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Daulton Varsho hits walk-off grand slam, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
sportsDaulton Varsho hits walk-off grand slam, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
Varsho launched a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 10th off Aaron Brooks to give Toronto a 5-3 win and end the skid.
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U.S. waives visa bond requirement for 2026 World Cup ticket holders
sportsU.S. waives visa bond requirement for 2026 World Cup ticket holders
The United States will waive prior visa bond requirements (previously $5,000, $15,000) for qualified 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders.
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Madonna, Shakira and BTS set to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show
sportsMadonna, Shakira and BTS set to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show
FIFA announced Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final.
Colorado Avalanche eliminate Minnesota Wild in OT, win series 4-1
sportsColorado Avalanche eliminate Minnesota Wild in OT, win series 4-1
Brett Kulak scored in overtime as Colorado beat Minnesota 4-3 to clinch the series 4, 1 and advance to the Western Conference Final.
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Takeshita vs Darby Allin delivers brutal main event on AEW Dynamite
sportsTakeshita vs Darby Allin delivers brutal main event on AEW Dynamite
Konosuke Takeshita and Darby Allin traded huge spots, including a top‑rope German suplex and stiff counters, in Dynamite's main event.
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Tomodachi Life players stream custom islands and Miis
gamingTomodachi Life players stream custom islands and Miis
Streamer schedules a Tomodachi Life 'Living the Dream' session and names the first three viewer Mii slots.
Australia royal commission bars Palestine advocacy group from testifying
newsAustralia royal commission bars Palestine advocacy group from testifying
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism refused leave for the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network to appear.
Federal judge blocks US sanctions on Francesca Albanese
newsFederal judge blocks US sanctions on Francesca Albanese
A U.S. judge temporarily halted sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing free‑speech concerns.
Cirie Fields voted out on Survivor 50, will serve on the jury
tvCirie Fields voted out on Survivor 50, will serve on the jury
Veteran player Cirie was eliminated this episode and will be a member of the season's jury.
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TCM Party screens Ed Wood tonight, fans tune in
moviesTCM Party screens Ed Wood tonight, fans tune in
Turner Classic Movies' watchalong spotlights Ed Wood tonight, prompting threads of commentary and nostalgia.
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Stephen Colbert says Late Show staff must vacate immediately after final
tvStephen Colbert says Late Show staff must vacate immediately after final
Colbert told staff they have to be out of the Late Show building right after the final episode on May 21.
New Eric Morecambe mural unveiled for comedian's 100th birthday
comedyNew Eric Morecambe mural unveiled for comedian's 100th birthday
A mural in Morecambe, Lancashire is being unveiled as events mark what would have been Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday.
NYT probe says Eurovision has been used as a soft power tool for Israel
musicNYT probe says Eurovision has been used as a soft power tool for Israel
New reporting finds Israeli government efforts to use the Eurovision Song Contest to shape international opinion.
High Wind Warnings issued and extended across US Mountain West
newsHigh Wind Warnings issued and extended across US Mountain West
Several NWS offices issued or extended high wind warnings for Montana, Wyoming and parts of the Pacific Northwest.
UK economy expands 0.6% in Q1 2026
financeUK economy expands 0.6% in Q1 2026
Official data show Britain’s GDP rose 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with March up 0.3%.
FBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
politicsFBI 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.
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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Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' finances during Iran talks
politicsTrump says he doesn't think about Americans' finances during Iran talks
Asked if Americans' financial pain factors into Iran policy, Trump replied "not even a little bit."
Pokémon Winds & Waves main theme recorded by NHK Symphony Orchestra
gamingPokémon Winds & Waves main theme recorded by NHK Symphony Orchestra
Official behind‑the‑scenes video shows the NHK Symphony Orchestra recording the main theme for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.
UK economy expands 0.6% in Q1 2026
The Office for National Statistics reported UK gross domestic product rose 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with output up 0.3% in March. That increase will boost tax receipts and will influence upcoming pay negotiations for public and private sector workers. The expansion is modest, so government officials will watch whether growth sustains into the second quarter to provide more fiscal headroom for public services.
