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.
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.
Pentagon official says a 'red, white and blue dome' secures Strait of Hormuz
culturePentagon official says a 'red, white and blue dome' secures Strait of Hormuz
Pete Hegseth told reporters the U.S. has established a 24/7 'red, white and blue' air‑defense dome over the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
World Cup, international hotel bookings running far below projections
sportsWorld Cup, international hotel bookings running far below projections
Hotel reservations for 2026 World Cup in the U.S. are well under forecasts, risking billions in lost tourism revenue.
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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.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency amid health update
Dolly Parton canceled her planned Las Vegas residency, which had been rescheduled for September, saying she will pause performances to focus on medical treatment. In a video update titled "Good news and a little bad news," the 80-year-old said her condition is improving but she is not ready to return to the stage. Parton told viewers "everything I have is treatable" and asked for time to recover while she concentrates on treatment. The decision removes a major headline act from the Las Vegas calendar and delays new live appearances from one of country music's most enduring stars.
