18 Apr 2026, 7:11 pm
Majority of Cubans, Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of deportations: Poll
Many Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida are unhappy with the Trump administration over its treatment of migrants from the Caribbean island, according to a new Miami Herald poll. The poll, released Thursday, found that 68 percent of Cubans strongly or somewhat disapprove of the administration’s push to deport undocumented Cuban nationals without criminal……
18 Apr 2026, 7:00 pm
How One Line of TF2 Code Ruined This Simple Feature
Ever encountered a minor annoying bug in a video game? How about one dating back to 2018? Usually, you have no hope of fixing it, but this time is different. [Joey Cheerio] shows the first-time programmer approach to (with great difficulty) fixing a bouncy ball prop turning invisible when shot in Team Fortress 2. It starts with a band-aid solution that hides the problem: just turn off jiggle physics! While that works, it also affects many other models in the game, a…
18 Apr 2026, 6:43 pm
Middle East crisis live: Trump leaves Situation Room to golf as ships report attacks and Iran closes strait of Hormuz
Unicef pulls out of north Gaza Strip after fatal attack on contractors, and UN peacekeeper killed in LebanonSeparate to the Pakistani army chief’s trip to Iran (see post at 07:53), the Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and foreign minister Ishaq Dar also concluded a trip to the Middle East after visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey for talks.“We have just concluded the last leg of our engagements following productive and fruitful visits … where we h…
18 Apr 2026, 6:41 pm
Jon Ossoff Calls Out ‘Mar-a-Lago Mafia’
“At a campaign rally in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, the Democratic senator Jon Ossoff mocked Donald Trump’s rosy predictions on Iran and tore into what he called the unprecedented corruption of the president’s family,” The Guardian reports. “While Ossoff is running for re-election in November, he trained most of his fire on the president, and the vice-president, amid mounting speculation that the Democrat could launch a bid for his party’s nomination…
18 Apr 2026, 6:34 pm
New Movie Trailer Shows First AI-Generated Performance By a Major Star: the Late Val Kilmer
"A trailer has been released for the first film to star an authorised generative AI version of a major Hollywood actor," writes The Guardian: Val Kilmer was cast in western As Deep As the Grave before his death in April 2025. Production delays meant he never shot any scenes, but the creative team worked with UK-based company Sonantic to create an AI speaking voice based on his old recordings. His estate and daughter Mercedes collaborated with the film-makers on the…
18 Apr 2026, 6:33 pm
AccuWeather: Rain and cooler air arrives Sunday in the Philadelphia region
A strong cold front brings rain, gusty winds and much cooler air Sunday.
18 Apr 2026, 6:30 pm
Fans line up on Record Store Day for Pierre Robert's music collection
GLENSIDE, Pa. (WPVI) - On Record Store Day, hundreds of people lined up outside Vinyl Chickie in Glenside for a chance to take home a piece of Philadelphia radio history: music from the personal collection of longtime WMMR DJ Pierre Robert.
18 Apr 2026, 6:28 pm
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18 Apr 2026, 6:27 pm
Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time
The meeting comes as the New York mayor, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office.
18 Apr 2026, 6:14 pm
Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs
Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.
18 Apr 2026, 6:13 pm
Jon Ossoff calls out ‘Mar-a-Lago mafia’ amid presidential bid rumors
Georgia senator says Americans will pay for Trump’s Iran war, and family’s corruption, with child and health care cutsAt a campaign rally in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, the Democratic senator Jon Ossoff mocked Donald Trump’s rosy predictions on Iran and tore into what he called the unprecedented corruption of the president’s family.While Ossoff is running for re-election in November, he trained most of his fire on the president, and the vice-president, am…
18 Apr 2026, 6:08 pm
Pretty Kent spot is 'perfect' for Sunday walk with both the dogs and kids
A woman has praised an idyllic spot as the "perfect" place for a weekend walk - and it boasts expansive 11 acre gardens, an adventure playground and it's surrounded by parkland…
18 Apr 2026, 6:01 pm
Sunday shows preview: Donald Trump, Iran spar over Strait of Hormuz control as ceasefire deadline nears
President Trump and Iranian officials are sparring over control of the Strait of Hormuz after the president deployed a U.S. blockade to the critical path of transit for much of the world’s oil and gas. The strait reopened Friday morning, one day after Israel and Lebanon called for a 10-day ceasefire in compliance with Iran’s……
18 Apr 2026, 6:00 pm
Emergency water release ordered as Colorado River crisis reaches a breaking point
Federal officials ordered a massive emergency release of water from a major Upper Basin reservoir as the Colorado River system reels from one of the worst snowpack years on record, deepening tensions among Western states already locked in unresolved negotiations over the river’s future. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced it will release up to one million acre-feet of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Utah and Wyoming to stabilize Lake Powell, which is a…
18 Apr 2026, 5:59 pm
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky. The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the Northern Hemisphere.
18 Apr 2026, 5:58 pm
Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes
China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.
18 Apr 2026, 5:58 pm
Murphy tells US, world progressives to take ‘lessons’ from Hungary elections
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday urged progressives in the U.S. and around the world to “learn from each other”, saying the defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary can offer a roadmap for rebuilding democracy. Murphy told the crowd at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona that the U.S. faced “the most……
18 Apr 2026, 5:54 pm
Nathalie Baye, French Actress Known for ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can,’ Dies at 77
She has won four César Awards throughout her long-standing career.
18 Apr 2026, 5:50 pm
The Murder Line review – Minnie Driver’s mischievous crime caper is on the edge of excellence
Don’t come to this Canadian show looking for prestige drama. But it is a highly entertaining tale featuring numerous holdalls of cocaine – and Driver having loads of fun with English accentsTelevision drama loves border country: places hovering between one identity and another, defined by comings and goings, with forbidden bounty forever out of reach on the other side of the line. Near borders, things happen that shouldn’t. Let’s go, then, to the Thousand Is…
18 Apr 2026, 5:46 pm
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18 Apr 2026, 5:34 pm
Old Cars 'Tell Tales' by Storing Data That's Never Wiped
Slashdot reader Bismillah shared this report from ITNews: Research and development engineer Romain Marchand of Paris headquartered Quarkslab obtained a telematic control unit (TCU) from a salvage yard in Poland... Marchand tore down the TCU, which is based on a Qualcomm system on a chip, and extracted the Linux-based file system from the Micron multi-chip package (MCP) which contained NAND-based non-volatile storage memory. The non-volatile storage contained sensit…
18 Apr 2026, 5:33 pm
'Dream come true' for Parsons as Ireland turn on style
Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons says it is a "dream come true" as she marks her Galway homecoming with a hat-trick in an emphatic Six Nations win over Italy.
18 Apr 2026, 5:29 pm
Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say
Nearby Kensington Gardens was closed on Friday and specialist emergency services units were deployed to the site.
18 Apr 2026, 5:26 pm
ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown
The number of people who have died while being detained by ICE as the agency has detained the most people ever in its history in the last two years.
18 Apr 2026, 5:23 pm
'He would never, ever have appointed him as ambassador' David Lammy backs Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
David Lammy has publicly backed Sir Keir Starmer over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, suggesting the Prime Minister would never have sent the Labour veteran to Washington had he been aware of the security concerns.The Deputy Prime Minister and former Foreign Secretary expressed certainty about his leader's position on the matter."I have absolutely no doubt at all, knowing the PM as I do, that had he known that Peter Mandelson had not passed the vetting, he woul…
18 Apr 2026, 5:22 pm
Munster boost top-eight hopes with Benetton win
Munster score seven tries in a 45-15 win in Benetton to boost their hopes of finishing in the top eight of the United Rugby Championship.
18 Apr 2026, 5:21 pm
Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened
Bruno Fernandes created the only goal for Matheus Cunha as Man Utd held firm to move 10 points clear of Chelsea2 min “After more than 40 days without internet here in Iran; I finally managed to get online,” writes Karen Asad. “You can’t imagine how difficult that is! anyway I’m looking forward to my first live blog in almost two months. I can testify that football is a great distraction from the raging war surrounding us. Here’s hoping a United win!”1…
18 Apr 2026, 5:20 pm
Arkansas Man Gets 96 Year Sentence For Child Sex Abuse, Sex Extortion, and Bestiality
A Pope County courtroom handed down a sweeping sentence this week after a disturbing criminal case involving exploitation and abuse came to a close. According to the New York Post, Brandon C. Kilpatrick, 25, of Russellville, was sentenced to 96 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including child sexual abuse, sexual extortion, and bestiality.  The plea agreement was reached on April 13 in circuit court, according to the Arkansas Democra…
18 Apr 2026, 5:19 pm
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
18 Apr 2026, 5:18 pm
Phillies news: Jhoan Duran latest reliever to be placed on IL
The Phillies made a rash of roster moves Saturday, including placing closer Jhoan Duran on IL and calling up hot-hitting Felix Reyes from Triple-A.
18 Apr 2026, 5:15 pm
Nicole Kidman Details “Harrowing” Experience of Learning Her Mother Died and Training to Be a Death Doula: “It’s Very Important to Me”
The award-winning TV and film actress also discussed her journey into becoming a producer, her relationship to America, and representation of women in Hollywood during a 20-minute panel for HISTORYTalks on Saturday.
18 Apr 2026, 5:13 pm
Manchester United hold on after Cunha’s cool finish to hand Chelsea latest loss
A makeshift Manchester United defence did not even have to resort to hair pulls to keep out a goalshy Chelsea. The unfamiliar pairing of Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui grew into a tepid game after a shaky start, making the full-time boos inevitable. Stamford Bridge was an unhappy place again, the unrest in the stands growing as a fourth consecutive defeat in the Premier League approached, and the only time the home fans stopped pining for the old Chelsea was whe…
18 Apr 2026, 5:09 pm
Manchester United beat Chelsea as Cunha strike boosts Champions League hope
Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours.
18 Apr 2026, 5:06 pm
Iran military orders Indian ship to abort Strait of Hormuz passage
Video shows the moment Iran’s military ordered an Indian ship to abort its passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
18 Apr 2026, 5:05 pm
Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected
The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
18 Apr 2026, 5:03 pm
Israel says established a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza
It is the first time Israel has referred to such a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.
18 Apr 2026, 5:03 pm
2 separate daytime shootings in Philly leave 1 dead, another hurt, police say
Two separate daytime shootings in Philadelphia on Saturday have left one man dead another hurt, police said. The first shooting occurred at the 400 block of Tasker Street in South Philadelphia at around 2:27 p.m., police said. Officers arrived at the scene to find a man with gunshot wounds, police said. The officers then rushed the man to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:48 p.m. There are additional resources for people or…
18 Apr 2026, 5:03 pm
More than half of Americans say Trump immigration agenda ‘too aggressive’: Survey
51% said the presence of ICE officers makes cities more dangerous, according to the poll.
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
Full injury reports for Sixers-Celtics Game 1 on Sunday
As another Sixers-Celtics playoff series gets underway, Joel Embiid will be the only noteworthy absence.
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century review – apparently she was very good at shaking hands
This royalist-pleasing hagiography is highly basic – and skims rapidly over the darker side of the crown. If you’ve seen The Crown, you know it all alreadyWhenever I see a headline about “the queen” cutting a ribbon for the Scouts or some hospital, I momentarily think Elizabeth II has risen from the dead. It takes me, on average, 45 seconds to realise they are talking about “Queen Camilla”. Have I fallen and bumped my head? Am I living in the past as a p…
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally the moment electric vehicles take off for good—or just another false start?
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
Quiz Time: Why Was a Florida Doc Charged With Manslaughter?
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz…
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
Gallego, seen as a Democratic model, faces new scrutiny
Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) has been held up as a model for the Democratic Party’s future since winning his Senate seat in 2024, with colleagues praising his skills as a communicator who succeeded during a time when other Democrats have struggled.  He has drawn consistent praise for his authenticity and for his ability to connect……
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
Flyers @ Penguins, Game 1: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread
The day has finally arrived! After three long days off, the Flyers are back in action and set to kick off their first bit of playoff action in six years tonight in Pittsburgh. It’s the next installment of this series between bitter rivals, and a big test for this young Flyers team. The trial by fire is before them, and we’ll see how they fare in it.  Puck drop: 8:00 p.m.How to watch/listen:📺: NBCSP/ESPN+📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading As t…
18 Apr 2026, 4:58 pm
Exclusive: EU-based chemical producers ask Commission to probe Chinese group over deal in the UK
European chemical producers want the Commission to launch a probe into Chinese LB Group as it seeks to purchase a competitor’s plant in the UK to export to the EU, according to sources. The group fears it could be used to get around anti-dumping duties.
18 Apr 2026, 4:55 pm
Matheus Cunha scores winner as Man Utd beat Chelsea to take another step towards Champions League
Matheus Cunha scored the winner after good work from Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.The Brazilian's goal in the opening half proved sufficient to seal a crucial victory that significantly enhances United's prospects of returning to Champions League football next season.Fernandes' assist was his 18th in the Premier League this campaign, leaving him just two shy of the competition's all-time record.For United…
18 Apr 2026, 4:55 pm
Witnesses detail deadly Israeli strikes on medics in Lebanon
The three strikes, which killed four paramedics and wounded six others, is the latest example of Israel's willingness to target Lebanon's health sector. The attacks on the ambulances have drawn condemnation, including from the United Nations' human rights office.
18 Apr 2026, 4:49 pm
Ospreys hold on to deny Sharks in Bridgend
Ospreys keep slim United Rugby Championship play-off hopes alive with a tense win against Sharks in Bridgend.
18 Apr 2026, 4:49 pm
‘That’s a guppy’: Baumgardner swats aside Britain’s Dubois as feud escalates
American dismisses Dubois as ‘not on my level’Baumgardner targets bouts with Taylor or SerranoBritish stablemate touts fight as ‘best versus best’A dismissive Alycia Baumgardner said Britain’s Caroline Dubois still has more to prove before the American will entertain a fight between the two unified champions.That was the curt assessment from Baumgardner early Saturday morning after she retained her WBA, WBO and IBF junior lightweight world titles with a co…
18 Apr 2026, 4:48 pm
How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.
18 Apr 2026, 4:48 pm
Police resources stepped up in north west London
Update following attempted arson attack in north west London…
18 Apr 2026, 4:46 pm
FBI Director Kash Patel bashes media over Atlantic story, threatens lawsuit
FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened to sue The Atlantic after the magazine reported that his colleagues have grown alarmed by what it described as episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences. “See you and your entire entourage of false reporting in court… But do keep at it with the fake news, actual malice standard……
18 Apr 2026, 4:44 pm
Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again.
18 Apr 2026, 4:43 pm
Thousands apply to be air traffic controllers after campaign targets gamers
Thousands of people applied to be air traffic controllers after the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration rolled out a campaign aimed at recruiting video gamers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at Semafor World Economy in Washington, D.C. that 6,000 people applied since the hiring window opened at midnight Friday. The portal closed once it received 8,000 applications. “We’ve had a flood of young people coming in that wa…
18 Apr 2026, 4:37 pm
Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.
18 Apr 2026, 4:35 pm
Trump Signs Executive Order Speeding Up Research On Using Psychedelics For Mental Health
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday allowing expedited reviews of psychedelic drugs to be used for medical purposes, including mental health conditions. The executive order, “Accelerating Medical Treatments For Serious Mental Illnesses,” seeks to address the “burden of suicide and serious mental illness rates in America” by allowing psychedelics, including the Schedule I-classified ibogaine, to be researched and used in specific cases.
18 Apr 2026, 4:34 pm
Arizona midterms begin with spotlight on largest county's controversial election system
Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state's largest. Republican Justin Heap is overseeing elections in the Phoenix-area and he's an election skeptic.
18 Apr 2026, 4:34 pm
Fewer US College Students Major in CS. More Choose Data Science, Engineering
"From 2008 to 2024, the number of four-year computer science degrees granted rose about fivefold..." reports the Washington Post. Then in 2025 CS suddenly dropped from the fourth-largest undergraduate major to sixth, they report (citing data from the nonprofit National Student Clearinghouse, which compiles numbers from 97% of U.S. universities. The 54,000-student drop was "the biggest one-year drop of any major discipline going back to at least 2020." But what maj…
18 Apr 2026, 4:31 pm
Paedophile jailed after police swoop in on him watching child sex abuse material on the train
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars after a fellow train passenger caught him viewing child sexual abuse material on his phone.David Johnson, from Francis Chichester Way in Wandsworth, received a prison term of two years and three months at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday, April 1The court heard how an alert traveller sitting behind Johnson on a service from Stafford to London witnessed him watching disturbing videos on his…
18 Apr 2026, 4:30 pm
United plane makes emergency landing in Pittsburgh over ‘possible security issue’
Passengers on flight from Chicago to New York exited via slides as FBI, bomb technicians and K-9 unit responded Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA United Airlines flight bound for New York City was forced to land and evacuate in Pittsburgh on Saturday morning after crew members reported a “possible security issue”, a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration said.United flight 2092 took off from Chicago O…
18 Apr 2026, 4:30 pm
Penn State Picks Up Commitment From 2027 Safety Jonathan Galette
Penn State has struck again on the recruiting trail. The Nittany Lions continued their hot streak with the addition of three-star, class of 2027 safety Jonathan Galette on Saturday evening. Galette attends St. Joseph's Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey, where he ranks as the No. 17 recruit in the state, per the 247Sports composite rankings. Galette received interest from many other power conference schools, including offers from 11 of 18 Big Ten pro…
18 Apr 2026, 4:29 pm
Slay the Spire 2 Roadmap Has No Release Dates So Dev Can Avoid 'Sloppy Spire 2'
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit has published a detailed roadmap for Slay the Spire 2 without promising any release dates because it doesn’t want to make "Sloppy Spire 2."Studio co-founder Casey Yano outlined a host of new Early Access updates the team has planned for the popular deckbuilder roguelike in the latest installment of its The Neowsletter. The message comes with 17 bullet points featuring additions Mega Crit hopes to add on its path to a 1.0 launch…
18 Apr 2026, 4:20 pm
Patriots Coach Cleared By NFL Amid Resort Photo Fallout
A swirl of speculation sparked by photos taken far from an NFL meeting site has ended with no league discipline — but it has already cost a prominent reporter her job. According to Fox News, Mike Vrabel, head coach of the New England Patriots, will not face an investigation under the NFL’s personal conduct policy after images surfaced showing him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. The photos, first published by the New York Post’s Pag…
18 Apr 2026, 4:19 pm
Investigators examine whether Ukraine terrorist attack was directed by Russia
The gunman, who killed six people in Kyiv before police shot him dead, was a Ukrainian citizen born in MoscowUkrainian investigators are examining whether a terrorist attack in Kyiv was directed by Moscow after a man shot dead six people on Saturday before he was killed by police.The gunman, 58, opened fire on passersby before barricading himself in a supermarket and taking hostages. Detectives sealed off the area in the Holosiivskyi district and tried to negotiate…
18 Apr 2026, 4:16 pm
AFC Bournemouth’s owner Bill Foley behind US takeover of Exeter Chiefs
Chiefs’ new owner will be Black Knight Sports and EntertainmentMichael B Jordan has stake in company that owns BournemouthBill Foley, owner of AFC Bournemouth, is poised to take control of Exeter Chiefs in a multimillion-pound deal that will bring Premier League and Hollywood glamour to English club rugby.The Guardian revealed this week that Exeter’s chair, Tony Rowe, had agreed to sell the club to a wealthy American investor, and can now disclose the club’s n…
18 Apr 2026, 4:16 pm
Washington, D.C. Police Were About to Arrest Cory Mills
Washington, D.C. police “were about to arrest Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) after a woman accused him of assault last year, but a lieutenant ordered them not to when she changed her account after appearing to talk to the congressman,” the Washington Post reports. “The next day, police reversed course, asking then-interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, an appointee of President Donald Trump, to sign off on a warrant to arrest Mills, a request the prosecutor denied.”…
18 Apr 2026, 4:12 pm
Indiana Primary Tests Trump’s Control Over Republicans
Associated Press: “Indiana’s primary on May 5 has become an unlikely test of Trump’s grip on the Republican Party. After state senators defied White House pressure by opposing redistricting, Trump has endorsed seven primary challengers in races that rarely attract any attention from Washington.” “The campaign, backed by national organizations such as Turning Point Action and pro-Trump groups that have spent more than $4.2 million on advertising, has no pre…
18 Apr 2026, 4:11 pm
Tucker Carlson’s Kid Quits JD Vance’s Staff
Tucker Carlson’s son Buckley Carlson has left his job as deputy press secretary for Vice President JD Vance, Politico reports.
18 Apr 2026, 4:10 pm
Walz in Spain rips ‘feeble-minded’ Trump, Vance over Iran war
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) issued sharp criticism against President Trump over his administration’s military operations against Iran at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona on Saturday.  “Back in the United States, we’re seeing an alarming consolidation of power,” Walz told the crowd. “A massive paramilitary force terrorizing our communities … a methodical……
18 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
Three-Monitor Ridge Racer Machine Emulated in MAME
When Ridge Racer hit the arcades in the early 1990s, it came in a few different versions. The last variant used three large CRTs to create a wraparound display for the player. Incredibly rare, it’s believed that only a single-digit number of machines remain in existence. [beaumotplage] has secured a remaining example, and been working to preserve this historical artifact. The first mission when it comes to this machine was to dump the ROMs, which have thus far no…
18 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
Yann Martel: ‘I hate the rich people of this world – of which I’m one, because of Life of Pi’
The Canadian author on good writing advice from Martin Amis, his love for digging and getting rid of billionairesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYour novels Life of Pi, Beatrice and Virgil, and The High Mountains of Portugal all feature animals in starring roles. If you could be any animal, which would it be, and why?A sloth, because it has a peaceful, long life. Or maybe a koala. They both look like stoners. A sloth just hangs there in its tree, it sleep…
18 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
The moment I knew: Our knees touched and we froze – it was cinematic
Tomas Telegramma had a platonic chemistry with his colleague Steph Vigilante. But one night as the heaven’s opened, so did his emotional floodgatesFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 2019, I started a job as a junior editor for an online city guide in Melbourne. I was struck by the social media coordinator Steph, who worked quietly and diligently in a corner of the office, but had a surname that was at odds with her vibe. She was Vigilante by name, b…
18 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
Before Ruth died, we agreed on her ‘ghost’ sign. Experts say it’s a powerful tool for working through grief
I don’t believe in ghosts. But for the bereaved, receiving ‘messages’ from beyond the grave can help us feel connected to the departedWe all have ridiculous conversations with our mates, but negotiating a ghost pact with my friend as she lay on her deathbed was, without question, my most surreal.The pact itself was simple. After my friend Ruth Francis departed this world, she was to give me a sign from beyond the grave. Continue reading...
18 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
I adored Pokémon as a child. Now I collect critters of a different kind in a hobby I’m uniquely suited to – birdwatching | Jayce Carrano
Every player has experienced that fierce loyalty to one pocket monster or another. The same is true hereThe Pokémon franchise has turned 30, which means that it’s been a long time since a childhood friend and I braved Pokémon Blue’s haunted Lavender Town together – solemnly handing the Game Boy back and forth in the first (and perhaps last) documented case of two only children sharing something.For most of my 29 years, I couldn’t have cared less about bird…
18 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
‘Beef’ Breakout Seoyeon Jang Accidentally Manifested Her Role in Season 2 of the Netflix Hit
The 31-year-old British-Korean actress, who got her start as a K-pop idol trainee turned K-drama star, loves how messy the Netflix anthology characters get to be: “We all have these petty sides to ourselves, and it’s very refreshing to see these characters amplify that pettiness.”…
18 Apr 2026, 3:58 pm
'Downton Abbey' actress Nathalie Baye dies at 77
The 10-time César Award nominee also worked with some of France's most influential directors.
18 Apr 2026, 3:58 pm
Will Keir Starmer resign?
UK PM says he was unaware Mandelson failed security clearance.
18 Apr 2026, 3:53 pm
Nearly 600 migrants cross Channel TODAY as Belgium becomes new small boat departure point
At least 250 small boat migrants launched from Belgian beaches on Saturday, as almost 600 illegal immigrants from Belgium and France crossed into UK waters.This latest significant surge in Channel migrants has taken the number who have arrived in the UK so far this year to more than 6,000.It was the biggest single day of small boat activity along the Belgian coast, since people smugglers began a major shift in tactics this year.As well as a 70-mile stretch of French…
18 Apr 2026, 3:47 pm
Racing driver Juha Miettinen killed and six injured at 24-hour Nürburgring qualifiers
Six drivers taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuriesF1 world champion Max Verstappen is competing at eventThe racing driver Juha Miettinen has died after a multi-car collision in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers in Germany, which were also set to feature the four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen.According to a statement from the organisers, race control immediately stopped competition following the serious incident early on, which involved se…
18 Apr 2026, 3:46 pm
Spain's Sánchez builds anti-Trump coalition looking for political lifeline at home
Spanish PM led a progressive conference in Barcelona bringing together world leaders opposing MAGA politics, as Brazil's Lula lashed out at warlords and tech billionaires. "They're destroying democracy, workers and nature."…
18 Apr 2026, 3:44 pm
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower that is peaking this week
The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the Northern Hemisphere. And there's no risk of the crescent moon photobombing the Lyrid shower. It'll set before the fun starts.
18 Apr 2026, 3:43 pm
Scarlets v Cardiff player ratings as unlikely hero pulls off miracle
Cardiff's URC play-off chances are alive and kicking after the most unlikely of comebacks…
18 Apr 2026, 3:43 pm
Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future
Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?
18 Apr 2026, 3:35 pm
After 32 Years, Michelle Pfeiffer Breaks Marriage Rule for Husband’s Show
For more than three decades, Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley had one firm rule: never mix marriage with work. According to Fox News, that boundary finally gave way — not out of necessity, but because of a role neither of them could ignore. The longtime couple is teaming up for the first time on the new Apple TV+ series “Margot’s Got Money Troubles,” marking a major shift after 32 years together.  The show, adapted from Rufi Thorpe’s novel,…
18 Apr 2026, 3:35 pm
Tornadoes cause damage in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois; no injuries
Tornadoes swept through several midwestern cities Friday leaving destruction and devastation in their wakes as a massive system tore through the area.
18 Apr 2026, 3:34 pm
US Congress Fails to Pass Long-Term FISA Extension, Authorizes It Through April 30
Yesterday the U.S. Congress approved "a short-term extension" of a FISA law that allows wiretaps without a warrant for surveilling foreign targets, reports CNN — but only until April 30. Republican congressional leaders had sought an 18-month extension, but "failed to secure" the votes after "clamoring from some of their members for reforms to protect Americans' privacy." The warrantless surveillance law, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveilla…
18 Apr 2026, 3:33 pm
Kensington Gardens reopens after police deem suspicious items non-hazardous
Officers responded after group claimed to have targeted nearby Israeli embassy with ‘dangerous substances’Kensington Gardens in London has reopened after the discovery of several suspicious items including two jars containing a powdered substance that was deemed to be non-hazardous, police said.Officers in protective clothing responded to an incident near the Israeli embassy on Friday after counter-terrorism police investigated a video shared online in which a g…