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Reclusive 'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards makes rare public appearance after two-year absence from spotlight
World

Reclusive 'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards makes rare public appearance after two-year absence from spotlight

"Seinfeld" star Michael Richards was spotted out in West Hollywood for the first time in two years, making a rare public appearance at Melrose Place.

Hershel Nolan · 16 May, 2026
Preakness Stakes 2026: What to know about the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown
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Preakness Stakes 2026: What to know about the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown

The 151st Preakness Stakes moves from Pimlico to Laurel Park for the first time ever, with no Triple Crown on the line after Golden Tempo skips the race.

Camren Schaefer · 16 May, 2026
Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck
Technology

Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck

After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it's trying to clarify how the feature works. The...

Terrence O’Brien · 16 May, 2026
California lawmakers explore ways to preserve access to online games
Technology

California lawmakers explore ways to preserve access to online games

The Protect Our Games Act would require game publishers to maintain ongoing online access to their games.

Katlyn Yost · 16 May, 2026
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland

Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: mystery collaborations, red carpet c...

Garrick Bartoletti · 16 May, 2026
Bill Maher offers a stark warning for Democrats coddling antisemites, calls out ‘woke idiots’ in the party
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Bill Maher offers a stark warning for Democrats coddling antisemites, calls out ‘woke idiots’ in the party

Bill Maher blasts Democrats for refusing to condemn antisemitism as Israel marks its 78th birthday, asking where they stand on anti-Jewish rhetoric.

Burdette Ferry · 16 May, 2026
Spencer Pratt torches Chelsea Handler with Epstein dinner party jab after she mocks his mayoral run
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Spencer Pratt torches Chelsea Handler with Epstein dinner party jab after she mocks his mayoral run

Spencer Pratt claps back at Chelsea Handler after she mocked his Los Angeles mayoral campaign, bringing up her Jeffrey Epstein dinner connection.

Adelle Hayes · 16 May, 2026
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just got an assist from Mars on the way to its asteroid namesake
Technology

NASA's Psyche spacecraft just got an assist from Mars on the way to its asteroid namesake

Its target asteroid could give us insight on how Earth's core came to be.

Valerie Waelchi · 16 May, 2026
Fever coach accused of snubbing Caitlin Clark with odd response after heroic fourth quarter
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Fever coach accused of snubbing Caitlin Clark with odd response after heroic fourth quarter

Caitlin Clark scored 32 points with a game-tying 3-pointer against the Mystics, but coach Stephanie White's response sparked fan backlash online.

Haven Purdy · 16 May, 2026
Hamas, Hezbollah flags fly at anti-Israel protest minutes after Mamdani condemns terror plot against Jews
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Hamas, Hezbollah flags fly at anti-Israel protest minutes after Mamdani condemns terror plot against Jews

Hamas and Hezbollah flags appeared at a Manhattan protest where organizers led chants rejecting Israel's right to exist and calling for its dismantling.

Jody O'Keefe · 16 May, 2026
NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech
Technology

NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech

Manoush Zamorodi is an accomplished reporter, podcast host, and author. Her new book, Body Electric, takes a comprehensive look at how technology is impacting o...

Terrence O’Brien · 16 May, 2026
Track star says she's tired of Christians being called 'bigots' for opposing trans athletes in girls' sports
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Track star says she's tired of Christians being called 'bigots' for opposing trans athletes in girls' sports

Crean Lutheran athlete Olivia Viola faces a trans competitor at state for the third straight year, fueling her push to save girls' sports in California.

Chanel Bayer · 16 May, 2026