Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed Until Further Notice — Iran said Saturday that it’s closing the Strait of Hormuz, saying no vessels will be allowed to pass through until foreign interference ends, according to state-run IRIB News.
The Moviegoing Experience Is Breaking — IMAX and Christopher Nolan have stoked demand to for Imax 70mm tickets ridiculous levels that getting “Dune: Part Three” tickets is virtually impossible (Source: Bloomberg)
One To Watch: The Cartier Prize For Watchmaking Talents Of Tomorrow — Cartier gives us a glimpse of the process for the 28th edition of its Prize for Watchmakers of Tomorrow with a jury that includes Kari Voutilainen.
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026) — Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
The Studio Manager — The craft of clay.
Ravelry — The community for knitters and crocheters.
Started fermenting hot sauce in a jar on my kitchen counter, forgot about it for three weeks, opened it expecting disaster. The smell made me understand why people keep doing this.
US Launches Strikes on Iran for Second Straight Day — The US military said it struck Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens to strain an already fragile ceasefire. Bloomberg's Jeff Mason has the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Beading Gem — Jewelry making techniques.
This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show — Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.
Alanis Morissette Accuses Former Tour Manager Of Extorting Her With Drug Trafficking Claims — Alanis Morissette is coming off a triumphant weekend performing alongside Olivia Rodrigo at her Daisy Chain Fields festival, but not all is well in Morissette’s world. She just sued…
Home - Soap Queen — Bath Fizzies Cold Process Soap Home Crafts Lip Products Lotion Melt & Pour Soap Soaks & Scrubs Woodgrain Soap Tutorial November 14, 2024 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Cold Process SoapBramble Berry is lucky to be situated in the Pacific No
Started weaving on a cheap cardboard loom. Spent two hours undoing the same row because I kept counting wrong. The pattern finally worked on attempt seven.
Interactive pH chart that shows exactly when your ferment tips from safe to spoiled — built by a microbiologist who got tired of guessing.
A Koi Pond Mosaic Made From 10 Pounds of 3D Printer Waste — A Koi Pond Mosaic Made From 10 Pounds of 3D Printer Waste: Every 3D printer owner ends up with quite a pile of plastic waste: failed prints, stringy purge, and the plastic purge tower left behind after a multicolor…
US and Iran exchange opposing claims over Strait of Hormuz control — President Trump again insists US has 'total control' of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands.
Oura faces lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers about sleep-tracking accuracy | TechCrunch — The lawsuit alleges that Oura rings are unable to measure any of the physiological signals needed to assess sleep quality or determine sleep stages.
The Red Queen hypothesis - a new way forward for self-improving AI | Department of Computer Science and Technology — At a time when there's widespread interest in self-improving AI, researchers here have tackled one of the central challenges affecting its development by using…
sometimes.digital / experiments with plotter art — Drawing procedural art with Inkscape and an Ender 3 printer
Antique Trader — For antique enthusiasts.
Early leak of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has an uncanny valley problem — People are grafting a pre-release version of DLSS 5 onto their favorite games with unspectacular results.
Ganoksin - Jewelry Making Forum and Information Resource — The world's largest technical resource website for jewelers and related fields. Jewelry making forums and galleries. Founded in 1995.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran — The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
Making holograms with a pen plotter — I have a pen-plotter! It’s great. It’s like having a printer but slow and it breaks more often. I got it on eBay and it came sorta broken and I immediately spent the difference between what I paid and the price of new one fixing it. Now…
Inkscape - Draw Freely. | Inkscape — Inkscape is professional vector graphics software which runs on Linux, macOS and Windows desktop computers.
Murder arrests over baby girl's death in woodland — Police say they have arrested two men and two women as part of their investigation.
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy — The DoJ said the app has made significant strides in privacy protections since the 2024 suit.
LSE to Roll Out Tokenized Stocks in Push Into Digital Assets — The London Stock Exchange is planning to launch tokenized stocks, backed by London-listed companies, as it looks to further embrace digital assets.
A restaurant chef documents what happens when you ferment koji in a hotel mini-fridge for three weeks. The smell alone might end the lease.
More games and more controversy - has World Cup been a success? — From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
Repair Café - Fixing Together, Worldwide — Repair Café is a global initiative that promotes the culture of repair. Join us in fixing things together and contribute to a more sustainable future.
See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year — These images of nature in action are just some of the highly commended shots in the running for the prestigious nature photography award
Jones shows fight with half-century before falling just before lunch — Amy Jones hits 50 off 59 balls to help England recover after India took three early wickets on the morning of day two, but the batter falls just before lunch to leave the home side 137-5 after the first…
What experts aren't telling you about AI | Prof. Michael Milford | TEDxQUT — The reality of the AI revolution, and an optimistic guide to navigating uncertainty and constant change. Professor Michael Milford is a globally recognised researcher, the Director of the QUT Centre…
How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools | TechCrunch — AI is proving effective at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Some say this will make it harder for governments to use hacking tools and spyware and could reignite calls to backdoor devices.
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending — The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant — Netanyahu and Erdogan trade insults as Ankara seeks warrant for Israel's attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
Colombia Quake Tests New President Days Into Term — Rescuers in western Colombia are still searching for survivors after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least 287 people. Bloomberg News Latin America Government Reporter Mie Dahl joins Bloomberg This Weekend from Bogotá and…
Started fermenting hot sauce in a jar on my kitchen counter three weeks ago. The bubbles stopped yesterday. Now I'm genuinely nervous to open it.
Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago — We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
Treasury Market Still Functioning, Fed's Kashkari Says — Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has played down concerns over rising US Treasury yields, saying markets are functioning well. His most recent statements come after Treasury Secretary Scott…
One AI. One memory. — Wild Static — One AI with one memory that everybody shares. Say something to it. It answers what catches it, and it remembers what you did to it.
Hands-On: The Sylvain Pinaud Tourbillon — The independent watchmaker combines the design language of the Origine with a 30-second tourbillon and zero-reset system for a limited run of watches.
Found a pottery wheel at an estate sale that hadn't been used in years. Threw a bowl and it collapsed immediately. The clay was fine. I just have no idea what I'm doing.
The secret in me, how I found my own gravity | Raffaele Lauria | TEDxRWA Youth — Certain ideas lift us up, others keep us steady. Raffaele Laurie reminds us why both aspects are equally essential in the modern world. Raffaele Lauria was born on January 16, 2014, in Dubai, to an…
BMW Championship 2026: Best shots and highlights from Saturday — Here are the best sights and sounds from the third round of the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club.
someone's been documenting how to hand-bind books with salvaged materials and the results look better than anything in a shop 📖
Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 21 — Oil headed for a substantial weekly gain, as a US push to isolate Iran’s economy raised the specter of further market disruption.
left cabbage in salt water for three days and it tastes sharper than the fresh stuff. apparently that's just... how it works.
The top dating apps for women in 2026, tested by experts — Tired of burnout and bots? We tested the safest, most effective apps for finding a real partner.
Best Pokémon TCG deal: Score almost 40% off the Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection with a 35% price cut — And it's even under $50 at TCGplayer.
Netflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers — Executives discussed making Peacock and Fox One available through the Netflix app, The New York Times reports.
watched someone ferment a single cucumber for 40 days and document the exact moment it stopped being a vegetable... the color shift alone is hypnotic
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer — While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria outbreaks.
Zhou Bo: China’s alternative to Western power — Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.
Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth — A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.
Protolabs Rides Manufacturing Momentum — US manufacturing is getting a boost from growing demand across defense, aerospace and drones. Protolabs is tapping into that demand, using digital manufacturing to produce custom parts in as little as a day. CEO Suresh Krishna discusses…
👻 The Business Card That Lights Up When You Tap It | kevin.md — I made a circuit-board business card that opens my website and lights an LED with power harvested from the phone tapping it.
Nearby bus routes — Find nearby bus routes from your phone.
Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated — The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.