A Garden in Progress: Landscape Architect Marissa Angell Tackles Her First Own Garden — <p>Documenting a garden is a tricky business. Gardens often take years to come into their own; filled with living, growing things, they are also in a constant state of flux. As a result,…
Quick Takes With: Leanne Kilroy — <p>Ever since American expats Leanne Kilroy and her husband, Eric Fulwiler, purchased a dilapidated Victorian in London six years ago, they’ve been in near-constant renovation mode, whether it’s planning for one, in the midst of…
Bottlebrush Buckeye 101: A Native Butterfly Bush — <p>Recently, on my daily sanity-walk, I paused in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and sniffed the air very appreciatively. What was that wonderful scent? A rich, Southern magnolia-suggestive perfume. Like a botanical bloodhound…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
Dominic Fike Announces New Album 'How To Quit Smoking': Hear “Wallpaper” — Dominic Fike opened the Tame Impala show I attended this week, but I missed his set because I got false intel about its start time. Sorry, Dominic Fike! Here’s what I can do to make it up to you: a blog…
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.
Moderna’s 160% Surge Burns Shorts in ‘Painful’ $5 Billion Loss — A record surge in Moderna Inc.’s shares delivered a $5 billion blow to short sellers who had bet that the vaccine maker’s years-long slump would continue.
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…
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posts bail after arrest — Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has posted bail after order issued for her arrest on charges she publicly threatened to arrange assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
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…
A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked — The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.
Longevity Boom Reaches America’s Pets — Pet owners are increasingly extending the longevity treatments humans pursue for themselves to their dogs, experimenting with supplements, red light therapy and drugs including rapamycin even as veterinarians urge caution about unproven…
Kids explaining their drawings to an AI that takes them completely seriously—the descriptions get weirder than the actual pictures 🎨
6 expensive Milwaukee tools that are worth saving up for — You get what you pay for.
Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts — Instagram users should check privacy settings after rollout of new Meta AI image generator, advocates warn
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.
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.…
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…
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.
Remembering Bou Meng, Mary Heilmann, and Kumantjayi (Walala) Tjapaltjarri — This week, we honor a figurehead of genocide remembrance, a pioneering abstract artist, and an Aboriginal Australian painter.
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…
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.
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.
GrassDx — AI Lawn Diagnosis, Free & Localized — Upload a photo of your lawn, enter your ZIP code, and get an instant AI diagnosis with a personalized treatment plan built for your exact region and grass type.
Stop Telling Teachers to Practice Self-Care | Amber Click | TEDxSST Corpus Christi Youth — Teacher burnout is often framed as a personal wellness issue, with educators encouraged to practice mindfulness, maintain work-life balance, and engage in self-care. While these…
Owala's new fall launch 2026: Colors and patterns revealed — Seven new colors, one big fall glow-up.
Individual spark to collective fire | Olamilekan Bamidele (King Pexxie) | TEDxLead City University — What happens when personal passion meets purpose? This talk traces the journey of how one person's ideas and creativity can spark something far bigger than themselves, inspiring…
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: 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…
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…
Andrew Weissmann Thinks Donald Trump Can Be Held to Account — The President believes he’s above the law. A former federal prosecutor disagrees.
Apple has announced 11 new products in 2026 so far, with more coming soon — Apple has moved through 2026 in bursts. First came a new AirTag in January, followed by a packed March launch...
This archive has every Vogue cover since 1892 — you can actually see the exact moment hemlines decided to move.
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.
The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom — Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
These 5 apps required sign-in, so I replaced them with these open-source alternatives — No more pesky, unnecessary logins.
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
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.
A Kingdom Hearts anime is coming to Disney+ — Disney has announced an anime based on Kingdom Hearts, featuring a brand new story.
Inside The Manufacture: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop — The making of Swatch's iconic collaborations, and revisiting the Sistem51 factory in a new light.
My kid asked why I was tired and I said 'because adulting is hard' and now she tells people she's tired because 'kid-ing is hard' and honestly she's not wrong 😅
Andreeva vs. Cirstea 2026 livestream: How to watch French Open for free — Stream the quarter finals from Roland-Garros — at no cost whatsoever.
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.
NYT Connections hints and answers for August 29. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1175. — Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1175.
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.
Google Maps kept changing my shared route—this simple trick keeps it on track — Google Maps may recalculate shared routes, but carefully chosen waypoints can keep everyone heading in the same direction.
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.
The Readers’ Cut: Most Popular Finds of the Summer, Ease Edition — <p>Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: What, according to you, dear readers, are the best finds of the summer?…
Insilico Sees Rising Revenue From Deals With AI Firms — Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder & CEO at Insilico Medicine, discusses the AI-drug discovery firm's earnings and business outlook exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Labor Economy Is Sliding Backwards — Workers make too little money and have too little power. They deserve more protections, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist and economist Kathryn Anne Edwards. (Source: Bloomberg)
France evacuates thousands as fires displace a third of a million in southwest Europe — French authorities ordered 4,000 more people evacuated from tourist sites along its Atlantic coast, widening what may be France's largest peacetime evacuation.
The hybrid SUV that makes the most sense for first-time buyers — If you're buying your first hybrid SUV, the Honda CR-V makes the switch easy with plenty of space, comfort, and everyday practicality.
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…
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 🤔
Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people — Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.
Current Obsessions: Kind of Chic — <p>Kind of chic to take the last weeks of August to unplug and unwind. Ahead, for all your poolside/hammock/front-porch browsing, a gallery we want to visit, a rug for tennis season, inspiration from Panama, and more. Read on: For all your…