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Hazbin Hotel fanart and Alastor tributes
tvHazbin Hotel fanart and Alastor tributes
Fan artists post new Alastor, Angel Dust and ensemble art, animatics and fanfic celebrating Hazbin Hotel characters.
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Strike Force Five to release special episode for Colbert finale
tvStrike Force Five to release special episode for Colbert finale
Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers and Oliver reunite for a Strike Force Five video episode tied to The Late Show finale.
Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8 'A Parade of Horribles' ships tomorrow
booksDungeon Crawler Carl book 8 'A Parade of Horribles' ships tomorrow
The eighth Dungeon Crawler Carl novel releases tomorrow, with audiobook drops and retail discounts noted.
Operation Epic Furious arcade, installed as protest on National Mall
politicsOperation Epic Furious arcade, installed as protest on National Mall
Activist group Secret Handshake installed a Trump‑themed arcade at the WWI memorial; playable online at epicfurious.com
Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with AI experiments and global premieres
moviesCannes Film Festival 2026 opens with AI experiments and global premieres
The 79th Cannes runs May 12 to 23; the festival opens amid AI controversies, fewer big US films and a stacked international lineup.
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Rays beat Blue Jays 8-5, Andrés Giménez homers twice
sportsRays beat Blue Jays 8-5, Andrés Giménez homers twice
Tampa Bay beat Toronto 8-5; Andrés Giménez hit two homers and accounted for all five Blue Jays runs.
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James Webb reveals ultramassive black holes and dusty star formation
scienceJames Webb reveals ultramassive black holes and dusty star formation
Webb observations highlight a record ultramassive black‑hole pair and star formation in dusty ribbons around NGC 346.
Virginia joins National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
politicsVirginia joins National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Virginia into the compact, moving the U.S. closer to deciding presidents by popular vote
Israel approves law allowing public trials and death penalty for Oct 7 suspects
newsIsrael approves law allowing public trials and death penalty for Oct 7 suspects
Knesset passed a bill permitting public trials and the death penalty for people linked to the October 7 Hamas attacks, vote 93-0 reported
Oklahoma City Thunder sweep Lakers, advance to Western Conference Final
sportsOklahoma City Thunder sweep Lakers, advance to Western Conference Final
Thunder completed a 4-0 series sweep of the Lakers, improving to 8-0 in these playoffs and reaching the Western Conference Final
Kevin O'Leary Utah data center plan sparks resident revolt
financeKevin O'Leary Utah data center plan sparks resident revolt
Kevin O'Leary's proposed $100 billion rural Utah data center faces protests over water use and local commission disputes.
18 people quarantined in US after hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
science18 people quarantined in US after hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Three New Yorkers are among 18 passengers quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta after deadly hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius.
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GOP lawmakers probe Sam Altman’s business dealings ahead of OpenAI IPO
politicsGOP lawmakers probe Sam Altman’s business dealings ahead of OpenAI IPO
Republican investigators are examining Altman’s investments and ties as OpenAI moves toward a public offering
Thread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
musicThread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
A wide thread names contenders, 'Mr. Brightside,' 'Get Low,' 'Tubthumping,' 'Candle in the Wind (’97)', debating one single millennial song.
Helluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
tvHelluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
Fandom artists posted original characters, cosplay shots and Mother's Day, themed strips from the Hellaverse.
Martin Short opens up in Netflix documentary
comedyMartin Short opens up in Netflix documentary
In 'Marty, Life Is Short' Martin Short recounts his career and speaks publicly about daughter Katherine’s recent death.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mineru's Construct amiibo Sept 17
gamingZelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mineru's Construct amiibo Sept 17
Nintendo will release the Mineru's Construct amiibo on Sept. 17; it features articulated arms and unlocks an in‑game Link design.
Trump proposes pausing the federal gas tax
financeTrump proposes pausing the federal gas tax
Trump says he will ask Congress to suspend the 18.4¢ federal gas tax to ease rising pump prices.
RFK Jr. driving a major vaccine safety inquiry
scienceRFK Jr. driving a major vaccine safety inquiry
NYT reports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a multi‑million dollar federal inquiry into vaccine safety.
nytimes.comGerman defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
newsGerman defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
Boris Pistorius made an unannounced trip to Kyiv to negotiate joint production of drones and unmanned systems.
Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with AI experiments and global premieres
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened in Cannes on May 12 and runs through May 23, featuring global premieres and experimental AI-driven projects. Organizers programmed roughly 200 films from nearly 150 countries, with a stacked international lineup and noticeably fewer major American studio films than in past years. An AI-generated portrayal of John Lennon and other AI experiments have raised questions about creative rights, consent, and festival ethics. Thierry Frémaux framed the lineup as a return to auteurs, making Cannes a focal point for international cinema and debates over technology's role in storytelling.
