watched a kid spend 20 minutes trying to open a door by pulling instead of pushing.. then realize he'd been doing it backwards the entire time 💀💀
The Best Midcentury Modern Outdoor Chairs by Iconic Designers — If you're looking to furnish your garden with design classics from midcentury designers and architects, here are our favorite classic outdoor chair designs.
meditation app told me to focus on my breath for ten minutes. spent nine of them convinced i was doing it wrong.
Philippines to Revamp Bond Pricing Ahead of JPM Index Inclusion — The Philippines plans to change the way it prices local-currency bonds by removing the impact of withholding tax, a shift that may saddle some existing investors in the nation’s $230 billion market with losses,…
Samsung is making bank on the AI-fueled memory craze — The company is about to post a massive profit increase estimate.
How dupes took over the world — The Verge’s Mia Sato explains the appeal and big business of dupes.
this person filmed their kid noticing rain for the first time and it's pure magic!! 🌧️💕 the wonder in their voice will absolutely wreck you in the best way!
Ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes enters into application — Under the new rules, businesses must prioritise keeping products in use by selling them or preparing them for reuse.
Current Obsessions: The Joy of Color — <p>We have color and joy on the brain this weekend: pretty palettes, rose arbors, cherry-topped cakes, pattern plays galore. And, of course, blue and orange, too. (Let’s go, Knicks!) This week we’ve been eyeing all things Scandin
How Ecologically Healthy Is Your Garden? There’s an Easy Way to Find Out. — <p>When Dave Baker and Joanna Hall, the husband and wife founders of Plan It Wild, an ecologically-minded landscape design-build film in Westchester County, New York, began to consider the…
Someone mapped out which meditation styles actually stick vs. which ones people abandon after week two. The data is kind of humbling.
Outbuilding Visit: The Architects’ Studio on Cape Cod — <p>The Wellfleet home of Boston-based architects Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti features a tree-covered promontory surrounded by salt grass and slow tides. The couple liked the spot so much they built a tiny…
Planted seeds in January out of spite, they actually grew, and now I'm the person who talks about soil pH at parties
Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation | TechCrunch — A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash.
Cottage Garden Visit: ‘Lush and Exuberant’ on Cape Cod — <p>Turns out there is something more romantic than a rose-covered cottage: two 19th-century, rose-covered cottages, united by a rambling garden of wild natives, exuberant perennials, and more than 80 heirloom…
“This Beauty Will Cost Us Nothing”: The Flowering of Kettle’s Yard - Gardenista — I recently went on a magazine assignment covering a British landowner whose large, private walled garden provided flowers for the local inn, which he also
This archive tracks how a single Levi's 501 shrinks and fades over actual wear — same pair, photographed every few months for years. The denim basically becomes a personal timeline.
What I love about Django — The best parts of Django are the ones you stop noticing — a tour of the abstractions that have given Buttondown the most leverage over the years.
We replaced Redis with MySQL for inventory reservations—and it scaled (2026) - Shopify — How we used SKIP LOCKED, composite primary keys, and connection visibility to hit our scale targets.
Found a jacket at the thrift store with the price tag still attached from 1987. Wore it anyway. The seams held better than anything I've bought new in five years. 🧥
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Current Obsessions: Escapism — <p>On deck this weekend? Height-of-summer markets, three books we’re eyeing, statuesque flowers for the garden, and more. Read on: Perfect Earth Project’s Edwina von Gal is moderating a panel discussion on how to safely and sustainably…
Kids explaining their drawings to an AI that takes them completely seriously—the descriptions get weirder than the actual pictures 🎨
Today's Hurdle hints and answers for August 3, 2026 — Everything you need to win.
Mini Essay: Letting Go — <p>Not long ago, Margot and I went to a screening of a documentary about preserving the modernist houses in New Canaan, Connecticut. Afterwards, there was a Q+A with the filmmaker, who knows these houses intimately, having spent her childhood in one.…
Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts — Instagram users should check privacy settings after rollout of new Meta AI image generator, advocates warn
Renaissance | Lt Gen Iqbal Singh Singha (retd.) | TEDxIIMUdaipur — NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and experiences in the military. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx…
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case — Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.
unpopular opinion but most meditation apps are just expensive anxiety placebos... this guy spent 10 years mapping what actually works neurologically
I live in one of the haziest cities in America right now—here's how I protect the air in my car — Use these three tricks to minimize the impact of poor air quality inside your vehicle.
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville: The Sleek Shark — I love Cadillacs. Especially Eldorados. That, of course, has been well established. But believe it or not, I prefer the Eldorado Seville to the Eldorado Biarritz convertible. I’d rank both as gaudy and unquestionably…
Kids Can Try Out the 'Oliver Twist' Lifestyle at This English Museum Revealing Conditions for Poor People in a Victorian Workhouse — After a restoration, the Ripon Workhouse Museum reopened to the public, showcasing the sights, sounds and rules of England’s 19th-century…
The Impact of Small Delta Changes | Aditya Babbar | TEDxNITJALANDHAR — This talk explores the powerful idea that small, consistent changes can lead to extraordinary results over time. Through insightful examples and real-life experiences shared by Aditya Babbar, we discover…
The Atlas Obscura Guide to the World's Strangest Christmas Traditions — <h2>Christmas markets are interchangeable. Christmas folklore is not.</h2> <p>Every European Christmas market sells the same mulled wine out of the same wooden hut. This is not a criticism — it is a very…
Required Reading: Artist Robert Dash’s Garden Finally Gets Its Own Book — <p>When I heard that there would be a book published about Madoo, the garden that artist Robert Dash created on eastern Long Island, I was both excited and nervous. I was excited because Madoo is one
This archive has every Vogue cover since 1892 — you can actually see the exact moment hemlines decided to move.
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.
Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick — Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
Global Investors Favor Taiwan Over Korea Stocks After AI Selloff — Taiwanese stocks are gaining favor over South Korea’s on steadier earnings prospects, as the two AI-bellwether markets look to recover from July’s rout.
Outbuilding Visit: A Garden Shed in New Zealand that ‘Glows Like a Flower’ — <p>Like many avid gardeners, Hadley Fierlinger had a storage shed on her property for all her tools, but it wasn’t exactly a welcoming or organized space. “It was a…
Introducing: The Rally Diver Returns For The Fourth Collab Between Seiko And Rowing Blazers — Two new colorways of the 2021 Rally Diver return, with the green model getting a smaller 38mm case.
Kerr v Wightman for mile gold? Or will Australians spoil home party? — The Commonwealth Games men's mile is infused with intrigue and history - and as the event returns in Glasgow it looks set for a compelling final.
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say — Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.
Current Obsessions: Summer, Officially — <p>Happy solstice, happy weekend! On our radar recently: art in the bath, a pretty use for wildflowers, and some great sales. Read on: Green Row x NYBG? Why, yes, please. File under: perfect dark exterior paint color. (Hat tip: Fan.) The…
Highlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup — Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.
Andrew Weissmann Thinks Donald Trump Can Be Held to Account — The President believes he’s above the law. A former federal prosecutor disagrees.
U.S. bank disclose security lapse after sharing customer data with AI app | TechCrunch — The bank said the security lapse was due to the use of an “unauthorized” AI software app.
Landscape Design Visit: A Small Brooklyn Backyard Where ‘Every Detail, Every Inch’ Is Important — <p>Serene but child-friendly. Wild but modern. Sophisticated but hardwearing. Landscape designer Julie Farris‘s clients wanted it all when they approached her to…
Why Future Jobs Need Human Skills | Siddesh Markhande | TEDxMLZS Kalaburagi Youth — What will make humans irreplaceable in the age of AI? This talk explores why human skills will remain the greatest competitive advantage in tomorrow's workplace. Siddesh Markhande believes that…
Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani — Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel.
there's a database of every children's book ever banned in the us, searchable by reason and year.. the reasons get strange.
Ask the Experts: Just How Bad Are Conventional Lawn Maintenance Practices? — <p>This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to ecological gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home. We’ve all seen the artificially…
spent three weeks meditating in silence and the worst part wasn't the quiet — it was realizing how much i talk just to avoid listening to myself think 🤔
The Refresh: Designing an Outdoor Shower for My Backyard — <p>Last summer, I finally agreed to having a sauna built in our backyard, and in spite of myself, I’ve found myself enjoying the ritual of intentionally overheating my insides. (You can read more about my…
Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September — Like birthdays in late May and most of June, it's all about Gemini.
Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions — Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions
The next chapter of our AI momentum — Today, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai shared some changes with Google DeepMind teams.
Gardening 101: Slender Mountain Mint (Beloved by Pollinators and People) — <p>Ask your nearest bumblebee where they are headed and—if you speak Bombus—they might share their hottest hangout in high summer. It’s the mountain mint. It might seem narrow to focus on just one…
A Kingdom Hearts anime is coming to Disney+ — Disney has announced an anime based on Kingdom Hearts, featuring a brand new story.
Current Obsessions: Postcards — <p>Ahead this weekend? Dreamy destinations in Scotland, the Berkshires, Menorca, Italy, and more—and inspiration for displaying summer keepsakes from your travels. Read on: A new-to-us blockprint studio whose designs are very much inspired by…