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.
The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! lead 2026 Tony nominations
cultureThe Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! lead 2026 Tony nominations
The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! each earn 12 Tony nominations; winners to be announced at the June 7 ceremony.
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.
First trailer for A24’s 'Tony' shows Dominic Sessa as Anthony Bourdain
moviesFirst trailer for A24’s 'Tony' shows Dominic Sessa as Anthony Bourdain
A24 releases the first trailer for Tony, starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain; opens in August.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. starts push to help Americans quit antidepressants
scienceRobert F. Kennedy Jr. starts push to help Americans quit antidepressants
RFK Jr. launches a campaign urging programs to help Americans taper off and stop using antidepressants.
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Deportations to war zone blocked; whistleblower reinstated; NC saves Medicaid
newsDeportations to war zone blocked; whistleblower reinstated; NC saves Medicaid
Planned deportations to an active war zone were halted; a top NIH whistleblower returned to work; NC governor preserved Medicaid for 3 million.
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.
Healthcare Not Warfare campaign targets $200B Iran war funding
politicsHealthcare Not Warfare campaign targets $200B Iran war funding
Activists say GOP war funding would gut Medicaid, cutting about 300,000 from coverage to pay a $200B Iran bill.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry tossed 42,000 early votes, report says
politicsLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry tossed 42,000 early votes, report says
The New Republic says Landry moved to discard roughly 42,000 early ballots in a bid to redraw results to benefit Trump.
Vornado CEO Steven Roth compares 'tax the rich' to racial slurs
politicsVornado CEO Steven Roth compares 'tax the rich' to racial slurs
Steve Roth told investors the slogan is 'just as hateful' as racial slurs during an earnings‑call remark, per Politico.
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.
Trump restores Presidential Fitness Test award for schools
sportsTrump restores Presidential Fitness Test award for schools
President Trump signed a memorandum restoring the Presidential Fitness Test award for schoolchildren, reviving the Cold War‑era program.
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Evil Dead Burn trailer and poster debut, film opens July 10
moviesEvil Dead Burn trailer and poster debut, film opens July 10
Red-band trailer for Evil Dead Burn is live; Sébastien Vaniček directs and the film is set to hit theaters July 10.
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.
Fact check: Pete Hegseth falsely told Congress troops were sent to polling sites
politicsFact 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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs win 2026 NHL Draft lottery, get No. 1 pick
sportsToronto Maple Leafs win 2026 NHL Draft lottery, get No. 1 pick
Maple Leafs leap from fifth to the top of the 2026 draft order and will hold the No. 1 overall pick.
VA probed employees WHO attended vigil for Alex Pretti, report says
The Department of Veterans Affairs opened internal investigations into employees WHO attended or spoke at vigils for Alex Pretti after his killing, CNN reports. Becky Halioua, a VA staffer, was investigated after speaking to media at a Minneapolis vigil and called the probe a "scare tactic." Pretti, 37, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, and colleagues held vigils at VA health centers nationwide to protest and mourn. The investigations raise concerns about limits on federal employees' public speech and could deter VA staff from commenting on law enforcement actions.
