May The Fourth BE With You
moviesMay The Fourth BE With You
Organisers in Castletown will hold Star Wars Day activities on May 4 but will not show the films, officials say.
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.
Maul: Shadow Lord season finale now streaming on Disney+
tvMaul: Shadow Lord season finale now streaming on Disney+
The two‑episode Season 1 finale of Maul: Shadow Lord dropped overnight, with reviewers praising its cinematic, action‑packed climax.
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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.
Reform UK threatening to punish areas that don't vote Reform
politicsReform UK threatening to punish areas that don't vote Reform
A Reform UK policy announcement suggested punitive measures for areas that don’t back the party, drawing widespread condemnation.
WHO: Suspected hantavirus outbreak kills three on Atlantic cruise ship
scienceWHO: Suspected hantavirus outbreak kills three on Atlantic cruise ship
World Health Organization says three passengers died and at least three others are ill aboard a ship en route from Argentina to Cape Verde.
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Kenya’s AI health reforms raising costs for the poorest
scienceKenya’s AI health reforms raising costs for the poorest
An algorithm used to set healthcare contributions is reportedly miscalculating ability to pay, increasing costs for low‑income Kenyans.
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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.
Labour MPs urge end to leadership speculation
politicsLabour MPs urge end to leadership speculation
Labour MPs and Downing Street are pushing back against reports of an imminent challenge to Keir Starmer.
Drone hits Moscow high-rise near Kremlin
newsDrone hits Moscow high-rise near Kremlin
A Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck the Mosfilmovskaya residential tower in western Moscow, damaging upper floors; mayor confirmed.
Campaigners call to bar Israel from Eurovision amid alleged war crimes
newsCampaigners call to bar Israel from Eurovision amid alleged war crimes
Artists and activists urge Eurovision organisers to exclude Israel while reports highlight journalist deaths and alleged atrocities.
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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Kenya’s AI health reforms raising costs for the poorest
President William Ruto's administration rolled out an AI-driven formula to calculate healthcare contributions as part of a drive for universal coverage, but the algorithm is miscalculating ability to pay and assigning many low-income Kenyans to higher payment bands. Investigations show the design systematically favors wealthier profiles, leaving millions reassessed upward and some poorer households paying more than before. The system operates with little transparency or independent oversight, giving citizens few practical routes to appeal or correct errors. That undercuts Ruto's promise of accessible care and risks pushing the poorest out of formal healthcare just as reforms aim to expand coverage.
