The Improbable Journey of the Dragon Prawn — Two spectacles converged on June 11, 2026. Between them lay twelve time zones and a distance that a crawfish, moving at its natural, terrestrial pace, could not cover in a thousand lifetimes.
A Local's Guide on Where to Stay Near Chicago's Wrigley Field — From legendary brownstones to eclectically colorful homes, here's where to stay for game day celebrations and beyond.
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Heading to Portugal? Banana Republic's Summer Edit Is Filled With Packing List Essentials — If a jaunt to Portugal is calling your name, here's what to pack for city trips, beach days, and vineyard visits.
Investors in European Debt Are Getting Buyers’ Regret, BofA Says — Investors who loaded up on European and UK government bonds in recent months are likely regretting that decision after a sharp selloff, according to Bank of America.
“This Is Not the Outcome We Hoped For.” Family of Missing Runner Kalie McCrystal Breaks Silence. — Two weeks after the elite Canadian trail runner vanished during a record recon run in the Alps, her family honors her legacy in the outdoor community.
Smygehuk Snake Barrier in Smygehamn, Sweden — <p><img alt="" data-width="810" data-height="1080" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/X8araTnXsecdG60GW00_aG6dMry_GmcqdEm5JYbAMzY/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/e…
“A Person Should Be in Love Most of the Time.” An[other] Ode to Grace Paley — I first started reading Grace Paley in the weeks after my second novel was published, as I sought refuge from refreshing Goodreads, from waiting for the Booker Prize Committee to phone. Reading the…
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As Tick-Borne Diseases Rise, One Researcher Built an App to Fight Bug Myths — When a tick turned up on a bridesmaid and wedding guests scrambled to remove it with dubious remedies, a public health researcher saw a bigger problem: widespread misinformation about disease-carrying…
I Tested a Dozen of the Best Portable Chargers—These Are the Compact Power Banks That Stood Out — I was on a mission to find the smallest, fastest, most useful chargers on the market.
Oura files to go public | TechCrunch — The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
Emerging Markets Pause Rally as Crude Price Closes In on $100 — A rally in emerging market currencies and stocks paused as oil prices pushed toward $100.
Grave of Stefan Bellof in Gießen, Germany — <p><img alt="Jacky Ickx (white car) and Stefan Bellof (blue car), right before the crash in Spa" data-width="528" data-height="478" width="300" height="200"…
Brandberg White Lady in Arixa Ams — An ancient Namibian rock pictograph of a white lady is actually a man.
You Need to Renew Your Passport Much Earlier Than You Think—Here's How — Many countries require you renew your passport at least three months before it actually expires. Here are all your options.
Pursue Lightness of Being — Mountain Hardwear combined its mastery of comfort and durability with the latest ultralight technology
Remembering Cat Frazier, Susan Michod, and Joel Snyder — This week, we honor a designer who changed the internet, a Pattern and Decoration painter, and one of the first photography professors in the US.
Shittleheugh Bastle in Otterburn, England — <p><img alt="Shittleheugh Bastle had an external staircase" data-width="4000" data-height="3000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/7saGK2n4KPXEUbIBQRWBJi0wt3mdb5TU4sxqaCPvE3s/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/sc…
Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension — Dark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.
These Train Journeys Across the Country Are Built Entirely Around Stargazing — From steam-powered star trains to moonlit railbike rides through redwood forests, these are the best night sky train adventures across America.
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Thinking of Moving Abroad? These Are the World’s Most Livable Cities in 2026 — From the neon lights of Tokyo to the Mediterranean buzz of Barcelona, these are officially the best places around the world to consider moving to in 2026.
How Brooklyn Became an Incubator for Wildly Imaginative Indie Perfume Brands — Meet the pioneering perfumers who are redefining the rules of fragrance making.
I’m a Running Coach and Professional Shoe Tester. These Are the Recovery Shoes I Depend on During High-Mileage Weeks. — Whether you’re recovering from a tough workout or enjoying a rest day, this footwear will soothe and support.
Old Navy Promo Code: Up to 70% Off in July 2026 — Refresh your wardrobe with verified Old Navy coupons. Learn how to stack promo codes, save up to 70% on sale items, and get free shipping on every order.
Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns — The children's commissioner for England says many are enrolled at college but aren't showing up.
The Best Zoos in the World for Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! — Even if you don’t have kids, these international zoos are not to be missed.
Hong Kong Leans Into Yuan Bond Boom as Debt Hub Rivalry Builds — Hong Kong, Asia’s leading hub for bond underwriting for more than a decade, is making the most of a record flurry of offshore yuan debt issuance as competition for fixed-income business across financial centers…
Saudis Seek to Resume Half of Key Oil Pipeline — Saudi Arabia is seeking to return about half the capacity of its cross-country oil pipeline within days after the link was halted following drone attacks. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace has the context. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue — Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.
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Power, Infrastructure At Center of Data-Center Deals — Maria Goodpaster, Partner at McKinsey & Company, Kate Dorsey, Managing Director at Stonepeak, and Melissa Kalka, M&A, Private Equity Partner at Kirkland & Ellis, join Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals" to discuss data-center…
Morning news brief — Iran says it's close to a deal with Oman over navigation on the Strait of Hormuz, a look at the challenges both candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat will face, Trump touts U.S. economy in Vegas.
Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad — A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
This Chef Is Redefining Cuban Comfort Food From a Kissimmee Food Truck — Amanda Melendez and her partner Claudia Mena built their following with a showstopper seven-hour pork dish.
14 Little Camping Luxuries That Seem Way More Expensive than They Are — These upgrades all cost less than $100, so you can go full luxury basecamp without maxing out your card.
The Best Sandals Promo Codes & Resort Deals for May 2026 — Score massive savings on your next luxury getaway with these Sandals resort coupons, military discounts, and exclusive booking bonuses.
Hear Me Out: Eastern National Parks Are Better Than Our Ones Out West — Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility,…
Modest Mouse and My Morning Jacket Share Neil Young Covers — Listen to the indie rock titans’ respective takes on “Barstool Blues” and “Like a Hurricane”
Cannery Workers’ Shacks in Monterey — The last remaining houses of a bygone world immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel “Cannery Row.”
These Historic D.C. Spots Tell America’s Story — Celebrate 250 years of red, white, and blue at these hidden and unusual places.
Smart ring maker Ultrahuman to roll out biological-age model across UAE | TechCrunch — Ultrahuman and Abu Dhabi will spend the next two years working on research and clinical validation of the model.
Why Barn Jackets Are Excellent for Travel — My Barbour has carried me around the world.
A Schoolyard Revolution Is Transforming American Neighborhoods — A national movement, led by the Trust for Public Land, is swapping concrete playgrounds for ecosystems to ensure every child has nature within reach.
Wordle today: The answer and hints for September 10, 2026 — Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1909.
4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance — PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.
TSA’s New PreCheck Perk Allows Non-Ticketed Visitors to Accompany Friends and Family at the Gate — Gateside by TSA PreCheck is now available at 13 US airports. Here's how the new program works.
Sweltering in NYC? 13 Hotel Pools to Jump In and Beat the Summer Heat — Whether you're looking for a day pass, staycation, or longer stay.
Planning a Wine Country Bachelorette? Check Out These Napa Valley and Sonoma County Airbnbs — Friends and wine: the perfect pairing.
Gleam doesn't compile to Erlang source anymore | Gleam programming language — News post: Gleam v1.19.0 released!
Copper Ascends to New Heights on Tight Supply and Tariff Fears — Copper extended gains, hitting a record high for a second straight session, as tight near-term supplies and expectations the US will tariff imports of refined metal buoyed prices.
For One Day a Year, Spain's Most Celebrated Sewn Craft is On Display — In the village of Lagartera, writer Catherine Tansey discovers the textiles that have long anchored the women of this region.
Cuba Warns US Sanctions Are Blocking Reform — Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío tells Bloomberg This Weekend host David Gura that Cuba remains ready for talks with the US, but says continued sanctions and economic pressure are hampering the island’s…
Astronomers Noticed a Mysterious Spot Appearing in Telescope Images. It Turned Out to Be the Faintest Exoplanet Ever Imaged From Earth — The gas giant, called Beta Pictoris d, had been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade, until two independent teams verified its…
Premier League managers give first reaction to Man City crisis: All to know — After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.
Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic — Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton in August.
Emerging Markets Better Armed for Renewed European Debt Turmoil — Emerging-market bonds and currencies were whipsawed by the Eurozone debt crisis 15 years ago, but they are now better equipped to withstand any repeat of that turmoil, analysts say.