Book Review: ‘Get Over It, April Evans’ by Ashley Herring Blake ‘Get Over It, April Evans’ by Ashley Herring Blake is just the right queer summer romance read.

"Get Over It, April Evans" by Ashley Herring Blake is just the right queer summer romance read.

Abbie Wells reviews the book:

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Keep the #SupermanDay festivities going by listening to Krypton Report's Tyler and James discuss "Absolute Superman" no.15-17, talk about "Supergirl/Blade," and explore "Action Comics" in their latest podcast episode.

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Host Anthony Desiato presents a special #SupermanDay bonus episode of Digging for Kryptonite! Anthony and guest Ed Gross (Superman: The Definitive History) survey Supergirl's adaptations across film,…

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The Stolen Elephant | ‘Adventures of Superman’ 5×11 Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Stolen Elephant" (Season 5, Episode 11) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves — in which criminals hold a circus elephant for ransom and stash him at a farm, where a young boy assumes the elephant is his new pet.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Stolen Elephant" (Season 5, Episode 11) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves.

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Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ is a brutal, traumatizing masterpiece of modern horror A claustrophobic, gore-soaked reinvention of “The Mummy” that trades spectacle for suffocating horror, proving Lee Cronin is a master of visceral storytelling.

A claustrophobic, gore-soaked reinvention of “The Mummy” that trades spectacle for suffocating horror, proving Lee Cronin is a master of visceral storytelling.

Read Jainam Turakhia's review.

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“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune is a story that excels in all major categories, from a beautiful setting to rich characters.

Check out Abbie Wells' review of the book on our site.

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Lyric Arts’ ‘Mamma Mia!’ is a transporting, joyful night of theater in Anoka Lyric Arts brings ABBA's beloved jukebox musical to life with a stunning set, spirited performances and enough warmth to thaw a Minnesota winter — despite a persistent audio imbalance that dulls the vocal edge.

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka's "Mamma Mia!" is a joyful, transporting night of theater, featuring a jaw-dropping set and a cast that does the ABBA catalog proud. The show will be running through May 10 in Anoka.

The annual #SupermanDay celebration is going global this year, with DC organizing events, releases and retailer activations across multiple countries.

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Doors Open Minneapolis returns May 9-10 with behind-the-scenes access to 100-plus venues The free, two-day event produced by historic preservation nonprofit Rethos gives the public rare access to theaters, sacred spaces, private clubs and architectural landmarks across Minneapolis.

Doors Open Minneapolis is coming May 9 & 10 with free behind-the-scenes access to 100-plus buildings across the city. The Federal Reserve, U.S. Bank Stadium, underground library caverns and more.

Fan comic ‘Birds of Prey: Revolution’ imagines the New Gotham finale we never got A passion project four years in the making, "Birds of Prey: Revolution" is the handcrafted love letter to a short-lived WB series that its small but devoted fanbase has been waiting 20-plus years to receive.

A "Birds of Prey" fan just delivered the series finale we never got. Matt Truex's 70-plus-page comic "Birds of Prey: Revolution," four years, three collaborating artists and one very long-awaited Batman answer in the making, is now online and free to read.

‘For all mankind’ The following concludes a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II.

With the success of Artemis II, eyes are now toward the future. Former NASA flight director John Curry reveals the goals for Artemis III and IV, what we can all do to help, and how the Gateway space station is the door to a new reality for humanity.

Vance leaves Islamabad without Iran deal The United States and Iran met face-to-face in Pakistan for the first time since the Islamic Revolution — 21 hours of negotiations, no deal, and a stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz.

Vice President JD Vance led historic, direct U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad. After 21 hours of negotiations, both sides left without a deal. Iran says talks continue on Sunday. The Strait of Hormuz remains the central sticking point.

‘Supergirl: The Girl of Steel,’ the trailer — ‘Don’t kill the frikin Dog’ Krypton Report's Tyler & James talk "Supergirl: The Girl of Steel" (Volume 1), McFarlane Toys news, and review the "Supergirl" trailer with a surprise guest.

Krypton Report's Tyler & James talk "Supergirl: The Girl of Steel" (Volume 1), McFarlane Toys news, and review the "Supergirl" trailer with a surprise guest.

Artemis II crew splashes down safely, completing first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years The four-person Artemis II crew returned to Earth on Friday evening with a picture-perfect Pacific Ocean splashdown, capping a landmark 10-day lunar mission — the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972.

NASA's Artemis II crew is home. Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego at 8:07 p.m. ET Friday, completing the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

The Prince Albert Coat | ‘Adventures of Superman’ 5×10 Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Prince Albert Coat" (Season 5, Episode 10) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves — in which a young boy mistakenly donates a coat containing his great-grandfather’s fortune.

Digging for Kryptonite'd Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Prince Albert Coat" (Season 5, Episode 10) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves.

MSPIFF45 opens with a comedian, a prince and a field of 200 films From a Duluth comedian's mental health journey to a secret Prince concert from 1992, MSPIFF45 arrived last night as the largest and longest-running international film festival in the region marks its 45th year.

The 45th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival opened Wednesday in Minneapolis, launching 12 days of more than 200 films, filmmaker conversations and parties across six venues in the Twin Cities and Rochester.

Superman Day returns to Metropolis, Illinois, with two-day festival at the Super Museum The world's largest collection of Superman memorabilia is celebrating the Man of Steel's birthday the only way Metropolis knows how — in full costume, on the street, and for a good cause.

The Man of Steel's official hometown is celebrating Superman Day 2026 with a full weekend of community events, appearances by cosplayers Jake Fogg (Superman) and Liz Elizabeth (Lois Lane), and a free outdoor screening of James Gunn's "Superman."

Trump backs off Iran threat, announces two-week ceasefire The ceasefire came roughly 90 minutes before Trump's self-imposed 8 p.m. deadline — and hours after he warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight."

Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday — 90 minutes before his own deadline to bomb the country's power plants. The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. Talks continue Friday in Islamabad.

‘This time to stay’ The following continues a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II.

As the historic crew of Artemis II returns from the moon, former NASA flight director John Curry tells us what it will take to build a sustainable society there—and why we need to do it.

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"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir is an exhilarating journey filled with unexpected twists, combining science, friendship, and passion for exploration. Truly unforgettable!

Abbie Wells rates the novel 5/5 stars.

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Cleveland declares April 18 Superman Day, honoring the Man of Steel’s birthplace Cleveland City Council voted Monday to designate April 18 as Superman Day — the date the Man of Steel first appeared in print in 1938 — cementing the Ohio city's claim as the official birthplace of one of the world's most enduring pop culture icons.

Cleveland City Council has officially declared April 18 Superman Day, marking the 1938 debut of "Action Comics" no. 1 and honoring the city's legacy as the birthplace of the Man of Steel. The date will be celebrated annually, beginning with a Siegel and Shuster Society luncheon this month.

Charges filed in March 22 hit-and-run that killed Minneapolis woman A suspect has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run that left a woman dead after she was struck while crossing a street in northeast Minneapolis.

A woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a March 22 hit-and-run crash that killed Seham Hassen in Minneapolis.

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Digging for Kryptonite host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez dig into #Supergirl's Silver Age origins as the star of her own decade-long "Action Comics" backup feature from creators Otto Binder,…

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Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ as Iran deadline looms With hours remaining before his self-imposed deadline, President Trump posted a sweeping threat on Truth Social warning that Iran faces irreversible destruction — as diplomats scramble and human rights experts raise war crimes alarms.

President Trump warned Tuesday that Iran faces the destruction of its "whole civilization" if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. ET. Human rights experts are calling the threat a war crime. Negotiations continue as the deadline approaches

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Artemis II is heading home. The crew completed a historic flyby of the moon's far side Monday, setting a new record for the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth — 252,756 miles. Splashdown…

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Twins open series win over Tigers with 7-3 victory Monday The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night at Target Field, taking the early advantage in a four-game home series that continues through Thursday.

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night at Target Field, taking the early advantage in a four-game home series that continues through Thursday.

Minneapolis surveillance video contradicts ICE agents’ sworn account of January shooting City-released footage from a traffic camera undermines the federal government's account of a January shooting that wounded a Venezuelan man and set off a night of chaos on the city's north side.

Minneapolis released surveillance footage Monday contradicting ICE agents' sworn testimony about a January shooting. The video shows a 12-second scuffle, not the minutes-long attack with a shovel and broom the agents described under oath. Two agents are now on leave and face potential charges.

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President Trump used a Monday briefing on a U.S. rescue mission in Iran to threaten legal action against a journalist, escalate warnings to Iran, criticize NATO allies and outline broader geopolitical positions.

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Why Libraries Still Matter | Peter Bremer | No.5 Featured in this Heroes of the Mediascape episode is the University of Minnesota, Morris' reference and instruction librarian, Peter Bremer. They discuss his unique author career and how COVID-19 factored in; his favorite circulation desk work-study student; and why he claims libraries are currently "under assault."

Featured in this Heroes of the Mediascape episode is the University of Minnesota, Morris' reference and instruction librarian, Peter Bremer. They discuss his author career and how COVID-19 factored in; his favorite circulation desk work-study student; and why he claims libraries are "under assault."