Trump Backs Hegseth After Report of Dispute Over Stockpiles — President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report about a disagreement over dwindling US weapons stockpiles raised questions about the Pentagon chief’s future in the administration. “I am extremely happy…
The Signal Box – EVERYTHING ABOUT BRITISH RAILWAY SIGNALLING — Railway signaling and operations.
Tracing a 130-Year Journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles Aboard the Sunset Limited Train — Writer Jordan Salama boards Amtrak Train No. 1, America's oldest long-distance passenger train.
Folding Fixe Blade Knife — Folding Fixe Blade Knife
Booking Holdings Keeps Full-Year Outlook on Resilient Travel — Booking Holdings Inc. maintained its full-year outlook for gross bookings and revenue due to resilient travel demand even as the Middle East conflict weighs on flight prices and capacity.
Union Pacific Is Tackling Rail Heat to Keep America’s Freight on Track | Union Pacific — As warmer temperatures return, Union Pacific is applying an innovative concept to manage heat-related track conditions – part of a broader strategy that helped the railroad deliver its…
The EV Revolution Is Bypassing Tribal Lands. Electric Nation Wants That to Change. — Forget federal maps—Native nations are bypassing gridlock to lead the electrification of the road on their own terms.
How did Atari apply side art to Arcade Cabinets? — One of the most fascinating sequences in Atari’s arcade manufacturing process in the early 80s, was the application of the fabulous artwork that adorned all of its cabinets from the golden ag…
Honor launches its Robot Phone with a built-in folding gimbal and some crazy promo videos — It's currently only available in China, but could be an interesting idea for the future of mobile videography
World Train Map — Interactive Railway Map · 1,247 Train Routes — An interactive railway map of the world: 1,247 notable train routes. High-speed, classic, night, scenic, heritage and luxury lines, with the facts behind every one.
Fireguard Firewood and Charcoal Starter #amazonfinds — Fireguard Firewood and Charcoal Starter
Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs | TechCrunch — The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog.
Mosaics of Lin in Lin, Albania — <p><img alt="Basilica foundation. Plastic cover visible at the edges. " data-width="5712" data-height="4284" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/Mt8YnJO_PSjDcyBghMa8AKweovlbjtk9PVRiNN9Xr2k/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/s…
Yarm Castle in Stockton-on-Tees — Turrets, ramparts and towers, this Teesside castle has them all, but it's not all as it seems.
Photographer Bitten by ‘Shark or Sea Lion’ During Surf Competition — The photographer described the attack as 'nightmare fuel'
Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia — The academic's Cambridge appointment in 2023 drew worldwide attention
Online Flight Training Courses and CFI Tools — Daily flight training blog, online training courses and free CFI tools
Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan — Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to purchase.
Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019 — The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
Design a Shoe, Crush an Ultramarathon: Meet Vincent Bouillard, Trailrunning’s Newest Star — Vincent Bouillard, a product designer for shoe brand Hoka, is quietly crushing the fields at the world’s top ultramarathons. His recent win at California’s Western States Endurance Run…
A Guerrilla Girl Drops Her Mask — Joyce Kozloff becomes the first public member of the feminist collective. Also: Why is an AI company stamping its name onto an art school?
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What really happened in Ceuta? Why we may never find out — Hundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the crossing of July 30.
Signalbox - Live Train Map — Signalbox's live real-time map of Great Britain's rail network.
Yi Sun-Shin Monument in Chantilly, Virginia — <p><img alt="" data-width="4284" data-height="5712" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/QRpBQXmnZPUTyYrDWvq5mm-uhpt8xYIpnfMAEz14F6w/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/…
This Veteran’s Cure for Soldiers with PTSD: Go Build an Earthship in the Desert — Ryan Timmermans, an Army veteran who did multiple tours in Afghanistan, invites former soldiers to live away from running water and the power grid in a self-sufficient community in Northern New…
Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers — Apple today seeded the fifth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the fourth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from…
Tierra Whack Shares New Single "Wax Paper": Listen — This week Tierra Whack announced plans to release a new full-length project called (Whack’s Museum) on Juneteenth. She’s calling it a “rap mixtape,” and with the release of lead single “Wax Paper” today, she’s shed some light a
Osprey Coupon Codes: 50% Off | July 2026 — Gear up for your next adventure without breaking the bank. From free shipping to exclusive rewards, here’s how you can save up to 50% with an Osprey discount code this July.
The Jelling Stone Replica in London, England — <p><img alt="" data-width="4032" data-height="3024" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/l5s4AjZeeNveVC6SSYEjgWZ4UAR367Oc7cPHGX2FMVI/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h…
The Transport Politic — Visit the post for more.
Homepage - European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards — The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards were launched in 2002 by the European Commission and have been run by Europa Nostra ever since. This…
Spoorkaart — A customizable map simulating every Dutch train that ran on a real day, including delays and cancellations.
Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? — Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.
Projectors the Unlikely Hero as Knicks Win First NBA Title Since 1973 — NYC's Knicks celebrations went viral as projectors turned city streets into massive outdoor watch parties.
Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own — Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.
The 10 Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship For Americans — From the Caribbean to West Africa, the easiest countries to get citizenship offer clear paths to second passports, either by investment or ancestry.
'AppleCare One' Expanding to Four More Countries — Apple today announced that AppleCare One will be available in Australia, France, Germany, and the U.K. starting Tuesday, August 4. Introduced in the U.S. last year, AppleCare One covers up to three devices as part of a single…
Glasgow battle past Connacht to reach URC semi-finals — Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.
Pedestrian Observations — For Walkability and Good Transit, and Against Boondoggles and Pollution
Thypoch's Stylish Ksana 35mm f/2 Prime Promises 1980s-Inspired Flare — Purple and gold flare everywhere.
Employee vs Contractor: What Photographers Need to Know — ASMP's Thomas Maddrey will explain the difference between an employee and a contractor as it pertains to photographers.
Antler’s New Raffia Tote Bag Is the Ultimate Plane-to-Beach Chameleon — From bustling airports to white sand beaches, this sturdy tote bag is a dream travel companion.
(Now Go Bang!) The C64 Dead Test Font — A deep dive into the font of the “Dead Test” diagnostic cartridge of the C64, including an Easter egg, a look into the implementation, and, finally, some Commodore 8-bit character ROMs for download.
AI's most important protocol is getting a little bit easier to use | TechCrunch — The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is one of the basic building blocks of AI interoperability, giving AI models a secure way to access external data sources
More games and more controversy - has World Cup been a success? — From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
Ireland fight back to deny Wallabies in thriller — Replacement Australia fly-half Ben Donaldson misses a last-gasp penalty as Ireland claim a comeback bonus-point win in an enthralling Nations Championship contest in Sydney.
Trump Hardens Stance on Iran, Nvidia Taps Wall Street for $500B | The Opening Trade 8/11/2026 — US President Donald Trump hardened his stance toward Iran as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue, pronouncing that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for past…
There's a guy who films trains at the same crossing every day and timestamps when they're late. His spreadsheet goes back eight years. Never posts about it anywhere, just keeps the records.
Two Teased Lenses Each Promise Something Special for Photographers — More affordable Chinese lenses are on the way.
What’s !important #16: sibling-index() Animations, Use Cases for the infinity Keyword, Container Stuck Queries, and More | CSS-Tricks — In What’s !important #16, see how the soon-Baseline sibling-index() function can be used for animations, revisit the 2026 FIFA World Cup with…
Quirky Airbnbs: A Retro-Cool Dome Home on Five Acres in the Catskills — In this series, we're exploring some of the most eye-catching, over-the-top, or just plain interesting Airbnbs out there.
Pack Less, Do More — On the trail, too much stuff can weigh you down in both body and soul
What do you do when everything falls apart | Milan Bavishi | TEDxIIT Mandi — In this powerful TEDx talk, Milan Bavishi (Director of Content at Upstox) breaks down why our traditional playbook "study hard, plan carefully, eliminate risk" fails in an unpredictable world. From the…
Adobe will tell you if an out of focus picture is your fault (for some cameras) — The latest version of Adobe Camera Raw, 18.4.1, started rolling out a few weeks ago, but it quietly introduces a feature that I’ve personally wanted for years: the ability to see where your…
How to Write English Prose — To my mind, each is in its own way a perfect, exquisitely faceted gem of English prose from an especially glorious literary epoch. Browne’s prose is a…
Adidas Promo Codes & Coupons July 2026 — Save up to 40% on iconic footwear, running gear, and athleisure essentials with these verified Adidas coupon codes and shopping tips.
‘Sara Bareilles: Good Grief’ Trailer: The Beloved Songwriter Returns to the Studio in New Documentary — Watch the trailer for "Good Grief," a documentary starring songwriter Sara Bareilles.
Chinese Private Equity Firm HSG Emerges as Leading Bidder to Buy Stake in Leica Camera — Leica's value has skyrocketed in the past 20 years.
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