France and Germany send firefighters to help battle woodland blazes in Netherlands
Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south.
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Gold for Tajikistan on Day 1 in Dushanbe
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 opened with a brilliant day for the home crowd as Nurali Emomali struck gold. Anudari Jamsran, Ayub Bliev, Odette Giuffrida and Olga Mukhina also topped the podium in a packed Kasri Tennis arena.
Am…am I “alternatively influential” ?...
Am…am I “alternatively influential” ? Defined roughly as “public thinkers and tastemakers who have real clout in their own demesnes despite only modest internet followings”.
China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision
May 1 (Reuters) - China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N. Security Council's decision to end the mandate of a longrunning peacekeeping mission in Lebanon at the end of this year. The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon
Middle East war's impact on shipping hitting refugee aid: UNCHR
The UN refugee agency on Friday said the Middle East war had sent its freight rates soaring, hitting the delivery of aid to refugees in the wider region and Africa. Shipping rates from UNHCR's three main source countries for emergency supplies -- India, Pakistan and China --
Mullin defends WHCD security perimeter, Secret Service ‘performed their job’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday defended the Secret Service’s response to the shooting at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner last Saturday, saying agents “performed their job” by preventing the gunman from breaching the second
Neverness to Everness interactive maps
Our Neverness to Everness interactive maps show you where to find every collectible location, along with fishing spots, quests, and more
North West Steps Into Her Own on ‘N0rth4evr’
On her debut EP, the 12-year-old artist turns rage rap, emo, and hyperpop into a surprisingly assured statement of self
Kacey Musgraves, Vince Staples, Madonna, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Mark Cuban warns these 5 job categories are at risk due to AI
Cuban said the shift is already underway, driven by companies weighing the cost and productivity of AI systems against human labor.
US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran
Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war.
Treasury Department tells US ships not to pay Hormuz tolls to Iran
The Treasury Department on Friday warned U.S. shippers that they could face sanctions if they have been found paying Iranian tolls to gain access through the Strait of Hormuz. The department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released an advisory stating the U.S. is
A rare Steam life sim that makes cozy games look boring
Walk of Life is an offbeat game where the roles are things like senior citizen and workaholic. The amazing art style mimics comic books.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated’ sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped’
Former JPMorgan staffer Chirayu Rana – who accused bank exec Lorna Hajdini of forcing him to be her “sex slave” – apparently asked a legal advice chatbot about similar allegations 10 months ago.
Box Office: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Struts With Trend-Setting $10M in Previews
The 20th Century film reunites original stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt and is the first female-led property to kick off the summer box office.
Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day
From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. Birdfy smart feeders are another discounted option to consider, particularly the new Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), which is on sale for $259.99 ($50
Trump formally tells Congress Iran ceasefire counts against 60-day deadline
President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since
Advocacy group Access Now says major human rights conference was canceled after Chinese pressure on Zambia
WASHINGTON, May 1 - Advocacy group Access Now said a major human rights conference was canceled at the last minute following pressure from Chinese officials on the government of Zambia.
USA's top amusement park isn’t Disney, Universal or Dollywood, Tripadvisor shows
An amusement park in Pennsylvania has earned the top spot in Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” Travelers’ Choice Awards.
How ‘Michael’ Editors Condensed the Four-Hour Epic and Why Jaafar Jackson’s Voiceover Got Left on the Cutting Room Floor
The original cut of the biopic “Michael” hit the four-hour mark as it charted Michael Jackson’s journey from a young boy (played by Juliano Valdi) singing with his brothers as “The Jackson 5” to rising to become a global megastar (his nephew, Jaafar Jackson), and ending with
Hit cowboy co-op shooter's servers are struggling, developer says its service provider 'is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping'
Is it a serious complaint? Perhaps not. It is pretty funny, though.
Salmon Sex, Psychedelics, And ‘Shake-A-JPEG Technology’: The Story Behind One Of 2026’s Best And Most Baffling Games
Lord, what fools these mortals be!
What Artists Sign Away
Long consignment periods, moral rights waivers, and opaque "standard" contracts serve the institution more than the artist.
Prisonnier Du Temps Announces New Album Prendre Le Pouvoir Par La Force: Hear Two Songs
Jacky Cadiou plays bass in the extremely sick French oi band Syndrome 81, and he’s also the man behind the solo project Prisonnier Du Temps. (It’s French of “Prisoner Of Time.”) With Prisonnier Du Temps, Cadiou messes around with the same oi tradition that Syndrome 81 uses as a
Watch live: Trump seeks to sell economic agenda in speech to seniors
President Trump will give remarks Friday afternoon to seniors in Florida as part of an effort to sell his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. His trip to The Villages — one of the nation's most prominent retirement communities — will highlight his "No Tax on
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Hosting Met Gala Pre-Party (EXCLUSIVE)
Before Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos make their debut as honorary co-chairs and lead financial sponsors of the Met Gala on Monday, the couple will hold court at a private pre-party over the weekend. The subject line of emailed invites to the Saturday night soiree reads,
Versant Sells SportsEngine to Playmetrics
Versant, the media company recently spun off from NBCUniversal, has sold the assets of SportsEngine to Playmetrics, part of a strategy to refine its holdings and focus more closely on different types of assets. Financial terms of the transaction were not revealed,. SportsEngine
The Supreme Court Is Corrupt. This Is What We Can Do About It.
This is excellent : Jamelle Bouie explains why he thinks the Supreme Court is corrupt and what we (through Congress) can do about it. Not all video transcripts work as text, but this one does, so I’m including his full remarks here: The Supreme Court is corrupt. You might hear
Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan cosmodrome in first test flight
On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part of flight development tests, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development.
U.S. oil prices will exceed Iran wartime high to above $125 as conflict drags on, Kalshi traders say
The April 7 high of $113 in Western Texas Intermediate crude futures will likely be broken, traders on the prediction markets platform think.
The Dandelion and the Meaning of Life: G.K. Chesterton on How to Dig for the “Submerged Sunrise of Wonder”
Recovering the "forgotten blaze or burst of astonishment at our own existence" alive in the back of our modernity-deadened minds.
Platner pulls out of all primary debates after Mills exits Maine Senate race
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is pulling out of upcoming Democratic primary debates after Gov. Janet Mills (D), his main party rival for the seat held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, suspended her bid this week. Platner, a progressive political outsider and oyster
Trump suggests War Powers Act unconstitutional as Iran war hits 60 days
President Trump on Friday suggested that the War Powers Act, which requires presidents to seek congressional authorizations for foreign conflicts, is unconstitutional, as the Iran war hit 60 days, a key milestone under the Vietnam War-era law. The U.S. and Israel launched
Second Housekeeper Sues Kylie Jenner, Claims She Left Her a Desperate Note Asking for Help
The housekeeper alleges she left a letter on Jenner's massage table complaining of workplace harassment, but never received a response
Six months out, control of the Senate is a dead heat, traders on Kalshi say
While Democrats are favored to flip control of the House of Representatives, the upper chamber is a much closer race, traders believe.
Louisiana House candidate sues over suspended primary
Louisiana congressional candidate Lindsay Garcia (D) on Thursday sued Gov. Jeff Landry (R) to block the suspension of the state's House primary elections after the Supreme Court ruled that the state's second majority-Black congressional district was an unconstitutional
An Indie Horror Game Has Been Stuck In The Steam Approval Process For Three Years…Seemingly For Using Valve’s Own Engine
Limbo, or hell?
Sony Pictures Classics Buys Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke Rom-Com ‘Wishful Thinking’ Following SXSW Debut
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to “Wishful Thinking,” which was written and directed by Graham Parkes. It stars Lewis Pullman, who also produced, and Maya Hawke. The film had its world premiere at SXSW, where it took home the top narrative feature prize.
Oscars: Film Academy Cracks Down on AI, Opens Up International and Acting Categories
The organization also announced changes impacting a host of other categories and its Governors Awards.
Oscar Rule Changes: AI Crackdown, Actors Can Get Multiple Nominations in Same Category and International Film Eligibility Expands
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved a substantive slate of new and updated rules for the 99th Oscars, set for 2027, showing its evolving standards around eligibility, authorship and global inclusion. Headlining the updates is a notable shift in the
Maya Hawke, Lewis Pullman’s ‘Wishful Thinking’ Lands at Sony Pictures Classics
Graham Parkes' directorial debut, which bowed at SXSW, follows a bickering couple whose karmic energy can trigger storms, stock market bounces and more and will have a 2027 theatrical release.
French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes
Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.
61% of Americans see Trump’s Iran war as ‘mistake’: new poll
More than 6 in 10 Americans now say President Donald Trump’s war in Iran was a “mistake,” according to a poll out Friday from the Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos. Within two months, the war – which has inflicted thousands of civilian deaths and caused gas prices to spike
Amazon’s built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last year
Amazon's built-in price tracking feature now allows you to see how much a product's price has changed over the past year. To use the feature, open the Amazon app and select the "Price history" button next to the item's price, or ask Amazon's AI assistant Rufus. The expansion
Hungary's Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country's justice minister
Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power.
Dreame — the vacuum company — just ‘launched’ its own phones
Dreame, a Chinese manufacturer best known for its robot vacuums but with ambitions to do much more, says it's making smartphones now. I'm not sure I believe it. The company showed off two phones at its own Next event, which took place in California this week, though both had