10 of Our Favorite Car/Color Combos — America and apple pie. Peanut butter and jelly. Movies and popcorn. Hot dogs and ketchup. (Just kidding, Chicago!) Certain pairs just work great together. For cars and their colors, sometimes they’re obvious, time-honored traditions, li
Best Laptops For College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond — Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and remain reasonably affordable. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.
'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory — One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.
EMF's Derry Brownson Dead At 55 — Derry Bronson, longtime keyboardist for the hitmaking early-’90s UK dance-rock band EMF, has passed away. The band shared the news in an Instagram post earlier today, and the BBC reports that Bronson had recently been treated for a brain tumor.…
Your car is spying on you just like a smart TV—and you can't always opt out — The data your car generates is not just sitting on a server somewhere. It is being packaged and sold without your knowledge.
'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts — Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
Big Tech Needs to Prove that AI Spending Is Going Somewhere — Alphabet, Tesla kick off earnings for the sector this week.
'Magic: The Gathering' Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box gets 26% price cut — TCGplayer has gone even lower at $114.43 — equal to $4.76 per pack.
Novo Not Discussing Further Pill Discounts, CEO Says — Novo Nordisk A/S Chief Executive Officer Mike Doustdar talks about the company's performance as its popular Wegovy weight-loss pill disappointed investors with sales that failed to live up to the hype. "We are not right now…
The Subaru Outback has more utility, but this Mazda feels more expensive — The Mazda CX-50 costs less than the Subaru Outback while delivering a more upscale cabin and refined driving experience.
What to know about the primaries in US state of Kentucky — Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest,
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’ — Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
GM: Ball trade can help Hornets 'compete for championships' — Calling it "probably the most difficult" decision he has made, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson told reporters Saturday in Las Vegas that the LaMelo Ball trade was done with the goal of…
map of every backcountry site in the US with elevation, water source, and how many people actually go there. nice for picking somewhere quiet.
DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization — The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.
Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings — Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
Saints' Chris Olave signing four-year extension worth up to $132M — The Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Google's AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows | TechCrunch — Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.
More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds — With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.
Build in public, fail in public: what it’s like to be a founder under 20 right now | TechCrunch — AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside…
Godox's New Lux Junior II Flash Is Stylish and Flexible — The new Godox Lux Junior II pairs a dual-axis bounce design with modern TTL features.
Beyond Intelligence - The Human Edge in an AI-Driven World | Moin Mhatarnaik | TEDxGRIET — As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries, what remains uniquely human? In this compelling talk, Moin Mhatarnaik explores the evolving partnership between humans and…
Eagles RT Lane Johnson enters season with farewell mindset — After rejoining the Eagles following four missed practices for personal reasons, right tackle Lane Johnson said he is likely entering his final NFL season.
Rare DJI price drop: Save $100+ on DJI's range of content creation cameras this weekend — Now is the time to upgrade your content.
Bond Traders Take Warsh at Word, See Inflation Fight Continuing — Bond traders and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh are in agreement on a crucial point: The central bank’s fight against inflation still seems far from over.
O Poder Transformador das Viagens | Amanda Noventa | TEDxBlumenau — Amanda Noventa has the dream career many people wish for: she's a professional traveler. After more than a decade exploring some of the most remote places on the planet, she shares how travel creates the…
46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea — Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.
Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again — The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.
With Apple Watch OS update, apps are about to get a whole lot more capable — Allowing developers to tap into the Apple Watch's sensors means apps can utilize the device's unique components
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills two and injures others, officials say — The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
iPhone parts factory in India faces new water contamination probe - 9to5Mac — Reuters reports that Indian health officials are investigating water contamination complaints from farmers bearby a Tata plant.
"The Storm" Dallas Arts District Mural in Dallas, Texas — <p><img alt="View from across parking lot" data-width="3060" data-height="4080" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/nXAJkx_BW2kZCWMisyxQrynGuz7j0dBlrbR5ihDOzCE/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1…
Hong Kong Home Prices Set for 19% Rebound Over Two Years: BI — Hong Kong home prices are expected to rebound the most in nearly a decade in 2026, driven by strong mainland Chinese demand, limited supply and robust rental growth, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
The Art of Looking: Eleven Ways of Viewing the Multiple Realities of Our Everyday Wonderland — “Right now, you are missing the vast majority of what is happening around you. You are missing the events unfolding in your body, in the distance, and right in front of you.”
Neon Rides Shines a Light on Wild Vehicles from the Radwood Era — “What will remain of the 1980s?” That’s the question the Italian pop singer and songwriter Raf, best known for the 1983 hit “Self Control” (you may be familiar with Laura Branigan’s version, which ranked fourth…
2026 WNBA playoff picture: How six teams can clinch the final berth — Seven teams look like WNBA playoff locks. Here's how the Mystics, Sparks, Mercury, Sky, Fire or Tempo could be No. 8.
Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and More — Apple today released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, visionOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2, with all of the updates containing security fixes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 with security fixes. Apple has yet to…
Polos, Problems, and (A Little) Pain | Nathan Truong | TEDxKennedy High — Nathan reveals the often-overloooked environmental impact of everyday clothing, focusing on something as simple as a polo shirt. Nathan uncovers the hidden environmental cost behind everyday clothing,…
Capital One Venture X Business Card Review: Is It Worth It? — Is the Capital One Venture X Business card worth getting? I share my thoughts, and the pros and cons, in this Venture X review.
UK tech advocates alarmed by Burnham plan to scrap technology department — MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growth
Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation — Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.
Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried — Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO — South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba's 2014 IPO.
Emma Ruth Rundle Shares New Song "Enough": Listen — There’s this series of moments in Emma Ruth Rundle’s video for her new song “Enough” where she’s on a rocky beach at night. (Rundle is based in Portland, which has plenty of rocky beaches, so I don’t know why I immediately…
Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S. - NASA Science — A ridge of high pressure fueled record-breaking temperatures in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026.
Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip — Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen, plus more.
'Victorian Psycho' trailer is a brilliant, bloody nightmare — Maika Monroe stars as Winifred Notty, "the sanest person she's ever met."
New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry — New York’s data center moratorium may become the blueprint for anti-AI movement.
Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted — The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
3 fresh new Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (August 14-16) — Three new Netflix docs this weekend—a legendary soccer manager, Manson's prison tapes, and the science of your dinner.
This T. Rex Fossil Could Fetch the Largest Sum of Any Dinosaur Ever Auctioned. Scientists Worry They'll Lose the Chance to Study It — Bids on "Gus" will start at $19 million, a steep price for public institutions. Specimens in private collections can be harder for researchers…
GPT 5.6 Sol is the best "vision" model OpenAI ever released — GPT-5.6 Sol is OpenAI’s strongest vision model yet. We tested Sol, Terra, and Luna across detection, counting, OCR, and extraction, then compared their results, speed, and cost with leading VLMs.
NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night Sky - NASA Science — NASA’s TESS has released its most complete view of the starry sky to date
We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones — After using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we've narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.
Did you verify that — or was it just too easy to believe? — The quote was fake, yet the outrage was real. While we argued about it, the water, the power and the public money slipped by unwatched.
Brandon Flowers Shares New Solo Song "Tiger's Blood": Listen — Anytime he wants, the Killers frontman Brandon Flowers could retire and live a very comfortable life on “Mr. Brightside” royalties alone. He wouldn’t even have to touch that “When You Were Young” money! But Flowers…
Why drones haven’t replaced soldiers | The Economist — You might think uncrewed technology would reduce the need for soldiers on the battlefield. Jack Watling, senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, explains why that’s not the case. On Inside Defence…
US authorities probe cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota — A cyberattack targeted more than 30 water facilities in the Midwestern US state earlier this week.
India bets billions on breaking China's grip on smartphone manufacturing | TechCrunch — New Delhi announced a $6.5 billion smartphone manufacturing program and a $13.3 billion semiconductor push to deepen India's electronics supply chain.
Hatch introduces Sleep Clock, a contactless sleep tracker — It creates personalized routines to help you sleep better.