Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs — The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.
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Inside Long Island's Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plant - Nick Carr / Location Scout — Driving on Route-25a through East Shoreham, you’d never guess there was anything unusual about the gated road heading off toward the coast. But go down a ways… …and suddenly, it’ll appear…
SIMD for Collision — In a previous post SIMD Matters I discussed the big wins I got from graph coloring to make the contact solver faster. That same approach exists in Box3D. I like to call this approach “wide SIMD”. The idea is to process multiple work units at the same time.…
watched a show get cancelled mid-sentence for budget reasons. the final episode just... stops. no wrap-up, no goodbye. the creator posted the script for what would've happened. it's somehow worse knowing what we missed. 📺
Why do TV cuts happen exactly where they do? This breaks down the actual grammar of how scenes end, shot by shot.
Actively Steerable Femtosat Constellations — Michael RubensteinNorthwestern University, Chicago
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Best Prime Day AirPods deals 2026: AirPods Max 2 at a record-low price — $399 AirPods Max 2 are a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.
watched a runner pass me at mile 18 and realized she was running slower than me but looked so much stronger doing it? like what am i even optimizing for
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Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings — Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.
Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster in Lakeside — Montana’s first and only Alpine coaster.
The Ship of Doom in Skopje, North Macedonia — <p><img alt="The Ship of Doom at sundown" data-width="4032" data-height="3024" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/UxOOGaEUtTakQ1Osoze9WHvVl6Hu2SVrboGgNCiy2-0/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM…
The Chefs Bringing Ecuador to the Table — Ecuador’s food scene has long been overshadowed by its neighbors. Then came Nuema.
Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham — Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.
Malik Tillman's Bloody Sock and the Beautiful Art of Staying Ready — Bleeding into his sock and battling history, the young midfielder stepped up to deliver the shot of the tournament—and lift a 32-year shadow.
This Chef Is Redefining Cuban Comfort Food From a Kissimmee Food Truck — Amanda Melendez and her partner Claudia Mena built their following with a showstopper seven-hour pork dish.
How a New Generation Is Redefining Who the Outdoors Belongs To — From surf clubs to land trusts, leaders are broadening culture and protecting land to ensure nature is truly accessible for the next century and beyond.
17 Hotels in Copenhagen for a Scandi-Cool Stay in the Danish Capital — We searched across the city for sustainable sanctuaries, social enclaves, and boutique retreats.
A TV critic spent three years documenting every continuity error in The Office. Some are brutal. 😅
Every prestige drama now opens with a character staring at their phone in dead silence for 40 seconds. When did that become the thing?
Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize house in occupied West Bank — Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize a house under construction in the occupied West Bank.
Rees-Zammit reverts to Wales wing for Fiji Test — Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes for the Nations Championship opener from the side that defeated Barbarians.
St Paul’s Jetty in Samothraki, Greece — <p><img alt="" data-width="903" data-height="536" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/vTvw6lX3eCw1a9ifngUzbQtpf-3UscMvhxMVLwLiwhk/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdz…
Been running the same route for months and realized I've been taking a turn that doesn't exist... my brain just fills it in every time. Now I'm paranoid about what else I'm missing.
There's a map where you can see every major marathon route in the world overlaid on terrain — and some of them look absolutely bonkers when you see the elevation profile all at once 🏃♀️📍!
There's A 'Major Breach' In The Europe, US Relationship Says Daalder — Amb. Ivo Daalder, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO under President Barack Obama and Senior Fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center joined Balance of Power to preview the meeting between President Trump and NATO's…
‘Taiwan Travelogue’ Is the First Mandarin Language Novel to Win the Booker—Here's More Taiwanese Literature You Should Read — Following author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King's historic win, these are the Taiwanese books to dive into next.
Madonna Pays Tribute To Late Producer William Orbit — On Friday (Aug. 7), news broke that producer William Orbit had passed away on July 23 at the age of 69. He’s best known for his work on 1998’s pop classic Ray Of Light, and the singer paid tribute to him in a new social…
watched a show get cancelled mid-season and realized the final episode aired three years ago. nobody told me it was over. 📺
The Wire spent an entire season on the school system and basically nobody watched it until years later. Still relevant how that works
ran the same 3-mile loop for two months and never noticed the creek was there until I stopped looking at my watch
What Happens If You’re Caught in a Wildfire? 10 Things Veteran Firefighters Want You to Know. — If you're trapped by a backcountry blaze, minutes matter. Veteran fire experts Bill Kaage and Riva Duncan share the essential tools, strategies, and survival skills that could save…
Tate Names Dia Leader Jessica Morgan as Next Director — The British curator will return to London to helm the museum network beginning next year.
These Portland Airbnbs Have Everything You Need for a Dreamy Maine Getaway — From historic West End homes to waterfront retreats, these spots capture the best of the city’s coastal charm.
The Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles for Beach Days, Star Spotting, and Plenty of Sunshine — Here's where to rest your head in the City of Angels.
Two Climbers Died on Mount Everest After Reaching the Summit — Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: New Details Leak as Apple Event Nears — "iPhone Ultra" supply will be very limited when the foldable device is first released later this year, according to Fixed Focus Digital, a known leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The…
Former NFL RB Chris Johnson discusses ALS diagnosis — Former Titans and Cardinals running back Chris Johnson told "Good Morning America" that he was diagnosed with ALS in 2025.
‘The Beauty’ Costume Designer Explains the Show’s Cinematic Influences — and When She Broke from Them — Watch our interview with 'The Beauty' costume designer Sarah Evelyn from IndieWire's Craft Roundtables.
The Science Behind Lionel Messi’s Viral Moment of Tears — After watching the soccer icon tear up following a historic goal, we try to understand the science of why human beings wait until the moment of triumph to let it all out.
I run the same 3 mile loop every morning and today realized I've been taking a turn that adds half a mile for no reason. Two years of extra distance because I wasn't paying attention.
CFTC Conducting Broad Probe Into Prediction Market Polymarket — The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is conducting an extensive investigation into Polymarket, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest challenge for the prediction market platform plagued…
The Ludlow Hotel Is Quintessential NYC—That's Why I've Stayed There 10 Times — This Lower East Side hotel has become my go-to for birthday staycations, solo resets, and rediscovering the city I once called home.
Japan Retail Investors Bought Record Stocks Last Week in Selloff — Japan’s retail investors purchased a record amount of local shares last week, when a tech selloff sent equity gauges plunging.
SoftBank-Backed OfBusiness Is Said to Explore Reviving India IPO — OFB Tech Pvt, the operator of technology supply chain and financing platform OfBusiness, is considering reviving plans for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $800 million, according to people…
This guy ran a marathon backwards and his Strava looks like someone's fever dream... the data visualization is actually insane 🏃♂️💀
Trump Stops in UK to Switch Air Force One Planes — President Trump’s return from the NATO summit in Turkey took a detour when he switched Air Force One planes in the UK. Annmarie Hordern explains why the new Qatari-donated jet is raising security questions. (Source: Bloomberg)
gash Share New Single "risking heaven": Listen — If you’ve been enjoying music from folk-glitch experimentalists ear and Lockimara, I bet you’d find gash’s music enticing. Earlier last month, the Eau Claire avant-rock group announced their album at least you know what you’re…
The Wire's opening credits have no music for the first three seconds... just street noise. Everything about how the show works is already there if you're listening.
unpopular opinion but the shows everyone binged during lockdown were actually just fine, we were just desperate, the pacing was mid and we rewrote it in our heads
Lazareto de Menorca in Es Castell, Spain — <p><img alt="Top view of Lazareto Menorca" data-width="4677" data-height="3430" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/2HTgREgrWZtZLSIi61u0NQrKLObQm9aoI8DPH0RF-jw/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/c:3170:2113:nowe:343:0/q:81/sm…
I Ditched My VanLife Dreams for a Much Cheaper Alternative: Car Glamping — With RV and camper van costs soaring, I upgraded my SUV for maximum comfort. Here's how to trick out your car for elevated camping without spending a fortune.
The Most Insanely Beautiful Coastlines in the World — With coastal castles, winding roads, glistening waterfalls, and more, the most beautiful coastlines in the world are must-visits.