The Devil Wears Prada 2 grosses $233M+ worldwide
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 grosses $233M+ worldwide
Sequel opens strong globally, reaching about $233.6 million in its opening weekend box‑office cume.
Kid Cudi drops M.I.A. from Rebel Ragers tour after onstage rant
musicKid Cudi drops M.I.A. from Rebel Ragers tour after onstage rant
Kid Cudi removed opener M.I.A. after she was booed for a Republican‑leaning onstage rant on May 2.
Project Hail Mary praised for time‑dilation detail and Rocky chemistry
booksProject Hail Mary praised for time‑dilation detail and Rocky chemistry
Viewers and commentators highlight the film's accurate relativistic travel depiction and the bond between Ryans and Rocky.
Chicago Sky sign Natasha Cloud, waive Hailey Van Lith
sportsChicago Sky sign Natasha Cloud, waive Hailey Van Lith
Veteran guard Natasha Cloud agreed to a one‑year deal reportedly worth $555,000; Chicago waived Hailey Van Lith to clear a roster spot.
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and tributes
educationTeacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and tributes
Schools, restaurants and communities mark Teacher Appreciation Week with discounts, fundraisers and thank-you events.
Empire Strikes Back Hoth walker origin myth revisited
moviesEmpire Strikes Back Hoth walker origin myth revisited
SF Chronicle piece says the Hoth 'snow walkers' origin tale linking them to Oakland port cranes is false; the real story is richer.
sfchronicle.comPaul Seixas confirmed for Tour de France 2026
sportsPaul Seixas confirmed for Tour de France 2026
19-year-old Paul Seixas will make his Tour de France debut this July for Decathlon‑CMA CGM, team confirms.
lemonde.frSteam Deckbuilders Fest kicks off, Serial World demo available
gamingSteam Deckbuilders Fest kicks off, Serial World demo available
Steam's Deckbuilders Fest runs through May 11; Serial World's limited demo from former LEVEL‑5 staff is live now.
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.
Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday, restaurants roll out promos
cultureCinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday, restaurants roll out promos
Cinco de Mayo coincides with Taco Tuesday this year, prompting local festivals, restaurant deals and margarita recipe roundups.
Star Wars Day, May the Fourth celebrations worldwide
moviesStar Wars Day, May the Fourth celebrations worldwide
Fans mark May 4 with costumes, quizzes, clips and fan art across the site.
Valve launches new Steam Controller today
techValve launches new Steam Controller today
Valve rereleased the Steam Controller May 4 with updated trackpads, gyro aiming and repairable components; sales underway.
Good Omens 3, finale countdown and spoilers
tvGood Omens 3, finale countdown and spoilers
Good Omens season 3 nears its finale as leaks, spoilery clips and fan theories circulate.
MapTap May 4 final scores and leaderboard
gamingMapTap May 4 final scores and leaderboard
Players post May 4 MapTap runs; final scores shared across the community, with top runs nearing the high 900s.
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.
theholofiles.comMay 4 morning EDT weather briefings and outlooks
newsMay 4 morning EDT weather briefings and outlooks
Multiple NWS offices issued May 4 area forecast discussions and hazardous weather outlooks across the EDT zone.
John Sterling, Yankees radio legend, dies at 87
sportsJohn Sterling, Yankees radio legend, dies at 87
Sterling called 5,631 Yankees games over 36 years; major outlets report he died Monday at 87.
nytimes.comShared 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.


Empire Strikes Back Hoth walker origin myth revisited
The San Francisco Chronicle debunked the long-running claim that The Empire Strikes Back's Hoth "snow walkers" were inspired by Oakland port cranes, saying that origin story is false. The reporter tracked down the film's production designers, model builders and spoke with George Lucas to reconstruct how the creatures were developed. Rather than a single local landmark, the walkers, officially called AT-ATs, emerged from layered concept art, mechanical design experiments and practical model tests that produced their imposing silhouette and gait. Correcting the myth matters because it highlights a richer, collaborative design and practical-effects process that shaped one of Star Wars' most iconic machines.