Stanley Cup Playoffs, Round 2 matchups set
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs, Round 2 matchups set
NHL confirms second-round pairings, Buffalo Sabres to face the Montreal Canadiens beginning May 6.
Shared video alleges a red state changed election rules after SCOTUS decision
newsShared video alleges a red state changed election rules after SCOTUS decision
A widely shared YouTube clip claims a red state enacted a sudden election-rule change following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Knowledge Fight podcast announces it is ending
comedyKnowledge Fight podcast announces it is ending
Dan and Jordan say they're wrapping up the decade-plus Knowledge Fight podcast in a final post.
Met Gala opens in NYC; Zohran Mamdani skips, Bezos linked to sponsorship
cultureMet Gala opens in NYC; Zohran Mamdani skips, Bezos linked to sponsorship
Met Gala takes place in New York, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not attending and coverage notes Bezos ties to the event.
Russian crude tanker expected to arrive in Japan as supply risks deepen
newsRussian crude tanker expected to arrive in Japan as supply risks deepen
A Russian crude oil tanker heading to Japan highlights growing Middle East supply risks for Asian buyers.
Trump DOJ criticized after false claims about indictment
newsTrump DOJ criticized after false claims about indictment
A MAGA figure was publicly mocked for spreading inaccurate claims about a Trump DOJ indictment tied to a nonprofit.
Mortal Kombat II movie opens May 8
gamingMortal Kombat II movie opens May 8
Sequel teases the return of two previously dead characters, filmmakers say bringing them back was 'too much fun.'
SNL, Olivia Rodrigo hosts; Aziz Ansari debuts as Kash Patel
tvSNL, Olivia Rodrigo hosts; Aziz Ansari debuts as Kash Patel
Olivia Rodrigo hosted and performed on SNL while Aziz Ansari made a surprise cold-open turn as Kash Patel.
Bird Of The Day, theme 'RockSolid'
natureBird Of The Day, theme 'RockSolid'
Daily community prompt: submit birds perched on or standing by rocks; alternate theme this round is 'Mouthful'.
System Shock coming to Nintendo Switch 2
gamingSystem Shock coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Nightdive's System Shock is listed for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nintendo's official store, marking a Switch 2 release.
Small businesses struggle to get tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
financeSmall businesses struggle to get tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
NPR reports importers like Richard Brown face complex paperwork and system issues that could leave billions unclaimed.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens with $77M U.S. debut
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 opens with $77M U.S. debut
Sequel starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep earned $77M domestically and roughly $234M worldwide in opening weekend.
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Sign Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday card
cultureSign Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday card
A public petition is circulating inviting people to add messages to Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday card.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
newsRudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital, a spokesperson said.
Trump urges impeachment of Hakeem Jeffries, calls him a 'Low IQ individual'
politicsTrump urges impeachment of Hakeem Jeffries, calls him a 'Low IQ individual'
Trump demanded Republicans impeach House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries after Jeffries called the Supreme Court 'illegitimate.'
May BE Not music challenge, Day 4
cultureMay BE Not music challenge, Day 4
Community music challenge posts 'not' songs, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, Prince and more appear in Day 4 picks.
Avalanche vs Wild, Round 2 Game 1
sportsAvalanche vs Wild, Round 2 Game 1
Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in Round 2 Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; projected lines include Lehkonen, MacKinnon, NeΔas and Wedgewood in net.
Two US service members missing in Morocco
newsTwo US service members missing in Morocco
US Africa Command says two service members are missing near the Cap Draa training area during African Lion exercises; search and rescue underway.
Fright Club screening, The Wasp Woman (1959)
moviesFright Club screening, The Wasp Woman (1959)
Watch party of Roger Corman's 1959 The Wasp Woman, viewers note a colorized print and many first-time watches.
Fright Club watch party screens The Wasp Woman
Fright Club hosted a watch party screening Roger Corman's 1959 film The Wasp Woman. Attendees singled out the film's prosthetic makeup, cheap studio sets, and deliberately campy kill scenes. Several viewers pinpointed the exact moment the production's low budget becomes obvious, and one compared the movie insect to the cicada killer wasp Sphecius. The night showed why Corman's bargain-era creature features still entertain viewers WHO enjoy kitschy special effects and film-history curiosities.
