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Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state — Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.
US raises pressure on Cuba as it sanctions President Diaz-Canel — Measures come as Cuba continues to experience food shortages and blackouts.
Cornelius Launches New Album With Sean Ono Lennon Collaboration — Keigo Oyamada has also lined up dates in Japan and England behind Refractions
I Miss My Bar — Recreate the sounds of a bar.
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 19, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’ — The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.
A Fisherman Wrestling a Great White Shark Was Caught on Video. Experts Say He Did the Right Thing. — Elliot Sudal landed a juvenile great white shark while fishing from the beach. Sudal quickly wrestled the shark to the shallows, removed the hook, and dragged it back out to sea.
Four people killed after minibus collides with train in Belgium — The minibus, carrying nine people, drove through closed crossing barriers during the morning rush hour.
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BMW’s Neue Klasse M concept brings next-gen EV tech to motorsports — “Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets.”
Apple Tops Global Smartphone Market for First Time in a Q1 — Apple finished as the world's number one smartphone brand by shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. It's the first time the company has ever led the market in a Q1. App
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say — An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Wiarton Willie Statue in Wiarton — This small town is home to Ontario’s answer to Punxsutawney Phil.
Arsenal win Premier League: Is now the start of a period of dominance for Gunners — It's been a long wait but after 22 years, Arsenal finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy once more.
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9 Family-Friendly Hotels in Miami That Indulge Kids and Adults — Check in for water park adventures, all-day kids clubs, over-the-top spas, and upscale dining that can please even the pickiest eaters.
watched someone design an entire apartment around a single piece of driftwood they found on a beach. the rest just kind of made sense after that
Why South Dakota Surprised the CEO of Atlas Obscura — Caves that may or may not connect, a monument unfinished after 70 years, and bison that do not move for your car.
Tony Pulis column: My quality time with Pep Guardiola - and getting his guide to Barcelona — Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be much missed if he leaves English football at the end of the season.
The Locals Don't Know — My best piece of travel advice: don't do what the locals do.
How Did a Guide Disappear on Mount Everest? A Survivor Takes Us Inside the Latest Climbing Tragedy. — A veteran Sherpa guide has disappeared on the world’s highest peak amid the rush to beat the season’s official deadline.
10 Pieces of Luxury Luggage Actually Worth the Splurge, According to Our Editors — These premium pieces of luggage don’t just look good in the airport lounge—they’re built to withstand years of travel.
Air & Space Magazine | Smithsonian Magazine — The Smithsonian's aviation magazine.
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies — The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict.
A Nomadic Chef Puts Down Roots — This week in the Food Chain, chef Fatmata Binta shares her vision for African foodways and where to find the best fufu in Accra.
Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations — Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.
Zorn Announce New EP 'Return To Castle Death': Hear "Black Dog March" — We all have busy lives, and it’s way too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and to forget to do something really important. For instance: It’s been way too long since we’ve all been to Castle Death
Lenka Clayton Reflects on Motherhood and Finding Connection in Everyday Objects — In a new film from Art21, Pittsburgh-based artist Lenka Clayton shares her expansive practice and interest in care.
Hillary Dawa Sherpa Survived Six Days Alone on Mount Everest After Being Left on the Peak — The Everest guiding world has been transfixed by the unbelievable survival story of Hillary Dawa Sherpa, who was left for dead on the mountain
Keenan O'Meara Shares New Single "Halley's Comet": Listen — You may have previously noticed Catskills singer-songwriter Keenan O’Meara on the periphery of this website, listed in passing as an opener for Zach Bryan’s stadium tour or directing a video for fellow Upstate New York f
My Journey to See All 19 Penguin Species in the Wild, From Antarctica to Tristan da Cunha to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands — And the adventure's not over yet…
The Andrée Monument in Solna — A granite memorial to three men swallowed by the Arctic—Andrée, Strindberg and Fraenkel—explorers that attempted one of the most ambitious (and disastrous) North Pole expeditions in history.