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Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility: What You Need to Know
Bad news for fans of cardboard VR headsets, though.Wired - 15h -
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Schedule predictions, stats
All you need to know as Formula 1 heads to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for round five of the 2025 season.ESPN - 12h -
Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Does the post office deliver mail?
Bond markets will close early on Thursday. Here’s what else you need to know.MarketWatch - 45m -
NBA postseason preview: Stars, matchups and X factors that could decide the champion
Everything you need to know about the teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups.ESPN - 2h -
How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower
The second major meteor shower of the year starts today and peaks on the night of April 21–22. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.Wired - 1d -
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
What to Know About Today’s Meth
The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that ...The New York Times - 14h -
Bruins head home for the summer after missing playoffs for the first time since 2016
The Boston Bruins didn’t even bother teasing their fans with a spectacular regular season before heading home for the summer this timeABC News - 15h -
What to know about Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial
Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and hauled to jail in handcuffs, the disgraced movie mogul returns to a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday for a new trial covering the very same ...ABC News - 2d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 3d -
Many HBCUs need government funding but some are preparing for a future without it
Colleges across the country are facing battles with the federal government over funding, but similar cuts and the potential elimination of the Education Department may be existential for ...NBC News - 8h -
‘We need to reclaim childhood’: Ministers urged to restore right to play
A steady erosion of outdoor playtime is impairing the development of infants, say expertsFinancial Times - 46m -
What to know about U.S., Iran's talks to deescalate nuclear tensions
Saturday, the words "constructive" and "positive" were used to describe talks aimed at defusing nuclear tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Leigh Kiniry has the latest on the negotiations.CBS News - 4d -
Ask questions, practice and know when to make an exit: how to start a conversation
Socializing can be hard, especially starting a conversation with a stranger – here are some tips from experts. Humans are social creatures – we live in groups, rely on others to survive and ...The Guardian - 12h -
Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You
Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans.The New York Times - 7h -
What to know as a judge considers the Menendez brothers’ life sentences for their parents’ murders
Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to appear virtually in a Los Angeles courtroom beginning Thursday for two-day hearing that will examine whether they should be freed.NBC News - 3h -
The C-Suite Imperative: Build a Cyber-Resilient Business
Prevention is not enough; organizations need to plan for recovery as well.Inc. - 1d -
Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee that’s limited his playing time the past monthABC News - 3d -
$45 caviar tots? Here's everything you need to eat at Coachella Weekend 2
Free ginger shots from Erewhon, caviar tater tots and omakase from Nobu. Here's where to eat and drink Weekend 2 of Coachella.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Why This MIT Professor Says We Need to Act Fast to Keep AI From Stealing Our Jobs
The AI revolution keeps steamrolling ahead—disrupting industries, delivering newer, smarter tools every day, propelled by billion-dollar investments. But there are real risks AI could upend the ...Inc. - 12h -
2025 NFL Draft: Giants GM on how they'd use Travis Hunter, whether they need to take a QB and potential trades
New York has lots of options with the No. 3 overall pickCBS Sports - 9h -
Champions League scenarios: What Real Madrid, Arsenal, Inter and Bayern need to advance
Here are the scenarios for the return matchups after the quarterfinal first-legsCBS Sports - 9h -
Clarke Schmidt returns for season debut: Yankees righty poised to join New York rotation in need of a boost
The Yankees rotation ranks 28th in ERACBS Sports - 8h -
'I know how badly they want to win': How the Senators grew into being a playoff team
Ottawa is back in the postseason for the first time since 2017 -- with plans to make it an annual occurrence.ESPN - 25m -
Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.BBC News - 11h -
Viral videos claim luxury bags are made in China, is it true?
BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks into the truth behind the claims, and what we know about how luxury goods are made.BBC News - 11h -
Sarah Palin’s Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins
In opening statements, lawyers for Sarah Palin and The Times each presented arguments on whether the editorial board had published a statement knowing it was false.The New York Times - 1d -
Potential Tariff Pause for Auto Supply Chains Triggers More Economic Whiplash
The president said carmakers “need a little bit of time” to alter their operations to focus on domestic manufacturing for parts and vehicle assembly.Inc. - 1d -
The 45 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (April 2025)
When No One Sees Us, The White Lotus, and Celtics City are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.Wired - 1d -
Here's why retirees shouldn't fully ditch stocks
Retirees need at least some stocks in their portfolios to ensure they don't run out of money later, experts said.CNBC - 11h -
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal penalty controversy: First-half chaos reigns with penalty, VAR overturn and Saka miss
Real Madrid need to make up a three-goal deficit, but it could have been even moreCBS Sports - 4h -
A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish
Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s used to judge its quality and pricingABC News - 6d -
What Is DHGate, and Should You Use It?
A Chinese ecommerce app has shot up the App Store rankings in response to Donald Trump’s tariff changes. It’s as safe as the next online marketplace—but as with all of them, buyers should know what ...Wired - 12h -
All Runes In RuneScape Dragonwilds And How To Get Them
Any veteran of the RuneScape franchise knows how invaluable runes are. They are used to perform dozens of crucial and useful actions in RuneScape, and no matter how many you have, you could always ...GameSpot - 9h -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘good progress’ on minerals deal talks
Ukrainian president says legalities almost finalised and officials signal US concessions in talks that are progressing ‘quite fast’; deadly Shahed strike on Dnipro. What we know on day 1,149. ...The Guardian - 4h -
Ancelotti: Madrid future in doubt after UCL exit
Carlo Ancelotti said he "doesn't know" if Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday was his last game in charge of Madrid in the competition.ESPN - 2h -
Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
Users needing emergency care or hospitalization were more likely to later develop dementia, researchers reported. That does not prove cannabis was the cause.The New York Times - 2d -
Polaroid Flip Review: The Best Polaroid for Most People
The new Polaroid Flip comes loaded with features to help bring some much-needed reliability to instant photography—without making it sterile.Wired - 1d -
Taiwan’s Chip Companies Are Caught in the U.S.-China Tariff War
President Trump has threatened tariffs on Taiwan and the chip industry. China has signaled it will not let the trade war keep it from the technology it needs.The New York Times - 1d -
Powell indicates tariffs could pose a challenge for the Fed between controlling inflation and boosting growth
The central bank leader said that while he expects higher inflation and lower growth, it's unclear where the Fed will need to devote greater focus.CNBC - 10h