Skip to content
Japanese Emperor Akihito is set for historical abdication
World news 1 hour ago
Japanese Emperor Akihito steps down from the throne on Tuesday. This will make him the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years. Crown Prince Naruhito, will succeed to the throne on Wednesday and a new era, "Reiwa," begins.
11 Likes
Daily Beast report alleges plot to bring false sexual assault allegations against Pete Buttigieg
Politics 3 hours ago
According to The Daily Beast, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, who have been linked with smear campaigns in the past, were recruiting men to falsely say they had been sexually assaulted by Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.
4 Likes
This courtside sign-waving Sixers fan is the support system we all deserve
NBA Playoffs 5 hours ago
A devoted Philly fan has shown his unwavering support after every made basket as the Sixers jumped out to a double-digit lead against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.
14 Likes
All the clues that lead to *THAT* Game of Thrones moment
Game of Thrones This afternoon
🚨SPOILERS ABOUND AHEAD🚨 🚨This is your final Spoiler Warning before fans break down the climax of Season 8, Episode 3 and what it could mean going forward.🚨
106 Likes
Tour the post-apocalyptic wasteland left behind after a NASCAR race
Weird This evening
Thousands of NASCAR fans were on hand to watch Chase Elliott take the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. What that meant for Monday was a major clean-up job or an archeological study, depending on how you looked at it.
23 Likes
The era of mass shootings prompts reflection on 'Generation Lockdown'
Social action This evening
A video created by March for Our Lives features a young girl giving adults advice on what to do in an active shooter situation, advice gleaned from school lockdown drills that have become commonplace in recent years. The video served as a conversation starter for those familiar with the drills and the sobering reality of living in a world where they're necessary.
42 Likes
Halima Aden becomes the first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to wear a hijab and burkini
Celebrity This afternoon
The 21-year-old Somali-American model is making history in Sports Illustrated’s 2019 Swimsuit issue.
155 Likes
Norway finds beluga whale wearing harness that says 'equipment St. Petersburg'
World news This afternoon
The beluga whale was discovered by fishermen off the island of Ingøya in Norway. It is believed that the whale escaped a Russian naval base in the region.
105 Likes
An apparent Sonic movie sneak peek gives a taste of Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman
Movies Earlier today
Scott Wampler of Birth Movies Death says the image circulating of Carrey in the upcoming Sonic movie is real based on what was shown at CinemaCon.
33 Likes
Halftime belonged to the dogs at the NBA playoffs in Toronto
NBA 3 hours ago
While the Raptors and Sixers enjoyed a break in Game 2, some speedy pups provided entertainment on the court.
8 Likes
US federal law enforcement foils terror plot targeting several Los Angeles locations
US news Earlier today
The FBI and local law enforcement from the Los Angeles area thwarted an alleged domestic terror plan aimed at several locations around the county.
30 Likes
Will the real Azor Ahai please stand up?
Game of Thrones Earlier today
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨 As GOT fans absorb the magnanimity of the Battle of Winterfell, some pressing questions about the Azor Ahai prophecy remain unanswered.
27 Likes
Larry King is recovering after a heart procedure
Celebrity This afternoon
The 85-year-old television and radio host suffered angina and did not have a heart attack, according to a statement from Ora TV. He underwent a heart procedure and is “scheduled to be released soon.” UPDATE: This Moment has been amended to correct that Larry King underwent a heart procedure and did not go into cardiac arrest.
7 Likes
IS leader appears in propaganda video for first time in five years
World news Earlier today
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has purportedly appeared in a propaganda video released by the Islamic State group, speaking about a recent battle and the attacks in Sri Lanka. Al-Baghdadi was injured in a 2015 airstrike and believed to have been in poor health prior to this video.
3 Likes
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits resignation to President Trump
Politics This afternoon
With the end of the Mueller investigation, Rosenstein will officially resign from the Justice Department on May 11.
11 Likes
The Simpsons draws criticism for seal-clubbing 'Newfie' scene
Television Earlier today
Sunday night's Canadian-themed episode of The Simpsons is drawing criticism for its treatment of people from Newfoundland and Labrador. In the episode, the term "stupid Newfies" is used just before Ralph Wiggum says "I'm a Newfie!" and clubs the head of a stuffed baby seal.
8 Likes
Bran and the Night King's highly-anticipated face-off was interrupted in one fellow swoop
Game of Thrones This morning
🚨 WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨 After decimating Winterfell for most of the show, the Night King had his eyes set on Bran's demise before one special hero came through to save the day.
70 Likes
The Rockets believe that the refs likely cost them the NBA title last year
NBA This afternoon
According to ESPN, the Rockets audited the officiating Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the Warriors and determined that 81 missed calls cost them more than 18 points in that game. They ended up losing by nine.
3 Likes
Director John Singleton has died after being taken off of life support
Celebrity This afternoon
Singleton's family released a statement saying, "It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved son, father and friend, John Daniel Singleton passed away today." Conflicting reports had come out about the health of the Boyz n the Hood director on Monday morning following his recent stroke.
56 Likes
Polish museum draws criticism for banning 'scandalous' banana artwork
World news This morning
Poland's National Museum removed artwork that shows a woman eating a banana after authorities deemed it to be "too scandalous." The museum has reportedly returned the piece after people shared photos of themselves eating bananas in protest of the removal.
49 Likes