UK Parliament Declares Climate Change Emergency – MPs have approved a motion to declare an environment and climate emergency. [bbc]
Thailand King Announces Surprise Wedding Ahead Of Coronation – Thailand’s king marries deputy head of his personal guard force, giving her the title Queen Suthida. [alja]
Caster Semenya Loses Battle: ‘The Decision Will Not Hold Me Back’ – Celebrated South African athlete Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against regulations to be imposed by the International Association of Athletics Federations that will enforce female athletes with testosterone levels higher than five nmol/L to take medication to lower them. [mav]
Would It Be Better If You Couldn’t See How Many Likes a Photo Got? – Instagram will soon be testing a version of the app that hides from the news feed the number of likes that photos and videos have received—a move that reflects the social platform’s attempt to make itself a less pressurized environment for users to share content on. [time]
Winning The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Has Never Been Easier – Enter this awesome competition with a few simple clicks, and stand the chance to win the perfect gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. [here]
Five Reasons AG Barr’s Mueller Testimony Sparked More Calls For His Resignation – In his sworn testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee May 1, William Barr answered five hours of questions, but raised brand new concerns about his conduct and fitness as the US’s top law enforcement official. [qz]
Julian Assange: Wikileaks Co-Founder Jailed Over Bail Breach – Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for breaching his bail conditions. [bbc]
Billboard Music Awards 2019 – Taylor Swift wins best-dressed battle of the divas as she goes head-to-head with Cardi B and Ciara. [dm]
Kanye West Is Making A Show About Kanye West, Starring Jaden Smith As Kanye West – If anyone needed another example to prove that our world has dissolved into some sort of bizarre hellscape of cultural Mad Libs, here you go: Kanye West is in development on a new Showtime series about, yes, Kanye West—starring Jaden Smith as a young, “alternate reality” version of Kanye., [vice]
Prince Harry’s Next Trip Just Revealed A Major Hint About Meghan Markle’s Due Date! – Harry will undertake an official engagement in Amsterdam before traveling to The Hague, where he will officially launch the one year countdown to the 2020 Invictus Games. [people]
William Barr: Attorney General’s Refusal To Testify Riles Democrats – Hillary Clinton became the latest to denounce Barr’s testimony on the handling of the Mueller report amid calls for his resignation. [guardian]
The Newest Trend In Bars: No Booze – Wellness entrepreneurs are betting on sobriety becoming a drink trend. But how tasty are the cocktails, and how much of a good time can you have drinking in the bars selling them? [beast]
Secret Strip-Club Videos And Lewd Posts: Australia’s Fallen Election Candidates – Several candidates quit ahead of election after deluge of offensive behaviour exposed. [guardian]
Scientology Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia After Measles Diagnosis – The Freewinds is currently docked in St. Lucia, its 300 crewmembers and passengers locked inside; the boat served as the location of Tom Cruise’s 42nd birthday bash. [holrep]
Oprah Is Getting Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Royal Baby The Most Amazing Gift – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby is getting the literary dream of a lifetime. [huff]
The Nappuccino Is A Thing Now (And Science Backs It Up) – Smashing a coffee before your nap sounds like something only an idiot would recommend. Well, that idiot would have a point. [here]
The 25 Most Gorgeous Destinations On Earth – Check out these stunning photos of the 25 most gorgeous destinations on Earth. From the UK’s serene Lake District to Australia’s wild Kata Tjuta park, see what spots make this exclusive list. [cnn]
Jude Law Marries Girlfriend Phillipa Coan In Low-Key London Wedding – Single no more! Jude Law married longtime girlfriend Phillipa Coan in a low-key ceremony in central London on Tuesday, April 30, after four years of dating. [usm]
Taylor Swift’s ‘ME!’ Video Breaks 24-Hour Viewing Record – Taylor Swift’s new music video featuring Brendon Urie was viewed 65.2 million times in the first 24 hours of being released, setting a new Vevo record. [mash]
Jesus Would Have Been Cool With Weed, Says ‘Christian Cannabis’ Pastor – Craig Gross launched a new website to have a conversation with other evangelicals about using pot. [vice]
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