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Kogarah dance studio rapist Anthony Sampieri deserves life of 'pain, darkness and misery', court told

A Sydney mechanic who rescued a seven-year-old girl being raped by convicted sex offender Anthony Sampieri tells a court he still has nightmares about the "feeling of a scalpel being dragged across the back of my neck".



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‘Incredible work’: B.C. agency’s mock ad for Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin grabs actor’s attention

One Peak Creative, which started in Vancouver before moving to Kelowna, has created several mock ads during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Vancouver film company fined nearly $300K in ‘Deadpool 2’ stunt death

Joi ‘SJ’ Harris was killed when she lost control of a motorcycle during a stunt shoot near Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza on Aug. 14, 2017.




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Randy Bachman details the unexpected origin of song ‘American Woman’

Fifty years ago, on May 9, 1970, The Guess Who became the first-ever Canadian rock band to top Billboard's Hot 100 chart.




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Elon Musk, Grimes reveal how to pronounce baby’s name, X Æ A-12

Part of their baby's name is an homage to their favourite aircraft.





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The Queen sends special televised message to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

The Queen was only 19 when her father made his landmark address over seven decades ago.




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‘You’re the worst parent’

UK TV host Piers Morgan tore into the mother who sent another mum a bill for damage to her daughter’s expensive shoes — reducing her to tears.




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Why most women carry babies on their left side

EVER noticed that you prefer to carry your baby like this? It’s not a coincidence.




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ASUS adds new Intel chips to its Zephyrus gaming laptops

ASUS has refreshed its line of gaming laptops with new 10th Generation Intel Core processors, NVIDIA RTX 2070/2080 Super graphics and a bunch of other features designed to make gaming and content creation slicker and smoother. First up, the new Zephyrus S17 (pictured), which comes with a 17.3-inch display with super narrow bezels in an 18.7-millimeter-thin chassis. A 300 Hz refresh rate and 3ms grey-to-grey response time means the display is lightning fast, and it comes with Pantone-validated color accuracy as well.




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ASUS' ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is a gaming laptop with a built-in second screen

ASUS has been pushing laptops with second screens for a couple of years now, but it's still searching for a winning formula. Last year's ZenBook Pro Duo pushed the keyboard down to the edge of the laptop's body, with the rest of the surface housing a second screen. The problem with that configuration was an awkwardly placed trackpad. But, you know who cares less about trackpad placement? Gamers. Hence, almost a year later, the company's Republic Of Gamers (ROG) division has its own spin on the concept: the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.




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NBC Sports will air IndyCar's second virtual race on April 4th

Another live esports event will air on TV this Saturday -- something we might have to get used to now that people are glued to their screens even more than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge, an online simulation-style competition, will air live on NBC Sports at 2:30PM ET on April 4th.




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Is the NookPhone good or bad for your Animal Crossing island?

No, you're not hallucinating and this isn't a late April Fool's joke. That is in fact, the NookPhone from Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the top of this post. It's safe to say that the game has really taken off in the two weeks since its release. It's the perfect salve for our troubled era, and a great way to kill time when you're stuck at home.




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‘Sea of Thieves’ is coming to Steam with crossplay

Microsoft's buccaneering simulator, Sea of Thieves, already has 10 million players on Xbox One and Windows 10. The company announced that the game is coming soon to Steam, adding to an already large stable of Microsoft games on Valve's platform, and allowing existing Steam users to connect more easily with friends. The game, which was developed by Rare, challenges players to complete voyages across the open seas. What makes things more interesting is the fact that crews can run into pirate ships manned by other gamers -- and attempt to plunder their booty.




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Twitch is making games viewers and streamers can play together

Gaming on Twitch is largely a one-way affair. You can join a Marbles on Stream race or play a slightly delayed Jackbox Party Pack game, but the service is largely meant for passive viewing. Amazon aims to fix that before long, however. The company tells the New York Times that it's developing games both Twitch streamers and their viewers can play together in "real time." While details are scarce, you should see games become available throughout the summer.




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Sony indefinitely delays ‘The Last of Us Part II’

Naughty Dog has just about finished work on The Last Of Us Part II. It's taking care of the last few bugs and then the long-awaited sequel should be all set. However, Sony has delayed the game for a second time. It's pushing back the release date indefinitely from May 29th due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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‘Apex Legends' brings back duos and Kings Canyon permanently

The next Apex Legends event is about to get underway and while that might only last for a few weeks, Respawn is bringing back a couple of key features on a permanent basis. The original Kings Canyon map will join the current World's Edge arena on rotation after it recently popped back up for a limited time. Meanwhile, the duos mode that debuted last fall is returning for good alongside the original trios option. They'll both come back on April 7th.




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The fight to save the UK's only permanent video game museum

The UK's National Videogame Museum (NVM) is under threat. The site in Sheffield — the only permanent museum dedicated to video game culture in the UK — is one of many brick-and-mortar businesses that have been forced to close their doors during the coronavirus pandemic.




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A sequel to beloved indie game 'Rogue Legacy' is in the works

What at first seemed like a potential April Fool's joke has turned out to be real: almost seven years after the original came out, Cellar Door Games has confirmed it's working on a Rogue Legacy sequel. The indie studio didn't share a release date for Rogue Legacy 2, nor did it say anything about potential platforms. In fact, besides some screenshots showing off a lovely new art style, the only significant tidbit of information we got is that Judson Cowan and A Shell in the Pit will return to score the game's soundtrack.




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Deadpool is Fortnite's latest playable crossover cameo

While he's been in the periphery of the game since the start of the current season, Deadpool is finally making his way to Fortnite proper. If you purchased this season's battle pass, you can obtain the skin by finding the mercenary's two hidden pistols (hint: look in the menus). After finding the weapons, head to a phone booth on the island to change outfits.




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Recommended Reading: Inside the PlayStation 5 with Mark Cerny

PlayStation 5 uncovered: The Mark Cerny tech deep dive
Richard Leadbetter,
Eurogamer

If you're craving even more explanation on the PlayStation 5 than lead architect Mark Cerny shared during his in-depth chat a couple weeks ago, get comfy. Eurogamer shared part two of its chat with Cerny this week, and while there weren't any new revelations per se, there was more detail on the things we'd already heard about.




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Mixer gives every streaming partner $100 to help during COVID-19

Numerous internet services have offered help to creators who may be struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Microsoft's Mixer might have one of the simpler solutions: direct cash infusions. The livestreaming service is giving all of its partnered members $100 to help them get through any financial hardships while the outbreak lasts. Given that anyone sufficiently committed to Mixer to reach partner status depends at least partly on the service to make a living, that may be a welcome gesture.




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Pentagon: Coronavirus Hospitalizations ‘Permanently Disqualify’ U.S. Military Recruits

Applicants who have tested positive for the virus but did not require hospitalization will still be allowed to enlist




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Some Employers May Require Employees Get Tested for COVID-19 Before Coming Back to Work

Some experts question whether such efforts will make a difference





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Hydroxychloroquine Fails to Help Coronavirus Patients in Largest Study of the Drug to Date

A team of scientists studied more than 1,300 patients admitted to a hospital for COVID-19




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The Coronavirus Originated in Bats and Can Infect Cats, WHO Scientist Says

WHO expert Peter Ben Embarek says the virus originated in bats, and that it's unclear what animal may have transmitted the disease to humans




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Inherent Flaws in COVID-19 Testing Mean Some of Those Infected Don’t Get the Treatment They Need

The nasal swab diagnostic test is far from infallible




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Live Animal Markets Should Be Improved Not Outlawed, Say WHO

(LONDON) — The World Health Organization said Friday that although a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan selling live animals likely played a significant role in the emergence of the new coronavirus, it does not recommend that such markets be shut down globally. In a press briefing, WHO food safety and animal diseases expert…




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Why Infectious Diseases Like COVID-19 Make Science Move So Fast

Science has a reputation for moving slowly. The very process of publishing solid scientific data—let alone developing vaccines and therapies—requires a long timeline. But outbreaks of infectious diseases spread quickly, demanding a much quicker pace. Scientific endeavors to better understand SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have progressed rapidly. Within weeks of the virus emerging…




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Police Data Reveals Stark Racial Discrepancies in Social Distancing Enforcement Across New York City

'I want to see every community treated fairly,' NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says





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Beyoncé & Meg Thee Stallion Will Be Honored By Houston



"Houston Hotties we’re getting a dayyyy!"




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Here's Why Michael Jordan Reportedly Turned Down $100M



The basketball legend’s former agent speaks out.




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Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins - "Come Together



The hitmaker debuts his inspiring COVID-19 relief single.




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Vanessa Bryant Sends Message To Gianna On Her Birthday



The rising basketball star was killed in a helicopter crash.




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Eddie Murphy Headlines Comedy Fest For Charity



“Laughter is often the best medicine.”




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Kenya Barris Defends Rashida Jones' Role In '#BlackAF'



The show creator faced accusations of colorism.




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R. Kelly Creates Third Excuse For Release From Jail



The judge has previously denied the singer's attempts.




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See What Pau Gasol Sent Vanessa Bryant For Gigi’s 14th B-Day



He did something really sweet for his late daughter.




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Black Man Attacked and Killed By Group Wearing Medical



Londoner David Gomoh was on his way to work when he died.




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Watch This TikTok Video Of Serena Williams Playing Tennis



Who says being quarantined keeps you from being competitive?




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Why Monica Has ‘No Interest’ In An IG Battle



Does she have a point?





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Brooklyn Couple Have The Most Beautiful At-Home Wedding



Thanks to Zoom, 50 of their friends were able to attend.




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'M2M's' Dr. Heavenly Insults Dr. Kendra's Husband



This escalated quickly.




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Drake Opens Up About Why He Finally Shared Photos Of Adonis



The Canadian rapper appeared on Weezy’s ‘Young Money Radio.’




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This Day in Black History: May 3, 1933



The "Godfather of Soul" James Brown was born.




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Here’s How Trevor Noah Is Supporting ‘The Daily Show’



Staff members of his show are without income.




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This Day In Film: 'A Rage In Harlem'



'Harlem' was all the rage on the big screen 29 years ago.