Ben's Chili Bowl announces grand reopening date Renovations forced the U Street location of the D.C. landmark to close for nearly a year.

Ben's Chili Bowl announces grand reopening date l WUSA9 www.wusa9.com/article/ente...

Virginia judge blocks redistricting referendum from being certified A Virginia judge blocked the state from certifying the results of Tuesday's congressional map referendum.

Virginia judge blocks redistricting referendum from being certified l WJLA wjla.com/news/local/v...

Y'all know those "rules for me but not for thee" losers are going to try it. 😒😑

Massive power, every format: the BB-777 brings back a boombox icon - CDM Create Digital Music It was arguably the moment the boombox peaked: the GF-909/GF-777 from Sharp boasted dual cassettes, radio, and massive sound. Now, Bumpboxx has decided to reboot that boom box, with a modern machine t...

Massive power, every format: the BB-777 brings back a boombox icon l CDM cdm.link/bb-777-boomb...

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang Human rights groups have warned that the collective prosecutions violate due process and block defendants from accessing legal counsel

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged members of notorious MS-13 gang l The Guardian www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges The Justice Department alleges that the SPLC improperly raised millions of dollars to pay informants to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and other extremist groups.

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges l NPR www.npr.org/2026/04/21/g...

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine l WIRED www.wired.com/story/madiso...

AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them Fraudsters are using the promise of fake roles to trick job-seekers out of money, personal information or both, and with the help of AI they are more convincing than ever. But there are ways to spot t...

AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them l The Guardian www.theguardian.com/money/2026/a...

A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action "We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.

A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action l NPR www.npr.org/2026/04/20/g...

11 riders injured after WMATA work vehicle collides with Silver Line Metro train Eleven people were injured after a work vehicle collided with a Silver Line Metro train early Wednesday morning, according to Metro officials.

11 riders injured after WMATA work vehicle collides with Silver Line Metro train l NBC Washington www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/w...

Dave Chappelle Knocks Republican Party for “Weaponized” Transgender Jokes: “That’s Not What I Was Doing” After being called out for transphobic jokes, the superstar comedian told NPR that Lauren Boebert and other Republicans are politicizing his humor.

Dave Chappelle Knocks Republican Party for “Weaponized” Transgender Jokes: “That’s Not What I Was Doing” l THR www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politic...

The Old Man of Storr in Isle of Skye An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

The Old Man of Storr in Isle of Skye l Atlas Obscura www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-o...

Masta Ace on Turning His Album, ‘The Falling Season,’ Into a Musical On ‘The Almanac of Rap,’ the veteran rapper talks about adapting his album for Broadway, reshaping his lyrics and what it means to bring hip-hop to the theater.

Masta Ace on Turning His Album, ‘The Falling Season,’ Into a Musical l OkayPlayer www.okayplayer.com/masta-ace-on...

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S.

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress l AP apnews.com/article/virg...

This May Day, the Working Class Must Defeat the Ruling Class’s Wars - Left Voice While the ruling class profits from wars in Iran, Lebanon, and beyond, working people pay the price. This May Day, the workers’ movement in the United States needs to be uncompromisingly anti-imperial...

This May Day, the Working Class Must Defeat the Ruling Class’s Wars l Left Voice www.leftvoice.org/this-may-day...

Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.

Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard l BBC News www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over article alleging excessive drinking Magazine has stood behind the story, which was written by veteran national security reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick

Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over article alleging excessive drinking l The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus

Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus l New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/w...

The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars | CNN Business Satirical news site The Onion said it has reached an agreement to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ InfoWars company, in a move that could help repay the more than $1 billion he owes the famil...

The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars l CNN www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/m...

‘No regrets’: Venezuela’s Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.

‘No regrets’: Venezuela’s Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump l Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...

Where the DOGE Operatives Are Now WIRED tracked down some of the most prominent figures of last year’s DOGE invasion. Here's where they are now—in government and beyond.

Where the DOGE Operatives Are Now l WIRED www.wired.com/story/where-...

This May Day, the Working Class Must Defeat the Ruling Class’s Wars - Left Voice While the ruling class profits from wars in Iran, Lebanon, and beyond, working people pay the price. This May Day, the workers’ movement in the United States needs to be uncompromisingly anti-imperial...

This May Day, the Working Class Must Defeat the Ruling Class’s Wars l Left Voice www.leftvoice.org/this-may-day...

Justice Department, Maryland Dept. of Environment file suits against DC Water over Potomac sewage spill - WTOP News The Justice Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed separate lawsuits against D.C. Water over the pollution of the Potomac River due to a massive sewage spill from a ruptu...

Justice Department, Maryland Dept. of Environment file suits against DC Water over Potomac sewage spill l WTOP wtop.com/local/2026/0...

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't Republican groups are using Obama's comments from nine years ago in their favor.

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't l Reuters www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Man facing divorce kills 8 children, including 7 of his own, in shooting rampage The gunman is dead, and his brother-in-law said he was distraught in a recent conversation about his breakup. The Louisiana shooting was the country’s deadliest mass killing in two years.

Man facing divorce kills 8 children, including 7 of his own, in shooting rampage l Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position. (AP Photo)

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations l WUSA9 www.wusa9.com/article/news...

Trump loyalist who challenged 2020 election results tapped to head DOJ ‘grand conspiracy’ probe The previous senior federal prosecutor overseeing the probe was removed from the case after questioning the legal viability of future charges.

Trump loyalist who challenged 2020 election results tapped to head DOJ ‘grand conspiracy’ probe l Democracy Docket www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Mandelson Became Britain’s Ambassador to U.S. Despite Failing Security Vetting

Mandelson, a Friend of Epstein’s, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting l New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/w...

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job l NPR www.npr.org/2026/04/21/n...

Head of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached Kristalina Georgieva says even ‘most hopeful scenario’ will lead to growth downgrade and cause permanent hit to living standards

Head of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached l The Guardian www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Photographer's Journey Deep into Canadian Rainforest to Find Rare Spirit Bear 'More often than not, we come up empty-handed.'

Photographer's Journey Deep into Canadian Rainforest to Find Rare Spirit Bear l PetaPixel petapixel.com/2026/04/17/p...