Munetaka Murakami ties MLB home run lead with 14
sportsMunetaka 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.
Pulitzer Prizes 2026 announced, AP wins for global surveillance probe
journalismPulitzer Prizes 2026 announced, AP wins for global surveillance probe
The 2026 Pulitzers honor the AP for its investigation into expanding government surveillance; other awards include breaking-news photography coverage of Gaza.
Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday; San Antonio Market Square event canceled
cultureCinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday; San Antonio Market Square event canceled
Cinco de Mayo lands on Taco Tuesday; San Antonio says Market Square festivities have been canceled.
Timberwolves win Game 1, Wembanyama sets playoff block record
sportsTimberwolves 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.
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Red Dress Day, May 5, honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
cultureRed Dress Day, May 5, honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+; Chiefs of Ontario mark Red Dress Day and warn funding for supports has lapsed.
Met Gala 2026 opens, theme 'Costume Art'; Beyoncé returns to the carpet
cultureMet 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
comicsWitch 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
moviesChristopher 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.
The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening
techThe AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening
Robert Reich argues early‑2026 mass layoffs show AI is displacing workers and urges Democrats to propose policy fixes.
Michael Conforto hits walk-off, Cubs beat Reds 5-4
sportsMichael 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.
2,400 motorists caught speeding over Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland
culture2,400 motorists caught speeding over Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland
Midlands103 reports 2,400 speeding detections and more than 100 drink‑drive arrests over the long weekend.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency amid health update
musicDolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency amid health update
Parton says her health is improving but not ready for shows, cancelling the planned Las Vegas residency to focus on treatment.
Congress split over War Powers Resolution and Iran
newsCongress split over War Powers Resolution and Iran
Sen. Lisa Murkowski presses for a Senate vote while top House and Senate Democrats resist a War Powers resolution after US-Iran actions.
Ohio and Indiana primary elections, May 5
politicsOhio and Indiana primary elections, May 5
Primaries underway in Ohio and Indiana; Indiana polls opened at 6 AM as contests test Trump’s influence in GOP ranks
Google Chrome silently installs 4 GB Gemini Nano AI model
techGoogle Chrome silently installs 4 GB Gemini Nano AI model
Researchers report Chrome auto‑downloads a 4 GB Gemini Nano LLM weights file to users' devices without an opt‑in.
Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle announced for Australia and NZ
gamingPokémon 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.
Golden Week concludes in Japan with Children's Day observances
cultureGolden Week concludes in Japan with Children's Day observances
The final day of Golden Week includes Children's Day events, domestic travel and local holiday festivities across Japan.
Fact check: Pete Hegseth falsely told Congress troops were sent to polling sites
journalismFact check: Pete Hegseth falsely told Congress troops were sent to polling sites
CNN says Hegseth twice made false claims about troops at polling locations; reports also say he brought his wife to Pentagon meetings.
Bad Bunny arrives at Met Gala in heavy 'aging' makeup
musicBad 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.
One Piece remake by WIT Studio set for Netflix in Feb 2027
comicsOne Piece remake by WIT Studio set for Netflix in Feb 2027
WIT Studio will release a 7-episode One Piece season 1 (~300 minutes) on Netflix worldwide in February 2027.
Golden Week concludes in Japan with Children's Day observances
Japan marked the end of Golden Week on May 5 with Children's Day observances, featuring koinobori carp streamers, samurai helmet displays, and local festivals from Tokyo to smaller regional towns. Golden Week runs April 29 to May 5 and is one of Japan's largest holiday periods, prompting many workers to take extended leave and producing heavy domestic travel and crowded popular tourist sites. Events ranged from community activities like plant watering and museum exhibits to parades and shrine rituals, and the holiday's close matters because it signals a return to work that alters transport schedules and affects tourism revenue and local businesses.
