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FBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
newsFBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
Patel faced lawmakers about alleged excessive drinking, leak investigations and bureau management in a testy congressional hearing.
White Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
sportsWhite Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
Derek Hill's pinch-hit solo homer in the eighth gave Chicago a 6-5 lead; White Sox prevailed 6-5 over Kansas City.
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Spencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
tvSpencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
Reality star Spencer Pratt's viral campaign shows polling gains while incumbent Karen Bass's support appears to flatline.
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Montreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
sportsMontreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 in Game 5 to reach their first PWHL Walter Cup Final against the Ottawa Charge.
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Portland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
sportsPortland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
Barker grabbed a Bridget Carleton miss and banked a putback at the buzzer to lift Portland 98-96 over New York, the franchise's first win.
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The Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
tvThe Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
The Disney+ special's final scenes suggest Frank Castle may tie into Spider: Brand New Day and future MCU storylines.
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Yuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
musicYuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
Legendary jazz composer Yuji Ohno, whose music defined much of the Lupin III franchise, died on May 4 at age 84.
MasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
tvMasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
Contestants must decide whether to use the Immunity Pin after hearing a challenge but before they start cooking.
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Jason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
sportsJason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has died at 47 after a battle with brain cancer.
Donald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71
moviesDonald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71
Actor Donald Gibb, known for playing Ogre and Ray Jackson, has died at age 71.
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WNBA games seeing unusually high foul counts, officials under scrutiny
sportsWNBA games seeing unusually high foul counts, officials under scrutiny
Observers point to games averaging 40, 50 whistles, with complaints that heavy officiating is disrupting defense and flow.
static.klipy.comWes Streeting's Downing Street meeting with Keir Starmer lasted about 17 minutes
politicsWes Streeting's Downing Street meeting with Keir Starmer lasted about 17 minutes
A meeting billed as a showdown between Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer reportedly lasted roughly 17 minutes this morning.
Reform UK, largest party in Birmingham vote, says it will not run council
politicsReform UK, largest party in Birmingham vote, says it will not run council
After topping the local vote share, Reform UK says it will not form an administration for Birmingham City Council.
Trump DOJ reportedly weighing settlement in $10 billion lawsuit
newsTrump DOJ reportedly weighing settlement in $10 billion lawsuit
Reports say the Department of Justice is discussing settling Donald Trump's $10 billion suit over IRS leaks, prompting criticism.
Jamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may scrap £3bn London HQ if Labour turns hostile
financeJamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may scrap £3bn London HQ if Labour turns hostile
Dimon says JP Morgan could rethink its £3 billion Canary Wharf office plan if a future UK government adopts anti‑bank policies.
Russian drone strikes hit Kherson, Zelensky warns of more waves
newsRussian drone strikes hit Kherson, Zelensky warns of more waves
Morning drone attacks in Kherson injured seven civilians; Zelensky says 100+ Russian drones are in Ukraine’s skies and more waves may come.
Epstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
newsEpstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
Survivors gave public testimony today, detailing decades of targeted harassment and calling for congressional action.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets Asian leaders in Seoul and Tokyo
financeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets Asian leaders in Seoul and Tokyo
Bessent held separate talks with South Korea's President Lee and met Japan officials as ministers weigh currency and investment concerns.
The Daily Show features segments on RFK Jr. and Sean Duffy
tvThe Daily Show features segments on RFK Jr. and Sean Duffy
Tonight's episode includes bits titled 'RFK Jr. Dissatisfied with Teen Sperm' and 'Sean Duffy Gets Back to Reality' with clips online.
New Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream Easter egg when dropped
gamingNew Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream Easter egg when dropped
Owners report Valve's new Steam Controller occasionally plays the Wilhelm scream sound effect if the device is dropped.
Project Hail Mary lands on PVOD, available to buy at home
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling as science teacher Ryland Grace, has moved to premium video on demand and is now available to rent or buy digitally. The space adventure follows Grace waking aboard a spaceship light years from Earth with no memory, and the digital release follows the film’s theatrical run, appearing on major storefronts including Apple TV. The at-home release gives viewers immediate access with subtitles and the ability to own or rewatch the film, though it forgoes the IMAX-scale experience of theaters.
