Munetaka Murakami ties MLB home run lead with 14

Murakami crushed a two‑run homer off José Soriano for his 14th of the season, tying Aaron Judge atop the MLB leaderboard.

Timberwolves win Game 1, Wembanyama sets playoff block record

Anthony Edwards returns with 18 points as Minnesota edges San Antonio 104-102; Victor Wembanyama records 11 blocks, an NBA playoff single-game record.

Met Gala 2026 opens, theme 'Costume Art'; Beyoncé returns to the carpet

New York’s Met Gala embraces the 'Costume Art' theme with A-list attendees, including Beyoncé, and high-concept red carpet looks.

Witch Hat Atelier anime praised for English dub and composer

Fans praise the English dub and note the series' composer also worked on Elden Ring and Dark Souls.

Christopher Nolan drops new trailer for The Odyssey

Universal releases a new trailer and poster for Nolan’s epic The Odyssey, which hits theaters July 17 starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland.

Michael Conforto hits walk-off, Cubs beat Reds 5-4

Pinch-hit Michael Conforto launches a ninth-inning homer at Wrigley Field to give the Cubs a 5-4 walk-off victory.

Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle announced for Australia and NZ

Nintendo will sell a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia bundle in Australia and New Zealand, launching June 5.

Bad Bunny arrives at Met Gala in heavy 'aging' makeup

Bad Bunny showed up made up to look decades older, an attention‑grabbing 'aging body' look on the red carpet.

Mariners rally from 4-0 down, beat Braves 5-4

Seattle erased a four-run deficit in the sixth, Luke Raley and J.P. Crawford homered in a five-run frame, to take a 5-4 win over Atlanta.

Jon Stewart skewers Trump’s Iran policy on new Daily Show

On his latest Daily Show, Jon Stewart criticized the administration’s Iran actions and warned Congress about ignored War Powers oversight.

The 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

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

Viewers and commentators highlight the film's accurate relativistic travel depiction and the bond between Ryans and Rocky.

Empire 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.

Chicago 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.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and tributes

Schools, restaurants and communities mark Teacher Appreciation Week with discounts, fundraisers and thank-you events.

Rachel Maddow frames Trump administration as a 'war on Black America' tonight

Paul 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.

Steam 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.