Mesh-89 device lets Palestinian drivers stay ahead of checkpoint closures — <p>Recent Central Saint Martins graduate Joud Abuhomos has invented a simple, off-grid communication device called Mesh-89, designed to alert Palestinian bus drivers to the status of the West Bank's 89…
Demi Vollering wins Tour de France for the 2nd time — Vollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and 2024 champion Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney.
"Learn to find your way out of confusion by asking questions." | WU CHENG-YUN | TEDxTCGS Youth — At the age of 14, she was diagnosed with a rare disease called Reber's optic neuropathy, which caused her vision to drop from 1.0 to near blindness. Initially focused on overcoming…
The Courage to Speak from the Heart | Clovy Cheong | TEDxYCYW Shanghai Youth — In this TEDx talk, Clovy reflects on a personal childhood experience to explore the importance of expressing emotions honestly. Through a simple moment during play, she discovers that courage is not al
A photographer spent 10 years capturing abandoned train yards across the American West — the rust and geometry are oddly beautiful.
The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year — The fatalities come amidst declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
Apple Dropped Plan to Ship Leased iPhones Already Set Up for Users — Apple considered a so-called "white-glove" element for its Apple Upgrade leasing program that would have delivered each new replacement device already loaded with the customer's data, but the idea never made…
"Nothing Is Ever Just Waste". | Ashish Sharma | TEDxSAGEUniversity — In “Nothing Is Ever Just Waste,” Ashish Sharma explores how changing our perception of discarded materials can open the door to innovation and sustainable solutions. Drawing from the circular-economy approach…
Every Google Phone Ever. Same Picture! — All Pixel and Nexus phones
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK adds rape, trafficking charges — Andrew and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US on Saturday, and the UK is seeking their extradition.
John Early Thinks Internet Food is Weird — In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content
GIGALUMI outdoor lighting brings your garden to life after dark — Your outdoor spaces can be even more magical with some outdoor lighting, and GIGALUMI has several solar options to choose from.
someone mapped every abandoned railroad in the us and you can see exactly where they're buried under highways — the infrastructure graveyard
Trainorders.com Railroad Center — Multimedia railroad site with thousands of videos and photographs available for download along with three trackside video and sound cameras.
Home - TICA - The International Cat Association — TICA is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed and household cats, promoting the preservation of pedigreed cats and the health of all domestic cats.
Your old Android phone solves the one problem every traveler faces — I never travel without it anymore.
Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns — Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will check the clothing worn by riders to prevent attempts to make "aerodynamic gains".
Spoorkaart — A customizable map simulating every Dutch train that ran on a real day, including delays and cancellations.
Harry Kane leads England to statement World Cup win over Croatia — Harry Kane's brace helped England to a pulsating 4-2 victory against Croatia as Thomas Tuchel's side made a breathless start to their quest for World Cup glory.
We got what we deserved - Alonso on draw with Hull — Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admits his side "got what they deserved" as they drew 2-2 against Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
Funiculars.net - (www.funiculars.net) — Bruse
RailPictures.Net - High Quality Railroad, Train, Railway Photos, Pictures & News — Online railroad photo database, featuring over 814,000 high-quality photographs of trains, railroads, plus discussion forums, and more.
Opener may not have to be specialist - Trescothick — England’s Test opener does not necessarily have to be a specialist at the top of the order, according to Marcus Trescothick.
Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? — Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.
Frontiers | “Mommy, do you love your phone more than me?”: Parental device use and the adolescent-caregiver attachment bond — While there is robust literature on the negative impact of adolescent device use on physical and psychological health, there is less research on the use…
a pediatrician made a chart of what kids actually need at each age and it's so much less stuff than the industry tells you 📊
My kid asked why I was tired and I said 'because grown-ups have a lot to think about' — now she pretends to be exhausted and sighs while doing her homework. I've created a tiny middle manager.
App Mimics the Analog Rangefinder Experience So Well, It Charges You 'Per Roll' — This app promises all the benefits and frustrations of a rangefinder camera.
Transit Maps — A blog of transit cartography.
Circle Gets Street-Low Target as Stablecoin Competition Heats Up — Circle Internet Group Inc. shares have lost more than three-quarters of their value from the highs seen just after their initial public offering last year and as more stablecoins come to market, one analyst is…
A dad built a decision tree for whether his kid actually needs something vs. just wants it — his 8-year-old now uses it unprompted and it's genius 🤯
The Newer World — My father Chas Bouguereau upped sticks some sixty years ago and left Louisiana and settled himself in Paris, a small town in Tennessee. It was 1840. A wiser man would have pushed on to the Ohio. A …
Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates — Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.
Blackstone’s BCRED Caps Redemptions Again After 10% Seek to Exit — Blackstone Inc. again limited redemptions from its flagship private credit fund after investors sought to pull 10% of shares, providing an early glimpse at the lasting quarterly withdrawal pressure ahead for the…
On-Site Rail Services & Operations | Railserve — Explore managed on-site rail services from switching, track maintenance, and locomotive services for industrial facilities across North America.
Union Pacific Is Tackling Rail Heat to Keep America’s Freight on Track | Union Pacific — As warmer temperatures return, Union Pacific is applying an innovative concept to manage heat-related track conditions – part of a broader strategy that helped the railroad deliver its…
5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed — A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
World Train Map — Interactive Railway Map · 1,247 Train Routes — An interactive railway map of the world: 1,247 notable train routes. High-speed, classic, night, scenic, heritage and luxury lines, with the facts behind every one.
"We're not doing 30 bets a year": Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z | TechCrunch — Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting…
Will price hikes force Apple to stop dragging its feet on certain product upgrades? - 9to5Mac — Earlier this summer, Apple dramatically increased its prices as a result of the ongoing memory crisis around the globe. Things...
Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down — Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
GitHub - Michael-Manning/E-Paper-Climate-Logger — Contribute to Michael-Manning/E-Paper-Climate-Logger development by creating an account on GitHub.
Space mirrors could ruin astronomy — and your eyes — There’s also the potential for permanent eye damage.
Epic fights Apple’s request to pause App Store commission proceedings - 9to5Mac — Epic has submitted its opposition to Apple’s latest request to pause lower-court App Store commission proceedings while the Supreme Court reviews the case.
Why Go is an Ideal Language for AI-Assisted Software Engineering- Google Developers Blog — As AI coding assistants shift the developer's primary role from writing boilerplate to reviewing and maintaining systems, language choice becomes critical for long-term architectural…
Transit - the best app for buses and trains — The world
Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest — Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes.
Apple Now Stockpiling More Components Amid Rising Prices — In response to rising component prices, Apple has extended how long it holds OLED display panels in reserve, according to a report from ETNews, citing industry sources in South Korea. Apple apparently moved from a…
Get In On Pre-Order Discounts for the New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Before They Launch Next Week — Amazon has the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $49 off select models. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM…
My kid asked why I was tired and I said 'because adulting is hard' and now she tells people she's tired because 'kid-ing is hard' and honestly she's not wrong 😅
Human Transit — The professional blog of public transit consultant Jarrett Walker.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28 — Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.
How Caro Claire Burke Wrote the Biggest Book of the Year — The début novelist behind “Yesteryear” on researching trad wives, wading into the discourse, and Anne Hathaway’s plans to adapt her best-seller for the screen.
Railroads In America — An informational and educational resource guide covering American railroads. Learn more about what was like to experience America by rail.
Oshirado in Tōno City, Japan — <p><img alt="Hooded statuettes of Oshira-sama." data-width="4000" data-height="6000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/zmRtLSPIk2vW3VY0hGAPflard_elsA-d-xcBCrljwv4/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh…
There's a guy who films trains at the same crossing every day and timestamps when they're late. His spreadsheet goes back eight years. Never posts about it anywhere, just keeps the records.
A guy built a scale model train layout in his basement using only reclaimed wood and old salvage yard parts. The track work is so precise it makes actual railroads look like they need glasses 🚂
China Banks Snap Up Bonds to Seek Returns as Loan Slump Deepens — Chinese banks are increasingly buying government bonds to improve returns as a depressed mortgage and consumer loan market leaves them with few options to deploy capital.
Why Liverpool are ready to make Barcola third £100m signing — With Liverpool prepared to make Bradley Barcola their third £100m signing, BBC Sport looks at what the France and Paris St-Germain winger would bring to Anfield.
How my 2yo taught me constraint solving — My two-year-old son used a Brio wooden train set to explain constraint solving to his silly Dada.