My first job was at a place called Frosty’s, the only real hangout in my small prairie town. The front third of the building was dedicated to cheeseburgers and soft ice cream; further back in the middle was a modest pinball arcade, while in the rear was a pool hall. Many God-fearing townsfolk considered this
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Sony has seen its fair share of legal proceedings over the years, and PlayStation users in the United States might remember a long-running legal battle against Sony that started way back in 2019. The original class action lawsuit stemmed from Sony allegedly monopolising the market for digital purchases of games on the PlayStation Network. The
Shakira performed a massive free show in Brazil last night at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach. The performance featured some of the Colombian superstar’s most enduring hits, a few special guests, and, according to Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Cavaliere, it drew an estimated crowd of two million people. Check out footage from the
Critic’s Rating: 2 / 5.0 2 What on Earth was that? Watson Season 2 Episode 20 would have been disappointing enough if it had just been a season finale. But as the final wrap-up for the series, it fell even further short of what it should have been. (Colin Bentley/CBS ) Watson Season 2 Episode
A backbench Labour MP has proposed a new All-Party Parliamentary Group that will seek to end the automatic right of religious groups to be given charitable status. Sam Carling, MP for North West Cambridgeshire and former Jehovah’s Witness, will chair the APPG on spiritual and ritual abuse, which is expected to be established imminently. Speaking
The Excess 13 was displayed at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 The Excess line of cruising catamarans has only been in existence since 2019, but with the Excess 13, its third from-scratch design, the French builder seems to have found its stride. Joining her smaller and bigger siblings, the Excess 11 (2020) and 14 (2022),
Gas prices over $6.00 are displayed at a Shell station across from the Marathon Petroleum Corp’s Los Angeles Refinery on April 02, 2026 in Carson, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Western Texas Intermediate crude futures haven’t hit their highs in 2026 yet, according to traders on Kalshi. Users on the
Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026. CNBC OMAHA, Nebraska — In his debut running Berkshire Hathaway‘s annual meeting, Greg Abel delivered what many shareholders came to see: a steady hand, a firm grasp of the sprawling conglomerate and just enough of
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the stories we covered ourselves on Book Riot this week. May isn’t the only librarian taking a run in politics, though. Several other librarians are up for election this year. Here’s who they
Let’s get this straight: if you haven’t gotten your invitation to the 2026 Met Gala by now—the annual fundraiser at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—it’s not happening. Your celebrity friend-of-a-friend is never going to bring you as a plus-one. And even if you are somehow blessed enough to be able to give a multi-million-dollar donation
Neon’s Adam Scott-starring Hokum by Damian McCarthy (Oddity) debuted with $6.4 million on 1,885 screens, a nice start for the witchy tale with a $5-million budget set in a creepy Irish inn. It pulls in at no. 5 in North America behind the likes of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Michael, The Super Mario Galaxy
In news that would absolutely delight this writer circa 2009, Nick Thorburn (Islands and The Unicorns) and Mike Stroud (Ratatat) have joined forces for a new band, The Creem. So, just how did this seemingly unlikely duo come together in the first place? As Thorburn told Flood Magazine, it all surprisingly dates back some 20
There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out in the British countryside. And that feeling of comfort and freedom to move is exactly what the new Holland Cooper “Legends in Motion” campaign is all about. As we look ahead to the Badminton Horse Trials this May, their latest
An internship charity has defended the legality of its work after a GB News commentator launched legal action against the organisation for not offering schemes for white people. The 10,000 Interns Foundation provides internships for black and minority ethnic young people to challenge underrepresentation in the workplace. GB News commentator Sophie Corcoran has announced plans
When Branneisha Cooper first began taking GLP-1 injection Mounjaro in late 2022, she heard online that she could experience temporary hair thinning and prepared for the worst. But it would take about a year before she began noticing her hair falling out in clumps. Cooper said it was especially shocking because she has always had
Yet another record week for stocks. Strong first-quarter earnings and a war-driven spike in oil made for another historic week on Wall Street. Investors also made sense of a spate of economic data and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively, over
What are your bookstore rituals? For example, where do you go first in a store? I am a good browser in that I go all over the place. I am not a category person. I just like good books, whatever their type or genre. So, you could find me almost anywhere, I suppose. Tell
Image Credit: Disney Bachelorette fans may never find out whether or not Taylor Frankie Paul found a new man after Disney, the parent company of ABC, canceled season 22 of The Bachelorette. According to multiple outlets, the network referred to a leaked 2023 video of Paul in a physical altercation with her ex Dakota Mortensen.
Christopher Nolan has seemingly taken on the impossible by adapting Homer’s The Odyssey, which follows Odysseus’ long, dangerous journey to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Not many directors would even attempt to put such a story on the big screen, but Nolan seems up for the challenge. The film is set to release in July,
Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 There is something intriguing about the way humans connect under the most dire of circumstances. One of the most intriguing aspects of Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story is the unique bond that forms between Martha and her captor, Michael. It’s also a film that showcases
Travelling on safari with your family in tow can seem daunting, but it certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise of where you go, or on your comfort, space or style. Across Africa, a growing number of lodges and camps are designing accommodation that works beautifully for parents travelling with children, as well as for
Legislation aimed at changing the constitution of the Royal Albert Hall is in danger of falling, which would send the bill back to the drawing board after more than three years. The charity said the bill’s failure could result in “serious consequences” for the charity, including “significant costs, operational disruption and a real risk to
Risk in the credit markets has received a lot of attention in 2026, from fears about private credit stress to the head of the nation’s biggest bank, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, warning this week — though not pointing to any specific current credit market signal — “We haven’t had a credit recession in so long,
Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company. And according to options prices, it may happen sooner rather than later. The breakout in shares of Alphabet after a 10% surge on Thursday brings the company’s 1-year gain to 140% and
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, from an early “best of” list to a preview of
Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit from another former employee, alleging she faced workplace discrimination. Juana Delgado Soto, who worked as a housekeeper for the reality TV star for six years, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, according to court documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and
May 2026 is shaping up to be a quietly stacked month for Disney+, with a mix of emotional dramas, offbeat comedies, and genre-bending thrillers arriving across the platform and its Hulu hub. While blockbuster spectacle often dominates streaming headlines, this month’s lineup leans into something more compelling: character-driven storytelling with distinct creative voices behind the
James Garfield Broadnax was executed by lethal injection last night, April 30, at Texas State Penitentiary, Rolling Stone reports. Broadnax had been convicted of double murder in 2009, at the age of 19, and his case had become a cause célèbre in ongoing debates over the use of rap lyrics in court. As recently as
Southeast Asia has been home for more than twelve years and during that time we have experienced many of the finest luxury hotels and resorts in the region. We do not have our favourites, but there are individual properties and brands that for varying reasons ensure that we return. Anantara Hotels & Resorts is most
New ‘soft opt-in’ guidance could place extra administrative burden on charities The Information Commissioner’s Office’s new ‘soft opt-in’ guidance was published this week following changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which allows charities to send direct marketing communications to supporters without needing to obtain consent, provided certain requirements are met. Under