The Man Who Taught Us How to Pay Attention — The works of the British art critic John Berger offer the antidote to our age of infinite scrolling.
Garden Visit: Clarke de Mornay’s Tropical Potted Patio in San Francisco — <p>Walking into Clarke de Mornay‘s 500-square-foot brick patio garden in San Francisco is like walking into a botanical wonder of oddities, rarities, specimens and, well, complete lush…
What we think is true after Week 2 in college football — After two weeks of games, we can answer some reasonable questions about several CFP contenders.
Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider shape still survives bend test, teardown shows off titanium and poor Qi placement [Video] — Durability is perhaps the single-biggest hesitation about folding phones, but Samsung has proven time and time again that its foldables...
California will fine robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders — California's new rule will penalize robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.
Why getting your hands dirty is good for you — Putting our hands in soil and touching grass, trees or moss provides a wide range of health benefits, for our skin and wider immune system.
Gardening 101: The Low-Maintenance Fireworks of Liatris spicata — <p>The feathery, festive blazing stars—the common name for species of Liatris—are some of summer’s most spectacular North American perennials. Tall stems, vivid electric-purple flowers, and a ceaseless…
Planted native milkweed where the lawn used to be. Monarchs showed up three weeks later like they'd been waiting for permission.
Five competitions closing in October — A contest tasking designers to develop temporary interventions that revitalise public spaces is in this roundup of competitions on Dezeen.
Rambler Roses: Easier Than You Think — <p>Rambler roses have been enjoying a reputation repair: No longer thought of as just the monster versions that you send up trees—although this is still an option—their flexible stems and little-to-no pruning requirements are endearing…
Morioka Shoten | Takram — Morioka Shoten is a tiny bookstore of “a Single Room with a Single Book” in Tokyo. It sells only one book; more precisely, multiple copies of one title that changes weekly, with a small book-inspired art exhibition on the walls. Its challenging,…
Gardens Are For People (And Bats): A Memorable Chelsea Flower Show Garden - Gardenista — At the Chelsea Flower Show a few years ago, the top prize went to an installation called "A Rewilding Britain Landscape." The word "landscape" was telling:
I installed Linux on my mother-in-law’s PC to prove it’s easier than Windows — I gave the most non-technical user I know the OS everyone calls the most technical to see what happens.
Watering my fiddle leaf fig every Sunday for a year. Finally figured out it didn't want a schedule—it wanted me to stop drowning it. Humidity > light, almost always.
Rethinking Yellow Daisy Flowers, Oxford Edition — <p>In a British city like Oxford, there are many formal spaces—and they seem to intimidate even the gardeners. Quads of emerald green are meticulously striped in various ways while the planting around the edges shrinks against…
Fall Allergies: What Causes Them? Ragweed, Mugwort, or Goldenrod? — Goldenrod is often blamed for causing fall allergies, because it is in bright bloom. But the real culprit is usually ragweed (or mugwort).
Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users' location data with advertisers | TechCrunch — Developers may not realize they are sharing their users' location data with advertisers, per new research.
Tomatoes, almost there.
Ohio State-Indiana live and the best plays and top moments from Week 7 — These are the biggest moments, highlights and takeaways from the week's action.
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…
Meanwhile, on Remodelista: The Summer Cotttage — <p>A wealth of sweet summer cottages over on Remodelista as of late. We’re taking note of their light palettes, easy-going charm, and painted floors (best experienced barefoot). Herewith…</p>
Treehouses NOW | Pete Nelson | TEDxFargo — I want to inspire people who have always dreamed about building a treehouse to give themselves permission to make it real. These structures have a way of connecting us to nature, to each other, and to something lasting and magical.…
tsunagu Japan - All About Travel in Japan — tsunagu Japan is all about travel in Japan: tourist spots, food, accommodation, shopping, experiences, tours, and more!
UK competition watchdog wants to give Android and Chrome users more search engine choices — UK regulator is trying to introduce more search choices where Google has the tightest control: Android and Chrome.
NYT Connections hints and answers for September 22. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1198. — Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1198.
New novel from Emily St. John Mandel (Station Eleven): Exit Party. “Los Angeles, 2031: The first spring after — New novel from Emily St. John Mandel (Station Eleven): Exit Party. “Los Angeles, 2031: The first spring after the collapse of the United States, peacekeeping tr
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe — In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.
Join the WIRED World Fair in Miami on November 4 — For one day only, WIRED is bringing the technologies, people, and cultural forces transforming our world off the page and into real life.
Deciphering the <i>Hashihara Castle Town Map</i>: The Imaginary Town of MOTOORI Norinaga | Public Relations "Obayashi Quarterly" — The first issue of \
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China, North Korea Open Long-Stalled Bridge, Boosting Trade — North Korea has opened two major bridges connecting it to key trading partners in the last month, with the latest — a bridge link to China — inaugurated Thursday after a more than decade-long delay.
Landscape Architect Visit: A Dreamy Property in the Suburbs that "Invites the Meadow In" - Gardenista — Unlike so many homeowners who aim to tame and tamp down the wilderness around them, landscape architect Michelle Crowley's clients wanted to welcome it in.
Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router | TechCrunch — Ramp has launched its own AI model routing service, dubbed Router, that lets users and companies use and switch between various large language models via an API.
ICE agent appears in Minnesota court to face charges in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant — Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, made his first court appearance in Minnesota since he was booked Wednesday into a local jail. Castro faces multiple state and…
Japan is gripped by mass allergies. A 1950s project is to blame — A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.
Celebrities at the Pentagon: How unusual was the Paul brothers’ visit? — Logan and Jake Paul face social media backlash after Pentagon visit with Pete Hegseth.
I ditched my Google Pixel for a Samsung Galaxy and immediately missed these 3 features — I went to see how much greener the grass was on the other side, felt disappointed, and eventually came back.
Your pictures of the Harvest Moon shimmering across the UK sky — The full Moon put on a stunning display over the skies of UK on Saturday night and here are some of your photographs.
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…
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault retrial — The ruling seals six years of legal battles after Weinstein’s initial conviction for sexually assaulting TV assistant.
Carrick impressed Man Utd 'kept belief' to earn draw at Fulham — Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is impressed his side "kept their belief" to come from a goal down to earn a draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Source: Diamondbacks to retain Torey Lovullo for 11th season — Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history over his 10 seasons, will be returning on a new contract, a source told ESPN.
Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize — US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.
Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets — Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer
SpaceX Crew Capsule Splashes Down in Pacific After ISS Stay — A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts returned from space and splashed down off the coast of California, capping the crew’s mission to the International Space Station. The crew, part of a mission called Crew-12,…
Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development — Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.
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…
AI Spending Boom Tests Investor Faith in Future Returns — Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the…
I stopped fighting OBS's complicated interface after changing these 4 settings — A few OBS Studio tweaks turned a complicated interface into a decent, streamlined recording setup.
Trend Alert: Figurative Outdoor Chairs — <p>Aside from a weakness for a surprising color palette here and there, I generally always go for classic, timeless design that’s on the quiet side. Which is why I’m so surprised to find myself drawn to these outdoor metal…
Current Obsessions: June Hues — <p>Ahead this weekend: Scandi itineraries, newly opened gardens, and strawberry season in sight. Read on: Oooh, new antiques just landed at our favorite new online shop for unique outdoor furniture and accessories, Gallerie Green. (Read Margot̵
Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres — Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space' — Police in Baltimore have said the young girl was not a target of the shooting but was caught in the crossfire.
Young minds develop ideas to tackle climate change — Sixteen teenagers take part in a hackathon to devise ways to combat issues such as light pollution.
Chevron Names New Energies Head as CFO in Leadership Reshuffle — Chevron Corp. named New Energies president Jeff Gustavson as chief financial officer, part of a major leadership reshuffle.
Derailed IPO Plans Rattle US Market Ahead of Anthropic Debut — A pair of companies delayed their IPOs, sending a ripple of anxiety through the US market as investors wait for Anthropic PBC’s hotly anticipated debut to materialize.
Tests carried out on seabirds after nurdle spill — Necropsies are being carried out on seabirds to find out the effects of microplastic pollutants.
Scientists Discovered 57 Species In a South Atlantic Submarine Canyon — There are probably well over a million sea critters left to discover.
Current Obsessions: Away Message — <p>Hope this finds you fully steeped in the last days of August. Ahead this weekend: camp beds, new Ikea offerings, a residency we can’t wait for, and more. Read on: Fan’s eager to flip through Flamingo Estate’s Pleasure…
Photographer Beats YouTuber’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Comments on ‘Suggestive’ Youth Wrestling Videos — <p class="feature-image"><a href="https://petapixel.com/2026/10/09/photographer-beats-youtubers-defamation-lawsuit-over-comments-on-suggestive-youth-wrestling-videos/"><img…