US police responding to dozens of shots fired near the White House — The US Secret Service is investigating reported gunfire outside the White House.
Homegrown Heroes: 7 Tips for Growing Perfect Tomatoes — <p>No homegrown vegetable gets more love than the tomato. While you can buy corn, carrots, eggplants, and peppers from farmers’ markets and CSAs that taste the same as home-grown, tomatoes are special. Maybe…
Stef Chura Announces New Album, Shares Song With R.E.M. Members — It has been a long, long time since the Detroit indie rock singer-songwriter Stef Chura last released an album — seven years, in fact, since she worked with Car Seat Headrest frontman Will Toledo to make…
Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo e-reader support will happen this year after all | TechCrunch — Bookship.org seemed to delay this anticipated partnership again, but tells TechCrunch that it has settled business terms and is working on integration.
The Average Guys Outsmarting Wall Street on Prediction Markets — How prediction-market ‘sharps’ have made millions wagering on everything from war to Rotten Tomatoes.
“Padam Padam” Separates the Party People from the Homebodies — Kylie Minogue’s 2023 hit belongs to a category of solid, danceable pop music that barely penetrates the eardrums of self-professed thirtysomething old folks.
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US — More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).
Google's official Pixel Watch bands are deeply discounted again, starting around $10 — Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are expensive, but they’ve been on sale relatively frequently, this time around with select bands...
Mid-week Android game and app deals: Exile, Last Survivor, Summer Catchers, Thronefall, more — Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Last Survivor: Survival...
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments — Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench — World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni confirms.
Amid Israeli incursions, this mother demands the return of her son — Many Lebanese civilians have gone missing amid continuous Israeli incursions in the south.
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same — Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up — Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.
Pixel Watch 5 specs leak with no chip upgrade, but more RAM — The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to look identical to last year's model, but the similarities might also extend to the specs and chip.
Rate England and France players in third-place play-off — Rate the England and France players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
Picking berries is my meditation — I hated picking berries as a teenager. Now the solitude it gives me is something I plan my whole summer around.
Monday's Android iOS app deals and freebies: LIMBO, Super Dark Deception, WINCH IT OUT, Box Head, more — Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like...
Muni Junk-Bonds Face Pickier Buyers With Shrinking Risk Premiums — Investors in today’s high-yield municipal bond market have the luxury of being picky.
Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup — England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly in the 82nd minute.
Cinematographer Behind HBO’s 'Harry Potter' Series Reveals 'Brutal' Reality for Camera Crew Filming Child Actors — The cinematographer behind HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has described the "brutal" conditions for the camera team due to the young cast. The first
Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution — Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
Peru Inflation Just Tops Estimate to Hit Fastest Since 2023 — Inflation in Peru’s capital accelerated slightly more than expected in August, hitting the fastest pace in almost three years, pressured by housing and utilities including electricity and gas.
More H5 Avian Flu Cases Detected in Wild Birds in Australia — The deadly H5 avian influenza has been discovered in a fourth wild bird in Australia, with a fifth case suspected.
Panama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approaches — Panama Canal will cut daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels by September 15, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
Unraveling the mysteries of habit formation — Researchers研究者名Asaoka, Nozomi
Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat — Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
Under Armour Cuts Sales View on Softer Demand Around the World — Under Armour Inc. forecast a sharper revenue decline than previously expected as demand softens in several key regions. The athletic retailer now expects sales to fall by a mid-single digit percentage rate for the…
Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate | TechCrunch — Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pentesting.
Can a MacBook run multiple external monitors? It depends — Most current models support at least two.
25 years later, the 'Final Fantasy X' opening song still rocks — The story behind "Otherworld," the song that changed the sound of "Final Fantasy."
AirPods public betas arrive one day after iOS 27 public beta - 9to5Mac — Apple is now rolling out the first wave of public betas for AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods (4th gen).
Red Sea Terminal in Marsa Alam, Egypt — <p><img alt="" data-width="1024" data-height="768" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/5KP_bm8abkz_zTyEmUMuqRW9Sp_OakEZPOMl-o4Z3Rg/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/c:1024:682:nowe:0:0/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1k…
These Adorable $1.50 Dollar Tree Glasses Could Totally Pass as Crate & Barrel (They Double as Storage!) — So convenient.
Red Sox SS Story out several weeks after sports hernia surgery — Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery.
NYT Connections hints and answers for July 18. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1133. — Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1133.
Israeli raid sparks fire at UN Palestinian refugee centre — Israeli forces raided a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees training centre.
Pogacar set to equal Tour record as Carapaz wins stage — Tadej Pogacar is set to win a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after Ecuador's Richard Carapaz takes a dramatic stage 20 to Alpe d'Huez.
Bloodied Kelly battles past Agyarko to retain title — Briton Josh Kelly is forced to dig deep to retain his IBF light-middleweight world title in a points win against Ireland's Caoimhin Agyarko.
Berthold Lubetkin's Finsbury Health Centre reimagining among projects by University of Nottingham — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a project aiming to optimise architect Berthold Lubetkin's Grade I-listed Finsbury Health Centre for 21st-century users is among those by the…
How Respect Is the Most Powerful Innovation | Akansha Singh.p | TEDxMLZS Kalaburagi Youth — What if the world's most powerful innovation isn't a new invention—but a timeless value? This talk reveals how respect can unlock trust, collaboration, and meaningful change in every…
Android Auto isn't worth the hassle—my car's infotainment does it better — Android Auto isn't worse—it just isn't as good
Pixar's Coco is finally getting a sequel with Coco 2 — Coco 2 will star a teenage Miguel and feature the return of Ernesto de la Cruz.
Canadian Stocks Climb as Gold Surge Offsets Trump Tariff Threat — Canadian stocks climbed Tuesday despite US President Donald Trump threatening 50% tariffs on the country’s exports, thanks to surging gold prices and a rally in tech hardware stocks.
WWE Night of Champions: Live results and analysis — Which WWE superstars will earn the right for the next shot at men's and women's singles championships?
I broke my PC and learned why Linux's boring features are actually genius — Repairing a broken system, breathing life into an old one, or powerful utilities—Linux is unparalleled in these domains.
The Cost of Being Multi-Passionate | Merlin Jennifer | TEDxChennai Institute of Technology Women — Why are we celebrated when technology becomes multi-functional, but questioned when people pursue multiple passions? In this talk, Merlin Jennifer shares a personal story of being…
G'MIC 4.0: Squaring the Pixel, Easier Than Ever! — A full-featured open-source framework for processing generic image (2D,3D,3D+t) with multiple interfaces: command-line (cli), gimp plug-in, web service, Qt plug-in, C++ library
Yankees boost lineup with Lombard, who homers in debut — Yankees highly touted prospect George Lombard Jr. and trade deadline addition Heliot Ramos were in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns — Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.
Rangers chairman expects up to five more signings — Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh is frustrated with the start to the season but expects three to five more signings before the transfer window closes.
How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads — You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get.
The git history command deserves more attention — Working with lots of changes in parallel on git can be painful. You end up juggling branches and commits, and running scary rebase -i commands that can leave your tree in a half-broken state if you so much as sneeze. jj, an…
started meditating because my therapist said to. three weeks in and i realized i've been doing it wrong the entire time — turns out you're allowed to think during meditation, you just don't have to believe the thoughts 🌸
Bond Selloff Weakens Risk Appetite; Trump Takes Hard Line on Iran | Bloomberg Brief 08/18/2026 — US equity futures fall and long-dated bond yields rally as borrowing rates rise around the world amid concerns over inflation, government spending, and the AI bond binge pile up.…
‘They destroyed us’: Palestinian family sleeps in the open after demolition — Palestinian family's home demolished despite court order, leaving them homeless under sweltering heat in the West Bank.
New Mac Mini Bumps Display Refresh Rates to 165Hz — Apple's newly announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models still support up to three external displays, but there's now support for higher refresh rates, according to Apple's published technical specifications. Here's what's…
Google's new AirTag alternative fails to deliver the one feature I want from an Android tracker — To be fair, no one does this yet. But I'm hoping it's eventually done by someone.
Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering — In Syria, Israel is not only at odds with Turkiye but also with the regional and international consensus.
Windows 98 Disk Defrag Simulator — A free, browser-based simulator of the classic Microsoft Windows 98 Disk Defragmenter. Pick a drive, cue the HDD sounds, and relive the nostalgia of 1998.