Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment — Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.
Mapping Monsters: SDSS-V Data Release 20 Unveils All-Sky Views of Supermassive Black Holes - SDSS — The Black Hole Mapper reaches a milestone with its first southern hemisphere optical observations, coordinated eROSITA X-ray identification, and multi-epoch tracking of accreting…
Best gaming monitor deal: Score over 40% off the Samsung Odyssey G5 at Amazon — Get the means for QHD 180Hz gaming for under $200.
Your 10-foot USB-C cable is hiding 6 flaws that nobody likes to talk about — Is a longer cable really worth all the trouble?
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition? — The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.
Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead — Jason Arday was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue — The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.
Deciphering the <i>Hashihara Castle Town Map</i>: The Imaginary Town of MOTOORI Norinaga | Public Relations "Obayashi Quarterly" — The first issue of \
Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president — Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
Rearranged my bedroom three times before realizing the real problem was the one corner that never gets natural light. A single white shelf there and suddenly everything feels intentional.
‘This is very real redlining’: outrage in Little Rock as two datacenters loom — Critics decry proposed hyperscale projects, fearing overuse of water and electricity, and ‘appropriating rural, Black-owned land for industrial purposes’
Volunteer Develops Machine-Learning Tool to Identify Rare Clouds - NASA Science — Certain kinds of clouds are misbehaving – appearing more often and lower in the sky than they used to. To help identify the factors influencing these changes, scientists have asked people around…
Nvidia's RTX 20-series accidentally built GPUs that refuse to die — The RTX 20-series crossed a line that changed everything—and it's why they still matter in 2026
Iran Talks Offer Little Relief for Hormuz Shipping — Iran and Oman are still discussing a temporary arrangement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but attacks on regional energy infrastructure and major disagreements over transit rules are complicating negotiations.…
Codex in ChatGPT desktop app for Linux is now in preview 🐧 — Linux users, this one’s for you! 🐧 ChatGPT desktop app for Linux is now available in preview, bringing ChatGPT, Work, and Codex together in one native desktop experience. Currently supported: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS…
Gaza honours Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea — Gaza honours Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea
Less is more, more or less — In the age of AI, knowing what not to build might be the most important skill of all.
Enigmatic Narratives Unfold in Aron Wiesenfeld's Dreamy Oil Paintings — In his mysterious oil paintings, Aron Wiesenfeld delves into the power of narrative, visibility, and imagination.
The Milky Way's center holds the ruins of another ancient galaxy — Those stars ain't from around here.
I Asked 6 Chefs Their Secret to Cooking Perfect Steak — They All Agreed on This Simple Golden Rule — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//k/archive/e3ce4eb1741bd76cc083424453c0e3f39d147f9b_d329a5_cropped"> A nice steakhouse dinner is a popular choice for a…
US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies — Experts warn that low stockpiles of air defence interceptors as a result of the war on Iran leave the US vulnerable.
LT Ozzy Trapilo (knee) now eligible to practice with Bears — The Bears activated Ozzy Trapilo off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, seven months after the left tackle ruptured his patellar tendon in the postseason.
Trying to explain One Night Only’s tech-enforced sex dystopia — ‘The one night a year single people are legally allowed to have sex.’ Huh??
Ulf the White bookends 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 with more crap — The most illustrious Westeros tradition.
Wordle today: The answer and hints for August 9, 2026 — Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1877.
What shape is the Earth? — <p><img src="https://images.aeonmedia.co/images/08cfa437-f506-451a-b888-d6a267e1130b/essay-final-skm-96_2_0026-copy.jpg?width=1200&quality=75&format=auto" alt="" /></p><p>The extraordinary challenge of determining the true shape of Earth reveals the dee
Inside the effort to save one of America's most imperiled salamanders — When a species is facing extinction, it takes an enormous human effort to stave it off. Case in point: the painstaking campaign to save the frosted flatwoods salamander.
Your Samsung phone is draining battery to collect data—these two settings stop it — It only takes 30 seconds.
Brooklyn Street Renamed After Ol' Dirty Bastard — Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood now shares a name with one of the most influential rappers of all time. Yesterday, with an official ceremony that brought together friends, family, and government officials,…
Wordle today: The answer and hints for August 11, 2026 — Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1879.
Morning news brief — Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
These 5 self-hosted apps run great on your Raspberry Pi—until they don't — Before long, you're going to want to upgrade.
OL Cole Hutson rejoins Texas after getting fifth year — Offensive lineman Cole Hutson, following minicamp participation with the Browns and Cowboys, has returned to Texas after regaining a fifth year of eligibility.
Childhood interrupted: Family awaits justice 8 years after baby was raped — A Delhi family is trapped between a stalled legal system, fraught family ties, and the struggle to protect their child.
Winter Announces New EP 'Romantix Mixtape': Hear "Without" (Feat. Soccer Mommy) — When Winter’s not busy being our VJ and interviewing Billy Corgan for us, she’s making beautiful shoegaze music. Her latest album was last year’s Adult Romantix, and earlier this month she…
Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands | TechCrunch — Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas — Apple today released the fourth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The fourth betas come a…
Open Thread for August 2026 — We haven’t done an open thread for awhile, so… What have you been working on? How are you feeling? What’s on your mind these days? What’s the best thing you’ve
BlackRock’s Rieder Sees AI Helping Buoy GDP Even as Hiring Slows — BlackRock Inc.’s Rick Rieder said last month’s surprise contraction in payrolls reflects a “productivity revolution” rather than economic weakness, arguing that the US economy remains on track for 6% nominal…
Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups | TechCrunch — Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
HFTs Shun India Stock Closing Auction Over SEBI Short-Selling Hurdle — India’s new method of setting official closing prices for its stocks is drawing complaints from some of the firms that do the most to keep its $5.2 trillion market humming along.
This is an old list but still interesting: the 12 most linguistically influential American movies since 1980. — This is an old list but still interesting: the 12 most linguistically influential American movies since 1980. If you were compiling a list of linguistically inf
How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures | TechCrunch — Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
Terton Capital Challenges Korea’s Golfzon on Second Buyout Bid — A second attempt to take South Korea’s Golfzon Holdings Co. private is facing renewed resistance from a minority shareholder, with the stock now trading above the tender price in a sign the buyer may struggle to…
Ford picks "Fathom" for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350 — Deliveries of the new electric pickup are slated for later next year.
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar — Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms — A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact…
Bonds Slide Amid Inflation Concerns as Oil Rises on Hormuz Deal Outlook | Bloomberg Brief 08/11/2026 — Treasuries fall and US equity futures waver as rising oil prices stoke inflation fears. President Trump hardens his stance toward Iran with new demands, clouding the prospect…
Scottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism — Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.
GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two — Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
I Helped Restore Protections for Bears Ears. Now It’s at Risk Again. — The Trump administration’s plan to open up national monuments to industry is about more than lines on a map. Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland explains the lasting human cost of prioritizing resource…
Apple Vision Pro to stream live MLB games in Immersive Video - 9to5Mac — Apple will stream four Friday Night Baseball games live in Immersive Video on Vision Pro, with dedicated commentary. Here's the schedule.
Apple adds another iPhone, MacBook Pro to the obsolete list — Sorry, iPhone X.
Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks — Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.
How Medical Racism Impacted the Work of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston — If the Harlem Renaissance was—according to Henry Louis Gates Jr.—“surely as gay as it was black,” it was also disabled. Steeped in a nascent Black disability culture characterized by rejecting euge…
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 6, 2026 — Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here.
Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government — Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
Tribute to 'loving' man who died in lake tragedy — Panashe Muchenje's family said online speculation around his death had added "insult to injury".
Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured? — Shipping operators and insurers prefer to wait and watch from a distance for now.
Uefa boycott right thing for future of game - Bronze — England international Lucy Bronze says a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions would be the "right thing" for the future of the game.