‘Idiocracy’ Predicted All of This — Twenty years later, Mike Judge’s prescient comedy is getting harder to laugh at.
This electric truck eliminates the $3,400 annual fuel cost that kills gas truck owners — Slate is targeting a vehicle ownership category that is historically expensive to maintain.
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play — The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.
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YouTuber Says Cops Paid Him a Visit After He Built Flock-Style Camera to Track Cops — It turns out that the gander is not actually super keen on what's good for the goose.
Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose — The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.
The bit where a comedian explains why their parents' divorce was actually hilarious! It's messed up but it works.
The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners — after 10 years of using Linux — Ubuntu can’t be the default recommendation for every type of Linux newcomer.
US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies — Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.
Why the best managers play Dungeons & Dragons | Jeff Randolph | TEDxAvila University — Drawing on nearly 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons, Jeff Randolph explores how a game that started in 1970s basements became a masterclass in leading modern organizations. This isn’t just a…
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI — A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core…
These camera-free smart glasses made me feel like Tony Stark — These stylish glasses do a good job at hiding their secret display and smart features.
Photos: Palestinians mourn more than 100 loved ones in mass Gaza funeral — The remains of 105 people were buried in the Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest of Gaza City.
Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often — Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.
The Feverent Whites — June 1982 The triplet of knocks came from the front door just as Sylvia Upshaw and her two children were putting on their shoes, about to walk over to Mrs. Talbot’s house. Syl’s daughter, GiGi, her…
South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump — Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
India's Modi to Tour Indo-Pacific This Week — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to travel to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand this week. Bloomberg's Swati Pandey discusses the agenda for the leader's Indo-Pacific tour. (Source: Bloomberg)
there's a chart mapping every stand-up special by how many times the comedian says 'like' — and some people are absolutely demolishing the curve
U.S. Open 2026 third-round highlights: Sights and sounds from Saturday's play — Here are the top highlights from the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat — LG on the label but Apple behind the scenes?
The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization — Canon’s next R8 is finally getting a stabilized sensor.
macOS 27 adds new Apple Intelligence features to your favorite apps - 9to5Mac — 9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac by MacPaw. With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, use CleanMyMac first to...
England held by Ghana at World Cup as pair close on last-32 passage — England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L, despite a late barrage by the English.
Everyone Seems to Be Taking a “Fallcation” This Year—What Does That Mean for Travel — Our travel specialists break down the shift, and share where their clients are going.
Sabrina Carpenter Cast As Ginger Rogers In Fred Astaire Biopic — Before Sabrina Carpenter was a singer, she was an actress, best known for her role in the Disney sitcom Girl Meets World. Now, after dominating the pop world with Short N’ Sweet and Man’s Best Friend, she’s…
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Grouper’s Liz Harris Announces 'Music For Two Films About Water' — Since 2005, the Portland musician Liz Harris has been making entrancing, quietly experimental music under the name Grouper. She’s a mood-conjurer and a cult hero, and she sounds like nobody else. On the rare…
The AI writing tool built specifically for book creation is on sale for just $33 — Keep your voice. Save your time.
US Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of PCE Data, Micron Earnings — US stock-index futures wavered ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge as well as earnings from Micron Technology Inc.
The Agony and Ecstasy of Johanna Hedva — The artist’s first institutional solo in New York grapples with the idea of surrendering to the cosmos, but isn’t always convincing.
Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding — Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney.
Dinosaur Comics! — it's a very useful word to say on a first date. speed dating is SO much faster for dinosaurs; this is canon
Iran War Exposes US Military Aluminum Risk Shown in Pentagon War Game — <p>Supplies of an ultra-refined form of the metal used in fighter jets are tight after drones damaged a UAE plant.</p>
Leeds continue unbeaten start in league with draw against Palace — Leeds United maintain their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign thanks to a hard-earned goalless draw at home against Crystal Palace.
Yuki Kurihara, Japan’s 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold — Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
Warren Presses Insurance Watchdogs for Answers Amid Walter Probe — US Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to explain how it’s policing Wall Street firms’ influence over insurers and their bets on private credit, saying a…
Inside the Enrollment Cliff Hitting US Colleges — America’s college-age population is shrinking, putting pressure on universities with high fixed costs and fewer students to fill their campuses. Schools like Bowling Green State are responding by adding career-focused programs…
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad: All to know — The US Army is averse to capital punishment and has not carried out an execution in decades.
watched my friend explain his joke for five minutes straight. turns out the punchline was that there was no punchline... bombing builds character i guess
Trump launches probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — Trump began efforts to remove Cook as one of the governors on the US Fed Reserve Board in 2025 and litigation is on.
Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability — In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.
Pretend you're sitting at Elizabeth Holmes' desk on this weirdly detailed website | TechCrunch — With over a thousand emails, slides, texts, and documents from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, Extend engineer Bo Lau created a website that simulates what it might…
Photos: School blockades, street protests grip France — Protesters increased pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron demanding more education funding.
Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGA — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.
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European founders and VCs urge lawmakers 'to get EU Inc right' | TechCrunch — Amid negotiations for a new EU-wide corporate status, an open letter signed by unicorn founders and investors warns that 'EU Inc' shouldn’t be watered down.
England forward Packer to miss North America tour — Two-time World Cup winner Marlie Packer will not travel with England to North America this month for Tests against Canada and the United States.
Qinwen, Potapova spring upsets to advance to US Open round of 16 — Zheng Qinwen rallied past Madison Keys and Anastasia Potapova ousted Amanda Anisimova in a pair of high-profile upsets on Saturday at the US Open.
Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul Share New Single “GOOGOO GAGA”: Listen — Just when you thought Stefani Germanotta’s baby had the intersection of pop stardom and “Googoo Gaga” all to themselves, here come Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul. The Belgian musical duo knows a thing…
Gabon Bonds Surge After Government Audit Finds Lower Debt Stock — Gabon’s bonds surged after the government announced that an audit found the OPEC member’s debt stock stood at $16.7 billion, almost a fifth below an initial estimate.
Far and wide: how the Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 works as a travel lens — We took Sigma's latest small full-frame zoom lens to the UK.
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Scientists Took a Cheek Swab From the World's Oldest Tortoise. His DNA Could Reveal Hints to Longevity — Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is about 194 years old and the oldest land animal alive today. Discoveries about his genetics could provide clues to extending lifespan…
¿Cuánto estás dispuesto a perder? | Diego Zepeda | TEDxCalzadaDeLosHéroes — ¿Qué harías si la adicción más peligrosa de tu generación no comenzara con una droga, sino con un clic? En esta charla poderosa y honesta, Diego Zepeda comparte su experiencia personal con la…
Tears, blood & triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures — As Katie Taylor hangs up her gloves, BBC Sport picks the best pictures of her career.
NBA, FIBA say Europe push to continue without EuroLeague — The NBA and FIBA say they are undeterred in moving forward with the NBA Europe plan after EuroLeague's team owners rejected a merger offer this week.
17 Best US Family Vacation Spots to Get Everyone Off Their Phone and Spending Time Together — From Cape Cod to Charleston, these destinations promise fun for the whole family.
Colombia vs. Paraguay 2026 livestream: How to watch International Friendly for free — Live stream all the action from the Sports Illustrated Stadium without spending anything.
Mitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDS — Garrett Mitchell robbed the Padres' Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, and the Brewers advanced to the NLCS for the second straight season with a 3-1 win in Game 4.