The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction — Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Associatio…
Photographer Spends 10 Years Chronicling Women Serving Life Sentences in America — The photos explores the humanity of women beyond the crimes they committed.
Meanwhile, on Remodelista: Chic Outdoor Spaces, European Edition — <p>Is the key to designing a nonchalantly cool, European-inspired outdoor space simply to try less hard? We’ve gathered some supporting material, courtesy of Remodelista, for our admittedly oversimplified…
Veja os Assuntos que Marcaram a Semana no Brasil — Confira o que foi destaque da semana no Brasil com Beatriz Reis. Edição de Patricia Xavier e produção de Barbara Nascimento e Meg Lopes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition — Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
Before & After: An ‘Ugly Duckling’ Landscape Transformed, in NY’s Hudson Valley — <p>The first time Brooklyn-based architect Roberto Sosa and his partner, Jeffrey Coe, saw a circa-1880s farmhouse and garden in the Hudson Valley north of the city, the…
Wet Leg Cover The Cardigans For Deutsche Telekom's New Gen Z Campaign — Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale is the face of a new Deutsche Telekom campaign targeted at Gen Z reclaiming agency in a digitally overstimulating world. The campaign is called “Not A Passenger,” and actualized in…
Baby among those rescued as hundreds feared missing after Colombia quake — A 7.4-magnitude quake devastated western Colombia, killing 132, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds missing.
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect — Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon — The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
Paul Skenes exits after 65 pitches amid latest velocity drop — Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning National League…
The Life Amphibian: A Garden That Has a Place for Everything—Even Weeds and Frogs — <p>If there’s one way to spot an American abroad when visiting their house or garden, it’s in the design efficiency. Just as Americans introduced heat and comfort to English country…
Porsche is bringing back the manual transmission to the 911 Carrera S—and it's about time — It's excellent news for fans, especially as the brand now ranks highest in the premium segment for initial quality.
Paramount’s Purchase of Warner Bros. Could Cost 4,500 TV and Film Production Jobs and Hurt a Damaged Indie Film Biz — Paramount's purchase of Warner Bros. may mean 4,500 TV and film production jobs will be lost and could hurt the indie film sector.
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins thirty years after his death — Former gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis stands trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first prosecution in the case.
Commanders star LT Laremy Tunsil to have triceps surgery — Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil will undergo surgery to repair a torn triceps and is expected to miss significant time.
Can driverless cars be hacked? | The Economist — As autonomous vehicles arrive on public roads, how do you stop hackers taking the wheel? On Inside Tech Alex Hern asks Alex Kendall, chief executive of Wayve, a British start-up, how cars that depend on software updates can be…
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Case — It's the largest fine against the company over child safety.
‘It’s just not as much fun for me anymore’: Deus Ex creator Warren Spector is retiring from game development | VGC — There are three games he’d still like to make, but feels he’s “done what I set out to do”…
The surprising upsides of living in a reality that repeats for eternity — Having faced the prospect that our minds are random fluctuations in a dead universe, quantum cosmologist Sean Carroll suggests that we may be stuck in an eternally repeating reality
Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino — The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup second round — Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham — The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.
A Garden from Scratch: 7 Ways to Save Money When Creating a Garden — <p>This week, we’re revisiting Gardenista contributor Clare Coulson’s popular “A Garden from Scratch” series, in which she details the what, why, where, and how of creating her stunning garden in Suffolk,…
Stocks Rally on Strong Earnings; SpaceX's AI Spending Hits Shares | Bloomberg Brief 08/05/26 — US equity futures gains after stocks closed at an all-time high for the first time since June. Shares of SpaceX extend its decline as the company's AI spending puts a damper on its…
Watched someone break down why most people plateau at deadlift by month four — the program > intensity mistake nobody talks about.
No 10’s ads for a TikTok team show why social media is a smart career move — The Guardian’s deputy editor of social platforms on the demand from high-profile people and brands for help in harnessing the power of TikTok
Second Ceuta Incursion Attempt Fails as Morocco, Spain Boost Security — Grassroots calls for a second incursion into Ceuta from Morocco fell flat over the weekend, with security tight and authorities turning back the relative handful who tried to make the move.
Atlas Merchant Invests in Edge Focus — Bob Diamond, CEO of Atlas Merchant Capital & Elliott Lorenz, Co-Founder & CEO of Edge Focus discuss the new minority investment. They also discussed the role of private credit in consumer debt. (Source: Bloomberg)
How waterproof are AirTags? Here's what to know — AirTags end up attached to all kinds of important items, and sometimes those items get wet. Let's talk through what to expect.
Allium ‘Millenium’ 101: An Effortless Ornamental Onion — <p>The cellpacks of Allium ‘Millenium’ that I ordered last fall for the Alice Austen House garden on Staten Island arrived in April this year. They did not look promising. Beneath stubby leaves…
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue — Al-Burhan engaged in discreet consultations aiming to pave the way for a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue conference.
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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal — Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
Apple Testing Chinese Memory Chips in iPhones and MacBooks — Apple has been testing memory chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) across product lines including iPhones and MacBooks, according to a report today from The Wall Street Journal ($). Laptop makers HP…
Three Photographers Injured After Sprint Car Goes Off Track at Ohio Race — Two of the photographers sustained critical injuries.
The Mysterious Syndrome Destroying Endurance Athletes — Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a…
The lifesaving secret hidden inside a horseshoe crab’s blue blood—and the race to protect the species - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News — CHATHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A familiar sea creature that has helped save lives for decades may now need saving itself. Early each…
US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review — The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk — Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
Current Obsessions: Effortlessness — <p>Happy weekend! For you, a collection of links to peruse, from a poetic coffee table book to gravel gardens. Read on: Looking for quality outdoor fabric that’s actually tasteful and stylish? We found it. John Derian’s new leaf…
The New AI Bottleneck Might Not Be So Great For Investors — How safe are the AI lab protocols?
We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI — This camera has it all and does it all.
Fabian Giesen (@rygorous@mastodon.gamedev.place) — As of a recent update, my phone has started detecting me going on a run as "someone snatching my phone and running off". This insta-locks the screen and kicks me out of the app I use to pace my runs. gaaaaah
I use this GNOME Files trick to instantly share any folder across my home network — Finally, a method that gives me easy access to files on any computer, even my Android phone.
DC Crime Crackdown Tests Federal Prosecutors — A Bloomberg Law investigation finds federal prosecutors dismissed or downgraded many felony assault cases brought during President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington DC, with only a handful resulting in convictions.…
Latest Galaxy Watch 9 leaks show updated design and new features [Gallery] — More leaks of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 have landed, revealing new features for the upcoming smartwatch series, as well as...
On an Equine Therapy Retreat in Indonesia, Letting the Horses Dig Up Old Feelings — I joined equine healer Candice Webster at Nihi Sumba to experience a retreat built around trust, intuition, and the extraordinary sensitivity of horses.
'Pile On' Real Yields, Enduring Environment: Wrzesniewsky — Gargi Chaudhuri, chief investment and portfolio strategist, Americas at BlackRock, and Matt Wrzesniewsky, head of fixed income client portfolio management at Vanguard, join Emily Graffeo on "Real Yield." (Source:…
Have a laugh at AI’s expense by roleplaying as a chatbot — Or make your own requests of a real human playing a fake AI.
High and Mighty: 13 Favorite Tall Flowering Plants — <p>Designing a garden can often feel like a puzzle as you build the layers of plants and try to time the parade of blooms. Reading Stephen Orr’s recent book The Gardener’s Mindset got us thinking about a piece of that puzzle…
Citi's Hollenhorst Weighs Oil Against Domestic Economy — Andrew Hollenhorst, chief US economist at Citi, joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss inflation and its potential to influence market expectations due to recent trends in price and labor data.…
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…
4 reasons cloud media servers will go down long before your discs rot — Unannounced corporate shutdowns and licensing expiries can wipe purchased cloud libraries overnight, leaving owners helpless.
Garden Visit: An Artist’s Flower-Powered Reimagining of a Literary Great’s Home in Maine — <p>Take an old, overgrown property, plant it with a thoughtful mix of perennials, almost like adding furniture, fill each “room” with a single color—and you have…
Morning news brief — Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
This open-source app was Plex before Plex even existed — Before Plex dominated home media, hackers cracked open the original Xbox and changed everything.
The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity — But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
Mini Essay: My Garden of Misfits — <p>I’ve always loved the classic Christmas story where Rudolph and his friend Hermey encounter the Island of Misfit Toys. Now that my garden, too, has become an orphanage for castoffs—leftover plants, rescued objects, gifted materials,…
Stories of survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes — Rescuers in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes left thousands missing.