How Disc Golf Discs Are Made (MVP Manufacturing Tour) - Smarter Every Day 301 — The coolest part about this is that Brad and Chad didn't ask me to say anything in particular.... they partner with wholesale dealers so you should be able to find them at your local disc golf store.
GLM 5.2 and the coming AI margin collapse (part 1) — GLM 5.2 is the first open weights model I'd call a genuine competitor to Opus and GPT for agentic work - at ~15-20% of the price. Part one of why AI inference margins are about to collapse.
Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer ‘missing’ on Pakistan peak — Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those feared missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.
Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest — Superpowers compete for technological foothold on world’s highest peak, pushing Nepal towards a geopolitical chessboard.
Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion — Smotrich declares a settlement 'revolution' as Israel approves 13 new outposts during big increase in settler violence.
Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks — Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulate
If this brilliant cosmic horror show passed you by, rectify that now — The Killings at Parrish Station is a terrifying cosmic horror six-parter, which starts back in 1987 when two detectives find mangled bodies at an outback radio research station. TV columnist Bethan Ackerley…
Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029 — President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. has been extended several times. Now, it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum — State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon
War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE — After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
Turkiye says it’s ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean? — Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’ — Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action — More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.
The Old Net — Surf the 90s web today.
Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe — Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay — China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflig
Search under way for crew of Pakistani cargo plane that crashed into sea — Rescuers have located submerged wreckage from the aircraft that disappeared as it approached Karachi.
Couple turning inherited farm into nature site — The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.
Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation — Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital — At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning.
Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain calls for deeper friendship — Palestine's new ambassador to Spain, Fadi Elhusseini, has shared his first message since taking office.
Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government? — Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.
We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out — 70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.

Norse Mythology for Smart People - The Ultimate Online Guide to Norse Mythology and Religion — Norse Mythology for Smart People provides an accessible, entertaining, and reliable introduction to the Vikings’ mythology and religion, with scholarly sources cited for everything. Com
Blood Brothers Offshoot Evil Island Announce Debut Album — Freaked-out, explosive Seattle post-hardcore band the Blood Brothers broke up in 2007 and then got back together for a 2024 reunion tour. Thus far, the Blood Brothers haven’t released or announced any new music since gett
‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears — The National Design Studio, staffed by Doge veterans, installed visitor-tracking software on vital federal websites
Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests — Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
Sam Leavitt goes from doubtful to questionable for LSU — LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Saturday's primetime rivalry game vs. Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi.
When a Team of Meteorologists and Combat Pilots Set Out to Understand Thunderstorms, They Made Flying Safer for Everyone — The sky was a very dangerous place in the early days of commercial aviation. By flying into storms to learn how they worked, these experts made air travel an
Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran — Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed — At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’ — A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship
‘He’s authentically himself’: Salah leaves a legacy far beyond the pitch — Mohamed Salah's status as one of Liverpool's greatest players of all time transcends his achievements in the sport.
My kid asked why I was tired and I said 'because grown-ups have a lot to think about' — now she pretends to be exhausted and sighs while doing her homework. I've created a tiny middle manager.
Where Love Goes When It Goes — This is an excerpt from Traversal. Where does love go when it goes? It is a common question, contrived in its commonness yet savagely sincere, bellowing in the bosom of every brokenhearted lover, r…
Qatar’s PM meets US envoys in Doha, Iran holds firm on conditions for talks — Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria — Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
MLB: LA Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal — World Series champions for the past two years add Skubal to star-studded roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani.
Remembering Muhammad Ali’s message of peace — Ten years after his passing, Ali’s words remind us of what we must do amid today’s conflicts and divisions.
How Humanity Saved the Ginkgo — Pressed between the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland — a favorite book of my childhood, which my grandmother used to read to me and which still dwells in her immense library &#…
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene — Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.
Is the French judiciary against Palestine? — A recent decision by a French court seems to deny the widely accepted right of occupied populations to resist.
Morning news brief — U.S.-Iran strikes escalate, affecting global energy markets, Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries, Vigil held in Madison, Wisconsin, for man killed by police.
AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’ — Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport's continental structure.
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check — Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
‘Sacrifice’ Trailer: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, John Malkovich, and Charli XCX Take Aim at Celebrity Vapidity — In Romain Gavras' English-language debut 'Sacrifice,' a Ruben Östlund-ish set-up gets a fiery edge. Watch the trailer.
The sound went quiet: how New Zealand lost its mus… | Propel — In the third week of June 2026, two announcements landed on Karangahape Road within hours of each other. Flying Out , the record store that had anchored...
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up — Relatives of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say he’s being tortured in prison.
Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025 — Gaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.
Oh Good, Screwworms Are Back — You say you want to know more about the horror bug that we eradicated only to discover it is making a comeback? You are in luck.
Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers — Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district.
Wall Street Hedge Funds Targeted in Cyberattacks | The Asia Trade 8/6/2026 — "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts,…
Ireland’s Katie Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing boxing career — Unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili stands in the way of Taylor becoming undisputed world champion for a third time.
Prominent Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet released from custody — Moroccan activists warn of an intensifying crackdown on regime critics after the arrest of a journalist and a rapper.
Trump administration appeals again to US Supreme Court over mail-in voting — How the nation's highest court rules could have major implications in this year’s midterm elections.
Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days — Israel announced it would close the consulate after UK said it was imposing sanctions on illegal settlements.
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? — Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates — The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
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.
@ Roll Out 2027 Tour Dates and New Song — The Philadelphia psych-folk band previews Autosmile with “Bird”