7579 names Unknown Pleasures top debut
Multiple submissions to the #5DebutAlbums7579 challenge place Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures at No. 1.
May Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances
cultureMay Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances
Communities mark May 1 with Beltane rites, Magdalen College dawn singing and International Workers' Day events.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
cultureAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May observance honoring AANHPI cultures and contributions, with local events, resources and community book lists.
Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down as rescue deal collapses
financeSpirit Airlines prepares to shut down as rescue deal collapses
After a $500M bailout faltered and bondholders balked, Spirit is moving to liquidate aircraft and wind down operations.
Sen. Van Hollen backs Maine candidate despite Nazi-linked tattoo
politicsSen. Van Hollen backs Maine candidate despite Nazi-linked tattoo
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says PTSD and 'second chances' justify defending Graham Platner amid revelations of a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Millions drop ACA coverage after Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire
newsMillions drop ACA coverage after Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire
NYT reports premiums soaring, insurers leaving marketplaces and enrollment could fall by as much as 26 percent.
Democrats Blame Chuck Schumer for Failed Senate Recruitment
politicsDemocrats Blame Chuck Schumer for Failed Senate Recruitment
Democratic insiders say Schumer's meddling in a Maine Senate recruitment helped trigger a primary shock and caucus backlash.
Magic: The Gathering 'Reality Fracture' previewed at MagicCon Vegas
gamingMagic: The Gathering 'Reality Fracture' previewed at MagicCon Vegas
MagicCon unveiled Reality Fracture set details, including dual‑color character variants and a full product lineup.
Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets
sportsNikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets
After Denver’s playoff exit to Minnesota, Jokic says he intends to remain with the Nuggets in the offseason.
Cuban immigrant Denny Adán González dies in Georgia ICE detention
newsCuban immigrant Denny Adán González dies in Georgia ICE detention
Denny Adán González, 33, died at the Stewart detention centre; ICE says death is being investigated as a suicide, the 18th custody death this year.
Andy Burnham plots return to Westminster 'within weeks', allies say
politicsAndy Burnham plots return to Westminster 'within weeks', allies say
Greater Manchester mayor has a plan to run for a Commons seat soon, reportedly lining up MPs to step aside.
Sen. Rick Scott says high gas prices are 'worth it' as shortages reported
politicsSen. Rick Scott says high gas prices are 'worth it' as shortages reported
Florida Sen. Rick Scott defended higher gas prices during reported fuel shortages, provoking heavy criticism online.
Pope Leo names former undocumented migrant Evelio Menjivar-Ayala bishop of West Virginia
newsPope Leo names former undocumented migrant Evelio Menjivar-Ayala bishop of West Virginia
Pope Leo appointed Evelio Menjivar‑Ayala, WHO entered the U.S. undocumented, as the new bishop for West Virginia.
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, The Magician’s Nephew, set for Feb 12, 2027
moviesGreta Gerwig’s Narnia, The Magician’s Nephew, set for Feb 12, 2027
Netflix's Narnia will open in IMAX and wide theaters on Feb 12, 2027, then arrive on Netflix April 2, 2027.
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Qatari-donated Air Force One to retain luxurious interior after $400M refit
newsQatari-donated Air Force One to retain luxurious interior after $400M refit
Air Force says the donated VC-25B kept its opulent Qatari royal interior while a $400M overhaul focused on security and systems.
Jury convicts ex-Florida Rep. David Rivera of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
newsJury convicts ex-Florida Rep. David Rivera of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A federal jury found David Rivera guilty of conspiracy and other crimes over $50M consulting work for Venezuela.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail fuels music and GIF challenges
A community music-and-GIF challenge is pairing Monty Python and the Holy Grail quotes and scenes with specific songs, matching lines like "I fart in your general direction" and the witch trial duck gag to tracks such as Ray Charles' "Hit the Road Jack", Gram Parsons' "Hickory Wind", and James Knight & the Butlers' "The Black Knight." Contributors tag entries by day and category, attach clips and official music videos, and explain the connections, for example using "Hit the Road Jack" to underscore the French guard's insults and "Hickory Wind" to simulate a faux barroom chorus behind the film's insults. The challenge recontextualizes the film's quotable absurdity across genres from funk to country, offering a playful way to rediscover both classic songs and obscure picks through iconic comedic moments.
