Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine — Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding 'unlawful' Israeli activities.
50 of the Greatest Summer Novels of All Time — We updated this list as part of the the Best of the Best Books Reading Challenge! Join the challenge now! What makes a summer novel? It might be set in during a summer (One Fateful or otherwise), o…
Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700 as rescue hopes fade — Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.
Singapore Stocks’ Record Run Gets ‘Goldilocks’ Boost From Growth — Singapore’s stocks have outperformed the world over the past month as their traditional strengths of high dividend yields and resilient balance sheets get a lift from a “Goldilocks” economic backdrop.
For the Juiciest Pork Chops — Cook Them Like Steak — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//k/Photo/Series/2022-03_HT_Pan-fried-pork-chops/2022-02-22_ATK-4784_b9c9b2-cropped"> Give your chops the steak treatment. <a…
This thoughtful book will make you look at the wonders of trees anew — Aya Koda's Tree is an account of the late writer's visits to Japan's most famous, and ancient, trees. Featured in Wim Wenders's film Perfect Days, it is original and thought-provoking,…
Beyond Booleans — overreacted — What is the type of 2 + 2 = 4?
Jessica M. Goldstein on the Inherent Optimism of Time Travel — Do you ever feel like everything was better before? Actually, does anyone not feel this way? We’ve all got a different “before” in mind—before the pandemic, before 2016, before the internet, before…
Amur tiger Ginger Biscuit settles into new home — The two-year-old female has moved from Longleat to Woburn and is settling in well, her keepers say.
Silver Traders Brave Red Tape to Capture Indian Premiums — Shipments of silver into India are picking up despite administrative hurdles, as traders seek to capitalize on attractive premiums after a new licensing regime disrupted imports.
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Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids — The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.
NASA’s IXPE May Have Proven 90-Year-Old Theory - NASA Science — Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, between March
President Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn — President Trump is trying to downsize the U.S Forest Service and eliminate wildfire and smoke research as the American West is facing a potentially epic summer fire season.
On Indigenous Rebellion as a Precursor to the American Revolution — As her world tilted and disappeared, the last buildings she would have seen were the church, the bakery, the artillery magazine, and a few houses along Rue St. Antoine. She would also have seen the…
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections? — Ethiopia's governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.
Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission — The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.
Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in — A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.
What my kids’ clutter taught me about waste | Aisling Nolan | TEDxOCADU — Why sustainability fails when it relies on individual effort, and how redesigning everyday systems, like kids’ clothing, can make circular living effortless and scalable. Aisling Nolan is a circular…
How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today — How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today
Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview — All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.
New research into basking sharks around island — The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.
Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at under-fire trust — An inspection of NUH mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said.
Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib — Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.
‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack — A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
My Dad Helped Build North America’s Oat Supply Chain: Can It Be Remade? — In the wake of headlines about the “Oat Mafia” attempting to disrupt America’s oat infrastructure, one writer shares some lessons from the recent past.
Stop Using Conventional Commits — You’ve almost certainly encountered Conventional Commits before. It may have reared its ugly head in the changelog of an open source project you’ve used. It may have been the enforced commit format for an open source project you contributed to. A
Lit Hub Daily: July 17, 2026 — Henry Power tackles an age old question: How many Homers were there, actually? | Lit Hub History “The Odyssey is as relevant as ever it was. And I, for one, cannot wait for the next rendition…
Stop Telling Me To Ask An LLM — I already did.
Hermann Hesse on How to Hear the Wisdom of the Inner Voice — “If you are now wondering where to look for consolation, where to seek a new and better God… he does not come to us from books, he lives within us… This God is in you too. He is m…
Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s — US Defense Secretary says plan is 'about restoring and optimising ... natural capabilities' of troops.
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Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux — Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer — Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.
Mourning Dan Williams — I have just received the shocking news that Dan Williams, a longtime, high-profile kernel dev [...]
Why these cancer patients face a lonely fight — As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own.
New BBC director general Matt Brittin warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable' — Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges".
Starbucks Korea CEO fired over promotion that evoked military crackdown — 'Tank Day' marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising.
US government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing risks to national security | TechCrunch — The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.
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China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access — American-led restrictions have blocked China from accessing some of the world's most advanced technologies, spurring China's efforts to build its own know-how and intensifying the…
Clashes near Morocco’s border with Spain over beefed up migrant security — Clashes erupted near the Morocco-Spain border crossing, after thousands of migrants into Spain.
Researchers Find a Mathematical Pattern Used in City Planning Hidden in the Leaves of a Common Houseplant — The major veins of Chinese money plant leaves form what's called a Voronoi diagram. It might be caused by a plant-growth hormone that emanates in waves from developing…
Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend F1 lead — Antonelli takes his fifth successive Grand Prix win in race interrupted by crashes after asphalt breaks apart.
Why Can’t the Public Sector Pick Up Our Trash? — One book on waste management that has stayed by my side for years is Giants of Garbage by Canadian journalist Harold Crooks. That book is my bible. The central question it asks is a vital one: Is i…
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat – reports — The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning the 10-time All-Star's future in Milwaukee.
There’s a New Coalition in the Democratic Party—and the Price of Membership is Criticizing Israel — A little over a week ago, Brad Lander—fresh off his recent ousting of incumbent Dan Goldman as the Democratic Party candidate for New York’s 10th congressional district—endorsed…
Spain to impose border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies — Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Russian artist and outspoken Putin critic shot dead days after protest — Russian artist was shot dead in Poland just three days after a performance protest in Berlin near the Russian embassy.
Study concludes: The US is an oligarchy, not a democracy - UPI.com — A study from Princeton and Northwestern Universities concludes that U.S. political policy is determined by the economic elite, not the majority of citizens.
Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran? — Anger in Iraq after US-Saudi strikes on paramilitary group with ties to Tehran.
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash. — There are three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."
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Fintech Chime Explores Stablecoins as New Feature on Its App — Chime Financial Inc. is exploring how to bring stablecoins into its consumer banking platform, in the latest sign that the new form of money is evolving beyond crypto markets and into everyday payments.
Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition — The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on August 5, 2026 — We're getting closer to a new lunar phase.
How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance — Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlash — FIFA has started a consultation process over an expansion of the men's World Cup to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN aiming for a decision by Aug. 14.
Deutsche Freezes Radiant World Funds as Miners Move to Cut Ties — Radiant World is under growing pressure after two of its key banks froze its funds and major miners moved to cut ties with the iron ore trading house.
Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly' — Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.