Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Valiant comics Humble Bundle
Starts at $1 for the first volume of X-O Manowar. Also, one day left for the Love and Rockets bundle.
Today's news and jokes
@espn Holly’s locked in 🔥🔒 #wbb #basketball #sports #college ♬ original sound - ESPN
@stubhub somebody had to come get him 😭 #ucla #texas #cbb #marchmadness #finalfour ♬ original sound - Avi
Yeah, I'd probably wait in line for the Salvaged Protocol Droid popcorn bucket
NEW: The Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket arrives at Disneyland Resort beginning April 28. It features light-up eyes. Awesome. pic.twitter.com/98pf3o1pDB
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2026
NEW: A Jabba’s Sail Barge popcorn bucket inspired by Jabba’s Khetanna from Return of the Jedi is coming to Disneyland Resort on May 4. pic.twitter.com/dsgTysfkDn
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
"$500,000 in stolen catalytic converters seized in L.A. County theft ring bust"
LAT:
The Police Department ... had some success in reducing thefts after an initial series of arrests but, by November, criminal activity was again on the upswing, the agency said in a statement Wednesday. The department concluded that one of the suspects who had been released was involved in the theft ring again.
Today's news and jokes
Scrolled by this poster and for a sec thought there was a Judas bowling movie.
— Annie Wu (@anniewu.bsky.social) April 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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did they do this on purpose
— Annie Wu (@anniewu.bsky.social) April 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Good colors on this Artemis II photo
GalleryLock in, we’re Moonbound.
— NASA (@NASA) April 4, 2026
Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to their destination, and preparations for lunar flyby are underway. During their trip around the far side of the Moon, they will capture imagery to share with scientists (and you, too!). pic.twitter.com/T2z4W2XLCt
Also, good gif:
I appreciate this gif very much because when visualising this moon attempt I don't always remember it's a moving target https://t.co/whLH6qeEuU
— The regime has gone satanic (@Nukta_) April 3, 2026
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Wild story about the lengths UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez went to to get recruited
LAT:
she switched AAU teams to play with Cal Stars, a club based in Oakland. Twice a month, she’d hop on a Friday flight to Northern California, practice that night, twice Saturday and once again Sunday morning before flying back that day.
(They mentioned this during today's game--I don't know what made the Oakland team a better situation)
Today's news and jokes
@thehauntedsnail An adorable request from my husband 🥹 Still not over how cute of an idea for a tattoo this was. So sentimental and sweet 🥹 📍Bloom Street Tattoo Studio, Manchester, UK
♬ Vamoose - Hana Stretton
Olivia Jaimes was featured by current Nancy artist Caroline Cash in this week's strips
Nancy 4/1/26 … Olivia Jaimes part 4, happy april fools day
— caroline cash (@cashbrowns.bsky.social) April 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Nancy 3/31/26 … Olivia Jaimes Part 3
— caroline cash (@cashbrowns.bsky.social) March 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Ominous sign, ominous vine
Remember Your Memories Nephi, UT
— Rural Indexing Project (@ruralindexing.bsky.social) March 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Stop Vine. Tracy & Monon. Los Feliz, CA.
— LA Dork (@ladork.bsky.social) March 28, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
"Angels fans booed the home opener’s ceremonial first pitch"
LAT:
attendance has fallen 20% over the past 20 years, a span that includes one postseason series victory and the current streaks of 10 seasons with losing records and 11 seasons without a playoff appearance.
Friday’s home opener was sold out. However, as of Friday afternoon, resale markets listed tickets for as little as $7 for Saturday’s game and $4 for Sunday’s game.
Today's news and jokes
@espnw Someone check on Sarah Graves 😂 #wbb #espnw #marchmadness #handshake ♬ original sound - espnW
"Labubu doll maker Pop Mart’s shares sank nearly 23% on Wednesday"
NYT:
“Labubu’s popularity has been a huge success,” said [] a senior economist at French bank Natixis. “However, there is an emerging concern that there is no second growth driver.”
Related:
Three things missing on Nike collapse.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 3, 2026
1. Focus on retro cushed them. Literally embracing a customer growing older.
2. Today’s kid doesn’t get excited about the swoosh. They lost all buzz. My boys would rather GOAT or The Drip Shop.
3. Completely abandoned storytelling. https://t.co/wfI6iiIsVj
(I'm always stunned when I see the cost of a Nike clothing item)
Quick cheap trick for making good looking trench walls for wargaming scenery
@lettersfromthelongline A quick guide for how to build tremch walls for tabletop wargaming like Warhammer 40k and Trench Crusade. This is a common method I can't take credit for but I get asked the questiom a lot and its quick, simple and cheap!! #warhammer40k #trenchcrusade #tabletopgames #gaming #scalemodels ♬ Ace of Spades - Motörhead
Friday, April 3, 2026
"Tactics and Tycoons" video game Humble Bundle
$8 for the collection, including "Homeworld Remastered Collection" and "Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Deluxe Edition."
Today's news and jokes
i’m obsessed with this photo of them working in their severance costumes https://t.co/qumXHv6iBT pic.twitter.com/rG4jOcuvHd
— Severance HQ (@lumonsindustry) April 2, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Official 3D-printable Rocky figurine
A new 3D model has dropped on the official Project Hail Mary site. You can now print your own Rocky figurine: a fully articulated action figure or a static version. This is cosmically cool. pic.twitter.com/bJ9xRfWqhb
— Project Hail Mary Updates (@HailMaryLogs) April 2, 2026
The link is at the bottom left. (Their SEO for the official movie site is horrendous.)
Today's news and jokes
A Little Owl was rescued after falling down a chimney. South Essex Wildlife Hospital reported he was "dirty and dehydrated but soon on his way back home". Want to donate to SEWH? southessexwildlife.org/donate Source: fb.com/555952912555... #owlsintowels 💛🦉
— Owls in Towels (@owls-in-towels.bsky.social) March 21, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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The theory is that the recent game "Baby Steps" is an absurdist, unauthorized sequel to the "Uncharted" series
Detailed here. (Haven't played it, didn't seem like an April Fool's joke)
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Two new video game Humble Bundles
First, "A collection of strategy games of all genres and levels of difficulty" (including Terminator Dark Fate Defiance) starts at three games for $10, and a collection of co-op shooters (including Warhammer Vermintide 2 Collector's Edition) starts at four for $7.
Today's news and jokes
A few Dodgers players had Yoshinobu Yamamoto sign their Yoshi bobbleheads today. pic.twitter.com/izbkfuU782
— Sonja Chen (@SonjaMChen) March 31, 2026
Many Dodger fans have lined up hours ahead of tonight’s game to secure the Yoshi bobblehead giveaway 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Pi0J5it9zW
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) March 31, 2026
Sun Day Red sold out of the Cosmic Blue Review Polo shirts that Tiger Woods was wearing in his mugshot.
— cllct (@cllctMedia) March 31, 2026
Now prices are surging on secondary markets, with bids well over $300.
The shirts retailed for $125. pic.twitter.com/jriRujK5Oz
Twin brother adventurers are comparing state of the art outdoor gear to 100-year-old heritage kit
One figure is a vision of modern mountaineering: clad in streamlined, synthetic insulation, waterproof membranes, and modern plastic boots. The other looks like he just stepped out of a sepia-toned photograph from 1914: wrapped in heavy wool, gabardine cotton, and cumbersome leather boots treated with dubbin.
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Gone are the days of lugging heavy machinery up mountains. Today, their biometrics are tracked by ingestible sensor pills that monitor core temperature from the inside out, patches that analyze sweat composition, and smartphone-connected hygrometers taped to their skin to measure moisture buildup under layers.
(The verdict is, if you know how to use the antiquated stuff correctly, you're almost as warm as the cutting edge stuff)
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
"A suspected system failure froze Baidu’s robotaxis across Wuhan"
NEW: Dozens of robotaxis by Baidu stopped on the road in Wuhan, China, causing crashes on highways and trapping passengers in the cars—some for more than an hour. One passenger told me it took her 30 minutes to even connect to a customer representative. Here’s a dash cam video of one crash.
— Zeyi Yang 杨泽毅 (@zeyiyang.bsky.social) March 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Wired's write-up
Artemis II-inspired sliding glove to go on sale, if the launch actually happens tomorrow
Countdown clock.
We are now less than 24 hours away from lift-off 🚀
— Absolutely Ridiculous® (@ariagloves) March 31, 2026
The launch of the Moonshot Sliding Mitt is pending final clearance of Artemis II.
If they launch, we launch. If they hold, we hold. Stay ready. pic.twitter.com/P6qiCy7A5K
Funny detail about looking for free parking near Dodger stadium
there’s another option for fans who can handle a 15-minute uphill walk and a few menacing signs.
Find your way to McDuff Street just north of Little Joy. And as long as it’s not Opening Day or the playoffs and you get there at least an hour before first pitch, you will likely find a spot.
You’ll see “LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY” sandwich boards, set out in the region to deter would-be-shortcutters from exiting the long lines on Sunset Blvd and Scott Ave. But it’s not illegal to park there. Per a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation: “Dodgers’ traffic contractors, not LADOT, install the “Local Traffic Only” signs.”
Supergirl and Lobo movie figures by McFarlane up for preorder
EE still has all the new figures (and space bike). BBTS sold out of some (but sometimes relists).
Today's news and jokes
not ayo edebiri and don cheadle not knowing how to act next to their very tall interviewer lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/pkNvhPcFPU
— izzy 🫐 (@beuck_) March 28, 2026
Two excellent Daredevil headshots
Table A10 at Wondercon today! pic.twitter.com/mPWkRXwaMB
— JEFF DEKAL (@jeffdekal) March 27, 2026
DAREDEVIL New cover for friends Stephanie Phillips and @leegarbett.bsky.social 💥 #DaredevilVision #Marvel
— Jock (@jockbsky.bsky.social) February 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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"Saudi Arabia Halts Yearslong Effort to Bring Skiing to the Desert"
WSJ:
The canceled contracts are part of the $38 billion arid-mountain resort known as Trojena, which its managers once said would be the first outdoor ski resort in the Persian Gulf
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Italy-based Webuild said Wednesday that Neom canceled its contract to build a $5 billion dam, which was meant to make a mountainside lake and was in the midst of construction. Malaysia-based Eversendai Corporation said Tuesday that Neom had ended its contract to supply the site with steel
Monday, March 30, 2026
Alleged Masonic lodge crime network on trial in France
At least four Freemasons from the lodge’s roughly 20 members are among those in the dock. Other defendants include four officers from France’s DGSE foreign intelligence service, three police officers
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The case was triggered by a failed contract killing in July 2020, when two members of France’s parachute regiment were arrested in possession of weapons near the home of the business coach Marie-Hélène Dini. They told investigators they believed they had been asked to murder Dini on behalf of the French state, targeting Dini on the grounds that she worked for the Israeli spy agency the Mossad.
They are accused of the murder of a racing driver, the attempted murders of a business coach and a trade unionist, aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy – all on behalf of a mafia network inside the former Athanor Masonic Lodge in the Paris suburb of Puteaux
Extremely strange coloring book: "What is a data center? A tale of the honey badger family"
Interesting choice to include so much evil imagery, including a devil hidden on each page (page 15/slide 17, for example).
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