YouTube ruins everything — Comedian Adam Conover explains the state of TV today
India Seeks Safe Hormuz Passage for Nine Ships as Truce Falters — India is considering options including holding talks with Iran in order to secure safe passage for at least nine laden tankers waiting in the Persian Gulf, as attacks in the waterway threaten an already fragile…
Alaskans will be flying blind after NSF decommissions ocean monitoring network — Alaska's multibillion-dollar fishing industry and vulnerable coastal communities at risk.
Bitcoin’s Woes Could Be Compounded by $10 Billion Options Expiry — Bitcoin is facing a massive options expiry that could put more pressure on a market already struggling with fading institutional demand and macroeconomic headwinds.
US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran — The US will soon announce what it bills as unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, intensifying the Trump administration’s effort to force Tehran’s capitulation through financial…
Wetzel: Judge should slam the door on Texas Tech QB Sorsby — Gambling addiction is real, but so are the rules against it, columnist Dan Wetzel writes.
This mechanic films every motorcycle he rebuilds and plays the footage backward so you watch it fall apart instead. Something about seeing an engine come undone makes you understand how it actually works?
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast — China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.
Oil Extends Decline After Trump Says US Nearing Deal With Iran — Oil slid to a two-month low after President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran could be signed as soon as the weekend following US military strikes that cast doubt over progress to end the war.
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters — US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for May 17: Tips to solve Connections #601 — Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #601.
New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, display breakthrough, more - 9to5Mac — Leaker Instant Digital has new updates on iPhone Ultra’s production status, release timing, display breakthrough—and a potential hurdle.
Rousey vs Carano: Ronda Rousey gets perfect ending with 15-second win over Gina Carano — Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.
How to claim a WhatsApp username — Get ready to navigate a free-for-all of social media handles.
LA’s $1.2 Billion ‘Graffiti Towers’ Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy — The bankrupt $1.2 billion Oceanwide Plaza project in Los Angeles, dubbed the Graffiti Towers after taggers spray-painted the abandoned complex, has been cleared for sale and possible completion more than seven…
Espresso maker deal: Save over $50 on Nespresso Vertuo Next at Amazon — Get your caffeine fix for less.
Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case — Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there's enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.
“Late September,” by Jodie Hollander — “Now the air / is darker; my garden plots are empty.”
Injonctions, alcoolisme et résilience | Carito VARGAS-TORRES | TEDxRennes — Assister à la descente aux enfers de son conjoint et se sentir impuissante face à cette situation, c’est le témoignage que nous livre Carito. Seule avec deux enfants en bas âge, elle nous raconte comment
Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake? — Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach — Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
Mexico beat Ghana as World Cup cohosts excel despite FIFA sanctions — Parts of the Puebla stadium for high-profile warm-up for 2026 edition were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions.
Agents just took your phone at the border. Is it legal to wipe it? — Courts are split on the constitutionality of warrantless phone searches.