Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

May the 4th be with you. “Star Wars” fans around the world are celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise this weekend through an unofficial, fan-made holiday. A sly nod to one of the most popular catchphrases in the films, May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day and has been embraced by businesses and communities over the years. The May the 4th phrase appeared as early as 1979 in a British political ad and has exploded in recent years. The day is being marked with events ranging from special bobbleheads to a daylong celebration in a town sharing the first film's name.

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026

BOSTON (AP) — The release of Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed again — until May 26, 2026. On Friday, Rockstar Games, in a post on X, apologized for the delay but said that it needed additional time “to deliver at the level of quality that you expect and deserve.” This is the latest setback for the sixth game of the hugely popular video game series. Shares of Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, fell by nearly 7% on the news. Strauss Zelnick, the chairman and CEO for Take-Two Interactive Software, stood by Rockstar in a statement and said it supports the company “taking additional time to realize their creative vision.”

Man whose son was killed by Cincinnati police now charged in death of deputy

Police in Cincinnati say a man who struck and killed a county deputy with his car on Friday is the father of a teenager who was shot and killed by Cincinnati police a day earlier during a chase. Police say the 38-year-old driver of the car has been charged with aggravated murder in the deputy’s death. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement that he was sickened by what appears to be an intentional act of violence. Cincinnati’s police chief says the Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy who died was directing traffic when he was hit by a car that drove into an intersection.

Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7

NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like there will be another delay in the deadline this time. Here are some of the key things to know about REAL ID, including how to get one, why you even need one in the first place, and what happens if you don’t have one by May 7.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap's 'bad boy'

NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to begin in a New York courtroom. The Monday trial comes eight months after his arrest on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors say that once jury selection is complete, they'll deliver a mountain of evidence over several weeks. They say they'll show that the man who built a hip-hop empire was also a criminal. An indictment alleges that for two decades Combs used his employees and fame and fortune to abuse numerous women and others. His lawyers contend that no crimes occurred because any sexual activity occurred between consenting adults.

Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide as gaming industry faces tariff uncertainty

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid a backdrop of ongoing tariff uncertainty, more and more gamers are facing price hikes. Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week. Its Xbox Series S, for example, now starts at $379.99 in the U.S. — up $80 from the $299.99 price tag that debuted in 2020. And its more powerful Xbox Series X will be $599.99 going forward, a $100 jump from its previous $499.99 listing. The tech giant didn’t mention tariffs specifically, but cited wider “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” Beyond the U.S., Microsoft also laid out Xbox price adjustments for Europe, the U.K. and Australia. The company said all other countries would also receive updates locally.

Man sentenced to 53 years in prison in hate-crime attack on Palestinian American boy, mother

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A judge has sentenced an Illinois landlord to 53 years in prison for a hate-crime attack on a 6-year-old Muslim boy and the boy's mother. Joseph Czuba was sentenced Friday. He did not speak during the hearing and his attorney didn't immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment. Czuba was found guilty in February of murder, attempted murder and hate-crime charges in the death of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of the boy's mother, Hanan Shaheen. The 73-year-old Czuba targeted them in October 2023 because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas, which started days earlier. The family was renting rooms from Czuba at a suburban Chicago house at the time of the attack.

Hope floats in the Amazon as Bacuri, a young manatee, fights for survival

CAXIUANA NATIONAL FOREST, Brazil (AP) — In a protected part of the Amazon, Bacuri, a young manatee that was found stranded and alone, is being raised in captivity. He receives care at a research station in the Caxiuana National Forest, including three large milk bottles a day. The goal is to eventually reintroduce him to the wild with the help and protection of nearby riverside communities. Bacuri’s rehabilitation is part of a larger conservation effort to protect the Amazonian manatee, an elusive and endangered species. Climate change and hunting have made it harder for the species to recover from centuries of hunting for its hides and meat.

How to catch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking. Experts say expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour in ideal viewing conditions early Tuesday. However, a two-thirds full moon will likely reduce visibility at peak. Viewing lasts until May 28. The source of the Eta Aquarids is debris from Halley’s comet. The next major meteor shower, the Southern Delta Aquarids, peaks in late July. You don’t need special equipment to see the various meteor showers that flash across annually, just a spot away from city lights.

Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

NEW YORK (AP) — A slab of Brooklyn wall that the artist Banksy emblazoned with a bandaged, heart-shaped balloon is emerging after more than a decade in storage. The “Battle to Survive a Broken Heart” is set to be auctioned off May 21. Some proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. The family that owns the artwork says they are honoring their father, who died from a heart attack after running his business from the warehouse where Banksy stenciled the image in 2013. The wall became the canvas for a graffiti battle before the family removed the painted section and had it preserved.