SYDNEY — The Art Gallery of New South Wales announced the 2026 Archibald Prize finalists on Thursday, April 30, with a provocative selection of portraits that has already ignited fierce debate across Australia about identity, celebrity and the future direction of the nation's most prestigious art award.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Motivational speaker and evangelist Nick Vujicic has directly addressed and debunked widespread online rumors claiming he is battling terminal cancer or has died, issuing a clear and uplifting message that he remains in excellent health and continues his global ministry work.
Jason Taylor
Apr 30, 2026
DENVER — Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case have uncovered significant new evidence that could break the weeks-long stalemate, authorities confirmed Wednesday, offering renewed hope to the family of the 28-year-old Colorado woman who vanished on March 12 while jogging near her suburban home.
Joe Green
Apr 30, 2026
DUBAI — Dubai International Airport (DXB) is open and operational today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, across all three terminals with a significantly reduced flight schedule as the UAE continues its gradual recovery from months of airspace restrictions and security disruptions tied to the Iran conflict.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
NEW YORK — Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on Thursday, November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, marking the latest delay for one of the most anticipated video games in history as the studio prioritises quality and polish.
George Anton
Apr 29, 2026
Three beaches located in Australia have been included in the World's 50 Best Beaches list for 2026. Which ones are they?
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 29, 2026
NEW YORK — No ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing for the $163 million jackpot, meaning the top prize will roll over to an even larger amount for Friday's draw as players across the country continue chasing the life-changing fortune.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Game No. 1,053 — delivered a clever mix of everyday language, pop culture and wordplay that challenged solvers while offering satisfying "aha" moments once the thematic connections clicked into place.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle answer for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is FABLE, marking Game #1,775 in the daily word puzzle that continues to captivate millions with its blend of vocabulary, logic and daily ritual.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — Nearly three months after Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Catalina Foothills home, investigators are advancing forensic analysis of DNA evidence, including hair samples sent to the FBI laboratory, as the search for the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie reached its 88th day with no major public breakthroughs reported.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — Nearly three months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home, investigators continue pursuing advanced DNA testing on hair and blood evidence recovered from the scene, though authorities stress no major breakthroughs have been publicly confirmed as the search for the mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its 88th day.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
STOCKHOLM — Embark Studios rolled out the highly anticipated Riven Tides update for ARC Raiders on April 28, 2026, delivering the game's biggest content drop since launch with a sprawling new coastal map, a formidable airborne enemy and fresh gameplay mechanics that transform exploration and combat in the post-apocalyptic Rust Belt.
George Anton
Apr 28, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Game No. 1,052 — challenged players with clever word groupings that blended everyday actions, polite requests and clever wordplay, delivering a satisfying solve for many while stumping others until the final attempts.
Joe Green
Apr 28, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle answer for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is QUACK, marking Game #1,774 in the popular daily word puzzle that continues to captivate millions of players worldwide with its simple yet addictive blend of logic, vocabulary and luck.
Joe Green
Apr 28, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — As the search for Nancy Guthrie entered its 88th day Monday, law enforcement officials and experts acknowledged the realistic odds of finding the 84-year-old alive are growing increasingly slim, even as new DNA evidence heads to the FBI lab in a high-stakes bid to crack the suspected abduction case that has gripped the nation.
Joe Green
Apr 28, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, remained missing Monday as the high-profile abduction case entered its 86th day, with investigators pursuing fresh DNA evidence, vetting multiple ransom communications and urging the public for any overlooked tips in what authorities continue to treat as a suspected kidnapping.
Joe Green
Apr 27, 2026
Wordle enthusiasts logging in Sunday, April 26, 2026, discovered the solution to puzzle No. 1772 is "GLOSS," a five-letter word that stumped many players despite its relatively common usage and straightforward letter pattern. The New York Times' daily word game continues its streak of challenging yet accessible puzzles, drawing millions of global participants eager for the mental workout and satisfying green-tile victory
Joe Green
Apr 26, 2026
NEW ORLEANS — Tornado warnings swept across southeast Louisiana on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, as a line of potent thunderstorms unleashed damaging winds, possible waterspouts and radar-indicated rotation, disrupting communities from the West Bank to the Northshore and prompting urgent safety alerts.
Anthony Will
Apr 25, 2026
ATLANTA — Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest, are enjoying relatively smooth security screening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with most TSA checkpoints reporting wait times under 30 minutes as spring travel demand remains manageable following recent peaks.
Joe Green
Apr 25, 2026
SYDNEY — Airlines around the world are caught in a classic squeeze: soaring fuel prices driven by Middle East tensions are pushing costs higher, yet major carriers like Qantas and Virgin Australia are simultaneously running aggressive domestic fare sales as demand softens in key markets.
Tony Jackson
Apr 25, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Saturday, April 25, 2026, delivered a festive and cleverly layered challenge as puzzle #1049 blended Easter holiday traditions with classic rock music, leaving many players smiling at the satisfying "aha" moments once the categories clicked into place.
Joe Green
Apr 25, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Friday, April 24, 2026, delivered a clever mix of everyday items and tricky wordplay as puzzle #1048 challenged solvers with categories ranging from pizza ingredients to surprising octopus associations, leaving many players debating the purple group well into the day.
Joe Green
Apr 24, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, reached its 81st day Thursday with authorities confirming no new arrests, no identified suspect and ongoing forensic work that has yet to produce a major breakthrough in what investigators describe as a targeted abduction.
Joe Green
Apr 23, 2026
NEW YORK — Mythology buffs and word game fans found themselves channeling ancient gods Thursday as the New York Times Strands puzzle No. 781 challenged players with a divine theme that blended classical lore and clever letter threading on April 23, 2026.
Joe Green
Apr 23, 2026
NEW YORK — Word game enthusiasts tackling the New York Times Connections puzzle on Thursday, April 23, 2026, faced a clever mix of geography, literature and pop culture as puzzle No. 1,047 delivered satisfying "aha" moments alongside one particularly devious category that left many scrambling for their final guesses.
Joe Green
Apr 23, 2026
NEW YORK — Millions of daily Wordle players woke up Thursday to a timely twist as the New York Times' popular word puzzle delivered "TWEET" as the solution for puzzle No. 1769 on April 23, 2026, sparking a wave of online reactions that blended bird chirps, nostalgia for old Twitter and fresh debates about the platform now known as X.
Joe Green
Apr 23, 2026
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi remains open and operational on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, but is running with significantly reduced capacity as regional airspace and shipping disruptions tied to U.S.-Iran tensions continue to affect flight schedules and passenger movements.
Joe Green
Apr 22, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — More than 80 days after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Catalina Foothills home, authorities continue to treat the case as an active kidnapping investigation, with the FBI now analyzing potentially critical DNA evidence including a hair sample recovered from the property and no arrests made despite thousands of tips.
Anthony Will
Apr 22, 2026
NEW YORK — Word game fans tackling the New York Times Connections puzzle on April 22, 2026, encountered a cleverly layered grid that rewarded careful category recognition, with "POTTERY EQUIPMENT" and "WALLOP" emerging as the standout groups in puzzle No. 1,046.
Joe Green
Apr 22, 2026
NEW YORK — Wordle enthusiasts awoke Tuesday to a straightforward yet satisfying challenge as the New York Times' popular daily word game delivered "SNORE" as the solution for puzzle No. 1768 on April 22, 2026, a common five-letter word that tested players' vocabulary while rewarding those who started with strong vowel combinations or common consonant clusters.
Joe Green
Apr 22, 2026
