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.
Bandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales
musicBandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales
May 1 Bandcamp Friday, musicians promote new albums, freebies and direct-sales where proceeds favour creators.
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.
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.
Top 15 TV shows thread, Buffy and classics recur
tvTop 15 TV shows thread, Buffy and classics recur
Users answer 'Name your top 15 TV shows ever', Buffy, Monty Python and Golden Girls turn up across many 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.
Scott Jennings substack piece accuses corporate media of double standards
cultureScott Jennings substack piece accuses corporate media of double standards
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings publishes a Substack essay alleging bad faith and hypocrisy in corporate media coverage.
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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Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1, reach 43 points
Leeds United beat relegated Burnley 3-1 at Elland Road to extend their Premier League unbeaten run to six matches. The victory moved Daniel Farke's side to 43 points, leaving their season record at W10 D13 L12. That 43-point total puts Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone and matches a points threshold no team has been relegated from in a 38-game Premier League season, effectively securing their top-flight status.
