Monday, May 4

May 2026

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Lord of the Flies on Netflix

The four-episode adaptation of Lord of the Flies hits Netflix. The version we remember from English class never looked like this.

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Star Wars Day

On Star Wars Day, “may the fourth be with you” — and may you score some of this newly released merch, Nilla Wafers inexplicably included.

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Teacher Appreciation Week starts

Teacher Appreciation Week is here — a chance to show the people shaping the next generation that they deserve a lot more than just an apple.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET

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Met Gala

The Met Gala (a fashionable reminder of which tax bracket you're in) is here, and it marks Beyoncé’s first time as co-chair, alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and, of course, Anna Wintour.

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